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Discover inventive new experiences and captivating stories in 2024, brought together with a dose of British flair. From exploring film settings and pioneering cultural spaces to countryside trails and relaxing wellness retreats, it’s all happening on our shores and you’re invited!

Join immersive exhibitions as the National Gallery celebrates a landmark anniversary or get a taste for chocolate as Birmingham’s Cadbury World also marks its 200th birthday. Venture off the beaten track for new coastal adventures, exploring new trails and walking routes, or take in sporting action as the world’s best compete in everything from athletics to the Premier League.

Whether it’s getting a feel for our vibrant cultural cities, embarking on a coastal adventure, or discovering locations made famous by film and TV, it’s time to experience Britain differently.

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An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

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From palaces to cobbled alleys, and a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.

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World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

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A quirky seaside city filled with diverse cuisine, vintage shopping and adrenaline fuelled adventure.

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From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.

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9 of the best travel websites

Take the hassle out of holiday planning with our guide to the websites that do the hard work for you.

T he first place most of us look when planning a trip is online — but where should you start? If you have a preferred travel agent with a high level of customer service, they will likely handle the details for you. But when you’re arranging the trip yourself, you can spend hours browsing online and end up more confused than when you started.

If you’d like destination inspiration, take a look at Times Travel . But if you want to piece the trip together yourself, these websites are our favourites for everything from flights to passenger rights and books for the beach.

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1. FlightConnections

Best for flight planning Have an idea of where you want to go, but flexible on which airports you could use? Or maybe you just want to see which routes operate non-stop from your nearest airport. No other website makes a map of the world’s international routing options as clear and easy to understand as FlightConnections.

If you’re in Birmingham and you don’t fancy schlepping to a London airport, for example, you can see at a glance that there are non-stop flights from BHX to Cancun, Egypt, the Canaries and Dubai. Or maybe you want to go to Valencia in Spain, but you can’t find any flights from BHX. With FlightConnections, you might see that non-stop flights are available from Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) — a much closer journey than London.

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Click on your preferred route, and it’ll also show you which dates the route operates non-stop, so you know which dates to search for.

Best for flight price comparison The top four players — Google Flights , Kayak , Momondo and Skyscanner — are all excellent flight-comparison websites.

But Kayak has the edge. Its search results pages are clear and have the best range of useful filters. You can see instantly how much premium economy on the same route would cost, for example, instead of having to do another search from scratch. You can add a cabin bag or hold bag, easily remove the results from airports you don’t want to have your layover in, and even narrow your search to the type of aircraft you’d prefer to fly with.

Best for hotel bookings A lot of people think Booking.com, Hotels.com and Expedia are hotel-comparison sites. They aren’t — they’re booking sites. Yes, you can book thousands of hotels with them, but they will only show you their own negotiated prices for each particular hotel.

That’s why your first port of call for any hotel research should be Trivago. It takes prices from all of the major hotel-booking sites, including the three mentioned above, plus hundreds more booking sites and online travel agencies.

4. Booking.com

Best for hotel reviews The reviews on TripAdvisor can be written by anyone, whether they’ve stayed at the hotel or not. And multiple investigations have shown how many fake reviews flood the site.

That’s why our go-to site for hotel reviews is Booking.com. Only people who have paid for a booking via Booking.com can write a review. This means its reviews are much more reliable. It’s not 100 per cent foolproof, but it is much more reliable than most alternative review sites. You can find reviews for most of the world’s hotels — and you don’t have to book with them to read the reviews. Just browse, then check out Trivago.co.uk to find the cheapest deal on your preferred hotel.

5. Seat61.com

Best for train advice Thinking of switching plane for train — or riding the rails on a scenic journey at your destination? The first port of call for any train lover should be Seat61.com. What started as a hobby site more than 15 years ago is now the UK’s best site for train advice — for routes all over the world. It covers the best train-booking sites in different destinations, plus how to get the best deals, which seats to choose on many routes, and more.

6. HomeExchange

Best for house swaps What’s cheaper — and arguably better — than the likes of Airbnb and Vrbo? A free home swap — mi casa es su casa. Unlike Airbnb, no money changes hands between homeowners. You’ll pay a fee to join the site, but during your membership period, on most sites, you are allowed to make as many free home exchanges as you can negotiate with other homeowners.

Each site has its pros and cons, but the world’s largest site HomeExchange, which costs $175 (£140)/year to join, wins by virtue of the fact that it lists more than 450,000 homes all over the world. Home-swapping is, ultimately, a numbers game. You’ll massively increase your chances of finding someone suitable to swap with in Sydney if there are more than 100 potential homes in Sydney for you to contact about the arrangement.

7. Zest Car Rental

Best for car hire You can do a car-hire search on the major flight-comparison websites, plus with car-rental comparison specialists, such as Rhino . But there’s a reason Zest Car Rental consistently ranks in the top table of customer surveys and is the choice of Which? as recommended car hire broker.

The game for car-hire companies is to appear at the top of the comparison sites, which means they hide the real cost of the “extras” that are often essential, such as excess-reducing insurance or a full-to-full fuel policy. (With full-to-empty fuel policies, you usually end up paying for fuel you didn’t use when you return the car with a quarter of a tank or more.)

With Zest Car Rental, in most cases, excess-reducing insurance is included in the price you see, and in many cases, the second driver is also included in the rate. Zest only works with providers who have a “fair fuel” policy, and customer services is fast to respond to any questions or problems.

8. TripFiction

Best for literary escapes Whether your travels are strictly armchair this year or you’re heading off on holiday, reading a novel set in your destination can really put you in the mood. The best place to look for your travel reads is TripFiction. Despite the name, it’s not entirely fiction, with biographies, travelogues, history and recipe books sneaking into their listings.

Choose your preferred country or region and browse all titles — or narrow it down by genre, such as crime or fantasy. A list of books appears, with summaries for you to find out more before deciding whether to buy.

9. Civil Aviation Authority

Best for passenger rights At a loss for what to do if your flight gets cancelled, your luggage gets lost or you get stuck in queues at security and miss a flight ? You’ll find all of your passenger rights on the Civil Aviation Authority website.

It’s worth taking a look before your trip, too, so you can be sure you have suitable travel insurance to help with the increasingly common problems that the law doesn’t provide enough coverage for, such as delays at airport security.

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Closing off the top 5 Travel and Tourism websites ranking list in United Kingdom are airbnb.co.uk ranked in 4th place, and tfl.gov.uk at the last position for March 2024.

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Question: Which is the top Travel and Tourism website in United Kingdom? Answer: booking.com is the most popular Travel and Tourism website in United Kingdom in March 2024.

Question: Which is the 2nd most visited Travel and Tourism website in United Kingdom? Answer: tripadvisor.co.uk is the 2nd most visited Travel and Tourism website in United Kingdom in March 2024.

Question: What are the top 5 most popular Travel and Tourism websites in United Kingdom? Answer: The top 5 most popular Travel and Tourism websites in United Kingdom in March 2024 are: 1. booking.com 2. tripadvisor.co.uk 3. skyscanner.net 4. airbnb.co.uk 5. tfl.gov.uk.

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The best UK websites for travel deals & holiday discounts

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From discounts on luxury hotels to searching for cheap flights, these are the sites you need to bookmark when you feel ready to travel again.

Sometimes simply Googling "cheap holidays" isn't enough. For the best travel offers you might need to dig a little deeper, whether that's subscribing to a mailing list or scrolling through to find the least expensive flights. Here's our pick of the websites that help you get more for your money.

For high-end hotels: Secret Escapes

Offering up to 65% off luxury stays, Secret Escapes is a free members' website, with fantastic deals on hotel stays as well as trips that also include travel. Deals are all available for a limited time only, and it's particularly strong on short escapes, with categories including ' Stars of the week ' and ' Within two hours of London '. There are longer-term and longer-haul options available too.

