24 h. ago Expert warns young Brits not to skip this 1 crucial step when booking a holiday

More than half of all British holidaymakers have had to make a claim on their travel insurance after things went wrong before or during their trip - but not everyone is protected.

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7 d. ago Holidaymakers use psychics and ‘romantasy’ novels to help them choose perfect 2026 getaways

New booking.com research shows picking a holiday is not just a matter of looking at photos in a brochure – these days it could involve anything from star signs to AI assistants

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7 d. ago Expert tips for booking your 2026 holiday without spending a fortune

This is how to secure your dream getaway for a fraction of the cost

Economics

7 d. ago Star Princess cruise ship features and holiday itineraries to book

Itineraries include transatlantic, Caribbean and Europe

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7 d. ago Who WILL Thomas Tuchel axe for the World Cup: Four snubbed stars who can book a summer holiday NAMED, the players 'on the plane'

But who makes his squad for the finals, and does it include Jude Bellingham ? Here, our chief football reporter, CRAIG HOPE, takes you through the contenders

Sport

1 week ago This £99 Christmas market mystery holiday could take you to New York, Lapland or Rome

A festive deal that’s taken off: travellers can now book a Christmas Market Mystery Holiday from just £99pp, with destinations including Lapland, New York, and dozens more worldwide

Economics

2 w. ago Clifftop house belongs in the Hollywood Hills but you can book it for a seaside holiday in a stunning Welsh village

If you’re plotting an autumn escape with an architectural wow-factor, cinematic coastal views and five-star style in one seriously slick bolthold, set your sights on Ceredigion.

Culture

2 w. ago The best places to book if you want to go on holiday with your dog

Some top tips on how to have a successful and restful break with your dog in tow

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2 w. ago Holiday horrors: Airbnb and Booking.com users battle for refunds as stays go wrong

In a Consumer Champions special, Anna Tims tackles online rental disasters, from a tree collapsing on to a cottage to being trapped in a flatThe 100-year-old oak fell on the first day of the holiday. It crashed on to the terrace where James and his partner, Andrew, had been breakfasting minutes earlier, smashing the table and chairs and crushing the windscreen of their hire car.The Airbnb cottage in Provence, France, was engulfed by the branches that broke the living room window and damaged the roof. “I was sure the ceiling was going to come in,” says James. “If it had fallen minutes earlier we would have been seriously injured or killed.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Revealed: The best day of the week to book a holiday and save money

Holidaymakers planning a staycation in the UK often choose to book a long weekend away.

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3 w. ago UK gardening expert warns of risks to potted plants from heavy rainfall

A gardening expert has warned Brits that leaving potted plants on the ground during storms could suffocate the roots and lead to severe damage or even kill the plants

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3 w. ago Rachel Reeves on a collision course with Britain's economic watchdog as Chancellor 'mulls scrapping a spring forecast'

The Chancellor is said to be considering getting rid of the economic and fiscal outlook published by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) each March.

Economics

3 w. ago Tourist books dinner in Capri at the end of summer and instantly regrets it

Booking a holiday in September can often be tempting, with cheaper prices and fewer crowds, but be careful as the weather isn't always quite as it seems

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3 w. ago Family 'heartbroken' as holiday park staff send them home after booking issue

Claire Williams and her family had been looking forward to staying at Sandford Holiday Park in Poole, Dorset, but were sent straight back home from the caravan park

Society

4 w. ago ‘They were so feral’: Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman and cast on nose

In the acclaimed new film about boys written off by the system, Murphy drew on his own past as a troublesome schoolboy while Little Simz played a teacher – and wrote a 90s-style banger of a songMonths before the publication of his latest book, Max Porter went on holiday with Cillian Murphy and a mutual friend. “I said, ‘I’ve just finished another novel,’” recalls Porter. “And they said, ‘You’ve only just done one.’ I said, ‘Well, I bang them out fast, then edit them slowly.’” He ended up reading it out aloud, giving them their first glimpse into the “sensejumbled” head of a teen delinquent named Shy, resident of a “shite old mansion converted into a school for badly behaved boys in the middle of bumblefuck nowhere”.Murphy had become close friends with Porter after starring in a stage adaptation of Grief Is the Thing With Feathers, his debut novel. It wasn’t that Porter was angling for another collaboration. On the contrary: “I felt it was unadaptable because of it being a kind of we...

Politics

4 w. ago Woman books £99 Wowcher mystery holiday and location leaves her 'surprised'

Ella Marie Gill took to social media to share her experience of paying for a mystery holiday through Wowcher, who allocate destinations to customers at random after booking

Economics

4 w. ago 'I booked £99 Wowcher mystery holiday and one detail scored it 10 points'

Ella Marie Gill documented her holiday on social media after paying just £99 for mystery holiday package via Wowcher, who allocate destinations to customers at random

Economics

4 w. ago Half of Brits' morning routine could be damaging their health, expert warns

Nutrition scientist Dr Emily Prpa says that while many may be blaming their sluggishness on poor sleep, stress or general tiredness, it could be down to their choice of first drink

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