Holidays

Fancy a last-minute break by the seaside? You just need to book a bargain break before they sell out

Three last-minute half-term holidays for £99 - and right by the beach

The theme of this years Mid-Autumn festival is 'reunion'.

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Get away for less than £100 during the half-term week with these holiday park deals

We've found a few half-term beach breaks starting from just £99

Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

Top acts such as East 17, 911, and Liberty X are going to be on stage at Parkdean Resorts

Relive your 20s at Celebrity Weekenders from less than £55 a night

Fred Olsen will be returning to Portsmouth with trips to the Norwegian Fjords and the Caribbean. Pictured: Balmoral in the Baltic.

How to book a Caribbean cruise holiday - direct from Portsmouth

PS Waverley is celebrating her 80th anniversary by sailing under Tower Bridge in London.

'Remarkable' PS Waverley celebrates 80th anniversary

Buyers are turning to Phuket as a safe haven

Ad Feature Banyan Group Residences showcases Phuket luxury homes to UK buyers

Travellers were found to either be Type A or Type B

One in five early holiday bookers lose out as prices fall

Parkdean Resorts has created the perfect bargain break for adults

Parkdean’s £99 autumn holidays have a tempting twist for grown-ups

Center Parcs has opened its sensory library at Elveden Forest village

Center Parcs rolls out sensory libraries for neurodivergent families

FLYMAX 29-inch 100-litre hard-shell suitcase in aqua.

This 100L FLYMAX suitcase which '‘exceeds expectations’ is now £39.91

Azamara Quest cruise ship is visiting Portsmouth for the first time on August 19, 2026. Pictured: Theatre area.

Step aboard the cruise ship where holidays can cost more than £10k

Short-haul destinations tended to have the biggest price drops this autumn

Ad Feature Drop in travel costs for UK holidaymakers this September

Installing a Holafly eSIM before you travel means you can get online almost as soon as you land, helping you avoid the hassle of searching for Wi-Fi or worrying about roaming charges.

This exclusive discount code saves holidaymakers 10% on mobile data
Holafly customers can save on global travel data and receive an extra 1GB every month after installing an eligible eSIM
Gareth Butterfield

The historic La Cervara overlooks the Ligurian Sea, with its beautifully restored Renaissance gardens and former Benedictine abbey creating one of the Italian Riviera's most spectacular settings.

Why escorted tours are back in fashion

The FLYMAX cabin bag is designed to fit Ryanair's free 40x20x25cm underseat luggage allowance.

Ryanair cabin bag drops below £10 on Amazon

A happy family of mother, father and child, a daughter, walking in swimming costumes on a sunny beach

Rhodes all-inclusive break from £219

More travellers will be heading to the South West than going to Spain this summer

UK holidaymakers are choosing staycations over Spain this summer

The FLYMAX cabin bag is designed to fit Ryanair's free 40x20x25cm underseat luggage allowance.

Ryanair-friendly cabin bag drops below £10 on Amazon

Parents admitted keeping their children engaged throughout the holidays is becoming increasingly challenging

Parents run out of ideas by day 10 of summer holidays

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The bright orange ATX suitcase is designed to stand out on the baggage carousel while offering 110 litres of storage space.

Bright orange suitcase could make airport baggage claim much easier

Furbo’s clever camera can even toss out a treat

Deal: Dog owners can check on pets from the beach, hotel or airport

The H.yeed travel set includes a hard-shell cabin suitcase, matching duffel bag and cosmetic bag for organised packing.

Three-piece luggage set to get you ready for all travel on sale

Holiday Inn Express teamed up with comedian Rob Beckett to launch The Great Wake-up Debate

Eight in 10 Brits stick rigidly to a set morning routine
The eternal morning routine debates have been put to bed once and for all.
Vicky Duncan

More than one in 10 have put off seeking medical advice because of a language barrier

Language barriers in medical emergencies abroad

Mylee's Gel Toe Wraps gave me a glossy, chip-resistant pedicure in minutes without needing an LED or UV lamp - and there's matching Gel Hand Wraps too.