For last-minute deals: lastminute.com

If you don't want to spend hours trawling through deals or you need a last-minute getaway, lastminute.com has everything from beach holidays to spa breaks, as well as tickets for days out and experiences. Don’t scroll past ‘Today’s top travel deals', which change daily and include getaways with the biggest savings and lowest prices. Destinations range from continental Europe to luxurious long-haul escapes, like Mauritius and Barbados. The website also has a separate search tab specifically for Eurostar deals.

For city break deals: Jet2holidays

Sometimes a short city break away is enough to recharge your batteries and soak up some (different) scenery. In that case, Jet2holidays is top choice. Whether it's Rome or Athens, Palma or Krakow, you can narrow your search down to find the perfect escape for a very decent price. Keep an eye on the daily deals too.

For bargain holiday inspiration: Holiday Pirates

Head to Holiday Pirates if you want to bag a deal and are flexible on your destination and dates. You can filter the deals by categories like flights, holidays, hotels and cruises. The deals range from short UK escapes to city breaks as well as long-haul beach holidays and safaris.

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For excellent tour deals: viator.com

You'll need to know what you're looking for on Viator.com – this website has over 60,000 different tours across the world. It’s particularly good for day trips as well as skip-the-queue entry and tour packages for top museums and attractions, especially at some of the most crowded sights like the Eiffel Tower or the Vatican. Currently, if you download the app, you'll get 10% off your first booking (restrictions apply).

For a surprise holiday on a budget: srprs.me

If you don’t care where you go then srprs.me is for you. Choose between a city break or backpacking adventure, select the number of travellers and length of the trip, as well as your maximum budget ( trips start from £135pp for three nights ), and the rest is up to your 'personal planner'. Your flights, accommodation and activities will be organised by the team at srprs.me and you'll find out your destination when you get to the airport. All you'll need to do is to keep an open mind.

Top tip: try email subscriptions

Subscribe to Jack’s Flight Club and Scott’s Cheap Flights to get regular updates on the best flight deals. These cheap flights are either mistake fares airlines have put up accidentally or sales that aren’t advertised, so you’ll have to be quick to book before the fares change or disappear. Round-trip deals in the past have included Manchester to the Canary Islands for as little as £31 and Glasgow to Bangkok for £293.

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For low deposits and spreading the cost: On the Beach

If you want to secure a holiday and keep chipping away at the cost, look no further than On the Beach . The award-winning online travel agency allows you to find a complete holiday package or just hotels, anywhere in the world. If you see a trip that takes your fancy, you can pop it in your Scrapbook and track the price of your desired destination. 

For weekly deals: Travelzoo

This free subscribers' site features travel deals and days out around the world, all of which have been checked to confirm they're live and offer the value they claim. Once you've registered you can search for deals by destination or by category: all-inclusive, city breaks, last-minute etc. Sign up to the weekly Top 20 email to get deals to your inbox.

For travel comparison: Travel Supermarket

From flights and hotels to holidays and travel insurance, Travel Supermarket is a handy resource for browsing and comparing different travel deals. It offers an easy-to-use search tool for seasonal escapes, the latest offers and allows you to compare flights from over 1,200 providers. What really sets this website apart from competitors is the ‘ Travel extras ’ tab where you can search the best deals on airport parking, airport transfers, rail travel and even holiday villas.

For travel inspiration: Skyscanner

This travel search engine lets you seek out flights, whether or not you have a destination in mind. Either type in your exact destination and dates, or simply search for 'Everywhere' and by 'Cheapest month' if you're looking for inspiration. Hotels and car rental are also available. Many of the deals are offered by third-party travel agents, so it's worth checking their user reviews before booking, and you might also find that some of the prices are no longer available once you click through.

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For luxury escapes: Voyage Privé

Ultra-luxe holidays are the focus of this site , which features a selection of flash sales each day for its members. Subscription is free and you can search by destination or by category, such as tours and cruises or mountains and lakes. You can also create a wish list, so you're alerted as soon as your preferred destination and dates are available on the site.

For luxury adults-only breaks: Sovereign

Child-free and fabulous, the hotels Sovereign offers ooze luxury. Think swim-up rooms, boutique hotels and hot tubs as standard. Free cancellations and amendments ease the stress of ever-changing plans and the virtual personal travel planners are only too happy to match your every request. Subscribe to the newsletter for special offers.

For something a little different: Groupon

Not exclusively travel-focused, Groupon has a 'Getaways' section for subscribers where it posts time-limited deals ranging from UK stays to European city breaks and beyond. There are also more unusual options such as 'Mystery Getaways', where you only find out your destination after booking, and the 'Quirky accommodation' category for glamping, one-off hotels and experiences.

For cut-price flights: Cheapflights.co.uk

Cheapflights.co.uk lets you search for – that's right – cheap flights, plus hotels, car rental and holidays. You have to know exactly what you're looking for in terms of dates and destination, and results can be sorted by quickest, cheapest and 'smartest' (a combination of price and journey time). Like with Skyscanner, many are available through online agents so check them out ahead of booking.

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For budget-friendly breaks: Wowcher

Similar to Groupon, Wowcher covers all manner of things, with a travel section encompassing various types of trip from seaside holidays to safaris. Offers are available for a limited time, with various pricing options depending on travel dates, departure airport, any extras, etc. For some you only pay a deposit and pay the travel company directly at a later date.

For cheap hotels: Booking.com

Booking.com absolutely rules the hotel booking world, with thousands of properties across the globe instantly bookable through its website. The site has a comprehensive filter facility, so you can search by hotel or by city, and often you'll get a 'book now pay later' deal, where you'll pay the hotel on arrival. Sometimes, hotels offer free cancellation up to a week before too, giving you even more flexibility.

For the best cruise deals: vivavoyage.co.uk

From all-inclusives to last-minute deals, vivavoyage.co.uk has it all – as long as it’s a cruise. You can search for mini cruises or filter by region or country, and even specific cruise lines. There are fly and cruise packages too, plus brilliant price reductions every day.

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Best booking sites for UK travel

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Posted on Last updated: November 25, 2023

Wondering where to start when booking your UK trip? In this article, we share some of our favourite booking sites for UK travel.

If you are planning your UK vacation you may be wondering which are the best travel booking sites to use to sort out the essentials. From flights and hotels to tours and attraction tickets there are many booking sites available to choose from.

After years of travel (and making hundreds of bookings), I have a number of go-to companies that I use regularly when planning and booking my trips.

In this post, you will find some of our favourite travel booking sites we use for UK travel.

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I choose booking.com for the majority of my accommodation books and have used them for years.

They have a wide range of accommodation options available including hotels, apartments and guesthouses.

Many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. This is something I recommend and have found invaluable recently. It also enables some flexibility of planning.

I find their prices competitive too and their reviews and ratings useful tools when choosing my accommodation. 

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If you prefer holiday accommodation with more space, privacy or freedom than a hotel may offer we recommend booking a VRBO .

VRBO have over 2 million properties all over the world including lots of fabulous properties in the UK.

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When researching flights remember to open an incognito tab so your information is not saved by the airline companies! Also check either side of your selected dates to see if there are cheaper options available!

I recommend checking out prices using a flight comparison website. I use Skyscanner and have done for a few years now.

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Getting from the airport to our accommodation with little hassle and stress is always my aim. There is nothing more disorientating than landing in a foreign country with no idea how to get to your final destination.

There are obviously lots of options and you can read my dedicated posts to help you plan (train/taxi/bus etc) but if you prefer to book a private transfer or even a shared transfer ahead of your arrival we recommend Riz (our preferred partner for transportation needs in the south-east and London.)

Click to request a quote from Riz for your London airport transfer

A common question for those of you planning to spend some time in London is how to get around the capital. You can read more about the various forms of London transport including the Tube, buses, boats and bicycles in our complete guide.

Pay for transport with an Oyster card (which can be purchased at Heathrow on arrival) or at a Tube station, visitor centre and in most newsagents around London or you can also use contactless methods of payment (just check for any foreign exchange charges)

Read our articles – What is an oyster card? and Oyster card versus contactless

Taking the train around the UK is a great way to see the countryside and can be cheaper and easier than driving or flying depending on where you go.

