I stayed at UK's worst hotel chain - here's the verdict
A journalist's stay at the Britannia hotel chain, named the UK's worst for 12 years, reveals windowless rooms and a bleak atmosphere. See the full investigation and comparison.
A journalist's stay at the Britannia hotel chain, named the UK's worst for 12 years, reveals windowless rooms and a bleak atmosphere. See the full investigation and comparison.
UK holidaymakers will need to pay a €20 fee for a new travel authorisation to visit 30 European countries from late 2026. Learn about the ETIAS system, exemptions, and how to avoid scams.
UK holidaymakers will need to pay €20 for ETIAS authorisation to visit 30 European countries from late 2026. Learn the key facts, fee waivers, and how to avoid scams.
Deborah Jackson from Essex celebrated turning 50 by visiting 50 cities worldwide in 12 months. Discover her favourite spots and extreme day trip secrets.
After 25 years tackling Britain's most traumatic clean-ups, a leading extreme cleaner shares profound insights on death, life, and the human condition. Listen to the full podcast.
EasyJet alerts UK tourists to a new mandatory travel insurance rule for Georgia from 2026. Learn the coverage requirements and avoid entry denial.
The 55-year-old Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading, leaving customers with ATOL-protected bookings. The CAA advises on refunds and valid flights. Learn your rights and next steps here.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The FCDO advises against travel to 71 countries, including Russia and Iran. Travelling against advice invalidates insurance. Check the full list before booking.
The UK Foreign Office advises against travel to 71 countries or regions due to security, health, and legal risks. Check the full list before booking your trip.
Emily Hart, who has visited all 50 US states, warns sharing holiday snaps in real time is dangerous. Discover her essential safety and money-saving tips for solo travellers.
UK airports, including Heathrow and Manchester, are preparing for their busiest festive season ever, with over 5 million people set to travel abroad. Passengers urged to plan ahead and pack safely.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
UK airports face the busiest Christmas on record with over 22 million passengers. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm of stress' with delays and bad weather. Plan ahead for festive travel.
Don't miss Travel Tuesday on 2 December 2025. Discover exclusive discounts on hotels, flights, cruises and packages with our expert shopping tips.
Travelling with friends? Expert reveals the 5 red flags that signal a difficult travel buddy and how to avoid holiday conflicts. Plan your perfect 'mate-cation' today.
A Surrey father surprised his daughter with a spontaneous day trip to Lanzarote for just £99 total. Discover how this extreme budget travel hack proved cheaper than a day in London.
Somalia welcomed 10,000 tourists in 2024, a 50% increase, despite ongoing Foreign Office warnings. Discover the rise of extreme travel to Mogadishu.
Share your favourite European travel discovery of 2025 for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. The best tips will be featured in the Guardian Travel section.
New Era Travel in Alresford, Hampshire, ceases trading just three years after opening. Discover the impact on customers and the wider UK travel industry turmoil.
Discover how to transform your long-haul flights with our expert guide to the best travel pillows available in the UK. From memory foam to inflatable designs, find your perfect comfort companion for restful journeys.
Discover how to book incredible adventure experiences for less than the price of a train ticket with these insider travel hacks
Discover how one adventurous British couple managed to experience all of Benidorm's sun, sea and sangria in just one marathon day trip from the UK.
A courageous traveller shares their heart-pounding experience biking down Bolivia's infamous North Yungas Road, known globally as the 'Death Road', and reveals why this dangerous journey is becoming an unlikely tourist attraction.
Discover which viral solo travel photography hacks deliver stunning results and which fall flat in our comprehensive field test. Transform your travel photos from amateur to professional with these proven techniques.
Discover essential safety strategies, transformative benefits and expert tips for women embarking on solo travel adventures, from navigating unfamiliar destinations to building unshakeable confidence.
Discover the heart-stopping world of Red Bull Rampage, where elite mountain bikers risk everything on Utah's treacherous cliffs in the ultimate test of courage and skill.
Discover the former coastguard station turned luxury hotel perched on jagged rocks where guests arrive by helicopter and great white sharks patrol the waters below.
Discover the revolutionary travel essentials that have passed rigorous testing - from space-saving packing cubes to life-changing tech gadgets that will transform your journeys.