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From our favourite locations to watch the northern lights to top travel trends, the best places to watch whales in Canada to a guide how to sleep on ice at Sweden’s Icehotel, read our blog for all your holiday inspiration.

Top End Touring: Why Australia is Great for a Family Holiday

Australia Travel Specialist, Gary, talks through the highlights of his family adventure Down Under and offers tips and advice for planning your a own trip.

Destinations to Watch in 2026

From cooler climates and wild coastlines to destinations leading the way in responsible travel, discover the places shaping how people will explore the world in 2026 and beyond.

Spotlight on Alaska Bear Camp

Travel Specialist, Rosie, shares insights into her stay at Alaska Bear Camp where wilderness meets cosy comfort meets amazing bear watching.

Travel Trends for 2026

Discover the trends that are shaping travel for the year ahead as travellers seek time away that genuinely matters. Read on...

The 36th Icehotel in Swedish Lapland

Icehotel #36 opened its doors on 12 December 2025, revealing the latest collection of mind-blowing ice suites, art and design, including a full-size grand piano made of ice. Take a peak inside...

Where to Travel in Spring

Spring is a season of renewal and infinite possibility. Each day longer than the last and rising temperatures a delightful prospect for travellers. Put a spring in your step with our seasonal holiday recommendations.

Sustainable Journeys: Ways to Travel

Getting around can account for a large portion of your time on holiday, so it should be easy, fun, enriching and, if possible, environmentally friendly. We've looked at holiday transport options that are more sustainable as well as forming an intrinsic part of your experience.

10 Places You’ll Want to Visit in Alberta

Known as Canada's wild side, Alberta offers a heady mix of mind-blowing scenery and exhilarating experiences. From well-known showstoppers with hidden gems, discover 10 places you'll want to visit.

What’s Special About Our Orcas & Aurora Trip?

Gary Ward travelled on our Orcas and Aurora escorted holiday in Iceland three years in a row. We caught up with him to find out why the trip has such an appeal.

Norway in a Nutshell Your Way: Travel Specialist Insights

Well-known as a one-day experience, the Norway in a nutshell tour combines iconic experiences showcasing the country's jaw-dropping scenery. Rail Travel Specialist, Kieran explains how it can tailored to you.

A Finnish Lakeland Road Trip: Chasing Ruska and Lakeside Resorts in Autumn

Travel writer, Annabelle Thorpe, discovers the unexpected beauty of a self-drive holiday through Finnish Lakeland amid glorious autumn colours and cosy resorts.

Your Guide to Adventure Holidays in British Columbia

Adventure comes easily in Canada's westernmost province. With each new day, you can discover natural wonders and experience something unforgettable. It’s a place to breath deep and linger long.

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The Best Hotels to See the Northern Lights in the World

From waking up in a suspended glass cube high in the treetops to falling asleep under an aurora display inside a cosy glass igloo, when it comes to searching for the northern lights, it's all about location. 

Capturing the Spirit of Adventure on an Expedition Voyage to Antarctica

Journalist and travel writer, Mark Stratton’s set sail for the Weddell Sea in Antarctica in March. He recounts how best laid plans in the Great White Continent are only a guideline, and plan B can deliver unexpected wonders particularly late in the season.

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The Coolest Things to Do in the Nordics in Winter

Witnessing the northern lights tops the wish list of many who plan a visit to the Nordics in the winter, and rightly so, but there's so much more to an Arctic experience than aurora hunting!

What it’s Like to Self-drive in Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers spectacular landscapes, wildlife and a ‘Pura Vida’ laidback approach - but what is it like to drive there? Travel specialist, Lauren, shares her experience of a Costa Rica road trip.

Your year of saying “Yes to adventure!” by Anita Rani

Anita Rani is a familiar face from television and an award-winning broadcaster, bestselling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Here, she reflects on her own path and what it means to say yes to adventure.

Looking Back at Our Favourite Icehotel Suites

We fell under the spell of the Icehotel when it first emerged in 1990 and now, an over 30 years later – we’re proud to be the hotel’s leading worldwide partner. We took a look back at some of our favourite Art Suites over the years...

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Where to Travel in Winter

Is winter to be avoided or embraced? Do you crave a snowy idyll or warm weather? A short hop or a far-flung adventure? Here are a few super cool suggestions to muse over...

Embracing Slow Travel on a Norwegian Coastal Voyage with Havila

Havila’s Norwegian coastal voyages offer time to take it all in. Travel Specialist Darren, shares his insights for embracing slow travel