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The best carry on luggage to buy in 2025

Our top recommendations for hand luggage, from cases to carry bags and backpacks

Sri Lanka revealed to be the world’s most family-friendly country for 2025

A new report reveals the world's best places for families to relocate to this year

Everything you need to know about the UK's new ETA fee

The new ETA phase system is already being implemented, with the third and final being 2 April 2025 for European travellers
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The best travel companies for eco-conscious travellers

Travel companies using their businesses as a force for good

This is the one item you should always pack on a long-haul flight

How compression socks became 2025’s must-have travel accessory

The best travel accessories to pack on every trip

From luggage scales to hand cream and portable chargers, these are our tried-and-true essentials.

The ultimate guide to handling stress, according to wellness experts

These are the wellness crew's stress survival tips

We spoke to three people with a fear of flying – these are the methods that work

How to overcome a fear of flying, according to a psychologist

Swap WFH for Hygge: Here's how to bag a free working trip to Norway this spring

Let your pen or camera lens do the talking and you could be working as the Norwegians do from a cosy private cabin

How long does it take to get a passport in the UK? Everything you need to know

From current turnaround times to securing a fast-track appointment, we tackle the most frequently asked questions

How to spend 3 days in Paris

Parisians place serious value on leisure, beauty and food. Put these principles at the centre of your trip and you can’t go far wrong – here’s how

These are the world's most powerful passports

Singapore remains the world's most powerful passport, unlocking visa-free access to 195 locations – see the full ranking here

The world’s most on-time airlines

Aviation analytics firm Cirium ranked the punctuality of different airlines around the world – and the winner may surprise you
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When is the next bank holiday? The UK bank holidays in 2025

Here are the UK bank holiday 2025 dates to put in your diary now and make the most of the extra time off

The most Googled travel destinations of 2024

A look at the places you were most excited to visit this year, according to Google

What is check-in chicken? A guide to the latest travel trend saving travellers a small fortune

Whether it's down to disorganisation or clever tactics, checking in at the last minute can result in some favourable travel conditions…