Travel

Stressed, tired and desperate for a break, millions of Brits are rethinking how they holiday, with new research revealing that travel is increasingly being used as a vital mental health reset rather than a luxury.

Britons planning their 2026 holidays are being duped by popular money-saving hacks promising big savings, according to experts.

It was a gloomy Monday in January when a friend and I rolled into the Farncombe Estate. On a day like that, what else is there to do but pull up at a luxury hotel and surrender to a little rest and relaxation? Grey skies, quiet roads and no pressing agenda — this, I thought, is very much the life.

2026 marks a huge year for eclipse tourism, with the total lunar eclipse and accompanying ‘Blood Moon’ gracing the skies on 2 – 3 March, followed by the total solar eclipse on 17 August.

Butlin’s young ‘Chief Fun Officers’ take over the Holiday Booking Shop to help families escape the boring and embrace the fun

Searches for UK day trips in January 2026 have skyrocketed by 302% compared to last year, as people swap airport hassle and big budgets for a quieter escape.

Las Torres Patagonia in Chile is emerging as a global pioneer of ‘wild wellness’, the kind of restoration found through wind, wilderness and authentic natural encounters.

According to a January 2026 report on seaside winter getaways, Dubai is the best coastal destination to visit during this cold season.

Renting a car in Georgia has become one of the most practical ways to explore the country, especially for travelers who want flexibility beyond city centers.

Almost SIX in ten Britons (57%) feel stuck in a rut, with as many as 43% having done the same routine of going to work, coming home, watching  telly and then going to bed for YEARS.