Top 40 benefits of solo holidays revealed, according to travellers

  Solo travellers have revealed the best things about holidaying alone – including eating when and where they want, not having to compromise and taking time to explore. A study of 2,000 adults found two-thirds have been on a trip on their own, with 37 per cent of those preferring it to going away with…

Organizing the Ultimate Trip to New Orleans

New Orleans is a unique destination that’s on many travellers’ bucket lists – and for great reason! It has character, it has charm, and it has some of the best music around. With a rich history that’s as fascinating as the area itself is beautiful, there’s a lot to enjoy in New Orleans. It’s a…

How Rotterdam hopes to lead the way in future mobility

  People cycling past the Hofbogen, the former Hofplein station. Image: Iris van den Broek Europe’s largest port of Rotterdam shows how it is leading the way in all forms of future mobility, from autonomous vehicles to hydrogen-powered water-taxis. Chris Price gets on his bike to check out the city’s future…

Top 40 UK Travel Experiences before turning 40

  Watching the headline act at Glastonbury Festival is one of the things that you should do before the age of 40, claims a survey. Image: BBC Brits have revealed the top 40 UK experiences everyone should do before turning 40 – including a night under Northumberland’s International Dark Sky Park,…

Revealed: the top 10 scrapbook ideas in the UK

The top 10 most popular scrapbook ideas in the United Kingdom have been revealed. The research was collated by scrapbook design experts Design Bundles. They used internet search data to find out which scrapbook design search terms were most popular. It was revealed that baby scrapbooks are by far the most searched-for. During December the…

Top 30 things Brits don’t get enough of – sunshine tops the list

Holidays, sunshine and sleep have topped a poll of the 30 things Brits don’t get enough of. According to a study of 2,000 adults, more than a quarter also feel they never get enough exercise, and one in five would like more laughter in their lives. Cuddles, me-time and nights out also featured in the…

15 Travel Photos to get in the mood for adventure in 2022

Travel 2022: Children playing in a stream in Bogor, Indonesia. Photographed by Jozef Macak With travel finally back on the agenda for many of us across the UK, it’s time to start thinking about your next adventure and 2022 travel plans. To help offer some inspiration, CEWE has released a collection…

3 in 4 would leave hotel room if they discovered dirty sheets

A quarter of travellers would be put off a hotel within ‘seconds’ if the cleanliness was not up to scratch — with dirty bedsheets, a grimy bathroom and bad smells the top gripes. A study of 2,000 adults found three quarters would leave a hotel or B&B if they found dirty bedsheets waiting for them, while 71…

Lisbon Named Favourite Destination for Europeans

According to a survey by ODIGEO eDreams, Lisbon is the most booked destination by Europeans, for 2021, a position which was previously held by London. Lisbon has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years and its not hard to see why. The hilly, coastal capitol has its own international airport, making it an…

4 in 10 Brits ‘never gone so long without holiday’

Four in 10 Brits said the past year is the longest they have ever gone without a holiday – taking an enormous toll on their overall mood and wellbeing. A study of 2,000 adults found that prior to the pandemic, they would have enjoyed a holiday or mini-break from their daily routine every four months.…