If you are planning to travel the UK by train (or even take one or two-day trips by train) I recommend booking in advance to get the best deals.

Check journeys with the trainline.com or Omio when planning train journeys in the UK – you can also book your tickets online with them too.

Britrail Passes

A great way to save on train tickets when travelling in the UK is to purchase a BritRail Pass or a Eurail Global Pass (find out more about these train passes here )

These passes can be purchased to cover areas and regions of the UK as well as countries.

You can find out BritRail Passes here or the Eurail Global Pass here.

If you plan to travel over to mainland Europe it is an easy and quick option to take the Eurostar from St Pancras International in London. I would recommend this option over flying and we love taking this trip.

Again I would recommend purchasing as much in advance as possible – ticket prices rise the closer to the departure date you book.

Book your Eurostar ticket here

Read more – Complete Guide to UK transportation & How to save money on rail travel in the UK

If you are considering taking a road trip in the UK or just want to hire a car for one or two-day trips I recommend taking a look at our guide to driving in the UK which includes information and tips.

For car hire, we recommend comparing prices to get the best deals. Either via your regular international car hire firm or using a comparison site such as Discover Cars which compares prices, offers free cancellation ( read t’s & c’s ) and shares tips about what to look for to find a great car rental deal.

Tickets for major attractions, events and experiences

If you are planning to visit some of the most popular attractions during your trip I highly recommend booking ahead.

The queues can be very long particularly during the main tourist months in the UK. If you purchase your tickets prior to arriving you will not only be guaranteed entry but spend less time waiting to get in and have more time to enjoy your holiday.

I have provided links below so you can price up to and/or buy your tickets. If you are planning to visit a lot of the main tourist attractions in London it may be cost-effective to purchase a London Pass .

Read more about the different passes available for London and whether they are worth it for you in my in-depth article (coming soon)

Find out more about how to purchase tickets for popular London attractions.

Click here to find out prices and availability for tickets for the London Pass

Click here to find out prices and availability for tickets for the London Eye

Book a professional photographer for a photo shoot in London and take home some fantastic memories of your vacation.

Book a photoshoot with Scalens Studio here – use the code UKTP10 and get 10 extra images for free!

Click here to find out prices and availability for tickets for Harry Potter Studios

Best UK day tours

These are the companies I recommend for all your tour requirements. We personally use these companies when we travel.

Get Your Guide has a comprehensive range of tours to choose from. They guarantee the best prices and have (on most tours) a generous free cancellation policy.

As an aggregator, they offer a huge selection of tours. You can find the name of the company providing the tour at the bottom of the page and check out reviews before you book.

Click here to find tours of London and the UK with Get Your Guide

Formerly Walks of Italy you can find some excellent tours around London . As they say, their “London tours offer skip-the-line tickets to some of the city’s top sights. With full-day sightseeing packages and special access to the Houses of Parliament or the British Museum, you won’t be stuck for great things to do around the city.”

My favourites include:

Liv Tours motto is that they craft tours and you live them. Offering private and small group tours in London (and other European destinations) their sustainable tours range from food tours of Borough Market to tours for Harry Potter fans and more!

Liv Tours employs local guides who will “take you inside the fascinating history of Europe’s most cosmopolitan city.”

Offering personalised and unique tour experiences With Locals provide tours with (as you may expect)….locals!

Some of the great tours in London you can take With Locals include:

• London’s best markets – a personalised experience
• The best of London – sights and secrets

They have some excellent tours in Scotland too including:

• 90 Minutes Edinburgh Kickstart Tour
• Best of Edinburgh Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems

If you would like to engage the services of a private driver guide for tours of South East England (with tour options including Hever Castle, Leeds Castle, and Dover Castle) we recommend John England Tours .

John is a professional tour guide who provides personalised private day tours and will ensure you have a memorable day experiencing an authentic England that many visitors miss. Click here for more information about John England Tours.

The guides on ToursByLocals provide private tours tailored to your needs. Although not the most budget-friendly option these are the creme de la creme of tours for those who want to experience something a little special.

Guides are locals with superb insight and knowledge about their areas and tours can be tailor-made for your needs and interests.

Click here to choose a guide with ToursByLocals

Known for their award-winning mini-coach tours of the UK and Ireland Rabbies is an excellent choice for their wide range of small group tours departing from Edinburgh , Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, London, Manchester, and Dublin.

Click here to find out more about Rabbie’s tours

Best package deals and multi-day tours

TourRadar is another recommended aggregator with absolutely loads of multi-day tours of the UK. If you prefer to take a tour there is sure to be something here to suit you.

Click here for tours of England

Click here for tours of Scotland

Click here for tours of England, Wales and Scotland

Intrepid are another company offering multi-day tours of the UK. Why travel with Intrepid?

They sum it up perfectly on their website – ” It’s simple: ultimate itineraries, perfectly sized groups, legendary local leaders, more destinations and ways to see the world, and travel that makes a positive difference.”

Click here for Intrepid Tours of the UK

If you prefer your trip to be fully organised Trafalgar may be an excellent option. They have an excellent selection of tours around the UK.

Click here for Trafalgar Tours of the UK

Read more – Best UK Tours 2023

Travel essentials and services

Some additional sites to know about when planning your trip to the UK. These are all things to think about and need planning for.

I have a Wise account and free debit Mastercard that I use for all my currency needs across the globe. Download the app on your phone and you are good to go!

Spend in any currency, receive money for free and send money around the world with your own foreign currency account.

Click here to find out about opening a free Wise account *

Don’t forget travel insurance. It is an essential part of our trip budget and we never travel anywhere in the world without it.

Ensure that health costs are covered (and emergency repatriation to your country of origin) if you are ill or have an accident while in the UK.

Due to recent world events, I would recommend checking your policy for coverage related to Covid-19.

Ensure you read all the terms and conditions of your coverage prior to the purchase of any travel insurance policy.*

Companies such as Travel Insurance Master for US-based travellers and Cover-More for travellers from Australia offer travel insurance.

*Advice given in this article is general in nature and is not intended to influence readers’ decisions about investing or financial products. You should always seek your own professional advice that takes into account your personal circumstances before making any financial decisions. We always encourage our readers to compare options when it comes to financial products. Read our full disclosure.

These are my recommended booking sites if you are planning a trip to the UK (or indeed planning to explore more of the country if you live in the UK)

Do bookmark the page as I will continue to update with more of the best booking sites for UK travel.

If you are planning a trip and want more advice or have question s why not pop over and join my free Facebook group? The link is below!

If you have specific questions about travelling in the UK why not join my UK and London Travel Planning Group on Facebook where you can chat with others planning their trip.

Join my UK and London travel planning group on Facebook for more tips, inspiration and help from other travellers planning future travel to London and the UK.

—> Click here for all the practical information and resources you need to help you plan your UK vacation

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• Kuhio Banyan Club $120+
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• Freehand Chicago $42+
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• Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago $111+
• Flight Atlanta - Chicago (ATL - MDW) $37+
• Flight New York - Chicago (LGA - ORD) $51+
• Flight Boston - Chicago (BOS - ORD) $53+

San Francisco

• Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel $48+
• The Mosser $79+
• BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection By Wyndham $125+
• Flight Ontario - San Francisco (ONT - SFO) $40+
• Flight Los Angeles - San Francisco (LAX - SFO) $42+
• Flight Phoenix - San Francisco (PHX - SFO) $66+

Washington, D.C.

