January is notoriously the dreariest month of the year – the festive season is over, the days are dark and the weather’s drawing in. Knowing that spring and summer is still out of our grasps, booking that summer holiday early will give you something to look forward to – and booking your holidays in January actually has many advantages, so let us share some of them with you&helli...
It’s that time of year when we start thinking ahead – and when the new year arrives, often the most important thing on the agenda is getting your next holiday secured. Booking your holidays for the year early will certainly help with the January blues! To give you some inspiration on where the year could take you, we’ve listed the destinations tipped to be the places to...
The Northern Lights are a sight like no other. The ethereal dance across the dark sky amazes those who spot them – we think they’re the world’s finest natural phenomenon. With that in mind, we thought we’d share our favourite places to witness them in 2019. TROMSO, NORWAY Tromso is at the centre of the northern aurora zone, meaning the odds on spotting them are d...
Cyprus enjoys plenty of sunshine all year round, so is a great place to visit in the winter months, with the added benefit of no crowds! October and November are ideal, the heat of the summer sun has gone, however there are plenty of sunbathing opportunities still to be had, and the temperature is very pleasant for getting out and about and seeing the island and there is lots to see. Many of the...
Who said that all-inclusive resorts only offer a standardised beach experience? Many beach getaways are seen as holiday destinations where guests simply sit back on a sun lounger and enjoy the pool. As lovely as that sounds, did you know that there are some incredible all-inclusive resorts in Asia that have so much more to offer? When it comes to active adventures, where top-notch service...
Iceland is the ultimate winter holiday; imagine volcanic landscapes, thermal lagoons, geysers erupting and of course, the spectacular Northern Lights. It’s home to some of the clearest and brightest of skies too – so although chilly, the days will be fresh, making the scenery even more incredible. Very much a travel hotspot, we can absolutely understand why – the destination of...
There is so much choice out there today for cruising holidays, where to start in deciding what sort of cruise you want to go on and where can be a daunting task, however don’t worry we are here to help you make sense of it all and decide! Just this year, 30 new ships are joining the world’s fleet of ocean-going and river vessels featuring ground-breaking designs, eco-friendly innovat...
The English-speaking Maltese Islands are always a hit with us Brits – they’ve even been named as one of the top countries to visit in 2018 by many of the top travel publications, including Lonely Planet. But don’t just take their word for it – just a three-hour flight away, it’s the perfect choice for a city break this winter (yes, you’ll still feel the warmth ...
With an array of resorts and hotels for every budget, hundreds of pristine beaches and a vibrant, cosmopolitan culture, Jamaica has an amazing holiday in store for every visitor. Adventure’s a-plenty too, from picturesque cruises and action-packed days out for the family to reggae tours and horse riding into the Caribbean Sea, one thing’s for sure, you won’t get bored! Sound goo...
A friendly culture, an incredible food scene, ancient history and technology we’ve not even dreamed of here yet, Japan’s brimming with reasons to go – no wonder it’s high on the travel-list for so many of us. And with two of the world’s biggest sporting events in 2019 and 2020 being hosted in Japan, it’s becoming even more popular! When visiting multipl...
