Kategori: Travel Inspiration
Europe’s best second city with £39 flights and ‘magnificent’ must-visit attractions
What’s not to love?
Why the Algarve’s off-season is now the ‘best time to visit’
The Algarve lies neatly curled up at the bottom of Portugal like a contented cat in a strip of sunlight.
Woman reveals the surprising price of living on a cruise ship full-time
Ever wondered what it might cost to live at sea?
The ‘Oxford of Belgium’ is a lesser-known European city break with £34 flights
It’s also the home of Stella Artois.
I explored the ‘unpretentious’ Caribbean island that’s probably the nicest place on Earth
Metro’s resident cartoonist takes us on a trip to Tobago.
I spent 48 hours in Italy’s ‘Capital of the Arts’ and uncovered its hidden gems
Most of Florence has been tried, tested and proven to be truly spectacular. But there’s one place in Italy’s Unesco-protected ‘Capital of the Arts’ that remains largely undiscovered.
An Italian’s guide to Italy’s under-the-radar region that tourists often skip
Veneto has so much more to offer than Venice and Verona.
I found heaven in the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ — but the clock is ticking
The Azores is often dubbed the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ (Picture: Getty Images/Westend61)
Miles of vertical green fields. Rocky pillars bursting from cerulean ocean. Waterfalls that seem to pour from the sky.
Imagine Disneyland crea…
Little-visited Caribbean island is getting new £292,000,000 airport and first-ever direct UK flights
Tucked away in the Caribbean, this hidden treasure is about to open itself to more UK travelers.
Lesser-known Spanish village with ‘hanging houses’ is a gem with quick £65 flights
At a time when popular destinations are pushing back against overtourism, lesser-known gems are finding themselves in the spotlight.
A local’s guide to Bulgaria’s most underrated destination — the ‘Bordeaux of Eastern Europe’
Whether you’re a wine aficionado or merely a wine enjoyer with a lot to learn, Melnik deserves a spot on your travel bucket list.
Gigantic £777,577,500 cruise ship with record-breaking water park to launch from UK
Ready to experience six water slides?
The one-of-a-kind cruise that takes in 19 ‘unspoiled’ Pacific islands
This place is as remote as you can get. Indeed, the isolated location is the reason behind its unique flora and fauna, much of it found nowhere else on Earth.
I’ve stayed in more than 100 5-star hotels — this is my all-time favourite
From a great value £125-a-night Caucasus behemoth to a nature-filled haven where sloths swing over breakfast, these – in my opinion – are the world’s best five-star hotels right now.
Come Dine in Crete: ‘The Mediterranean secrets I wish I’d served on TV’
The ‘winning’ Cretan cuisine I wish I knew more about when I was a contestant on Come Dine With Me.
Come Dine in Crete: ‘The Mediterranean secrets I wish I’d served on TV’
The ‘winning’ Cretan cuisine I wish I knew more about when I was a contestant on Come Dine With Me.
A Bulgarian’s guide to Bulgaria’s most underrated destination — the ‘Bordeaux of Eastern Europe’
Whether you’re a wine aficionado or merely a wine enjoyer with a lot to learn, Melnik deserves a spot on your travel bucket list.
The underrated Swiss lake town that’s like Como without the crowds
On the northern shore of Lake Maggiore, where Italy rolls into Switzerland, life is beautiful.
Beyond the cherry blossoms – Japan’s mountain villages, secret beaches and forest adventures
From Tokyo’s neon buzz to Gifu’s Bon Odori dance festival, discover Japan’s hidden magic—ancient forests, coastal beauty, and volcano-warmed hot springs (Picture: Gujo Hachiman Tourist Association)
You’ve mapped your Japan route, taking yo…
Beyond the cherry blossoms – Japan’s mountain villages, secret beaches and forest adventures
From Tokyo’s neon buzz to Gifu’s Bon Odori dance festival, discover Japan’s hidden magic—ancient forests, coastal beauty, and volcano-warmed hot springs (Picture: Gujo Hachiman Tourist Association)
You’ve mapped your Japan route, taking yo…
The UK’s best Cotswolds alternatives – quaint villages and ‘under the radar’ market towns
Skip the Cotswolds crowds and head to these picture perfect UK towns instead.
I’m living on a cruise ship with no end – it’s less expensive
The cruise with ‘no end’.
I spent 48 hours in a ‘troubled’ city — it’s so much more than that
When I was little, nobody went to Derry. At least, not where I come from.
New £1 rail ticket will let you explore 95 destinations in this European country
A bank holiday bargain.
The cheapest Spanish holiday destinations revealed – from £13 flights to £31 hotels
If you’re still looking to book a cheap holiday to Spain in 2025 to enjoy the remaining summer, then good news – you can still find some affordable deals.