Travel Guide & Insider Tips
Start dreaming of that next trip and the perfect time to take it. To help you decide where to go we’ve compiled some of the most unforgettable destinations and experiences – whether it’s balmy beaches, curious cities, fresh powder pistes or Christmas market nostalgia that inspires you.
Take your holiday seriously
Did you know that 50% of Brits fail to take their annual leave? Sadly 36% just don’t get around to it and 42% don’t switch off even when they do.
We know it’s getting harder to justify a getaway. But what if it’s for your own wellbeing? A 40-year study by the European Society of Cardiology revealed that taking a holiday could help you live longer. With our 24-hour helpline, carefully selected hotels and generous 23kg per person baggage allowance, we take the hassle out of holidays so you can relax and rejuvenate.
Best city to visit
New York: A weekend guide
Think New York can’t be done in a weekend? Think again.
The best of Marrakech
Soak up everything that will get your senses soaring in Marrakech.
Top 10 things to do in Barcelona
Tick the classic capitals of romance off your list.
Top 5 things to do in Budapest
It’s a city of two sides – the ruined past and the dynamic present.
Best country to visit
Six secret Greek island escapes
Discover Greece’s lesser-visited islands on an island-hopping holiday.
Exploring Malaysia’s many marvels
You don’t need a backpack and an anklet to journey around Malaysia.
Take that big Thailand trip
Meet wonderful locals and be charmed, in The Land of Smiles.
Things to do in Costa Rica
Live the Pura Vida way in Costa Rica, a destination bursting with everything to set your senses alight.
Best continent to visit
Europe’s best hidden beaches
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside… unless, of course, it means lying towel to towel with a complete stranger on a packed beach.
Three epic North American trips
Plan a road trip that will send your senses dizzy. Explore the valley lakes and snow-dusted peaks of Canada’s National Parks and beyond.
Plan your road trip
Three epic California road trips
Down the coast or into the wild? Decide whether you want to head south or north.
A road trip through the Deep South
See more of the USA by adding an epic road trip to your itinerary.
The ultimate Florida road trips
See more of the Sunshine State on a fly-drive adventure across Florida.
Three road trips in Arizona
Do not adjust your set: Arizona is on a different scale to the rest of the world.
Four inspiring Italian itineraries
From top to toe, take yourself on a grand tour of the marvels of Italy.
Four ways to see Spain by road
If you’re seeking charisma, Spain has it in spades.
Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice
Explore an island of guzzling geysers and geothermal pools.
Four of the best Ireland road trips
Prepare to lose yourself in the glorious greenery.
Where to travel when
January holidays
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April holidays
May holidays
June holidays
July holidays
August holidays
September holidays
October holidays
November holidays
December holidays
Travel tips
Shake up your summer holiday
These alternative escapes are guaranteed to make your summer sizzle.
Europe: secret family escapes
Who says a family trip to Europe this summer need mean long queues, fractious children and frazzled parents?
The best of Maldives all-inclusive holidays
Explore the magic of the Maldives for yourself. Enjoy the ease of an all-inclusive resort in a tropical paradise.
An insider guide to Sun City
Take a trip to a resort with it all, sun, safari, surf and stories of the Lost City.
Find your style of holiday
Why fly with British Airways
What to expect when you fly with British Airways
A generous baggage allowance
Travel with 23kg in the hold plus two bags in the cabin.
The highest standards
Choose British Airways to enjoy more than just a flight.
Avios part payment
Reduce the cost of your next flight using Avios.
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