15 travel trends that will influence Brits' summer holiday choices in 2026
These are the top 15 trends set to dominate summer holidays this year.
Daily Express Travel 
The best spa hotels in Yorkshire
From rambling estates and country halls to converted barns and city dames – the places to check in for a soothing escape
Telegraph Travel 
Padel craze and astronomy lead summer travel trends for Brit holidaymakers
easyJet's new travel report shows dark sky tourism, padel holidays and Gen Z trends are dominating summer bookings to Spain and beyond
The Mirror Travel 
Travellers admit telling off fellow tourists for spoiling photos at iconic sites
One in five tourists have confronted others for ruining their holiday photos at crowded landmarks like Time Square and Eiffel Tower
Open-air museum in Northern Ireland to undergo £50m transformation
A first look at the new additions to the Ulster Folk Museum as it expands access to its collection
Independent Travel 
Major ferry route that linked UK to charming Norwegian city could return after 18 years
A popular ferry service that linked the UK to the charming city of Bergen in Norway was discontinued in 2008, but there are key calls to bring it back
'I went for a robot massage - it was one of the strangest experiences of my life'
During a trip abroad, I let the hands of a futuristic robot melt my worries away as it pivoted and descended on my pressure points during a massage like never before
The Best Time of the Year to Go to Japan: A Month-by-Month Guide
From spring sakura to snow monkeys, this guide breaks down the best time of year to visit Japan with tips on weather, festivals, and travel ideas.
Breaking Travel News 
UK's best high streets named with top spot having longest run of independent shops
The UK's best high streets have been ranked, from ancient market towns to seaside gems, all featuring independent shops, stunning architecture and rich history.
Bridgerton fans can stay in the actual castle that held the grand ball
This may be the perfect staycation for Bridgerton fans. You can stay at locations actually used in filming and live like its the Regency era
Top 10 tourist hotspots where getting the perfect photo is nearly impossible
Holiday hotspots swarming with tourists often make it difficult to take a 'crowd-free' photo.
I’ve flown for business 120 times a year to all 50 US states for a decade — these are my travel tips (and favorite airline)
The advice was dispensed in an Ask Me Anything Reddit thread, with the forum quickly flooded with questions
World’s largest adventure travel company makes major investment in Indigenous tourism
More than a quarter of a million pounds will be put towards the project in Canada
Aleph Hospitality Signs Third hotel in Rwanda
Best Western Premier - Royal Golf View, Kigali is scheduled to open in July 2027 under Aleph Hospitality’s management
World famous town visited by 100,000 people a year could soon lose its only hotel
This historic UK town welcomes 100,000 per year, but residents fear for its future as it could lose its last hotel.
Britain's best high streets ranked - top spot 'has longest run of independent shops'
The UK towns have been ranked for a best day out where you can enjoy sweet treats and browse independent shops.