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Travellers head off on first half-term break of the year amid holiday booking bonanza ABTA

Travellers head off on first half-term break of the year amid holiday booking bonanza

Travellers head off on first half-term break of the year amid holiday booking bonanza

Families are jetting off abroad this week and next for the first February half-term holiday break since the UK travel restrictions lifted.

New data from ABTA – The Travel Association has revealed that, of those travelling abroad this year, 15% will be heading overseas this February half term1, as...

How to Road Trip in the UK family travel holidays

How to Plan a Road Trip with Your Kids

When preparing a driving trip with kids, all parents share the same goal - arrive there and back smoothly. It’s even more important, if parents are planning trips over a weekend and must ensure a safe return for their children to return to school on Monday.

Keeping a child settled for drives can feel like a mountain to overcome, but a few key things may contribute to their enjoyment...

Supplier failure holiday protection: Can I get my money back if my airline goes bust?

Can I get my money back if my airline goes bust?

Supplier failure holiday protection: Can I get my money back if my airline goes bust?

Following the announcement that Flybe has now ceased trading and all flights from and to the UK operated by Flybe have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled, many travellers will be wondering what they should do, or how they can get their money back.

With this in mind, Anna McEntee...

Half of holidaymakers plan to skip or scrimp on travel this year

Half of holidaymakers plan to skip or scrimp on travel this year

Half of holidaymakers plan to skip or scrimp on breaks this year
  • Many holidaymakers plan to stay in the UK or visit lesser-known destinations
  • Seven per cent of travel cost-cutters plan not to take out travel insurance
  • Aviva warns against cutting cover and offers tips to potentially cut costs when taking out travel insurance
Half of holidaymakers are...
Travel expert reveals six ways to save money on rail tickets

Travel expert reveals six ways to save money on rail tickets

Travel expert reveals six ways to save money on rail tickets

With everyone feeling the squeeze during the cost-of-living crisis, the pressures of the coldest months of the year, and the increasing cost of travel, many will find these money-saving travel hacks useful, and perhaps even surprising.

Cheap train ticket site SplitMyFare have uncovered these handy ways of capitalising on...

Backcountry Skiing Holidays are rising in popularity, but have you got your Avalanche Education?

Backcountry Skiing Holidays are rising in popularity, but have you got your Avalanche Education?

The Rise of Backcountry Skiing: Have You Got Your Avalanche Education?

As an avid skier or snowboarder, you know how tempting the off-piste sections can be on your skiing holiday. Free from crowds and bestowed with fresh powder and breathtaking views, they are like heaven for those who dare to tackle them.

While skiing off-piste is extremely fun and adrenalin-inducing, it can also be...

Emily in Paris travel hacks cheapest time to travel & top locations for a Paris Weekender

Emily in Paris travel hacks – cheapest time to travel & top locations for a Paris Weekender

Emily in Paris travel hack – cheapest time to travel

Holiday goers inspired by Emily in Paris to visit the city of romance should book their flights now if they want the best deal - that is according to travel app Hopper .

If you want to replicate the glamour of Emily's adventure this spring, Hopper's data reveals that travellers should book their flights in January, when spring...

ABTA holiday bookings Sunshine Saturday and top 23 travel destinations for 2023

ABTA predicts bumper holiday bookings this ‘Sunshine Saturday’ and also reveals the top 23 travel destinations for 2023

ABTA predicts bumper holiday bookings this ‘Sunshine Saturday’ and also reveals the top 23 travel destinations for 2023

ABTA – The Travel Association says this Saturday (7 January) is set to be a bumper day for holiday bookings, with would-be holidaymakers expected to hit the high street and go online to get their holidays confirmed early to secure the best price.

The first...

The Airplane Hacks That Allow First Class Travel Revealed

The Airplane Hacks That Allow First Class Travel Revealed

If you want to taste the luxury travel life during at least one long-haul flight, then welcome aboard! You’re a step closer to achieving it.

First-class tickets can be quite pricey, and often outside of our holiday budget.

But that shouldn’t put you off, because there are many other ways you can get an upgrade to first class, without having to pay the full price or secretly...

Best Travel Apps for 2023

Best Travel Apps for 2023

Best Travel Apps for 2023

As a co-founder of a travel start-up and a keen traveller I appreciate travel apps which optimise usability, have a great aesthetic and make travel simpler. From translating bilingual conversations and online privacy protection tools to tracking trip spend and flight prices, there are plenty of travel apps making travel easier and improving trip experiences....