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.
A concrete caravan park built on Cheshire green belt land without permission faces being torn down after council rejects retrospective plans. Locals had branded it 'vandalism'.
Beat the post-Christmas blues! A travel expert reveals the six best sunny destinations for each month from January to June 2026, offering warmth and value.
Beat the winter blues and plan your 2026 getaways with a travel agent's top six sunny destinations, featuring one perfect spot for each month from January to June.
Discover the top 10 travel destinations for 2026, from El Salvador's beaches to Shetland's spaceport. Plan your next adventure with expert picks from Which? travel editor Rory Boland.
UK airport data reveals a 165% surge in matcha sales as Gen Z travellers, influenced by social media wellness trends, opt for antioxidants over alcohol. Discover the new travel habits.
UK airports report a 165% surge in matcha sales as Gen Z travellers, influenced by wellness trends and AI, reshape pre-flight habits. Discover the new travel culture.
EasyJet alerts UK tourists to a new mandatory travel insurance rule for Georgia from 2026. Learn the coverage requirements and avoid entry denial.
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.
A 57-year-old's fear of outliving their savings is more common than admitted. Financial educator Vanessa Stoykov explains how $480k can grow and offers a roadmap to clarity for retirement planning.
A Wokingham taxi driver says he's been left suicidal after the council ordered him to pay a £104,000 Community Infrastructure Levy for building an extension that breached approved plans. Read his story.
Labour announces radical planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes in five years, including new rules for green belt stations, swift bricks, and biodiversity. Discover the local impact.
Culture Trip report highlights ten destinations travellers often worry about unnecessarily, from Colombia's Medellin to Saudi Arabia. Discover why they're safer than their reputations suggest.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed unveils planning overhaul to prevent 'weaponisation' of objections, aiming to accelerate 1.5 million new homes. Read the full details.
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
TV presenter Sarah Beeny holds crisis talks with Somerset Council over her illegally built £3m mansion. A six-year planning battle with locals could see the 'mini-Downton Abbey' razed. Read the latest.
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.
Discover clever 2026 annual leave strategies for England and Wales. Use bank holidays to get 16-day breaks for minimal leave. Plan your ultimate travel year now.
Discover America's most anticipated hotel launches for 2026, from New York skyscrapers to California glamping. Plan your next luxury getaway with our exclusive guide.
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
New research reveals two-thirds of Brits find holiday planning overwhelming, with 56% exhausted before their trip begins. Discover why solo travel is the new escape.
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.
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
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.