• Generator Hotel Washington DC $61+
• Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue $116+
• Georgetown Residences by LuxUrban, Trademark Coll by Wyndham $153+
• Citizenm Washington DC Noma $156+
• Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol $162+
• Hotel Harrington $164+
• Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center $169+
• Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters $170+
• Arc Hotel Washington DC, Georgetown $171+
• Citizenm Washington Dc Capitol $176+
• The Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row $178+
• Morrison Clark Historic Inn $178+
• Flight Fort Lauderdale - Baltimore (FLL - BWI) $38+
• Flight Atlanta - Baltimore (ATL - BWI) $39+
• Flight Boston - Baltimore (BOS - BWI) $40+
• Flight Dallas - Baltimore (DFW - BWI) $69+
• Flight Chicago - Baltimore (ORD - BWI) $88+
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United States

• Flight Newark - Miami (EWR - MIA) $40+
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• Flight San Diego - Hawaii (SAN - USHI) $259+
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• Flight Ontario - Phoenix (ONT - PHX) $40+
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Los Angeles

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• Rotex Western Inn $115+
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New Orleans

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• Flight Edinburgh - London (EDI - LTN) £30+
• Flight Edinburgh - London (EDI - LGW) £41+
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• Flight Glasgow - London (GLA - LGW) £43+
• Flight Glasgow - London (GLA - LTN) £47+
• Flight Belfast - London (BHD - LTN) £48+
• Flight Belfast - London (BFS - LTN) £49+
• Flight Belfast - London (BFS - LGW) £54+
• Flight Belfast - London (BHD - LGW) £54+
• Flight Glasgow - London (GLA - LCY) £56+
• Flight Glasgow - London (GLA - LHR) £58+
• Flight Edinburgh - London (EDI - LHR) £63+
• Flight Edinburgh - London (EDI - LCY) £63+
• Flight Manchester - London (MAN - LHR) £69+
• Flight Belfast - London (BFS - LHR) £69+
• Flight Belfast - London (BHD - LHR) £69+
• Flight Belfast - London (BHD - LCY) £71+
• Flight Belfast - London (BFS - LCY) £71+
• Flight Manchester - London (MAN - LGW) £104+
• Flight Manchester - London (MAN - STN) £113+
• Flight Manchester - London (MAN - LCY) £235+
• Flight Exeter - London (EXT - LHR) £288+

Amsterdam flights

• Flight London - Amsterdam (LTN - AMS) £62+
• Flight Manchester - Amsterdam (MAN - AMS) £62+
• Flight London - Amsterdam (LGW - AMS) £63+
• Flight Bristol - Amsterdam (BRS - AMS) £64+
• Flight London - Amsterdam (SEN - AMS) £68+
• Flight London - Amsterdam (STN - AMS) £75+
• Flight Belfast - Amsterdam (BFS - AMS) £76+

Paris flights

• Flight Birmingham - Paris (BHX - BVA) £26+
• Flight Manchester - Paris (MAN - BVA) £26+
• Flight London - Paris (LTN - CDG) £46+
• Flight Manchester - Paris (MAN - ORY) £46+
• Flight London - Paris (LGW - CDG) £50+
• Flight London - Paris (LGW - ORY) £50+
• Flight Birmingham - Paris (BHX - CDG) £52+
• Flight Bristol - Paris (BRS - CDG) £52+
• Flight Bristol - Paris (BRS - ORY) £53+

Los Angeles flights

• Flight London - Los Angeles (LGW - LAX) £300+
• Flight London - Los Angeles (LTN - LAX) £363+
• Flight London - Los Angeles (LHR - LAX) £373+
• Flight Glasgow - Los Angeles (GLA - LAX) £379+
• Flight London - Los Angeles (SEN - LAX) £391+
• Flight Manchester - Los Angeles (MAN - LAX) £418+
• Flight Birmingham - Los Angeles (BHX - LAX) £420+

Alicante flights

• Flight London - Alicante (STN - ALC) £35+
• Flight London - Alicante (LTN - ALC) £37+
• Flight Cardiff - Alicante (CWL - ALC) £50+
• Flight London - Alicante (LGW - ALC) £51+
• Flight Birmingham - Alicante (BHX - ALC) £53+
• Flight Bristol - Alicante (BRS - ALC) £57+
• Flight Bournemouth - Alicante (BOH - ALC) £62+

Pakistan flights

• Flight London - Karachi (STN - KHI) £376+
• Flight London - Karachi (LGW - KHI) £385+
• Flight London - Islamabad (LGW - ISB) £432+
• Flight London - Karachi (LHR - KHI) £437+
• Flight London - Lahore (LHR - LHE) £441+
• Flight Manchester - Karachi (MAN - KHI) £452+
• Flight London - Lahore (LGW - LHE) £454+

India flights

• Flight London - Mumbai (LHR - BOM) £363+
• Flight London - New Delhi (LGW - DEL) £376+
• Flight London - Ahmedabad (LGW - AMD) £379+
• Flight London - Kochi (LGW - COK) £390+
• Flight London - Amritsar (LGW - ATQ) £391+
• Flight Birmingham - Amritsar (BHX - ATQ) £402+
• Flight London - New Delhi (LTN - DEL) £402+

Belfast flights

• Flight London - Belfast (LTN - BHD) £34+
• Flight Liverpool - Belfast (LPL - BHD) £45+
• Flight Manchester - Belfast (MAN - BHD) £45+
• Flight Glasgow - Belfast (GLA - BHD) £50+
• Flight London - Belfast (LGW - BHD) £50+
• Flight Birmingham - Belfast (BHX - BHD) £51+
• Flight Bristol - Belfast (BRS - BHD) £54+

Glasgow flights

• Flight Belfast - Glasgow (BFS - GLA) £39+
• Flight Birmingham - Glasgow (BHX - GLA) £40+
• Flight London - Glasgow (LGW - GLA) £44+
• Flight London - Glasgow (STN - GLA) £49+
• Flight Belfast - Glasgow (BHD - GLA) £49+
• Flight London - Glasgow (LTN - GLA) £49+
• Flight Southampton - Glasgow (SOU - GLA) £49+

New York flights

• Flight London - New York (LGW - JFK) £260+
• Flight London - New Windsor (STN - SWF) £269+
• Flight London - New Windsor (LTN - SWF) £296+
• Flight London - Newark (LGW - EWR) £303+
• Flight London - Newark (LHR - EWR) £307+
• Flight Manchester - New Windsor (MAN - SWF) £308+
• Flight London - New York (LHR - JFK) £310+
• Flight London - New Windsor (LGW - SWF) £311+
• Flight Manchester - New York (MAN - JFK) £336+

Barcelona flights

• Flight Nottingham - Barcelona (EMA - BCN) £30+
• Flight London - Barcelona (STN - BCN) £37+
• Flight London - Barcelona (LGW - BCN) £39+
• Flight Newcastle upon Tyne - Barcelona (NCL - BCN) £39+
• Flight London - Barcelona (LTN - BCN) £41+
• Flight Glasgow - Barcelona (PIK - BCN) £42+
• Flight London - Barcelona (LHR - BCN) £43+

Orlando flights

• Flight London - Orlando (LGW - MCO) £289+
• Flight Manchester - Orlando (MAN - MCO) £356+
• Flight Edinburgh - Orlando (EDI - MCO) £365+
• Flight London - Orlando (LHR - MCO) £378+
• Flight Inverness - Orlando (INV - MCO) £395+
• Flight London - Orlando (LCY - MCO) £438+
• Flight Glasgow - Orlando (GLA - MCO) £446+

Dublin flights

• Flight Birmingham - Dublin (BHX - DUB) £26+
• Flight Edinburgh - Dublin (EDI - DUB) £26+
• Flight Glasgow - Dublin (GLA - DUB) £26+
• Flight Leeds - Dublin (LBA - DUB) £26+
• Flight Liverpool - Dublin (LPL - DUB) £26+
• Flight London - Dublin (STN - DUB) £26+
• Flight London - Dublin (LTN - DUB) £26+
• Flight Manchester - Dublin (MAN - DUB) £26+
• Flight Newquay - Dublin (NQY - DUB) £27+
• Flight Bristol - Dublin (BRS - DUB) £29+
• Flight Nottingham - Dublin (EMA - DUB) £29+
• Flight London - Dublin (LGW - DUB) £30+
• Flight Newcastle upon Tyne - Dublin (NCL - DUB) £30+
• Flight Cardiff - Dublin (CWL - DUB) £37+
• Flight London - Dublin (LHR - DUB) £46+
• Flight London - Dublin (LCY - DUB) £46+
• Flight Aberdeen - Dublin (ABZ - DUB) £68+
• Flight Exeter - Dublin (EXT - DUB) £74+
• Flight Southampton - Dublin (SOU - DUB) £109+
• Flight Inverness - Dublin (INV - DUB) £121+
• Flight Belfast - Dublin (BFS - DUB) £126+
• Flight Belfast - Dublin (BHD - DUB) £160+
• Flight London - Dublin (SEN - DUB) £250+
• Flight Darlington - Dublin (MME - DUB) £367+

