Mike Starling

According to new research, 25.2 million British adults will enjoy a staycation over the summer months, a 40% increase from 2025, with food tourism playing a key role in holiday planning.

Mike Starling British travellers are deciding against a foreign holiday this summer, with millions choosing a staycation instead, new research has revealed.

In its new guide book, Lonely Planet has picked out some of the best hikes around the world. Here we take a look at three of the top European options for hiking this autumn.

Mike Starling With the arrival of autumn comes a spectacular transformation of scenery and the opportunity to lace up your walking boots and to be at one with nature.

Witnessing the Aurora Borealis is top of the bucket list for many travellers. In this guide, we pick out some of the best Northern Lights trips and experiences to book in 2026 and 2027.

Mike Starling European Sleeper's first night train route into Scandinavia is set to begin operations in April 2028 following the announcement of a partnership with German railway operator RDC.

Creating a direct overnight rail connection between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden, European Sleeper’s first route into Scandinavia is targeted to begin operations in April 2028.

It's been a busy time in the US aviation sector with airlines announcing a raft of new nonstop flight routes for 2027, including many to Europe.

Alaska, American, Delta and United are among the US airlines to announce new direct flights to destinations in Europe next year.

More than 6.9 million commercial flights were recorded in the EU in 2025, with the highest number of arrivals and departures at Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt.