The 25 best things to do in the world for 2025 named by Time Out – and the No.1 activity only happens every 25 years

The 25 best things to do in the world for 2025 named by Time Out – and the No.1 activity only happens every 25 years

Looking for something unforgettable to do this year? Look no further than the 2025 version of Time Out’s annual list of the best activities around the world. From a BBQ museum in the U.S to milestone anniversaries in Amsterdam and Rome, and from a canoe trip in Australia to wildlife encounters in Singapore, the global … Read more

I book holidays for the super-rich… and you won’t believe how demanding they are. Here’s my guide to their favourite destinations (and the three places the posh jet set ALWAYS avoid)

I book holidays for the super-rich… and you won’t believe how demanding they are. Here’s my guide to their favourite destinations (and the three places the posh jet set ALWAYS avoid)

Imagine if money was completely off the table when planning your next holiday. If, rather than fretting over Ryanair baggage fees, you channelled your energy instead into the couture you’re taking to Cannes. Or the supercar you might drive in Switzerland. For a fraction of the population, such decadent whims are a reality – so … Read more

Fancy moving to a new home in the sun? As Spain’s golden visas bites the dust, our property expert reveals the best locations to move abroad – and the pitfalls buyers must avoid

Fancy moving to a new home in the sun? As Spain’s golden visas bites the dust, our property expert reveals the best locations to move abroad – and the pitfalls buyers must avoid

The sun may be setting on Spain’s golden visa programme, but that doesn’t mean that all is lost for Britons who want residency or citizenship somewhere abroad. Although Spain’s was the most popular, there are still more than 100 similar programmes around the world. These allow individuals and their families to gain either residency or … Read more

New warning issued to UK tourists in Spain over ‘crazy £5 fee’ | Travel News | Travel

New warning issued to UK tourists in Spain over ‘crazy £5 fee’ | Travel News | Travel

UK tourists heading to Benidorm, Spain, have been issued a warning about soaring ATM withdrawal fees, with some machines charging as much as €6 (£5) per transaction. Travellers are being urged to carefully select their cash withdrawal points to avoid being hit with excessive charges and poor exchange rates. TikTok influencer Harry Tokky, who regularly … Read more

What to expect from travel prices in 2025

What to expect from travel prices in 2025

Osaka, Japan. Jiale Tan | Moment | Getty Images The new year has many travelers thinking ahead to 2025 vacation plans — and how much those trips may cost. About half — 51% — of Americans say flight cost will determine their destination choices this year, according to Skyscanner. And 50% said hotel costs are … Read more

How Spain’s Costa Blanca has become a cycling hotspot in winter

How Spain’s Costa Blanca has become a cycling hotspot in winter

Dubbed a “motorway for cyclists”, where avid amateurs can chase three-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar up mountains teeming with the highest concentration of professional cyclists per square mile in the world, Spain’s Costa Blanca has forged a new reputation for itself in recent years. Long known as the ideal summer destination for those … Read more

Tourists reveal the worst person they’ve ever sat next to on a flight – from an ‘aggressive seat recliner’ to a VERY enthusiastic magician

Tourists reveal the worst person they’ve ever sat next to on a flight – from an ‘aggressive seat recliner’ to a VERY enthusiastic magician

Flights can be a plane-ful experience. Especially if you’re sitting next to one of the nightmare passengers mentioned in a Reddit thread spawned from user ‘avcghjiii’ that asked users to ‘describe the worst seat neighbour’ they’d ever had on a flight. These experiences are great adverts for private jets. ‘Affectionate_Base827’ gets the ball rolling by recalling a … Read more

I lived in Madrid for 20 years – these are the hidden gems there overlooked by tourists, from a time-warp sherry bar to ‘invisible’ biscuit-selling nuns

I lived in Madrid for 20 years – these are the hidden gems there overlooked by tourists, from a time-warp sherry bar to ‘invisible’ biscuit-selling nuns

On a balmy spring morning in 1561, King Felipe II of Spain climbed into his royal carriage in Toledo to embark on a historic 50-mile journey north to Madrid, an undistinguished town of some 9,000 inhabitants that he was to designate the country’s new capital. Little did the dour, black, doublet-attired Habsburg monarch suspect that … Read more

After Too Many Restless Nights, I Went on a "Sleep Vacation"

After Too Many Restless Nights, I Went on a "Sleep Vacation"

For my entire life, I’ve categorized myself as a “good” sleeper. My evidence mainly relies on the fact that I can fall asleep pretty much anywhere, stay asleep for a ridiculous amount of time, and rarely wake up during the night. But, recently, I’ve come to the realization that the amount of sleep I get … Read more

Best 20 theme park attractions ranked: Nemesis at Alton Towers is named the world’s best ride by adrenaline-junkie Britons (but USA dominates the top 10)

Best 20 theme park attractions ranked: Nemesis at Alton Towers is named the world’s best ride by adrenaline-junkie Britons (but USA dominates the top 10)

Brits have named their all-time top 20 theme-park attractions – and it’s Alton Towers’ Nemesis that’s No.1. The Stoke-on-Trent park’s famous roller coaster – which first opened in March 1994 – tops a ranking produced by a survey of 2,000 people who were asked to reveal their favourite attractions from around the world. After closing … Read more