We are a peripatetic generation: restlessly curious and forever plotting the next trip. It’s a trait that proves surprisingly useful when it comes to gifting. Travel-minded presents rarely miss the mark; they signal care in its most pragmatic form, helping to plan, elevate or ease someone’s journey. Our edit strikes a balance between function, comfort […]
Wendy Wu Tours has hired former easyJet holidays trade distribution manager John Docherty as business development manager (BDM) for Scotland, with Trailfinders’ Demi Johnson joining as BDM for the north. The appointments, forming part of the company’s “most significant trade investment” in its history, come after a 35% year-on-year rise in sales in Scotland […]
Summer 2025 broke records for tourist visitors around the world, but in places that have reported suffering from overtourism over the past few years, there was an increase in unrest among locals against the people arriving on vacation. Many of these places feature in Fodor’s annual ‘No List’ that highlights the places in the world […]
Scottish travel agents say requests for flights and packages to North America shot up overnight after Scotland qualified for next year’s World Cup. Immediately after Scotland’s historic 4-2 win against Denmark on Tuesday night, agents reported a surge in enquiries from regular clients regarding travel to the World Cup – even though fixtures are […]
Walt Disney World super fan Scott Wells shares how to save on your 2026 holiday with these Black Friday deals This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more I’ve been to Walt Disney World over 12 times(Image: Scott Da Silva-Wells) 2026 is fast approaching […]
If you’re like me, you’re already preparing to travel Thanksgiving week. While many Americans may not be flying more than 1,000 miles like I am, you’re still probably confirming your plans or looking at the best routes for your drive to see family. In fact, AAA is predicting nearly 82 million people will be traveling […]
The tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is set to be the biggest in its history. For Scotland’s long-suffering fans, many of whom have waited nearly three decades for the chance to follow their team on football’s biggest stage, the opportunity is already sparking huge interest. Scotland fans at […]
Getty Images Scotland fans are already turning their attentions to a trip across the Atlantic next year As the dust settles on a historically jubilant night for Scotland’s national men’s team, many in the Tartan Army will be planning the holiday of a lifetime. Hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, the 2026 World Cup […]
Once the preserve of celebrities, whose palm-fringed nuptials were staple fixtures in glossy magazines, destination weddings have now captured the imagination of ordinary couples, too. Whether it’s a gothic, mist-swathed chateau or a sun-bleached beachfront, these far-flung celebrations are more popular than ever. Last year, around 21 per cent of UK weddings took place abroad, […]
Hays Travel recorded a pre-tax profit of £81 million and group revenue of almost £507 million for the 12 months to April, both 11% up on the previous year. Company revenue was more than double that in 2018-19. Hays’ travel agency revenue has doubled in that time to £280 million and its tour operator revenue […]
