2026 Travel Trends: Dry Tourism, Luxury Trains & AI-Free
Travel experts reveal the top 18 trends for 2026, including luxury train hopping, alcohol-free 'dry tourism', and a shift towards human-led travel planning over AI. Discover what's next.
Travel experts reveal the top 18 trends for 2026, including luxury train hopping, alcohol-free 'dry tourism', and a shift towards human-led travel planning over AI. Discover what's next.
Severe flooding in Spain's Andalusia region leaves two dead, one missing. Latest weather warnings, FCDO advice, and your rights if travel is disrupted.
Albert Douglas is home for Christmas after four years of alleged torture and abuse in Dubai prisons over debts he didn't owe. Read his harrowing story.
EasyJet alerts UK tourists to a new mandatory travel insurance rule for Georgia from 2026. Learn the coverage requirements and avoid entry denial.
The UK Foreign Office warns holidaymakers against travel to 55 high-risk countries in 2026. Travelling there could invalidate your holiday insurance and put your safety at serious risk. Check the full list now.
The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advice for the UAE, warning of a high threat of terrorist attacks targeting British nationals. Stay vigilant and check official guidance.
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.
The UK government has updated travel advice for the UAE, warning terrorists are 'likely' to attack. British holidaymakers urged to stay vigilant.
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
The FCDO is investigating a sharp rise in shigella infections in UK travellers returning from Cape Verde. Over 100 cases linked to the winter sun destination. Learn more.
An Indian woman recounts a 12-hour ordeal of being denied food and water by Russian border officials after entry refusal. The FCDO advises against all travel to Russia.
An amber weather warning for heavy rain and potential flooding is in force across parts of Wales and England. Homes and businesses face disruption. Stay safe and avoid travel.
Henrik Jeppesen, who visited every country, reveals how a companion's act of scattering ashes in North Korea almost landed them in a labour camp. Read his terrifying travel warning.
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.
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The UK Foreign Office issues a critical warning about methanol poisoning for travellers to dozens of countries. Learn the symptoms and how to stay safe on holiday.
Scottish couple Nicole Docherty and Jordan Sinnamon ignored UK government travel advice to visit the breakaway state of Transnistria, claiming it felt safer than Britain. Discover their controversial journey.
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.
The Met Office has issued a new 12-hour yellow weather warning for ice as a severe cold snap hits the UK. Drivers urged to take extreme caution on treacherous roads.
The FCDO warns of a surge in serious methanol poisoning from alcohol in India. Nearly a million UK tourists visit annually. Know the symptoms and act fast.
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.
A leading professor warns that severe hangover symptoms could be deadly methanol poisoning. Learn the critical signs and which holiday destinations pose the highest risk.
The FCDO urges UK travellers to check with providers as flights and package holidays to Jamaica are paused or cancelled following Hurricane Melissa. Contact details inside.
A devastated mother reveals how a common passport oversight destroyed her family's dream holiday to Cyprus, leaving them £2,000 out of pocket and heartbroken at the airport.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel guidance for Tanzania, warning British travellers of increased risks and safety concerns across the popular African destination.
The FCDO has updated its travel guidance for Tanzania, warning British travellers about specific risks in certain regions while clarifying advice for popular tourist destinations.
The Foreign Office has dramatically escalated its travel advice for Israel, warning of 'real risk' of military action and potential border closures. Get the latest safety updates.