Travel

For many families planning a summer escape, the dream is simple: sunshine, sea, and plenty to keep the children entertained without draining the holiday budget. But finding a European coastal destination that ticks all those boxes can be surprisingly difficult.

In recent years, Britain’s most famous walking routes have become increasingly busy. Viral viewpoints, social media hotspots and the rise of outdoor tourism have meant that some of the country’s best-loved trails can now feel surprisingly crowded.

Planning a holiday used to mean worrying about lost luggage or delayed flights. Now, there’s another growing concern travellers need to keep in mind: scams.

Few destinations capture the spirit of adventure quite like New Zealand. A land shaped by volcanic forces, ancient glaciers, and vast ocean wilderness, it offers travellers the rare opportunity to move seamlessly between adrenaline-fuelled exploration and refined comfort.

Holidaymakers are being urged to check how many pages are left in their passport, else risk being turned away at the airport. 

It’s a long journey to the end of the world to embark on a cruise around dazzling Antarctica – but it’s worth every minute for a truly life-changing experience. 

With March bringing the first real hint of spring, London starts to feel lighter. The afternoons stretch a little longer, café terraces begin to reappear, and the urge to escape — even briefly — becomes difficult to ignore.

Dragonpass, the $1 billion global travel loyalty platform serving more than 40 million members worldwide, has identified the emerging “destination dupes” travellers are choosing in place of the most expensive, high-demand hotspots.

Rome and Florence came out on top, thanks to their mix of 5-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants.

When it’s time to escape from the cares of the world, there’s a piece of heaven waiting on Mozambique’s Santa Maria Peninsula