News

Freeze-Dried Food = Junk Food? Myth or Reality

When people first encounter freeze-dried food, one of the most common reactions is suspicion. The packaging looks industrial, the preparation seems too simple, and the idea of “just adding water” does not immediately inspire confidence. For many, freeze-dried food feels closer to fast food than to real cooking. The question then naturally follows: is freeze-dried food basically junk food in a camping...

Full story

Worldwide travel and holidays news

Chatsworth House Riviera Travel Staycations Travel

Riviera Travel hosts first holiday of the year

Riviera Travel has completed its first holiday of 2021. 25 guests joined a five-day tour of the Peak District, for the first of 100 UK departures that Riviera has on offer up to the end of October.

The programme covers 12 itineraries, and includes destinations such as Norfolk, Devon, Oxford, the Scottish Highlands and Somerset. All tours, representing 94 scheduled departures, are for...

Average holiday prices from the UK to Portugal fall 64% following amber announcement

11th June - The average price of a summer holiday departing this July or August from the UK to Portugal fell by 64% following the Department for Transport amber list announcement for the country (03.06-09.06 vs 27.05-02.06.21). Comparing the week before and after the Government’s announcement, clicks on holidays to Portugal dropped by 85%. That is according to search data from...

Gym, Swim, Cocktails and stay?

David Lloyd Clubs applies to be awarded ABTA accreditation as it looks to open up to the staycation demand

With just one in six of us planning to travel abroad this year*, there is a scramble to find staycation and day trip options that offer the all-inclusive holiday resort experience. With this in mind, David Lloyd Clubs, the UK’s leading health and fitness group is applying for ABTA...

The Warren, north Wales - Haulfryn Holidays uk staycationn travel

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...

Caribbean beach international air travel

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...

Search form