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Surprising London Activities Staycation Travel

Beaches, ski slopes, and caves: the surprising things you can do during a London staycation

Research by hotel booking platform, hoo , highlights the many surprising activities that people normally reserve for foreign holidays but can actually be enjoyed in London, from relaxing on beautiful beaches to skiing, and even subterranean cave exploration.

Many corners of the world are finally starting to get COVID-19 under control, but for now, significant restrictions remain...

North Coast 500 Lesser Known Beauty Spots Travel

5 lesser-known beauty spots on the North Coast 500

The North Coast 500 has been open since 2015, and takes in 516 miles of Scotland's breath-taking coastline. Only launched in 2015, this road route has been a massive success, and has opened up much more of Scotland to sightseers.

But, there are some stunning, undiscovered nature spots along the route that you might not have heard of, many of which are accessible from the road. So,...

Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island opening travel

Travel News: Accor and Edamah Introduce Mantis Brand to the Middle East with Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island

Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has signed a deal to open a new Mantis property on Bahrain’s Hawar Island, merging luxury with eco-tourism, while redefining adventure.

Mantis was founded in 2000 by global entrepreneur and conservationist Adrian Gardiner and features a diverse collection of...

Canine critics dogs reviewing holidays travel

Your dog could land one of 10 jobs reviewing holidays across the UK, here's how...

Canine Cottages has announced that applications are open for the fourth annual Canine Critics competition. The competition gets tougher each year, as applicants battle for one of 10 coveted Canine Critics positions. Successful applicants will act as the company’s paws on the ground, responsible for reviewing cottage holidays, getting involved on their social channels and sniffing out the very...

October Half Term Holiday Ideas Travel

October Half Term Holiday Ideas

With return to schools now upon us and the October half-term holidays just around the corner, we have rounded up a list of properties with availability in the upcoming school holidays. Get ahead of the game and book a spa retreat at The Scarlet for tired teachers looking to recuperate in a child free space or wear out your tiny toddler as you explore the follies at newly opened, The Tawny....

Toureasy carbon neutral holidays travel

New holiday company helps South West holiday-makers cut emissions

South West holiday-makers will be doing their bit for the environment when booking their travel through the UK’s first carbon neutral coach holiday company, operating out of the region from November.

Launching today, Toureasy automatically offsets 100% of the carbon emissions of all their affordable short coach breaks, including transport, hotels and excursions. Toureasy is the first...

bike friendly city breaks travel

Looking for a cyclist friendly holiday or city break?

NEW REPORT REVEALS THE WORLD’S MOST AFFORDABLE AND ACCOMMODATING DESTINATIONS FOR BIKES
  • Copenhagen, Tallinn, and Amsterdam have been revealed as the world’s most bike-friendly cities
  • The most affordable destinations to rent a traditional bicycle are the Swiss city of Zurich, and Cluj-Napoca în România, where visitors can explore the sights without spending a thing
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Travel Industry Guide for Second Homeowners Holidays

Staycations post COVID: Travel Industry Guide for Second Homeowners

By Harry Roberts, Managing Director at My Favourite Cottages

Unsurprisingly, the pandemic has majorly altered the way British vacationers go on holiday, with domestic tourism becoming the fastest growing industry, forecasted to make £51.4bn in 2021 .

And with recent reports revealing a continuous rise in interest from private investors in coastal and country homes, it seems...

Escapes Fit for an Olympian Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Holidays Travel

Escapes Fit for an Olympian: The Finest Destinations for Sports-Inspired Holidays Around the World

TENNIS -   Play on   the World’s Most Private Court

At Thanda Island, The World’s Only Exclusive-Use Marine Reserve

Following a hiatus last year, Wimbledon returned in style this summer, leaving us all dreaming of serving like Djokovic or Barty. Those looking to ace their serve while holidaying in a sun-drenched tropical paradise can head to  Thanda Island , the world’s only...

Bella Italia Lake Garda Italy activities Al Fresco Holidays travel

Do more next summer, with Al Fresco Holidays 2022 sale launched

Overseas travel has been far from easy these last two years, but as restrictions ease at home and across Europe, we can look ahead to better times with Al Fresco Holidays.

With many of us eager to take that first big trip abroad with loved ones again, the UK operator is delighted to reveal details of a 2022 early booking promotion , with up to 25% off stays next year across its...