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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 tall, lit-up Christmas tree in Madrid, Spain at night, with a Gothic building just behind it.

The surprisingly festive Mediterranean city where even hotels have Christmas markets

Travel December 13, 2025 By Chris Buswell

Friends Enjoying Mulled Wine at Holiday Market Counter with Festive Lights

Europe’s cheapest Christmas markets for a last-minute getaway

Travel December 13, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

An aerial view of Kokkari fishing village on the Greek island of Samos, which has white and orange houses on the coast, surrounded by bright blue sea with boats sitting on the water – and huge hills in the distance.

The Greek island ‘better than Corfu’ that everyone wants to visit in 2026

Travel December 12, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce

A polar bear outside at Jimmy's Farm, walking on grass near a body fo water.

The £12 UK train where you can see polar bears from your seat

Travel December 12, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

A night time scene with elves in front of a Polar Express train lit up with Christmas lights in Grapevine, Texas.

America's unlikely 'Christmas capital' has 26°C heat and a 'Hallmark' street

Travel December 12, 2025 By Sarah Robertson

A staircase leading down to Praia do Camilo beach in Lagos in Portugal's Algarve. It is a sandy beach, surrounded by rock formations.

European region dubbed 'world's leading beach destination', beating the Maldives

Travel December 11, 2025 By Alice Giddings

A wide view of the Old Town in Krakow, Poland, with people walking through a square near a towering church building.

Europe’s most affordable ‘Twixmas’ getaway revealed

Travel December 10, 2025 By Sophie-May Williams

A scenic view of a couple on a paddleboard, floating next to the Bosham Sailing Club boathouse and static boats on the water in Bosham, West Sussex.

The 'Venice of England' is a charming coastal village just two hours from London

Travel 4 days ago By Charlie Sawyer

A film studio in Morocco, with ancient column temples and a blue sky behind them.

The fascinating 18°C winter city break with its own ‘mini Hollywood'

Travel December 9, 2025 By Martina Andretta

A plane taking off in the orange and yellow sky, at sunrise.

The world's longest flights, where you'll spend at least 17 hours on the plane

Travel December 9, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

The Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin, Germany, captured from an aerial view, at night, with the city hall illuminated and a tiny hot air balloon. floating in the distance.

I've been visiting Germany for 20 years, but I've never seen it like this

Travel December 9, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce

The coastline in Malta, featuring turquoise waters, rocky shores, and the architecture of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

The winter sun destinations with the hottest weather in January

Travel December 8, 2025 By Anushka Suharu

A composite 50/50 shot of an ornate Art Nouveau building in Riga, Latvia on the left, and Alice Murphy in a grey hat and black jacket smiling to the camera over her shoulder on the right

Naked, freezing and slathered in honey: 72 hours in Europe’s most underrated city

Travel January 12, 2026 By Alice Murphy

A virtual image of the new Center Parcs in Scotland.

Exciting plans for new £450,000,000 Center Parcs holiday village unveiled

Travel December 4, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

A street view of Bologna, Italy, with ancient buildings and people walking across a pedestrian crossing.

I've been to 9 Italian cities, but there's only one I keep going back to

Travel December 3, 2025 By Adam Miller

An aerial view sweeping over a church, greenery and mountains in Schaan, Liechtenstein.

'Tiny' European country that fits into UK 1,521 times named top destination for 2026

Travel December 3, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce

Fast Food stall at Bognor Regis, England

'Tacky tourism' is breathing new life into these UK seaside towns

Travel December 3, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

A room with dark blue walls and wine on shelves at The Terrace in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, with doors open and looking out onto a sea view.

I stayed in the ‘UK’s best B&B’ – a wine hotel in the ‘English Med’

Travel December 4, 2025 By Sophie-May Williams

An aerial view sweeping over the lush green Anaga mountains in Taganana, Tenerife.

Tenerife’s best hidden gems – from winter sun beaches to lesser-known villages

Travel November 30, 2025 By Sophie-May Williams