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 Canadian traveller visiting 60 countries says he'll miss Kmart's affordable goods and 'elite' playgrounds most from Australia. Discover his unique perspective.
A Canadian backpacker who visited 60 countries says he'll miss Kmart most from Australia, praising its ultra-affordable quality. Discover his unique travel insights.
Shocking footage reveals empty bins ignored as thousands of revellers left 20 tonnes of waste at Sydney's Coogee Beach, sparking a furious backlash and a council clean-up operation.
A massive backpacker Christmas party at Sydney's Coogee Beach left over 20 tonnes of waste, sparking local fury and a huge council cleanup. Read the full story.
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 private search for missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer in Tasmania's Tarkine forest uncovered her phone and potential shelter items, offering new hope but ending without resolution. The investigation continues.
A solo traveller who avoided Peru for years due to safety warnings shares his surprisingly secure experience, offering tips for cautious exploration. Read his full story.
A Taiwanese backpacker, Tsai-Wei Hung, waged a three-month petrol bomb campaign against her former landlord and housemates in Melbourne. She has pleaded guilty to arson, extortion, and endangering lives. Read the full shocking story.
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.
British backpacker Victoria Bond died in a freak Patagonia blizzard. Survivors reveal the full horror of 120mph winds and -5C temperatures. Read their harrowing story.
A 40-year-old British PR worker from Cornwall tragically died of hypothermia after being caught in a 120mph blizzard while hiking in Chile's Torres del Paine.
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.
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.
The Laos hostel where six tourists, including two Australians, died from methanol-laced drinks is set to reopen under a new name, as families demand justice.
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.
Exclusive: Australian woman's violent arrest by German police sparks international outrage and diplomatic concerns after video evidence emerges.
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 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 revolutionary travel essentials that have passed rigorous testing - from space-saving packing cubes to life-changing tech gadgets that will transform your journeys.
A leading travel expert shares her clever money-saving hack that could transform how you book flights forever. Discover how to slash your travel costs with this simple strategy.
Discover expert-approved tips and clever tricks to transform your family flights from chaotic to calm. From packing strategies to in-flight entertainment, make your next journey with children enjoyable for everyone.
Planning an autumn getaway? Don't get caught out! Our comprehensive breakdown reveals all the latest travel regulations that could make or break your October half-term holiday plans.
A British tourist's innocent mistake in a foreign country led to an embarrassing home invasion and a valuable lesson about cultural awareness while travelling alone.
Young professionals are transforming business travel by demanding luxury experiences and turning work trips into 'bleisure' adventures, according to new industry research.
A British couple's bold decision to sell everything for permanent travel ended in unexpected disappointment as reality shattered their wanderlust dreams. Discover why their global adventure lasted mere months.
Discover insider secrets from travel experts that can slash your holiday costs without sacrificing the experience. From flight booking tricks to accommodation savings.