Berlin flights

• Flight Nottingham - Berlin (EMA - BER) £26+
• Flight Birmingham - Berlin (BHX - BER) £37+
• Flight Manchester - Berlin (MAN - BER) £38+
• Flight Edinburgh - Berlin (EDI - BER) £53+
• Flight London - Berlin (STN - BER) £55+
• Flight London - Berlin (LGW - BER) £62+
• Flight Bristol - Berlin (BRS - BER) £63+

Australia flights

• Flight London - Sydney (LGW - SYD) £580+
• Flight London - Melbourne (LGW - MEL) £582+
• Flight London - Perth (LHR - PER) £630+
• Flight London - Sydney (LHR - SYD) £639+
• Flight London - Perth (LGW - PER) £679+
• Flight London - Sydney (LCY - SYD) £681+
• Flight London - Melbourne (LHR - MEL) £713+

Canada flights

• Flight London - Toronto (LGW - YYZ) £341+
• Flight London - Toronto (LHR - YYZ) £343+
• Flight London - Toronto (LGW - YTZ) £349+
• Flight London - Montreal (LGW - YUL) £351+
• Flight London - Hamilton (LGW - YHM) £353+
• Flight London - Montreal (LHR - YUL) £373+
• Flight London - Toronto (LHR - YTZ) £375+

Edinburgh flights

• Flight Belfast - Edinburgh (BFS - EDI) £24+
• Flight Bournemouth - Edinburgh (BOH - EDI) £26+
• Flight London - Edinburgh (STN - EDI) £26+
• Flight London - Edinburgh (LTN - EDI) £28+
• Flight London - Edinburgh (LGW - EDI) £43+
• Flight Birmingham - Edinburgh (BHX - EDI) £44+
• Flight Bristol - Edinburgh (BRS - EDI) £45+

Manchester flights

• Flight Belfast - Manchester (BFS - MAN) £26+
• Flight Belfast - Manchester (BHD - MAN) £42+
• Flight London - Manchester (LHR - MAN) £69+
• Flight Edinburgh - Manchester (EDI - MAN) £75+
• Flight Glasgow - Manchester (GLA - MAN) £87+
• Flight Newquay - Manchester (NQY - MAN) £87+
• Flight Bristol - Manchester (BRS - MAN) £100+

Bangkok flights

• Flight London - Bangkok (LGW - BKK) £320+
• Flight Manchester - Bangkok (MAN - BKK) £339+
• Flight London - Bangkok (LHR - BKK) £426+
• Flight London - Bangkok (LTN - BKK) £521+
• Flight Edinburgh - Bangkok (EDI - BKK) £527+
• Flight London - Bangkok (LCY - BKK) £531+
• Flight Birmingham - Bangkok (BHX - BKK) £532+
• Flight Inverness - Bangkok (INV - BKK) £532+
• Flight Glasgow - Bangkok (GLA - BKK) £540+
• Flight Newcastle upon Tyne - Bangkok (NCL - BKK) £548+
• Flight Bristol - Bangkok (BRS - BKK) £559+
• Flight Aberdeen - Bangkok (ABZ - BKK) £573+
• Flight Southampton - Bangkok (SOU - BKK) £580+
• Flight Belfast - Bangkok (BFS - BKK) £587+

Dubai flights

• Flight London - Dubai (LTN - DXB) £178+
• Flight London - Dubai (LGW - DXB) £197+
• Flight Edinburgh - Dubai (EDI - DXB) £249+
• Flight Birmingham - Dubai (BHX - DXB) £258+
• Flight Manchester - Dubai (MAN - DXB) £274+
• Flight London - Dubai (STN - DXB) £284+
• Flight London - Dubai (LHR - DXB) £288+
• Flight Glasgow - Dubai (GLA - DXB) £337+
• Flight Aberdeen - Dubai (ABZ - DXB) £347+
• Flight London - Dubai (LCY - DXB) £360+
• Flight Belfast - Dubai (BFS - DXB) £374+
• Flight Belfast - Dubai (BHD - DXB) £374+
• Flight Bristol - Dubai (BRS - DXB) £405+
• Flight Leeds - Dubai (LBA - DXB) £407+
• Flight Newcastle upon Tyne - Dubai (NCL - DXB) £410+
• Flight Liverpool - Dubai (LPL - DXB) £438+
• Flight Southampton - Dubai (SOU - DXB) £462+
• Flight Nottingham - Dubai (EMA - DXB) £515+
• Flight London - Dubai (SEN - DXB) £611+
• Flight Cardiff - Dubai (CWL - DXB) £618+
• Flight Coventry - Dubai (CVT - DXB) £627+
• Flight Doncaster - Dubai (DSA - DXB) £714+

Málaga flights

• Flight London - Málaga (STN - AGP) £29+
• Flight London - Málaga (LGW - AGP) £39+
• Flight London - Málaga (LTN - AGP) £45+
• Flight Birmingham - Málaga (BHX - AGP) £50+
• Flight Nottingham - Málaga (EMA - AGP) £54+
• Flight Bristol - Málaga (BRS - AGP) £63+
• Flight Bournemouth - Málaga (BOH - AGP) £73+
• Flight Liverpool - Málaga (LPL - AGP) £78+
• Flight London - Málaga (SEN - AGP) £80+
• Flight Glasgow - Málaga (GLA - AGP) £80+
• Flight Cardiff - Málaga (CWL - AGP) £81+
• Flight Manchester - Málaga (MAN - AGP) £81+
• Flight Edinburgh - Málaga (EDI - AGP) £91+
• Flight London - Málaga (LHR - AGP) £91+

Rome flights

• Flight London - Rome (LGW - FCO) £43+
• Flight London - Rome (STN - CIA) £45+
• Flight Manchester - Rome (MAN - CIA) £55+
• Flight London - Rome (LTN - FCO) £66+
• Flight Edinburgh - Rome (EDI - CIA) £89+
• Flight Edinburgh - Rome (EDI - FCO) £90+
• Flight London - Rome (LHR - FCO) £92+

Lisbon flights

• Flight London - Lisbon (LTN - LIS) £54+
• Flight London - Lisbon (STN - LIS) £61+
• Flight London - Lisbon (LGW - LIS) £65+
• Flight Bristol - Lisbon (BRS - LIS) £77+
• Flight Manchester - Lisbon (MAN - LIS) £84+
• Flight Edinburgh - Lisbon (EDI - LIS) £85+
• Flight London - Lisbon (LHR - LIS) £87+

Europe flights

• Flight London - Madrid (LGW - MAD) £53+

New Zealand flights

• Flight London - Auckland (LGW - AKL) £587+
• Flight London - Auckland (LHR - AKL) £662+
• Flight Edinburgh - Auckland (EDI - AKL) £665+
• Flight London - Christchurch (LGW - CHC) £732+
• Flight London - Wellington (LHR - WLG) £747+
• Flight London - Auckland (LCY - AKL) £755+
• Flight London - Wellington (LGW - WLG) £779+

Newquay flights

• Flight London - Newquay (STN - NQY) £27+
• Flight Edinburgh - Newquay (EDI - NQY) £41+
• Flight London - Newquay (LGW - NQY) £84+
• Flight Manchester - Newquay (MAN - NQY) £89+
• Flight Leeds - Newquay (LBA - NQY) £140+
• Flight Glasgow - Newquay (GLA - NQY) £170+
• Flight Newcastle upon Tyne - Newquay (NCL - NQY) £182+

