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A Spoonful of Sunscreen for your Staycation Travel

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....

Ambience Ambassador Cruises Travel

First new British cruise line since 2010 launched

In the most significant signal yet of the return of the UK travel economy, it has been announced that the first new British cruise line since 2010 has been launched, with sales commencing in June and its inaugural cruises commencing operation in Spring 2022.

Ambassador Cruise Line will offer a premium-value, authentic and friendly cruise experience, sailing for the British market...

Fort William Scotland Travel

Which Scottish towns and villages are the most popular to travel to?

With staycation holidays booming and Scottish destinations a clear favourite among holiday-makers up and down the UK, the question everyone is asking is, where should I travel to next? It’s no secret that the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are tourist hotspots in their own right, but what about the smaller towns and villages? Where is the most popular Scottish holiday destination in 2021?...

City break vs coastal stay travel

Coastal staycation holidays vs. city stays, does the cost vary in the UK?

Coastal staycation holidays commanding a -30% price premium vs city stays

The latest research by Butter , the UK’s only Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) travel agency, has revealed the varying cost of a UK staycation holiday this summer depending on whether you opt for city, coast or country holiday.

With yet more changes to travelling abroad causing further chaos and uncertainty over recent...

Kylesko Bridge Scottish Highlands road trip travel

Fancy a Great British Road Trip this summer holiday? Lonely Planet Reveals the Top Six

Lonely Planet Reveals the Top Six Great British Road Trips

Lonely Planet has revealed its top six recommended road trips for exploring and travelling Great Britain, published in its new guidebook - Great Britain’s Best Trips. The leading global travel authority has selected six (one for each region) out of the 36 routes listed, which best represent the rich and diverse natural, cultural and...

Bubble Dome County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, staycation properties, travel

Stunning Devon holiday homes make it to top of the list of best country escapes around the UK

Are These the Best Country Escapes on Earth?

With lockdown lifting and the UK travel and holiday sector already seeing huge increases in demand, staycations are once again set to be the travel trend of the summer. With everyone from families to couples and groups of friends all scouring the internet for the very best holiday destinations to visit on home soil, finding the perfect spot (that...

World Oceans Day Crab Conservation Travel

Home Swap to save homeless hermit crabs on World Ocean Day

Award-winning home swapping platform Love Home Swap is launching holiday home swaps for hermit crabs to encourage their members to help keep beaches clean this summer

Anyone that’s watched David Attenborough will know that hermit crabs are home swappers! Regularly exchanging their seashell homes with other crabs as they outgrow them, they appreciate the value of trying out a new home...

World Ocean Day Travel

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...

Northumberland UK Staycation Travel

Why holiday abroad when you can go up north?

Going abroad is tricky to say the least this year, but who needs to go overseas for holidays and travel when we have staggering beaches, fascinating history, incredible wildlife, and diverse landscapes right here in the UK, in Northumberland?

Last week was English Tourism Week 2021, led by VisitEngland, so we celebrated by rounding up ten things to do in Northumberland that will make you...