Mylee Gel Toe Wraps review: Fast, glossy pedicures

Ex-Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison also identifies as a 'Chief Vacation Officer'

Nearly half of Brits identify as a ‘Chief Vacation Officer'

The OHS hard shell luggage set includes three matching suitcases, with the cream version currently offering the biggest saving.

This matching 3-piece suitcase set has been reduced by £35

The Momcozy Portable Bottle Warmer is designed to make warming baby feeds easier while travelling

Momcozy warmer now £64.59

The Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set includes travel-sized body care favourites for holidays and weekends away

Sol de Janeiro set now £22.50

The NARS Mini Laguna Bronzer & Lip Oil Bundle pairs two handbag-friendly beauty favourites for summer makeup

NARS bundle now £25

The AAOBOSI portable fridge freezer is designed for camping, caravans, motorhomes and road trips, with the flexibility to cool or freeze food on the move

Amazon Choice portable fridge freezer drops in price by £80

Seven in 10 said they primarily pay with cash when they are abroad

Tourists overspend on their holiday budget by more than £100

Amazon’s latest beauty deal has cut this best selling IPL hair removal device by £80, bringing it below the £100 mark

Best seller IPL hair removal device now under £100

The Rapbin linen-blend trousers are designed for comfortable everyday wear during warmer weather

Summer linen trousers now £19.98

Amazon’s ETRONIK cabin bag is now £17.99, offering a cheaper way to travel light and stay within Ryanair and easyJet airline baggage limits

Ryanair and easyJet size cabin bag now £17.99

The ESPA Summer Glow Bundle includes three skincare products designed to hydrate, protect and boost radiance during summer

ESPA Summer Glow Bundle now just over £100

The curling wand includes multiple heat settings to help suit different hair types and styling preferences

Professional hair curler falls to £33.99 in Amazon sale

The Omivine European travel adapter combines a UK socket with three USB-A ports and one USB-C connection

This five-device European travel adapter is now £8.49

The COOLIFE black luggage set - with suitcase and backpack - is currently £71.48 on Amazon

Travel luggage set for Ryanair and easyJet now £71.48

Overcrowded beaches were also acknowledged for stopping people enjoying the perfect summer.

One in six adults feel the summer never quite lives up to expectations

The Malibu Bikini is one of Ashley James's favourite swimwear picks from Pour Moi

Review: The holiday bikini that combines comfort and style

Guests can hike scenic trails through the island

Ad Feature Angsana Corfu opens for the 2026 season

Kevel is revolutionizing retail media with its AI-powered, API-first Retail Media Cloud

Ad Feature Kevel partners with Scandinavian Airlines for travel media network

The UGREEN 65W charger can charge multiple devices from a single plug in more than 150 countries.

The gadget helping people charge three devices in multiple countries

These are the three bikinis I have added to my summer holiday 2026 wardrobe - left to right from Pour Moi, Boux Avenue and Marks and Spencer

I've added these pink bikinis to my summer 2026 holiday wardrobe

Jane and Andy Snowden were surprised with a week-long voyage to Athens.

Sir Mo Farah challenges the public to escape their comfort zones

The TriPole portable fan combines rechargeable cooling with a compact travel-friendly design

Amazon has cut this portable rechargeable fan to under £10

The Good Witch and the Tower Princess will be at Whiteley Shopping Centre on Wednesday, May 27.

Fairy tale characters to delight kids at Whiteley this half term

Prague is among the best-value destinations for a week away.

Ad Feature KAYAK reveals the best value destinations for Brits this summer

Flight Knight's hard-shell cabin suitcase is designed around easyJet large cabin luggage measurements.

This cabin suitcase has 20% off and fits easyJet allowance

The Furbo Mini 360° pet camera lets owners check in on dogs remotely while away on holiday or at work.

The pet gadget dog owners are buying before holidays