Travel in Britain

Package holidays are a cornerstone of British travel. They’ve been around for generations but really took flight in the 1960s when air travel to continental Europe and the Mediterranean became much more affordable. For many, Cornwall was replaced by the Costa del Sol.

In a bid to clamp down on overtourism and protect places of interest, popular holiday destinations across Europe and beyond have introduced various forms of a “tourist tax”. In recent years, this has come into play in destinations such as Venice, Lake Como, Brussels, and parts of Japan—and now, UK hotspots are following suit.

Virgin Atlantic Airways has spent $17 billion to modernize its fleet and better compete with other airlines across the Atlantic.

As someone who was born and raised in London, I've seen tourists make their fair share of mistakes — from unwittingly missing out on one of the best British dishes to clogging up traffic on escalators.

When Daniel Walsh left a 20-year career as an English teacher and administrator for the New York Education Department, he was looking for the same thing many people are: a little excitement.

Passengers heading to Paris will soon lose a popular daytime service that departs from the U.S. in the morning and arrives by evening.

Ariane Gorin, who took the reins as Expedia Group CEO in May, is trying to make the company more global. Gorin, who’s been a member of the Expedia Group senior leadership committee since 2015 and previously headed Expedia for Business, is well-positioned for the international challenge.

Booking Holdings is now the largest travel business and one of the most profitable, and current CEO Glenn Fogel played a key role in putting all the pieces together starting two decades ago. 

Dara Khosrowshahi, along with Barry Diller, built Expedia as we know it today. Khosrowshahi became CEO of Expedia in 2005 after it was spun out of Diller’s IAC, and spent the next 12 years overseeing multiple major acquisitions to consolidate the consumer travel industry and create a giant. The largest deals among them: Orbitz for $1.6 billion and HomeAway (now Vrbo) for $3.9 billion.

Decades before the Burj Khalifa or even the Dubai Mall entered the global lexicon, one Brit already had the UAE firmly on his radar. Sir Tim Clark’s visionary leadership of Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has seen the carrier grow at lightning speed in tandem with the glitzy city it serves.

Sep 4, 2024 • 7 min read

I can’t imagine a more versatile boot for traveling than the Chelsea boot. First made in the UK during the Victorian era (possibly by Queen Victoria's very own shoemaker), Chelsea boots were then worn for both riding and walking. In the more modern context, these easy-to-slip-on boots experienced a comeback in the 1950s and ’60s when they were worn all over London’s Chelsea neighborhood by the likes of the Rolling Stones.

Swiss International Air Lines has an unusual problem: Its new first-class seats are too heavy for some of its widebody planes.

Americans and other tourists visiting Sri Lanka will no longer need to apply for a visa beginning Tuesday, per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Even if you travel on many different airlines, it makes sense to focus on just one loyalty program in each of the Big Three airline alliances: OneWorld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam.

There's nothing quite like an adventure through wild Britain—sprawling landscapes can be taken in, bracing weather braved, and wonderful wildlife spotted right on these isles. Plus, of course, there's no shortage of smart places to stay and delicious things to eat. Below, our London-based team round up their favorite staycations right now—trips within the United Kingdom that can and should of course be appropriated for inspiration by anyone visiting from, say, stateside. Read on and receive some rural revelations for your next trip across the pond.

Sep 2, 2024 • 6 min read

I've always used points and miles as a tool to enjoy travel experiences that I could typically never otherwise afford to purchase. Over time, this has often meant maximizing my rewards to book first-class flights and fancy hotel rooms. But aside from staying in Waldorf Astoria hotels and booking first-class flights on Japan Airlines' newest A350-1000 aircraft, your points can also be used to book special events and exclusive experiences.

As summer begins to draw to a close, some of us may find that we aren’t ready yet to put away our beach towels and let go of sun-kissed days on beautiful white-sand beaches. Among the hundreds of thousands of beaches in the world, one region has a remarkable number of seaside paradises—Southeast Asia. After taking a look at some of the most spectacular beaches found there, it’s easy to understand how the region has emerged as one of the world’s most popular destinations.

Thanks to my job, I've crisscrossed the Atlantic dozens of times on almost every mainline carrier. My most recent treks were in economy on UK-based rivals British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Going on a romantic escape and traveling with your partner for the very first time is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking. There is a lot of pressure associated with your first couple’s trip: There are all the typical stresses that come with traveling, plus more anxieties associated with spending uninterrupted quality time together for longer-than-usual stretches. Not to mention having to get used to the travel idiosyncrasies of another person. Below, we’ve rounded up the golden rules, according to our staff editors, that you should follow to ensure a smooth-sailing trip when you're traveling with your partner.