The world’s happiest holiday destination is just a two-hour budget flight away from the UK. Lisbon, the charming Portuguese capital, has clinched the top spot in the Holiday Happiness Index, earning it the title of the world’s most joyful holiday spot. The analysis reveals that this vibrant city excels in numerous feel-good factors, with its […]
AN ‘UNDERRATED’ island known as a miniature Scotland has been named one of the best destinations to visit across the UK. The location been named in Lonely Planet’s 11 best places to visit in the UK. 2 Lamlash Bay on the island is a popular destination for travellersCredit: Alamy 2 Hike enthusiasts regularly climb Goatfell […]
The Lake District has been named the ‘happiest place in the world’ after beating the likes of Australia’s Gold Coast and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in a new study 12:45, 10 Sep 2025Updated 12:46, 10 Sep 2025 One popular UK spot was named the happiest place in the world beating the likes of Kuala Lumpur […]
When Yves Marceau visited Pakistan, the G Adventures vice president of product knew he’d found a destination that had “it.” Marceau had been weighing G Adventures expansion to the country for a few years, unsure if it was the right time. When he finally visited Pakistan himself, he was sold on bringing travelers there to […]
The Ardnamurchan peninsula is a wild and remote place full of wonderful scenery situated on the west coast of Scotland. It is home to the most westerly point in the UK. 12:58, 10 Sep 2025Updated 12:59, 10 Sep 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from […]
As a 30-something professional who is fortunate enough to travel a handful of times a year, I couldn’t be more of an advocate for solo travel. There is nothing quite like hopping on a plane by yourself, knowing you’ve got an adventure or a few days of luxury ahead all to yourself. Female solo travel […]
In an era of overtourism, these 20 hotels and cruises redefine luxury travel by offering extraordinary access, daring innovation and elevated experiences in the world’s most awe-inspiring locations. As overtourism strains urban infrastructure and crowds out Instagram-famous destinations, Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Edge List encourages luxury travelers to trade tourist traps for untamed wilderness, swap […]
Barcelona. Mallorca. Amsterdam. All of these places have one thing in common: they’re up to their eyeballs in tourists, and it’s putting a lot of strain on local communities. Spain has put new laws in place to cut down on short term holiday rentals, while more and more cities are implementing a tourist tax to curb the […]
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for France, as the country braces for protests amid growing political chaos. Demonstrations organised by a loose left-wing collective called “Block Everything” are set to take place across France today and Thursda next week. The protests are likely to cause widespread disruption to transport and education, as […]
A disused mine has been converted into a dazzling yet perilous tourist attraction in China. The breathtaking – yet spine-chilling – former quarry features deadly plunges beside sleeping quarters, thunderous water displays and yawning ravines. Most of this enchanting settlement is constructed within cliff faces, with Wangxian Valley being dubbed “the most dangerous tourist destination […]
