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Could this giant floating city become the world's biggest cruise ship?

The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,000 people, the mile-long vessel would feature homes, schools, hotels, parks, a hospital and even a sports stadium as it slowly circles the globe.

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The cruise and rail holiday trend is booming: Here's why

From Alpine train routes and Mediterranean cruises to cross-country adventures through Italy and the Rockies, cruise and rail holidays are booming as travellers embrace slower, more immersive ways to explore.

Destinations

Travelling to Kotor? Explore one of Europe’s most underrated escapes

With cheap flights, medieval streets, Adriatic views and surprisingly low prices, Montenegro’s coastal gem Kotor is quietly becoming one of Europe’s best-value summer escapes.

Destinations

Europe’s hidden gem travel destinations for 2026

Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations prove the continent still has plenty of secrets left to uncover.

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Europe's best destination for stargazing

The Dark Sky Alqueva reserve has been recognised at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Awards, but investment in astrotourism remains far below its full potential.

Destinations

The best holiday destinations for your first loved-up trip

The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress.

Travel News

Looking to book a budget summer holiday? Experts share their top tips

Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Europeans’ appetites for a summer getaway hasn’t curbed in the least. With these tips, the long awaited holiday season can stretch euros further when abroad – even if that means being closer to home.

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Europe’s cheapest and most expensive city breaks for 2026

New research has found which European cities offer the best value for travellers once they’re there – and which could leave visitors paying far more.

Travel News

Anime fans boost tourism across Asia with pilgrimages to attractions

An anime-inspired ‘set-jetting’ travel trend is surging in Asia, with Trip.com reporting a 195% year-on-year rise in searches for anime and comic-related tourism experiences.

Destinations

Everything to see and do in İstanbul after dark

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İstanbul is a city that never stops. When the sun goes down, the streets light up with open-air clubs, raucous taverns and immersive Bosphorus cruises.

Travel News

Grief travel is booming as mourners turn to healing retreats

From Greek spa retreats to psychedelic healing breaks in Jamaica, a growing number of travellers are booking grief-focused getaways to process loss, trauma and heartbreak away from everyday life.

Destinations

Short-haul trips on the rise for summer holidays – here’s where to go

Trending destinations this summer include rural Sweden, Vlorë in Albania and Normandy in France.

Travel News

The world’s best destinations for ‘dusking’ trips

'Dusking', the trend encouraging people to slow down and watch the sunset, is taking off, and a new ranking has revealed the world’s best destinations to experience it, from Santorini and Bali to the Amalfi Coast and the Maldives.

Moments

‘Playcations’ emerge as the 'defining' summer travel trend in the US

Short-haul playcations are shaping US summer travel, as adults flock to unexpected destinations built around active hobbies and hands-on experiences.

Travel News

Cruise booking demand stays strong despite onboard illness outbreaks

Industry experts say the incidents are unlikely to dent demand – and cruise lines are still forecasting record passenger numbers worldwide this year.

Destinations

Portugal launches app for hidden river beaches

The free River Beaches app maps more than 130 inland swimming spots across Portugal, as travellers increasingly swap crowded coastal resorts for quieter freshwater escapes in mountains and forests.