Travel Trends for 2025

With 2025 on the horizon and new adventures pending, we’ve delved into the data to see what’s trending when it comes to destinations and experiences.

The 35th Icehotel in Swedish Lapland

Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, Icehotel 35 opened its doors on 13 December 2024 revealing a collection of magnificent new Art Suites created around the iconic main hall.

Top 5 Wildlife Locations in Costa Rica

With 5% of the world's biodiversity found in Costa Rica, it is a wildlife lovers dream destination. Travel writer, photographer and zoologist, William Gray picks five of his top wildlife destinations in Costa Rica…

Costa Rica: Insider Tips from the Experts

Among the most bio-diverse counties on the planet, Costa Rica is a heady mix of weird and wonderful wildlife, luscious landscapes and colourful culture. As we launch our collection of holidays, we've put a few of the most asked questions to our Costa Rica specialists. Read what they had to say...

Reef to Rock Adventure in Australia: Travel Specialist Insights

Australia is a land of contrasts and pairing two or three states is a great way to experience its diversity. That's just what Travel Specialist, Phoebe, did on her recent visit Down Under combining northern Queensland with the Red Centre. Read highlights of her reef and rock adventure...

Costa Rica: Behind the Scenes Launching a New Destination

Having put the finishing touches on the latest destination to join the Discover the World growing collection - Costa Rica - we've taken a behind the scenes peak at what goes in to launching a new holiday programme.

The Best Places To Visit In Autumn

From wilderness escapes to adventurous self drives, ways to catch the start of aurora and polar bears watching in Canada, we name our top trips to take in autumn.

Bird species to look out for around Svalbard

So prevalent and conspicuous are the birds that live in these remote and extreme locations that you simply fall under an avian spell.

Iconic Experiences of New Zealand: Travel Specialist Insights

Iconic moments come thick and fast in New Zealand. This was certainly the experience of Travel Specialist, Trudy’s, recent trip. As one icon followed another, she recalls her highlights...

Icelandic Swimming Pool Culture

Bathing culture runs deep in Iceland’s national psyche. Swimming pools, or Sundlaugar as they are called in Icelandic, are an inherent part of local life. Find out as we take a deep dive into swimming pool culture.

15 Amazing Viewing Platforms

Who doesn't love a view? We’ve picked out a selection of viewing platforms and observation decks around our world that have caught our eye…

Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands – Q&A with Darren, Polar Travel Specialist

Travel Specialist, Darren, spent 19 days aboard the Ocean Albatros, navigating the Southern Ocean to reach the abundant wildlife and pristine natural beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula and sub-Antarctic islands. Read about his standout experiences.

The Volcanic Way – Iceland’s New Touring Route

Eight volcanoes. 1200 kilometres. 17 towns and villages. Iceland's Volcanic Way brings together the extensive volcanic areas of the south in a weeklong(ish) touring suggestion.

New Zealand: North Island vs South Island

Wherever you go in New Zealand, you’ll find spectacular scenery, a friendly welcome and plenty of activities, but this guide will help you discover the differences between the two main islands.

5 of the Best Places to Visit this Summer

Summer lends itself to getting out and about, discovering new places and having adventures. We've rounded up recommendations for five of the best places to visit this summer to fire your imagination and wanderlust.

Why X-BOW Ships are Leading the Way in Polar Cruising

Small-ship polar cruising is changing. Ex-research vessels are giving way to custom-built, environmentally-friendly ships designed for the purpose of guiding discerning travellers to Antarctica and the Arctic.

The Nordic Formula for Happiness

Holidays are supposed to make you feel good by trying new things, relaxing and switching off from everyday life. Our trips aim to deliver just this and it helps that our destinations repeatedly score top of the World Happiness Report - so what is it about the Nordics that make for a happy life?

Yes, it is certainly safe to travel to Iceland!

As volcanic eruptions continue on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, travel writer William Gray talks to the experts to find out what’s really happening…

Svalbard plots new course for expedition voyages

Stricter regulations that aim to protect the fragile Arctic environment of Svalbard come into force on 1 January 2025. What are they? How will they change expedition cruising? And what are your options for visiting the Arctic this summer – and beyond?

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords from Bergen to Kirkenes with Havila Voyages

From the historic city of Bergen to the Arctic wilderness of Kirkenes, writer Abi King cruises the Norwegian coast aboard Havila Capella