TRAVEL

Forty destinations were surveyed for the Post Office Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer where eight items that visitors typically purchase on holiday were assessed – a three-course meal for two with wine, cup of coffee, bottle of local beer, can of cola, glass of wine, bottle of still water, sun cream and insect repellent. 

Researchers fromLyca Mobile polled the nation and revealed a host of very British holiday traits, including arriving at the airport four hours before your flight, just to be on the safe side (56 percent), packing your own tea bags (53 percent), and only being able to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ in the local language (43 percent).

Campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike are picking up on a movement that builds on the old adage ‘take only pictures, leave only footprints’.

The hotel opened for the season on the 1st May and is renowned among celebrities including Paris Hilton, Nicole Scherzinger, and supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio, it stands as a coveted destination for those seeking indulgence and refinement on the island of Mykonos. 

Designed for locals and visitors to make the most of sun-drenched days and longer evenings, The Swan at Streatley is unveiling its new programme to make the summer memorable with a packed schedule from May through to September.

Awash with cooling tones and inspired by the tranquil beauty of ocean waves, guests will be transported to their very own coastal escape in the heart of London’s Marylebone. 

The buzzy atmosphere – from early to late – has all-day spaces for work and play, from morning coffees to late-night cocktails.

With National BBQ Week (3rd June – 9th June) on the horizon, Cinnamon Kitchen City, the trailblazing modern Indian restaurant from Executive Chef Vivek Singh, celebrates the noble barbeque with two, sizzling hot BBQ weekend brunch menus.

This summer, CROSSROADS invites families to discover an action-packed series of programming across each of its islands, including the return of Hard Rock Hotel’s much-loved Summer Camp-Cation.

With its golden-roofed temples, imposing monasteries, and timeless rural settlements the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan has long enjoyed an enviable reputation of being an exclusive remote tourist destination.