The Mediterranean does luxury well, though the most interesting destinations rarely rely on appearance alone. Some places continue attracting travellers because they still feel connected to local life beyond the marinas, beach clubs, and private villas. Harbour towns remain active long after summer crowds thin out, markets continue serving residents

Britain’s luxury travel scene has evolved well beyond the traditional country house hotel stay. Many travellers now look for destinations that combine high-end accommodation with strong local character, whether that comes through historic architecture, independent boutiques, coastal landscapes, renowned dining spots, or neighbourhoods that still feel connected to everyday life.

Camping is set for another strong year in 2026, with more travellers opting for their first campervan or motorhome holiday and choosing to stay closer to home due to rising flight prices and increasing travel disruption. With rental stations located across the UK and Europe, roadsurfer offers some practical advice

For the first time in nearly 1,000 years, the iconic Bayeux Tapestry will return to the UK – and Northumberland, where the Norman story took its most dramatic turn after 1066, offering travellers the perfect chance to step beyond the embroidery and into the landscapes it set in motion. From

Travelling to Scotland this summer is set to be easier and more affordable than ever, with new rail initiatives including Lumo’s new low-cost London-Stirling service, launching in July, helping to open up the country to more visitors. With 46% of UK travellers opting for a staycation over a trip abroad

With spring breaks and summer travel planning just around the corner, we wanted to share Antler’s Lightest Large Suitcase, ahead of the busy travel season. Designed to be Antler’s lightest large suitcase, it combines a super lightweight shell with a durable build, making it easy to manoeuvre through airports and

Britain’s peaceful canals take narrow boaters through the countryside and into historic towns and cities. There are villages with canalside pubs to moor up next to for the perfect rural retreat, as well as moorings close to attractions in towns and cities like Linlithgow, Llangollen and Bath.   Drifters (www.drifters.co.uk)

Luxury travel has not gotten cheaper in 2026, but the path to affording it has multiplied. Inflation, airline pricing pressure, and the post-2024 hospitality cost reset have all pushed headline rates higher across most premium destinations. The travellers still going to Bali, Antigua, and the Maldives are doing so by

Booking data from Click&Boat reveals that short-term boat hire is on the rise among UK travellers, with 93% of bookings lasting less than a day. Croatia is the most popular country for British users on the platform, with Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik ranking among the top booked destinations in Europe. Sardinia

TV doctor Dr Ranj Singh has hailed escorted touring as the ultimate stress‑free way to travel after returning from Riviera Travel’s 13‑day Icons of Japan tour, saying “there’s never been a better time” to let experts take the lead. With uncertainty continuing to affect travel planning, Dr Ranj says having

Opening in May 2026, North Yorkshire Water Park is giving visitors the chance to sleep inside real, converted RAF helicopters. Guests will be able to book stays at Westland Sea King helicopters ZE369 and XZ589 which served decades of daring search-and-rescue missions across the UK. North Yorkshire Water Park has