Traveller reveals how to avoid paying service and cleaning fees on Airbnb or Vrbo

Holiday rental sites often add extra fees but one tourist has a way to avoid having…

The five-star capital of the world revealed in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide – as 20 UK hotels are listed

Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) has has unveiled its 2026 Star Awards, shining a light on the…

Somerset theme park that entered liquidation last week announces it’s reopening

Brean Theme Park in Somerset announced last week it had officially entered liquidation. But now, the…

The Belmond British Pullman unveils new train carriage redesigned by Hollywood legend Baz Luhrmann – including 12-person dining area

The Belmond British Pullman is known for its luxurious, lavish interiors - and a new carriage…

The cosy UK winter break destination that’s as pretty as the Cotswolds – but cheaper and without the crowds

With tangerine sunsets, pretty market towns and great pubs, Leicestershire has plenty to shout about -…

‘Security-related situation’ grounds flight to vacation hot spot, passengers confined for hours

A JetBlue flight from Boston triggered a shutdown of Aruba's airport due to a reported security…

Oldest handheld wooden tools ever? Ancient artifacts preserved in mud mystify archaeologists

Archaeologists believe they've found the oldest wooden tools ever discovered — potentially 430,000 years old —…

Best travel pram: These lightweight strollers are ideal for globetrotting parents – I know because I’ve tested them all

Our team of travel writers and editors has compiled a list of the best travel prams…

Lanzarote’s volcanic landscape turns green after an unusually rainy start to 2026

Black, grey and dusty orange are usually the colours most associated with Lanzarote's volcanic landscape -…

Wetherspoon opens its first pub in continental Europe offering £6.50 Guinness and £9 breakfasts

The new JD Wetherspoon pub, named Castell de Santa Bàrbera, has been constructed in the airside…

Best camping essentials: Your ultimate guide to what to buy for UK stays, from weather-ready tents and sleeping bags to travel gadgets – all tried and tested

With my brother (begrudgingly) in tow, I set out to test some of the best camping…

Live like royalty! Private island once owned by Queen Anne could be yours for £350,000… but it’s only accessible at low tide

The 18-acre island sits in an estuary off the North Wales coast and was once owned…

Revealed: Brits most likely to go on a pre-booked holiday with their ex – and not split travel costs equally with their partners

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, a new study shows UK couples are the least likely to…

You can make a killing renting your home out as a luxury holiday let – but only if you’re prepared to invest in everything from hotel-grade bedding to bespoke art first, say experts

There's rich rewards for homeowners who rent out their homes to tourists, particularly in hotspots such…

Wizz Air extends business class-style tickets across its entire network following successful trial period

When you think of Wizz Air, business class-style luxury is perhaps not the image that comes…

Private Caribbean island once owned by Shakira hits market for £22m

Shakira's former private island, Bonds Cay, is up for sale for £22m ($30m) -double her 2006…

The hottest winter sun destination revealed – and it costs just £660 for a week-long holiday for two including flights

Whilst most of the UK hangs up their wet raincoats and turns on their central heating…

Beloved sandcastle artist booted from California beach by luxury hotel after nearly 20 years

Coronado's beloved "Sandcastle Man" vows to continue building elsewhere after hotel split while supporters rally behind…

Island cracks down as tourists are slapped with new fees, fed-up locals revolt

Residents at a beloved vacation destination became outraged when tourism surged and it became overcrowded. Now…

Massive industrial site uncovered in unlikely location as archaeologists cite ‘enormous’ potential

Archaeologists uncovered a massive Roman industrial complex in northern England, revealing over 800 whetstones that reshape…

Best large suitcase: The travel team’s definitive tried and tested guide to the must-have hold luggage for your next long haul flight -plus what to avoid

Our team of travel writers and editors has compiled a list of the best large suitcases…

The Mardi Gras Alabama-New Orleans railway is back – and our train expert hops on board

Tom Chesshyre is the author of Slow Trains Around Britain. Here, he reveals what it's like…