Aberdeen flights

• Flight London - Aberdeen (LTN - ABZ) £57+
• Flight London - Aberdeen (LHR - ABZ) £57+
• Flight London - Aberdeen (LGW - ABZ) £69+
• Flight Manchester - Aberdeen (MAN - ABZ) £136+
• Flight Edinburgh - Aberdeen (EDI - ABZ) £151+
• Flight Newcastle upon Tyne - Aberdeen (NCL - ABZ) £169+
• Flight Belfast - Aberdeen (BFS - ABZ) £182+

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The experts:

Mark Hodson founded 101holidays.co.uk , and 101honeymoons.co.uk

Abigail King is a travel writer and blogger, insidethetravellab.com

Srin Madipalli is CEO of Accomable

Julia Buckley is acting head of travel at The Independent

Mathura Premaruban is PR director at Hills Balfour's HB Luxe

Cynthia Drescher is a freelance travel journalist and digital editor

John Walton is an aviation journalist and deputy editor of Runway Girl Network

“If, like me, the idea of queuing for a restaurant while on holiday turns your stomach, this is your website,” says Srin. “With more than 40,000 restaurants to choose from, it’s still the biggest and best – and lets you search for places to eat by district, cuisine and review score, before booking your table for free. It’s particularly handy if you’re travelling through busy cities like London, New York or Sydney, where bagging a table at a peak time in a popular spot can be impossible without a reservation. For European cities including Paris and Madrid, French website, the Fork, is a little fiddlier to use, but does the same job.”

opentable.com

Sky Park Secure

“While no one’s going to get excited about airport parking, the fact remains that the costs – and inconveniences involved – can quickly mount up,” says Abigail. “This site compares more than 300 airport car parks at over 28 airports to help find you the best deal, but the algorithm goes beyond budget alone. Car parks are monitored for quality and the deals include official airport parking and meet & greet options as well as the more economical park and ride end of the scale.”

skyparksecure.com

“So you’ve landed at your destination and you’re overwhelmed with options of what to see, eat, and do, but there are some challenges to accomplishing it all,” says Cynthia Drescher. “Viator offers activities that help travellers get to the heart of the local experience while removing some of the roadblocks. For example, I was in Tallinn and wanted to a see more of Estonia without having to rent a car on my own. Through a Viator experience, I joined a small group daytrip to nearby beaches and hiked through a quarry known for its otherworldly scenery. On my first night in Hoi An, Vietnam, I left all my dinner decisions to a translator and a Viator tasting tour of the best banh mi sandwiches. Greatest idea ever.”

Google Maps

“It might sound obvious, but with its local information, handy satnav directions and downloadable map options, Google Maps is a godsend for the modern traveller,” says John Walton. “There are so many options – walking, driving, transport and more – that you should make sure you have a handle on all of them before travelling.”

maps.google.com

“The last few years have seen a growth in the number of websites and apps that promise to act as a personal travel assistant, but in my experience, this non-travel focused site wins hands down,” says Abigail. “For a monthly or yearly fee, you can submit 20-minute requests by email, phone, text or direct to a 24-hour cyber-team who will spring straight to work. Savour your travel time by allowing someone else to zip through your to-do list: confirm the hotel booking has a cot, find three suggestions for dinner, call to explain flight is delayed, find quickest way to the art museum, and so on. These days, I wonder how I got things done without it.”

fancyhands.com

“Want to figure out how to travel in comfort as well as style? Routehappy (where I used to be Director of Data back in 2014) will help you pick a flight based on whether there’s good legroom, wider seats, new planes, faster wifi, fewer neighbours and a lot more,” says John Walton.

routehappy.com

“This is a flight search engine for people who are flexible on when they fly,” says Mark. “So you can type in a request such as, ‘London to Los Angeles leaving next week under £800’ and see what comes up. If the fares are too high, you can set an email alert that will let you know when the price reaches your budget. It’s intuitive, fun to use and nicely designed.”

“Can't remember the name of your hotel? Simply forward all your email booking confirmations to this nifty planning tool and it will pop them into in one sleek, shareable itinerary, covering everything from flights to restaurants,” says Srin. “It's particularly useful if, like me, you're a bit of a planning nut, or if you have a complex itinerary and plan to venture from place to place.”

“Perhaps one of the best things about travelling to a new place is trying new food and drink when you’re there,” says Cynthia. “Eater is a site that reports on everything from the latest trends in ingredients (and where to try them) to which chefs are opening new restaurants and where. Eater’s fantastic and exhaustive airport dining guides even aid you in deciding what to eat when you’re in between places.”

​Euan’s Guide

“Looking for accessible places to visit? Euan MacDonald, the man behind this eponymous guide, and a fellow power chair user, has dedicated the past four years to digging out the best accessible attractions with unfailingly honest and detailed reviews,” says Srin. “It’s particularly useful for the UK, though more than 30 countries are covered. I particularly like that it goes beyond the usual well known tourist attractions to include more esoteric stuff like pop up festivals, farmers’ markets and little community theatres.”

euansguide.com

“Yes, Hipmunk is a travel search engine for the likes of airfare, hotel rates, and rental cars, but it’s also an innovator in that space,” says Cynthia. "Instead of simply organising results by what’s cheapest, Hipmunk applies an ‘agony‘ filter to show which flights, ranked by length of travel time combined with layovers and price, will be best for your money. They are then displayed on a grid that better represents what part of your day the plans will occupy, in order to help you plan around it instead of giving over an entire day to travel.”

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“Skyscanner faithfully pulls in airfares into an easy-to-search, easy-to-use flight finder and fare comparison website,” says Abigail. “What sets it apart is the number of ways you can filter your search results. You can narrow it right down to a preferred airline, flight duration and departure time or go wild and search for ‘anywhere in the UK’ to ‘anywhere in France’. It’s an essential part of my travel armoury.”

skyscanner.net

Owners Direct

“There’s a lot to dislike about Owners Direct, starting with the buggy 1990s-style website,” says Julia. “But it’s also a brilliant resource for self-catering accommodation that bypasses the middle man – you’re communicating direct with the owners. Where Airbnb is great for short city breaks, Owners Direct is unbeatable for longer stays – especially in the UK, where most cottages in places like Cornwall rent by the week. It’s part of the HomeAway behemoth (including VRBO) which means that you can also find great places in Europe and the US as well – two of my all-time favourite stays in Greece and California I found on here. Just remember to make sure the person you’re communicating with is the real owner of the property, and bypass the ‘reserve’ button and make an ‘enquiry’ instead – that way, you don’t pay the site the commission fee (about 10%) for putting you in touch.”

ownersdirect.co.uk

Accuweather

“Like a true Brit, I like to keep a keen eye on the weather,” says Srin. “This site is one of the best for travellers, as it lets you home in on off the beaten track destinations, from lesser known Greek islands to villages in northern Thailand. You can see an hour-by hour forecast for on-the-day planning, as well as an extended forecast for the entire month ahead, though the accuracy of this is somewhat doubtful.”

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Canopy and Stars

“Sawday’s was one of the first companies to jump on the glamping bandwagon, and it really shows,” says Julia. “This website is always my go-to if I want something slightly different. Glamping can be grim, but I know that these have all been vetted, and the reviews, though brief, give a great impression of what you’re in for. There’s a huge worldwide selection.”

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Google Flights

“There’s nothing better than Google Flights for figuring out your flight options,” says John. “Top tip: if you know your airport codes, you can search to or from up to five airports at a time, which is ideal if you’re within striking distance of several airports or want to hit a region but don’t care which airport you fly into.”

