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An LNER Azuma Train sitting at Doncaster Station.

Major UK rail company reveals new trains with lie-flat seats and free water fountains

Travel 14 hours ago By Jessica Lindsay

A collage featuring the words 'Milton Keynes', MK Dons stadium, Milton Keynes station, and other local sights, on a pale red and white background

If you can't have a good time in Milton Keynes, there's something wrong with you

Travel 2 days ago By Ben Aitken

The lobby of the Montcalm East. There is a long sofa, a blue armchair, an overhead lamp and a wooden walkway.

The London hotel that reminded me what a decent facial should be

Travel 3 days ago By Alice Murphy

A view of the coast in Bosham, West Sussex, with charming houses surrounded by greenery overlooking the water.

The 'Venice of England' is an enchanting village capturing the South Coast's beauty

Travel 19 hours ago By Charlie Sawyer

A Mark 5A train stationed in the countryside.

UK commuter train brings back first-class travel for first time in 10 years

Travel 5 days ago By Eleanor Noyce

Norway to Newcastle ferry could be making a comeback after 2008 axing

Direct UK to Norway ferry hopes after ‘push’ for route scrapped 18 years ago

Travel January 24, 2026 By Alice Giddings

Island dubbed ‘Scotland in miniature’ crowned best in UK – and it's not Skye

Travel January 21, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

A close-up view of the indoor heated swimming pool and sun lounger areas at the Pan Pacific London.

London's smoothest staycation is hiding on a corner in Liverpool Street

Travel January 20, 2026 By Scott Da Silva-Wells

United Kingdom, Channel islands, Jersey, overlook over Portelet bay

This tiny British island is struggling for visitors — but it's an overlooked gem

Travel January 15, 2026 By Charlie Sawyer

The new caledonian sleeper route picture: Getty/ metro

The Caledonian Sleeper train is getting a new route in biggest change in 30 years

Travel January 14, 2026 By Alice Giddings

A mock-up illustration showing the proposed East London Waterworks Park in Leyton, London, with a sandy beach, a natural swimming pool, with greenery and three skyscrapers behind it.

London could be getting a new wild swimming spot – with its own beach

Travel January 13, 2026 By Charlie Sawyer

Typical beautiful colorful tourist street sidewalk city Puerto Escondido Mexico.

10 up-and-coming places to visit in 2026, according to TripAdvisor

Travel January 15, 2026 By Kristina Beanland

A man resting on a high viewpoint in The Lake District, looking out at a panorama of fields, hills and a body of water.

Lake District travel warning as visitors face £1,000 fine over new camping rules

Travel January 12, 2026 By Alice Giddings

The City of Stirling, Central Scotland on a winters day.

UK's top travel spot for 2026 is lesser-known 'gem' with game-changing new train service

Travel January 11, 2026 By Jessica Lindsay

Several punt boats passing under the wooden Mathematical Bridge in Cambridge, England, on a bright day. There are trees in the background.

I explored Cambridge's best hidden gems outside of the usual tourist traps

Travel January 12, 2026 By Jed Bradley

A mock-up illustration showing the proposed East London Waterworks Park in Leyton, London, with a sandy beach, a natural swimming pool, with greenery and three skyscrapers behind it.

London could be getting a new wild swimming spot – with its own beach

Travel January 13, 2026 By Charlie Sawyer

This photograph shows a airplane from low cost airline company EasyJet covered with snow during heavy snowfalls which cause flight cancellations at Orly Airport, south of Paris on January 7, 2026. 40% of flights are expected to be cancelled at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG) airport and 25% at Orly airport, as snow disrupts air, rail and road traffic across the country, French Transport Minister announced on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Kiran RIDLEY / AFP via Getty Images)

Hundreds of flights and trains cancelled across UK and Europe amid snow chaos

Travel January 7, 2026 By Courtney Pochin

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

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 sunny street lined with trees in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

Major new London Stansted destinations include a Spanish ‘hidden gem’

Travel January 9, 2026 By Alice Giddings