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St Michaels Mount and Mont Saint-Michel alternative holiday destinations travel

Twin UK alternatives to your overseas holiday destinations and tips for world photography day

As the UK is slowly recovering from the pandemic and countries are added or removed daily from different travel lists, there’s still a lot of hesitation and uncertainty about if or how to travel. However, this doesn’t mean that people aren’t missing their usual getaways, with a recent study from Asda Money of 2,000 people in the UK finding that 41 per cent of Brits are still planning to go on...

Dog friendly beaches UK travel

Take your dog on holiday: Six Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the UK!

With the summer holidays in full swing and a heatwave on the horizon it is no wonder people are flocking to the beaches, with their furry friends by their side.

The UK is home to some amazing beaches, and dog-friendly holiday lettings company Canine Cottages has collated the six best dog-friendly beaches in the UK, so that you and your dog can enjoy the view of the sea all-year-round...

hotel holiday entertainment travel

Holidaymakers no longer find value in hotel holiday entertainment

UK holidaymakers have fallen out of love with the traditional hotel holiday favourites such as magic shows and bingo with the majority no longer bothered about being entertained at all.

The research by hotel booking platform, hoo , found that 65% of UK holidaymakers believed in-house hotel entertainment was of no importance when looking to book somewhere to stay.

27% thought...

Sunniest Spots uk staycation travel

The Sunniest Spots for a last minute holiday in August, According To Met Office Data

With a late summer heatwave being predicted across England next week, a study from Uswitch has revealed the sunniest destinations to head to in August for the last staycation holiday of the summer .

Looking at Met Office Data from the last 50 years, the Uswitch Sunny Staycations campaign crunched the numbers to reveal the best locations to visit in the UK for the hottest weather...

West Voe Beach, Shetlands secret holiday destinations travel

The 'secret' English holiday destinations that look like they are abroad

Due to changing travel restrictions, not all of us will have been able to get abroad for a holiday this year.

But, there is no need to feel disheartened! There are plenty of hidden gems around the UK that will leave you feeling like you have stepped into another country!

Interested in this, SaveOnEnergy.com/uk wanted to discover the most ‘secret’ destinations around the UK...

Holiday subscription service travel

Leading Online Travel Agent’s pioneering Subscription Service

Opodo Prime - the world’s first consumer travel subscription service - has reached its one million subscriptions milestone - cementing the leading online travel agent as a trailblazer and anticipating rapid change in the way we set about the business of travel and holidays.

What is Opodo Prime?

Dubbed ‘the Netflix of travel’ and accessed via web or a cutting-edge, consumer-friendly...

cancer risk sun beds and tanning travel

Cancer Expert Warns Of The Dangers Of Sunbeds After Searches Reach An All-Time High

Jo Stoddart, Cancer Specialist at Bupa UK , warns about the dangers of sunbeds and seeking a year-round tan after a sharp rise in searches on Google:

It might be tempting to use sunbeds to seek a year-round tan, but they can give out greater doses of UV rays than the midday tropical sun and increase your risk of developing skin cancer.

Young people are particularly at risk...

instagrammable hotels Majorca travel

Travel Data Reveals Most Instagrammable Hotels In Mallorca

Mallorca is always a popular holiday destination and thousands of Brits have rushed to book a much needed getaway. Health and wellbeing specialists at Eden’s Gate have looked into travel data and the most Instagrammable hotels in Mallorca, based on likes and top posts.

TRAVEL DATA REVEALS MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE HOTELS IN MALLORCA
  • Cap Rocat is the most Instagrammable hotel overall
  • ...
London hidden gems travel

Hidden Gem Travel Hotspots: These are the best cities to avoid the crowds

Hidden Gem Travel Hotspots:

New research released today from luxuryhotel.com reveals the capital cities with the most and best hidden gems.

Finding those hidden gems in some of the world’s busiest and most visited cities may be a challenge, but it can be rewarding. We’ve done the hard work for you and collated some of the best-hidden holiday gems around the world as well as the world...

Italy top wedding location travel

Where is the top travel destination to get hitched in Europe?

The top wedding destination in Europe is Italy

With the rise of Britons getting engaged across the country, we’ve seen an increase of couples using Google to plan their dream wedding. However, instead of looking locally, experts have shared how Britons are choosing travel and looking to say “I do” outside of the UK.

According to findings made by the international wedding provider,...