Holidays & Travel guides

With fuel surcharges rising and the pound falling, smart holiday planning is essential. Here is how to find genuine travel savings in 2026.

The average UK family spends £5,556 on a 9-night holiday abroad — but free child places, all-inclusive packages to Turkey, Bulgaria, and Tunisia, and smart timing mean a family of four can holiday for under £2,000. Here is exactly how.

From new tourist taxes in Barcelona to baggage fees that barely match advertised prices — here are the real costs of a holiday abroad in 2026, and where UK families can genuinely save.

UK travel insurers paid out £472 million in claims in 2024. A broken leg in Spain costs £15,000. An ICU night in Florida exceeds £5,000. Here is what you need to know before your next holiday.

A week at Center Parcs in August costs £2,798 — more than a family package to Spain. This guide reveals the real costs of UK staycations in 2026, the cheapest destinations, hidden charges to watch out for, and the best ways to save money whether you're heading to Cornwall, the Lake District, or a Haven holiday park.

England schools break up 17–24 July 2026 — and prices spike the moment they do. Here's everything a UK family needs to know to save hundreds on their summer holiday, from the best-value destinations to travel money tips, ATOL protection, and the deals available right now.