Holidays & Travel

The most popular budget-friendly travel ideas of 2026

You’ve might have noticed how travel feeds feel different lately. People aren’t chasing packed itineraries as much or ticking off landmarks at speed. Instead, many travellers are choosing trips that feel worthwhile without draining the bank account – experiences that give you space to slow down, connect, and actually enjoy where you are.

Slow and intentional travel experiences

You get more from a trip when you stop rushing between attractions and spend time in one place. Slower travel often cuts costs too, because you avoid constant transport expenses and tourist mark-...

Flybe heads into new era as Virgin Connect

Connect Airways CEO, Mark Anderson, was joined today by over 200 Flybe leaders for the long-awaited unveiling of the airline’s new name as it enters a new era as an independent company under the Virgin brand with the name, Virgin Connect.

This marks the beginning of Flybe’s journey into the future as part of the extended Virgin family with an overall re-brand scheduled to be completed next year.

Virgin Connect will reflect the innovation and entrepreneurship of Virgin’s wider holiday brands, putting its customers at the heart and driving better value. Providing a great...

7 savvy money-saving tips for travel

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/11/2019 - 6:29am

Travel is an incredible activity. But it’s also often an expensive one that some people can’t afford as much as they’d like.

But when you’re a budding traveller determined to see the world, cutting down on the number of trips you take isn’t an option. So what steps can you take to reduce the coststhat still enable you to have a fun, fulfilling and fabulous getaway?

The answers lie in our lovely list of seven savvy money-saving travel tips.

Talk to the locals

Being a tourist can be expensive, however if you talk to locals, they’ll be able to suggest less...

Devon holiday home picks up national award

Local holiday home owner and artist, Tina Stokes, is celebrating after picking up an award for her property in Devon.

Tina scooped silver in the Best in South West England category for her stunning waterside-facing property, Searles, in the heart of Lympstone.

Searles took home the trophy at the Sykes Gem Awards – a national travel awards programme run by leading UK holiday rental firm, Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Tina, who has lived in Lympstone for over 25 years after moving to study a degree in art, bought the property back in 2010 and has since undertaken major...

Fast track your ESTA application process to travel to the USA

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/04/2019 - 8:15am

Getting a travel visa to the United States is a simple and very straightforward process, you can do in the comfort of your own home. It’s called the Entry Visa Form to The USA, or ESTA for short. It is part of the Visa Waiver System. Getting an ESTA visa is a matter of meeting a few criteria, answering questions as accurately as you can recall, and knowing where you’ll be staying. Here’s a quick guide to getting a quick and convenient approval so you can focus on your wonderful vacation.

What You Need

If you want to make the process as quick as possible, you should have...

Celebrating Independence Day in the United States

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 10/02/2019 - 9:40pm

Independence Day is one of the most important national holidays in the US calendar and is celebrated every year on 4 July and particularly eventful if you’re deciding to travel to the US around that time.

The date is very symbolic for all Americans since it represents the official birth of the country. It all started on 2 July 1776, when a gathering named the “congress” covertly cast a ballot for gaining independence from the United Kingdom.

Just two days later, the statement of freedom was endorsed. And so “Independence Day” was announced and declared as a national...

5 tips for going on a solo travel trip on a scooter

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 09/23/2019 - 10:12am

Travelling is very important because it allows one to go on a social detox and enjoy a simple slice of life. For some, it is a hobby whereas some people are so passionate about it that they carry it as a professional career choice and becoming travel instructors. It is no wonder the cosmopolitan experience of being in this world compels one to take bold risks and chances. There are many modes of travel, but things get more intense when one decides to travel by scooter and travel alone. In this article we will give you give valuable tips for travelling on scooter as a solo traveler....

Why you should visit Athens, Greece

Athens is the capital of Greece and the main selling points to attract tourists are calling it the cradle of democracy and Western civilisation. More than 85% of tourists are usually visiting this European gem during the summer, which may lead to overcrowding in the most interesting places. Making plans to visit it during the winer sounds like much better idea. The weather is also mild, city’s taverns have a lot of more breating space and you can basically take a peek inside every corner of Greek’s ancient architecture. Here are some of the best reasons why you should come and visit...

Lake Bled, Slovenia

Five of Europe’s most enticing hidden gems

Europe boasts a plethora of famous landmarks, from the Berlin Wall, the Colosseum, Big Ben, and the Eiffel Tower, to the sandy beaches of the Spanish Costas. But the continent has so much more to offer than the tried and tested favourites. Why not get ahead of the crowds by visiting some of Europe’s beautiful hidden gems? There’s nothing like discovering a new destination, or jetting off to beautiful locations your friends and family have never even heard of before.

Here are five of our favourite hidden gems in Europe. To find out more about any of these beautiful off-the-beaten...

Six amazing travelling destinations for retirees

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 09/05/2019 - 9:51am

Travel and retirees are the perfect mix. Retirees have enough free time and can travel all over the world. And they usually have the budget to do it as well.

If you are a retiree and you have completed your travelling bucket list, do not worry. In the following article, we will offer you to visit six amazing travelling destination. Be ready to pack your backs and leave – these destinations are a must-visit.

Alaska Cruise

If your passport is not ready, but you want to start travelling right now, we recommend you to go on an Alaskan Cruise. What is so great about...

Bali

5 tips for a digital detox holiday

We live in an always-on world that plays out over many devices: answering work emails well into the evening and checking social media feeds when we’re out with friends and family. Sound familiar? Being so connected has plenty of benefits and means loved ones are only a click away, but it can also take its toll on our mental health and make it difficult to relax. Indeed, research from the APA found that one-fifth of people view the use of technology as a significant source of stress.

It’s hardly surprising then, that more people are attempting a ‘digital detox’ where they ditch the...

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