Travel

Britons have been warned to avoid non-essential travel to Cuba as fuel shortages ground flights
13 February 2026

UK issues travel warning for Cuba as fuel crisis grounds flights
British travellers have been warned to avoid non-essential trips to Cuba as fuel shortages disrupt flights and basic services across the island. The UK Foreign Office is advising against all but ...

Travel budgets and schedules spark arguments among couples
11 February 2026

One in four couples clash over travel plans
One in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners, with tensions most likely to arise over budgets, itineraries, and bedtimes, a survey has found. The study of 2,000 people in relationships ...

Tourists abandon sustainable habits on holiday
10 February 2026

Tourists abandon 'eco habits' the moment they go on holiday
Tourists are far more likely to abandon sustainable habits once they go on holiday, even if they consider themselves environmentally responsible at home. A study by the University of Queensland has ...

City Breaks
9 February 2026

Best City Breaks - The top destinations this half term
What hot this half term? The best city breaks to visit from the UK As the UK shakes off winter, the half term is the perfect excuse for a quick ...

High on a mountainside above a sea loch, Steve Campbell surveys the layered Highland landscape that shapes much of the North Coast 500 experience. (Steve Campbell)
9 February 2026

New guide to the NC500 calls time on ‘tick-box tourism’
Often dubbed Britain’s Route 66, Scotland’s North Coast 500 has become one of the most photographed drives in the world — and one of the busiest. As the route grows ...

Families often travel to the same destination on holiday each year
9 February 2026

One in four UK holidaymakers choose the same getaway year after year
More than a quarter of British holidaymakers are choosing familiarity over novelty by returning to the same destination year after year. A survey of 2,000 adults who have been on holiday ...

World of WearableArt Train VIP credit Tourism New Zealand
6 February 2026

The Best of New Zealand Travel - Whats New
An all-access fashion experience on New Zealand’s most scenic rail routes Great Journeys New Zealand returns its World of WearableArt Train VIP experience for 2026, bringing fashion back to the rails ...

Dubai is planning to build a street paved with gold
6 February 2026

Dubai unveils plans for gold-paved street as part of luxury development
Dubai has unveiled plans for a street paved in gold as part of a vast new jewellery and luxury retail hub. The proposed attraction will sit at the heart of the ...

By this time of the year, many of us feel worn down by self-denial and self-improvement. Makahiki offered a different starting point: pause, gratitude and rest before asking anything more of yourself. Credit: Ivan S/Pexels
5 February 2026

In Hawaii, this time of the year isn’t for dieting, detoxing or ‘new year, new you’ — it’s for doing absolutely nothing
While many of us start this month worn out by January’s resolutions and self-denial, Native Hawaiian tradition offers a gentler way to start the new year. From the practice of ...

Record-breaking foreign arrivals highlight Japan’s popularity as a travel destination
5 February 2026

Japan inbound tourism hits record in 2025
Japan welcomed a record 42.43 million foreign visitors in 2025, up 15% from 2024, according to preliminary figures released by the Immigration Services Agency. The increase marks the second consecutive year ...

Visitor numbers to Disney's US theme parks are expected to fall
4 February 2026

Disney warns US theme park visitor numbers will drop as overseas tourists stay away
Disney has warned that attendance at its US theme parks could come under pressure as international visitors continue to stay away. Overseas arrivals to the United States fell sharply during the ...

Tourists in Rome will have to pay €2 to visit the Trevi Fountain
3 February 2026

Rome introduces €2 Trevi Fountain charge to manage crowds
Tourists visiting Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain will now be required to pay €2 for up-close access as the city works to reduce overcrowding and protect the historic landmark. The fee allows ...

Solo traveller finds 'temporary boyfriends' in every country she visits
2 February 2026

Solo traveller finds 'temporary boyfriends' in every country she visits
A female solo traveller finds "temporary boyfriends" in each new location she visits and gets them to cook for her and show her around. Orsolya Lorincz, 34, who is from Romania, ...

Tourists could face fines and even jail time over vaping
30 January 2026

Tourists could face fines and even jail time over vaping at popular holiday destination
Tourists heading to Mexico are being warned to check their hand luggage carefully after the country introduced a strict new ban on vapes, with travellers facing the risk of heavy ...

Pizza Mizza accelerates expansion to bring Azerbaijan cuisine to the international market
29 January 2026

Azerbaijan’s fast-growing pizzeria chain Pizza Mizza accelerates expansion with EBRD and EU Support
Azerbaijan’s fast-growing pizzeria chain Pizza Mizza has doubled down on expansion. The move comes after receiving advisory support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European ...

Couples are flocking to Dublin
28 January 2026

Brits shun superstition for Friday 13th flights
Brits are turning their backs on superstition and embracing romance this Valentine’s Day. Figures from online travel agency Thomas Cook show a surge in package holidays leaving on the traditionally unlucky ...

Malaysia showcases its culture, nature, and luxury travel options to UK audiences with VM2026 launch
27 January 2026

Tourism Malaysia launches visit Malaysia Year 2026 in the UK
Tourism Malaysia is set to showcase Malaysia’s natural beauty, cultural diversity, and luxury travel experiences to UK audiences as part of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026). The initiative will officially ...

Tui have been named the least punctual airline
26 January 2026

TUI named UK's least reliable airline for punctuality in 2025
New analysis has identified TUI as the least reliable airline for UK travellers in 2025, based on punctuality data covering the first nine months of the year. Aviation experts at AirAdvisor ...

Holidays could be taken on the moon
25 January 2026

Space startup unveils plans for luxury holidays on the moon
A California technology start-up is offering travellers the chance to reserve a future holiday on the moon. Galactic Resource Utilization Space, known as GRU Space, says it plans to build habitable ...

Holidays could be taken on the moon
23 January 2026

Space startup offers moon holidays with seven-figure deposits
A California technology start-up is offering travellers the chance to reserve a future holiday on the moon. Galactic Resource Utilization Space, known as GRU Space, says it plans to build habitable ...

Elon Musk X feud turns into investment dare from Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary
22 January 2026

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary challenges Elon Musk to invest after online feud
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has challenged Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk to put his money where his mouth is and invest in the budget airline following a week-long online ...

Step aboard Britain’s Northern Belle for a Mother’s Day treat complete with gourmet dining, live music, and royal-level luxury
21 January 2026

Luxury train offers Mother’s Day dining experience fit for a King
Mothers across the UK can celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a lavish six-hour lunch aboard Britain’s Northern Belle, one of the country’s most luxurious trains. Passengers will be welcomed aboard ...

New Emirates flights boost Dubai–Manila travel
20 January 2026

Emirates adds more 777 flights to Manila
Emirates is increasing capacity on its Dubai–Manila route, adding four weekly flights from 2 April 2026 to meet rising demand and strengthen its Southeast Asia network. The additional services will take ...

The US passport has returned to the top 10 most powerful list
19 January 2026

US returns to top 10 most powerful passport list after historic slide
The United States has returned to the top 10 of a respected global ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, after briefly dropping out for the first time in late ...