All news on the topic: Holidays

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Holiday hack that gets you 50 days off in 2024 - using just 27 days annual leave
Turn your 27 days of annual leave into 50 days by booking days off on either side of bank holidays with this hack which helps you get the most out of your leave
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Solo traveller warns others to be vigilant in countries where she felt 'unsafe'
Chloe Jade, from north California, spends her days travelling across the world and has so far been to more than 80 countries, some of which she has enjoyed less than others
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Three-quarters of film fans spend up to an hour researching what movie to watch
Reading reviews and watching trailers are some of the top ways they make their decision - although nearly six in ten have been disappointed by a critically acclaimed film
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Friends applauded for banning new mum from bringing baby to social events
A friendship group who decided to distance themselves from their pal who had a baby was praised by others for laying down their boundaries as they are all child free
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Top 20 things Brits are saving money for - including a holiday, and retirement
Four in ten Brits would describe themselves as savvy savers - although a further 57% admit they struggle to find the motivation to start putting money aside
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Family who've never left US baffle Brits with mad travel plan for 7-day UK trip
A family from the Midwestern US have planned their first overseas trip to the UK, but have left Brits confused with how they're going to manage to fit in everything on their list, with some branding it a ludicrous plan
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Mums fly to Milan for 18-hour girls' trip and get home in time for school run
Laura Oduntan hopped on an via easyJet plane from Gatwick Airport, in Crawley, West Sussex to Milan to spend a day with her mum pals enjoying the sights in the north Italy city
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Top reasons for wanting to go solo travelling - including self-discovery
A quarter of British holidaymakers want to experience solo travel in the next three years - rising to 40% of 18-24-year-olds, research has found
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Clever way to stop blood-sucking bed bugs from infesting your luggage on holiday
Before your next trip, keep your luggage safe from bed bugs with these top tips - including a Ziploc trick to try if you suspect you've already come into contact
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Six ways to annoy your friends while on holiday including poor photo manners
With two thirds of people planning to travel with their friends over the next three years, it is important to avoid annoying your dear pals while away if you possibly can
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Holiday hell after severe food poisoning leaves women only able to eat Pringles
Jessica Whetstone and Caitlin Savage booked what they thought was going to be a relaxing two-week break in the Atlantic Ocean but instead they ended up being hospitalised
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Once-thriving British seaside town local residents say is being 'utterly ruined'
Locals from Yorkshire are fond of calling the region God's Own Country, however there is one small town which God has not bestowed with kindness
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'Picturesque' UK town is named Europe's top destination for autumn holiday
If you're looking for a staycation in the UK or are just desperate to get out of the country, there's an autumn destination to fit your needs and desires thanks to StressFreeCarRental.com
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Michael Sheen among stars to demand Rishi Sunak give UK an extra Bank Holiday
Public figures, including the Archbishop of Cantebury and actor Michael Sheen have called for a 'thank holiday' - an extra day off for people to connect with each other and volunteer'
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Drinking too much alcohol on a flight is biggest bugbear for other passengers
Nearly half get annoyed when their fellow passengers knock back too much booze - and 43% can't stand it when they recline their seats as food or drink is being served
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Half of Brits question their life choices when they get back from a holiday
According to a survey of holidaymakers conducted on behalf of Hotel Indigo by YouGov, going away can leave people feeling like they have some big questions to answer
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'I went to the 'penis village' where everything you can think of is phallic'
Daniel Pinto, a travel influencer from Viseu, Portugal visited the intriguing 'penis village' - known for its phallus murals and male-member-shaped souvenirs - in Bhutan
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Six in ten Brits say they have been on a 'truly great' family holiday
The top indicators of a successful family trip include everyone in the family having a good time, and the kids never complaining about being bored
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Top 20 flight-related stresses - from delays and cancellations to long queues
Nearly three-quarters of travellers worry about forgetting their passport - and a third are anxious about getting through airport security
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Experts urge Brits to book NYC and Rome holidays in cheapest week for flights
A study by FairFx currency exchange looked at the destinations Brits most want to go away to this Autumn - including New York and Chicago - and when it's cheapest to travel there
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Stumpy Shrek swamp haven on Airbnb for beloved fans of ogres and solitude
Kick back, relax by earwax candlelight, enjoy some waffles in the morning and relax in solitude perfect for an ogre during a stay at Shrek's Swamp in the Scottish Highlands
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Scientists say we're in some of the best years to see the Northern Lights
Best places to see the Northern Lights as scientists say we're in an ideal period for the aurora borealis - and there are some brilliant holidays to have on your radar too
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The reason behind the US having two national days dedicated to lobster
The US has two national food holidays for lobster for one strange reason. Although holiday-makers might associate lobster with sunny coasts and summer, it may be better to buy it in the autumn months.
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Women gets horror diagnosis while on holiday in Greece and is forced to stay
A woman in Greece has shared what seemed like normal health problems that turned into a diagnosis of leukemia. Sandra Gutierrez, 43, is struggling to get home to the US for treatment
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'My boyfriend booked us a surprise weekend away - and ended up taking his dad'
A woman was left miffed when her boyfriend decided to ditch her and their special holiday plans last minute - and she was convinced that he'd taken his dad instead