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Time Out London

“I grew up in London, but still feel like I haven’t scratched the surface when it comes to the capital’s myriad attractions,” says Srin. “This regularly updated guide is here to help you out, with comprehensive listings that cover everything from the biggest exhibitions and musicals to roof top bars, new street food hangouts and intimate gigs. I love the regular weekend guides, which always include free things to do.”

timeout.com/london

“A door-to-door travel search engine that shows times, prices and even carbon emissions, whether you plan to fly, drive, take the train, bus or ferry,” says Mark. “For example, it’s a two-hour flight from Gatwick to Venice, but from my front door to Piazza San Marco will take six hours 24 minutes, apparently, including a 41-minute ferry ride to Ospedale, followed by an 18-minute walk. Getting to the Falkland Islands would take me 31 hours 40 minutes. It’s a fun and addictive site, but it can be beaten: it couldn’t find a way from my house to the South Pole.”

rome2rio.com

Google Translate

“I remember when Google first offered its translation service, just over 10 years ago, the results were either dodgy or indecipherable (generally both),” says Srin. “These days it’s pretty slick. I use it for translating websites into English, but it comes into its own when you’re travelling, and are struggling for a word or need to ask a question.”

translate.google.co.uk

Vital Vegas

“There’s nothing like local blogs for finding out the newest openings and trends in a place, but make sure you’re getting a blog that’s free from PR influence,” says Julia. “Vital Vegas is loathed by many Sin City PRs because it consistently breaks the stories they don’t want you to hear about, whether that’s charging for ice in drinks or decreasing the shot size in gamblers’ free drinks. But it also has its finger on the pulse of what’s going on.”

vitalvegas.com

TripAdvisor

“Love it or hate it, TripAdvisor is the daddy of hotel review websites,” says Mark. “Yes, it can be manipulated by unscrupulous hoteliers, but it has such a large bank of hotel reviews that the occasional bad one rarely influences the overall score. And it’s not just hotels – reviews of restaurants and tourist attractions are generally reliable, too. Its smartphone app is particularly good too.”

tripadvisor.co.uk

“If you’re heading to a country that speaks one of the languages Duolingo covers (including, most recently, Japanese) you could do a lot worse to learn the language than this fun language learning app,” says John. “Some of the phrases are delightfully weird, and its AI gets hung up on grammar points occasionally when you might really be preferring to learn vocab, but it’s free, easy and includes oral and listening options.”

duolingo.com

“This is the perfect site for the eco-luxury traveller, ” says Mathura Premaruban. “Founded by Juliet Kinsman, she has travelled the world to bring together the finest luxury and boutique hotels that positively contribute to and change their local communities and ultimately the wider world. It is ideal for those that don’t want to compromise on luxury but still want to be environmentally and socially aware.”

“The world is so huge, and there are just so many places to go that organising your ‘must visit’ list can be a daunting task,” says Cynthia Drescher. “Well, Hitlist is here to help. Not only does it organise your ever-expanding destinations and allows you to share your picks with friends, but it constantly scrapes for updated airfare data to let you know when ticket prices are a steal. Technically it’s an app, but Hitlist has also rolled out a Google Chrome extension named the ‘Wandertab’ that draws from the company’s wealth of destination and airfare deals to inspire you with destination images and information every time you open a new tab in the browser.”

hitlistapp.com

Holiday Pirates

“Amid all the cheap deals sites, there’s nothing like Holiday Pirates,” says Julia. "It combs the internet to find the very best deals on package holidays, city breaks and flights – even super-cheap ‘mistake’ fares. You can regularly get a week in the sun for about £100 and longhaul flights from around £200. What’s even better is that it often packages up things for you to suggest the best deal, so it’ll tell you to book this flight, that hotel and that hire car individually.”

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Weather2Travel

“Some travel brochures and tour operator websites have selected climate information, but it can be misleading,” says Mark. “For detailed climate information about any destination, Weather2Travel is the place to go. It shows everything from humidity levels to sea temperatures, for any month of the year, as well as current conditions and there’s an interactive tool to find your chances of getting caught in a tropical storm.”

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World

“The leader in the world of special escapes, Small Luxury Hotels of the World is exactly as the name suggests,” says Abigail. “In addition to vetting boutique hotels for you, its membership scheme provides extra perks such as free upgrades, late check-ins and sometimes wine on arrival.”

Flight Aware

“You could use Flight Aware to check if a flight is due to land on time but that would kind of miss the point,” says Srin. “More than anything else, this is a really cool piece of tech. It tracks thousands of aircraft in real time as they cross countries and oceans to reach airports around the globe. On a map it’s mindboggling to look at, and a must for tech and travel geeks alike.”

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“There’s a lot of ski information on the web, much of it badly written or out-of-date,” says Mark. “WeLove2Ski is put together by specialist travel writers and is packed with balanced resort reviews, snow reports and advice on everything from technique to clothing. It’s the best all-round ski website.”

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“Easy Taxi has changed my life,” says Julia. “I’m not a fan of Uber or other ridesharing apps, but this works by hooking you up with real, licensed cab drivers in 170 cities in the world – and you can pay by credit card or cash. It’s not just about not needing to queue anymore (the taxi comes to you). It has changed the way I travel in South America – in places like Buenos Aires or Rio, where you’re warned to be wary of flagging certain cabs, this provides extra security, and it also helps with language barriers, because you’ve already input your destination into the system.

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“If I want to know what’s going on in Europe, I go straight to The Local,” says Julia. “It’s a great curated feed of news with nine editions from around the continent, and it also has more fun content – like a recent piece on Italian hand gestures. I love it.”

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Matrix Airfare Search

“This one is definitely for travel nerds,” says Mathura. “This no-nonsense site allows you to plan complex multi-route journeys and find the lowest fare. The only snag is that you can’t purchase directly from ITA Software but if you find a fare you like, you can give the information from this site to your travel agent or airline when making a booking. I spend hours on it planning far-flung trips.”

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AA Route Planner

“Available to members and non-members alike, the AA website includes a free route planner that goes beyond the UK into the rest of Europe,” says Abigail. “It’s perfect for checking driving times, distances, and other useful tools include lists on what you’ll need for driving in different countries, from snow chains to fluorescent jackets.”

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“I rent a lot of cars in the US and have never found a cheaper deal than what Rentalcars.com offers,” says Julia. “They’re unbeatable in America (and add on extras, such as free one-way rentals in California and Nevada which is great for road-tripping) and they’re also very strong on UK and Europe rentals. They have excellent customer service too, if anything ever goes wrong. Always my first port of call.”

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“An afternoon with Context will change your impression of guided tours forever,” says Abigail. “Context recruits academics who are passionate about their subject and who live in the area they’re working in. Thus, you’ll find experts on the Cold War in Berlin and architectural experts tracking down Roman remains in central London. In-depth, informed and interesting, these walking tours are simply outstanding.”

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“This is THE website my doctor friends swear by when it comes to getting trustworthy travel health advice,” says Abigail. “Of course, you should always consult your own healthcare professional, but this website can give you a crucial heads-up when it comes to working out what vaccines you’ll need. It also provides the latest news on travel health updates country by country and region by region. Essential reading.”

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“Instagram gets a bad rap,” says Julia. “And for good reason – the rampage of tourists visiting sites that have become famous on the ‘Gram and spending more time on their filters than on looking at a destination really grinds my gears. And yet Instagram is still a great place to get inspiration of where to go and what to see. I tend to skip over professional travel Instagrammers for more authentic feeds – I love @jetsetcd , run by a travel journalist who takes amazing photos (fellow panellist Cynthia Drescher), @lisajanemurray who highlights climate change through her photography and @megancstarr , a solo traveller who specialises in Eastern Europe.”

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“If you’d rather not fly – whether you hate the experience or worry about your carbon footprint – Green Traveller is packed with holiday ideas,” says Mark. “There’s everything from yurt camps in the south of France to ski touring in Scotland, all of which you can reach by train, coach or ferry. The site is well-designed and written by expert journalists.”

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“While it may not be the most exciting recommendation, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website still earns a place on my essential travel checklist,” says Abigail. “Problems abroad change fast and it’s always good to have reliable advice on what you’re dealing with. In addition to the latest security alerts and some travel health advice, you’ll find useful tips on what you can pack in your hand luggage plus the necessary emergency information should the worst occur while you’re away.”

