Register for our free newsletter IT’S the start of a new year… what better time to start thinking about holidays? We look at 10 of destinations on the hotlist for 2019. There’s something for everyone in this year’s top picks. Copenhagen, Denmark There’s never a bad time to visit Denmark’s capital, but 2019 brings a host of compelling new reasons to plan a trip. Bjarke Ingels’s groundbreaking CopenHill project (a waste-to-energy plant with a ski hill and recreation centre) is slated for completion. The Museum of Copenhagen will reopen with a renewed focus on the city’s history and architecture. The new Noma relaunched this year, also with a design by Bjarke Ingels, and it is leading the way for new projects by its alums. The city also happens to be having a hotel boom, with seven new properties to open in 2019, including Hotel Ottilia in the old Carlsberg brewery. Zadar, Croatia Zadar has risen from the ashes of its war-ridden past and … [Read more...] about Travel: Bucket-list holiday hotspots for 2019
Holiday 2018
The most family-friendly beach holiday destination in Europe is in Greece – but the cheapest is in Spain
JANUARY is the perfect time to be thinking about a beach holiday, whether you're thinking of travelling this month or later in the year. Aside from escaping dreary weather, you can find some great deals right now. But where should you go for your next beach break? Well, if you're looking for a family-friend destination, the answer is Crete. Beach holiday specialists On the Beach looked at a number of factors for its European Family Beach Index. It included factors such as average temperatures, average sea temperatures, number of water parks and amusement parks, flight duration and cheapest holiday prices for a family of four. While Crete came up top with a score of 85.2, the Spanish resort of Costa Blanca came a close second at 84.3. In fact, several Spanish resorts appear on the top 10, including Costa Brava, Costa Dorada, Mojorca and Costa de la Luz. Top 10 family-friendly beach holiday destinations Crete - 85.2 Costa Blanca - 84.3 Cyprus - 83.2 Costa Brava - 82.9 Costa Dorada … [Read more...] about The most family-friendly beach holiday destination in Europe is in Greece – but the cheapest is in Spain
Cheap Canary Island holidays for spring sun 2019 – from Gran Canaria to Tenerife
WITH just a three-hour flight from the UK and year-round sunshine, it's not surprising that the Canary Islands continue to be such a popular holiday spot for Brits. These sunny Spanish islands, just off the coast of northwestern Africa, boast beautiful beaches, sprawling deserts and volcanic landscapes. Plus, you'll find tons of top notch restaurants, family attractions and lively nightlife across the islands. If you're looking to escape to the sun this spring, read on to find out which spots would suit you best as we explore five of the main islands - and the cheapest deals for your trip.Have an adventure in Gran Canaria After an active trip? From water sports such as body boarding and surfing to exploring the island by mountain bike, Gran Canaria has plenty to keep you busy. The huge water park, 'Aqualand Maspalomas,' or the animal park 'Palmitos Park' make a great family day out on Gran Canaria. The resorts of Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles offer great beaches, shops and … [Read more...] about Cheap Canary Island holidays for spring sun 2019 – from Gran Canaria to Tenerife
Fancy a holiday? The cheapest day to fly is a Friday, and the best day to grab an online bargain is Sunday
As the January Sales kick off, it comes as no surprise that January is the busiest month for flight bookings with thousands expected to book their 2019 trips. To help travellers get the best value flights, the travel experts at Skyscanner have been busy crunching their data to uncover new flight tips to save travellers money. The 2019 Flight Insights identified Friday as the cheapest day to fly out the UK and Sunday is the best day to jump online and grab a bargain. There are also a host of destinations which have seen average flight prices drop by up to 28%. For travellers looking to travel to long haul destinations such as sunny California could save 11% off of average flight prices, whereas those looking for sunnier climes closer to home could again save 11% on average flight prices to Malta.Lisa Tyndall, Senior Growth Manager at Skyscanner comments: “With the busiest month for flight bookings underway we wanted to crunch our latest data to … [Read more...] about Fancy a holiday? The cheapest day to fly is a Friday, and the best day to grab an online bargain is Sunday
50 amazing spa breaks for 2018
The start of a new year is traditionally when our thoughts turn to embracing a personal health and well-being programme, to readopting the essentials of self-care after the Christmas excesses, and there is no better way to kick-start a healthier existence than on a spa break. But spas shouldn’t just be for January, which is why the number of wellness holidays we Britons take is increasing exponentially each year. Whatever you need, or think you need from a spa, you can find it – a new fitness regime, a diet overhaul, stress-busting techniques or just pure indulgent pampering. Most of all we now recognise that spas are no longer places for the wet and weedy, the soft and the spoiled, for they have established themselves as true holiday destinations with a defined purpose, and places where we can invest our time and money in our own health and well-being. We are constantly reminded that most of us lead sedentary lives, that we eat too much of the wrong stuff, don’t … [Read more...] about 50 amazing spa breaks for 2018