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How are the New Year resolutions going? Have you joined the gym? Given up alcohol for Dry January? Or committed to new, good habits? More importantly, did you book a holiday yet? It seems concern with our general wellbeing is not just a New Year’s fad, with the global health and wellness industry now estimated to be worth $4.2 trillion….

It’s that time again when guide books and magazines are publishing their list of best holiday destinations for the year ahead. We’ve done the legwork, so you don’t have to: Here’s our definitive list of the top eight places to tick off in 2020. Aruba, Dutch Caribbean Palm-fringed beaches coupled with a creative revival in the charming coastal town of…

In a recent YouGov poll, the environment was named as the third most pressing issue facing Britain after Brexit and health. Sustainable travel is no longer the preserve of hemp-wearing “crusties” but a significant international consumer movement. Yet according to the Conscious Bedroom Report, released at this year’s Independent Hotel Show in London, 76% of holidaymakers feel that hotels could…

The demise of Thomas Cook, a travel industry titan, has generated plenty of airtime. Newspaper headlines have focused on refund frustration, stranded holidaymakers and deserted beaches following the company going into administration, but where did it all go wrong? To many of us there is an incredulity surrounding the collapse of the world’s oldest travel company, the founder of affordable…

It seems that these days a trip or memorable experience hasn’t happened unless the moment is captured on film. With the growing prevalence of social media, we’re keener than ever before to share our holiday snaps with friends and family. Instantly. No longer needing to wait to unpack and drop the roll of film off for developing. Nothing fuels wanderlust…

Do you fly with the same airline, book with a preferred hotel chain or return to the same destination year after year? You could be part of a dying breed. With so many channels now available to consumers, increased choice and competition, along with the coming of age of a younger, tech-savvy generation devouring content at faster speeds than ever…

We’re all so busy these days. Everyone’s in such a rush to get places. It’s never been easier or cheaper to hop on a plane and max our precious holiday time. But at what cost to the planet? This year, the number of scheduled airline passengers taking to the skies is predicted to hit almost 4.6 billion, a new record….

We’re not getting any younger. The World Health Organization has predicted that the percentage of the population over 60 will have nearly doubled by 2050. But unlike previous generations we’re not simply downing tools at retirement age. Instead, we’re witnessing a boom in older travellers, who now more than ever before have the ways, means and inclination to get out…

As a nation it seems our love of cruising is matched only by the endless variety of out-there experiences. How do you fancy an immersive underwater odyssey as part of your next cruise? Or perhaps you enjoy cruising so much that you’d like to buy into a residential community at sea? The appeal of cruising shows no signs of abating,…

Going anywhere nice this year? Perhaps you’ve put your travel plans on hold in the face of the UK’s ongoing political uncertainty? If so, you might be in the minority as tour operators are reporting a surge in bookings by British holidaymakers seeking far-flung escapes. Unsurprisingly searches have soared in recent months for non-EU holidays. Fears surrounding passport and visa…