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“Rather than rely on an outdated guidebook, Spotted By Locals allows you to get tips from insiders,” says Mark. “Locals in 40 European cities blog about their favourite restaurants, bars, shops and festivals – it’s like having a friend show you the best spots. You can buy a PDF guide to each city or download the free smartphone app.”

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“A travel currency service is never going to be the most inspiring thing on the web,” admits Srin. “But a few clicks on this site gets you free next day delivery and more bang for your buck than the high street. They’re a young company, and keen to please, so I got a friendly follow up call from their team too. If you travel a lot, I find their prepaid currency cards are handy. You just transfer money from your bank onto the card, and can spend or withdraw it anywhere that accepts Mastercard worldwide.”

“Specialist wheelchair accessible taxis can be ruinously expensive, so this new service is a bit of lifesaver,” says Srin Madipalli. “It costs the same as a regular Uber but wait times are generally longer due to fewer vehicles. It’s not available everywhere but I’ve found good coverage in London, and you can also use it in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto.”

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“Runway Girl Network is run by the kind of aviation experts who know when you’ve used a photo of the wrong plane type in a story,” says Julia Buckley. “But it’s different from other aviation websites because it focuses on the passenger experience, rather than intricate geekery – right down to inflight film reviews. Their knowledge is second to none. Also, it’s run by a woman, Mary Kirby, and makes a concerted effort to increase diversity in its coverage, writers and sources – which is the icing on the cake.”

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“One of the world’s largest travel community sites, Travellers Point features 30,000 blogs and more than 1.4m photos,” says Mark. “It has active forums where you can ask just about anything, plus a neat travel planning widget. Starting up your own blog takes seconds.”

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Design Hotels

“As the name suggests, this website relishes good design when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep on the road,” says Abigail. “Design Hotels presents a collection of more than 300 independent hotels in over 50 countries, with benefits for members ranging from discounts on car hire to deals on the hotels themselves. But the real joy lies in uncovering hotels that please the eye, as chrome bedsteads compete with bare brick and thick velvet curtains for the most surprisingly stylish place to sleep.”

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“The idea behind Airbnb is simple: rather than stay at a hotel, you can rent somebody’s spare room,” says Mark. “Since it launched in 2008, it has become a global phenomenon, with more than 300,000 listings in 192 countries. Not just spare rooms, but apartments, family houses, villas, treehouses, you name it. The site is simple and easy to use, with lots of photographs, user reviews and star ratings.”

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The Man in Seat 61

“If you’re planning a rail trip anywhere in the world, Mark Smith should be your first port of call,” says John. “With suggestions for trips as well as clear explanations of what you get in each class or for each railpass, this is an invaluable resource for figuring out how the trains work and how to buy tickets.”

“I came across this cool mapping tool at an accessibility event in Toronto, and was immediately hooked,” says Srin. “Set up by Maayan Ziv, a bit of a rockstar in the disabled community, it uses crowdsourced data to pinpoint accessible locations on an online map. Perfect for when you’re on the go, and want to pop into an accessible café or bar without the faff of having to do tonnes of research or planning in advance.”

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Furthermore

“This blog from posh US gym chain Equinox goes beyond the ‘what to eat’ and ‘where to stay’-style articles to dispense real advice from sport and nutrition professionals for active travellers,” says Cynthia. “Their guide to holistic eateries and traveller-friendly workout studios in Berlin as well as articles that detail healthy ways to spend a layover offer real, creative solutions and insight you don’t typically find on travel sites.”

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In Your Pocket

“On a trip to Johannesburg last year, this was the only guide I could find that was up-to-date and informative about the city,” says Julia. “Everything else I saw skirted around what there was to offer and treated it as a hub for Kruger National Park, but this really got under the skin. I’ve been a fan of In Your Pocket since then. Whatever the city, they really know their stuff.”

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“Hotel websites can be impossible to sift through, and sometimes they can feel like little more than targeted ads,” says Julia. “But that’s where i-escape comes in. It’s genuinely curated, offers a fantastic selection of mainly independent hotels, and has proper, genuine reviews that tell you who this is and isn’t for, rather than pretend everyone’s going to love it. It’s one of the first places I check if I’m going somewhere.”

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Mark Smith, founder of international train travel website Seat61.com, said introducing a rival operator could lead to lower fares.

An international rail travel expert has called for Eurostar to face direct competition, as the Channel Tunnel turns 30 years old on Monday.

Mark Smith, founder of international train travel website Seat61.com, said having a second company operating passenger train services to the continent could lead to lower fares and new destinations.

Eurostar holds a monopoly in running passenger services through the tunnel, which was officially opened on May 6 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II and France’s then-president Francois Mitterrand.

But Mr Smith said there are “people waiting in the wings to compete”.

Spanish start-up company Evolyn is aiming to launch services through the tunnel next year, while billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson is reportedly also developing a rival operation.

Mr Smith said: “I love Eurostar’s service but competition keeps everyone on their toes and it certainly keeps prices down.

“That I think is the important thing at the moment.

“Prices have risen recently because of the extra Brexit checks limiting capacity at St Pancras.

“We know that competition will keep a lid on those prices.

“We might see some extra destinations. The obvious one is Germany. A direct train to Cologne would be wonderful if they could find the space to put terminal facilities there.”

Eurostar’s routes to and from the UK are limited to between London St Pancras and Paris, Brussels, Lille, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

Mr Smith said Eurostar is only running services to these “core destinations” as the EU’s new Entry-Exit System is expected to cause delays at border checks.

His first Eurostar experience was on a test train before public services began in November 1994, which he was invited on due to his role managing several major domestic stations in London.

“I was one of the lucky guinea pigs,” he recalled.

“I can remember the first time I did it, travelling through Beckenham Junction and Penge East with a French-accented announcer and champagne being served.

“It was quite a surreal experience.”

The Channel Tunnel remains the world’s longest subsea rail tunnel at 31 miles.

Construction work began in December 1987, with 11 huge boring machines cutting through eight million cubic metres of chalk marl to create the tunnel.

In addition to Eurostar services, vehicle-carrying shuttle trains between Folkestone and Calais are run by Eurotunnel, which is part of Channel Tunnel owner Getlink.

Some 101 million vehicles have travelled on these services.

The Queen and Mr Mitterrand officially opened the tunnel 30 years ago by travelling in a Eurotunnel train to Folkestone.

Peter Woodman, who reported on the event for the PA news agency, said the tunnel was “considered a tremendous feat of engineering”.

He went on: “As far as the story was concerned, it was about the twinning of England and France.

“It wasn’t just our triumph. It was a European thing.”

He recalled speculation about whether the privately-funded project would be completed due to rising costs.

“There had been tremendous financial problems,” he said. “The cost kept rocketing.

“I think in the end, the £5 billion that it was going to cost doubled to £10 billion.

“It doesn’t sound so much now but it was quite a lot of money in those days.

“There were all sorts of scare stories that the project was going to collapse and financially it wasn’t going to be a great investment.

“Some people thought it wouldn’t actually be finished.

“But there was tremendous political will on both sides of the Channel.

“This was what finally got the thing built.”

Eurotunnel infrastructure director Dan Hughes has worked for the company in various roles throughout the tunnel’s existence.

Thirty years ago, he was responsible for attempting to keep the media in a specified position on a platform at Folkestone when the heads of state arrived.

He recalled how photographers ignored his instructions in an attempt to “get the best shot”, adding: “It was chaos, but a fun memory.”

Mr Hughes, who became a crew member when commercial services began, said many passengers had “anxieties” about travelling under the Channel before their first journey.

“People at the time expected to look out the window and see a fish,” he said.

“That was kind of the feeling, it was the unknown.”

He added: “Everything was all fresh, brand new and shiny.

“It was a fantastic time to work here. It almost wasn’t a job.

“We had so much fun.”

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