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London to Amsterdam by Train: What to Expect on the Route

It used to be that flying was the default for anyone going from London to Amsterdam. But with travel habits evolving, more people are turning to the train - and for good reason. Direct high speed rail between these two capital cities has become a real contender: quick, smooth, and far more enjoyable than fighting your way through airports.

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Do us Brits appreciate UK holidays more than ever before?

The report’s survey unveiled 52 per cent of Brits appreciate holidays in the UK more than ever before

A future-gazing report by Haulfryn , The Way We Holiday Now , uncovers how the UK holiday began, what we really look for from a holiday now and what we can expect in the future.

· In a new report, Haulfryn explores the impact of cultural shifts on holidays such as responsible tourism...

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Staycation or Caribbean vacation this summer?

International air travel this summer is set to be just under a quarter (23%) of pre-pandemic levels

The latest research from ForwardKeys, which has the most up to date and comprehensive fight booking data available, reveals that the outlook for international air travel this summer (1st June – 31st August) is set to be just under a quarter (23%) of pre-pandemic levels.

As at 1st June...

A Spoonful of Sunscreen for your Staycation

A 73% increase in staycations could lead to an increase in melanoma incidence in the UK

myGP data shows 73% of holidaymakers intend to opt for a staycation this year
Despite only 1,493 hours of sunshine in the UK each year England has a higher rate of melanoma cases than their French or Italian counterparts
While 67% of Brits use high-factor protection on holiday,

West Country crowned ‘land of the motorhomes’

The South West has been named Britain’s top holiday spot for motorhomes, according to new figures from a leading motor insurance comparison website.

Research from Quotezone.co.uk, which offers a specialist price comparison service for motorhome insurance , found that 14.2% of the demand for premiums came from the South West - the highest ratio of policies per 1,000 population....

World Ocean Day June 8th 2021

For 2021, World Ocean Day is raising awareness and support for the global movement to protect at least 30% of the world's lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 (30x30). Safeguarding at least 30% through a network of highly protected areas can help ensure a healthy ocean and climate.

To establish marine protected areas, scientists, fisherman, and the public must work together with...

British Airways doubles Avios reward seat commitment

British Airways has significantly increased the number of seats that can be booked using Avios, the reward currency used by the airline, on every flight.

The airline has always guaranteed that at least a certain number of reward seats – seats available to book using Avios – will be available on each flight. Today the airline has doubled this guaranteed minimum number of reward seats...

No room at the inn - 90% of holiday accommodation in UK staycation hotspots ALREADY booked

Research by hotel booking platform, Hoo , has found that on average, 90% of holiday accommodation across the UK’s most popular holiday hotspots has already been booked ahead of another summer of staycations.

Despite travel restrictions being relaxed in recent weeks for holidays abroad, previous research by Hoo found that 86% of holiday makers will still refrain from heading abroad...

Is the travel traffic light tier system for foreign holidays adding to the confusion for UK holidaymakers?

The latest research by Butter , the UK’s only Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) travel agency, has found that this is the case.

86% of people want amber & red lists travel ban as traffic light system adds to Covid travel confusion.

Currently, just a handful of countries sit on the government-approved green list, allowing holidaymakers the opportunity to travel without needing to...

Destination or Staycation?

73% of British holidaymakers intend to stay in the UK this summer

Data from myGP revealed that 73% of British holidaymakers are planning a staycation this summer, rather than travelling abroad.
Amongst those planning to travel abroad, 84% were happy to use any NHS-assured app to prove their vaccination status.
49% of British holiday makers will take local vaccine

Could BNPL travel help boost a weary tourism sector this summer?

Would spreading the cost of your holiday be of benefit?

Research by Butter , the UK’s only Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) travel agency, suggests the BNPL approach could help rejuvenate a pandemic-weary tourism sector, allowing holidaymakers to overcome the financial uncertainty caused by Covid by spreading the cost of their holiday via more manageable monthly instalments.

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