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Travel Inspiration

Ignite your wanderlust with Metro’s travel inspiration, and get ideas for your next holiday. Here you’ll find stories of dreamy getaways around the globe, tales of life-changing adventures and experiences, and guides to destinations in the UK, Europe and beyond.

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A sunny view of Tai Long Wan bay in Hong Kong, viewed from MacLehose trail. A path leads down to a white sand beach and blue ocean, with mountains in the distance.

5 indecently good reasons to visit Hong Kong

Travel January 12, 2026 By Alexander O'Loughlin

I'm a full-time house sitter — it saves me £12,000 a year on rent and bills

Property January 9, 2026 By Jessica Lindsay

Venice Carnival Traditional Mask. Venice. Veneto. Italy. Europe. (Photo by: Mauro Flamini/REDA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

The 6 best party breaks for 2026 – from Venice carnival to a 'snow show' in Japan

Travel January 9, 2026 By Deborah Cicurel

A lake in Tampere, Finland at sunrise. The pink and purple sky with dark clouds and tall trees are reflected in the water.

Finland's 'second capital' with centuries-old saunas dubbed ultimate destination for 2026

Travel January 14, 2026 By Alice Giddings

A stunning view of a historic town in Puglia, Italy, with crystal clear bright blue water, and old white buildings perched on a rocky cliff.

I’ve been to 96 countries – these 3 are perfect for 2026 holidays

Travel January 9, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

Lottie Gross in a red jumper sitting in the doorway of an open caravan, with her hand on her Manchester Terrier. They are in a caravan park, and a table and chair is beside them.

The UK's best dog-friendly breaks for 2026

Travel January 7, 2026 By Lottie Gross

Outdoor image of a Grand hotel

Best UK staycation deals to cure the January blues from spa breaks to remote destinations

Travel January 6, 2026 By Scott Da Silva-Wells

A dusk view of a red and blue train riding over a bridge over the Douro river in Porto, Portugal, with houses lining along the riverside.

Spectacular train journey that spans 3 European countries now starts in London

Travel January 7, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

A steam train crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales, past green fields and towards tall hills.

The ‘nostalgic’ UK train ride that was once named Europe's most beautiful

Travel January 6, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

A view over the White tower of Thessaloniki in Greece, from the sea, on a bright day.

7 off-the-beaten-track places to visit in 2026, according to Lonely Planet

Travel January 22, 2026 By Alice Murphy

Save up to £500 on Orlando Theme Park tickets in this amazing post-Christmas sale

Travel January 6, 2026 By Scott Da Silva-Wells

An aerial view of rural scenery near the villages of Haworth and Stanbury in West Yorkshire, England at sunset on a summer evening.

This small rural district in the UK was just named a 2026 'wonder of the world'

Travel January 5, 2026 By Charlie Sawyer

The Rocky Mountaineer train passing in front of a mountain and cloudy sky in Canada

The truth about the 'world's greatest train ride'

Travel January 5, 2026 By Amanda Cable

The £5,000 British sex cruise setting sail in 2026 — with tantra, lube and no single men

Travel January 5, 2026 By Alice Giddings

A quiet sunny view of Petra beach on the Greek island Patmos, with a white boat floating on the dark blue-green sea, near a sandy beach with hills in the distance.

‘Serene’ Greek island is a historic lesser-visited gem with 24°C spring heat

Travel January 5, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

Djemaa El Fna main square, Marrakesh

The 'Red City' is a hidden vintage shopping capital — just 3 hours from London

Travel January 5, 2026 By Maria Astardjieva

Feather Down at Lunsford Farm

My honest review of the UK's first off-grid glamping destination

Travel January 3, 2026 By Kitty Chrisp

A view over Ljubljana's colourful buildings, and a castle on a tree-covered hill.

The best new flight routes coming to the UK in 2026

Travel January 2, 2026 By Alice Murphy

A comp image showing both the outside and inside of Livraria Lello bookstore

The 'cosy' European city that's home to the 'world's most beautiful bookshop'

Travel January 2, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams