Holiday & Travel

Spanning 200 square miles in the heart of England, the National Forest is a remarkable success story of environmental regeneration.

Blue Lagoon Island, known for its authentic Bahamian charm and eco-conscious practices, has announced a series of updates for 2025.

As the spring travel season approaches, travellers are prioritizing adventure more than ever.

Global Tourism Resilience Day underscores the importance of preparing for and overcoming challenges while ensuring long-term sustainability.

The new offering is available across the group's curated collection of properties, from the pristine beaches of Zanzibar and Mauritius to luxurious overwater retreats in the Maldives, as well as the cultural enclave of Tunis and serene desertscapes of Douz.

The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is celebrating a hard-fought victory following a parliamentary vote to move forward with a public referendum on cruise berthing infrastructure in the upcoming election cycle.

Two holiday parks on the coast of Wales are launching a new range of glamping accommodation, which will be available to stay in from Easter.

VisitEngland has today Wednesday 12 February launched its Tourism Superstar 2025 competition with the public encouraged to get involved and cast their vote.

St. Kitts, often celebrated for its pristine beaches and lush landscapes, is rapidly gaining recognition as a top adventure destination in the Caribbean.

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, couples across the UK are on the hunt for the perfect romantic getaway. A new study has now revealed the most love-filled city destinations, ranking 50 locations based on hotel quality, affordability, and availability.

The study, conducted by FJewellery, analysed key factors such as the number of romantic hotels per 10,000 residents, average hotel rating, number of reviews, and price per night. The results might raise some eyebrows, as lesser-expected cities take the top spots over traditionally romantic destinations.

Topping the list is Ipswich, which claims the crown as the UK’s ultimate romantic retreat. With an impressive average hotel rating of 8.02 and nearly 642 reviews per hotel, the city strikes a winning balance between quality and affordability.

Though it only boasts 2.6 romantic hotels per 10,000 residents, Ipswich makes up for it with a high overall score of 76.51, proving that couples don’t need a sprawling selection of hotels to find a charming, intimate escape. Coming in a close second is Blackpool, known for its nostalgic seaside charm.

While it actually has the third highest number of romantic hotels per 10,000 residents (12.8), its slightly lower hotel rating of 7.88 pulled it just behind Ipswich with a total score of 76.26. However, with an affordable average price of just £84 (second cheapest in the study) per night, Blackpool offers lovebirds plenty of budget-friendly options for a weekend away.

Tour companies are weighing up resuming trips to Syria, as Turkish Airlines will become the latest major international carrier to resume flights to the country.

With Canada's northern territory having celebrated Yukon Heritage Day on 21 February, specialist tour operator Journeyscape is delighted to reveal two brand new holidays to experience the region's stunning glacial landscapes, its eventful history and breathtaking Northern Lights. 

The  Jamaica Tourist Board have announced that the island’s tourism industry generated $4.3 billion in 2024, whilst attracting a record 4.3 million visitors - representing an increase in both arrivals and earnings over 2023, putting  Jamaica on track to achieve its 2025 growth targets.

European Waterways, Europe's leading luxury hotel barge cruising company, have announced the acquisition of Shannon Princess, Ireland's only luxury hotel barge, marking an exciting expansion of the company's renowned fleet of intimate cruising experiences.

Shoreditch hotel nhow London has launched a new hot desking package for creatives where riotous design, cool beats and tasty bites combine to feed the imagination (and stomachs) of guests in need of a temporary workspace.

City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, announced its planned entry into four new markets across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region – Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru – further solidifying Marriott International's presence in the affordable midscale segment.