CheapHolidays Travel Blog

  One of the hidden gems of the Mediterranean, the tiny island of Corsica is a unique phenomenon. Settled over the years by almost every nation to have an interest in the region, its culture is now a fertile mixture of French and Italian – with a strong streak of Corsu, the island’s own native [...]

With so many amazing amusement parks around the world, it’s good to know which ones rise above the crowd to become truly wonderful experiences. This ‘magnificent seven’ represents a global selection of parks which combine clever theming with top quality rides and a great visitor experience. With many offering on-site accommodation, you could even plan [...]

Holidays and holidaymakers have long been one of the mainstays of New York City’s economy, alongside Wall Street and its status as a shopaholic’s paradise. However, the city government now wants to make tourism even more important to the Big Apple over the next few years, with the city fathers determined to see holidays bring [...]

Although tattoos have significantly gained popularity in recent years, the idea is certainly not a new one!

Young travellers looking for a party holiday with a difference should consider Spain’s cultural capital Barcelona this year, according to travel writer and Telegraph columnist Anna Nicholas.

The small town of Leper in Ypres, Belgium hosts a trienniel festival called Kattenstoet, which commemorates a bizarre tradition from the Middle Ages of hurling cats from the belfry tower to their deaths in the town square below.

Air New Zealand is doing pretty well on the social media circuit right now with these latest videos – part of their biggest promo campaign in ten years! We absolutely love them!

Travelling is such an enjoyable activity because each trip combines such a wide variety of experiences into one.

We all know holidays are good for us, but sometimes it’s good to hear that the experts give us some scientific reasons why! As well as giving us chance to unwind and spend some quality time with loved ones, holidays in the sun provide us with a boost in levels of vitamin D, which gives [...]

The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has reassured travellers considering Greece as a holiday option that the country is still a great place to visit, despite the recent protests around Athens and the ongoing financial problems there. Sean Tipton, an Abta spokesman, pointed out that the unrest in Greece has been limited to the [...]

Guest post this week from some friends of ours living in Menorca! They give us ten reasons why visitors just keep coming back.

The UK is about to launch its biggest international promotional campaign ever next week, with the unveiling of a New York subway train decked out in the colours of the Union Jack.

The Maldives has again been voted the most-desirable holiday destination for Brits in the annual poll conducted by tour operator Kuoni.

Abu Dhabi has announced the opening dates  of a number of new cultural attractions, including the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum of modern art and the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum exhibiting more historical artworks.

New York proved a popular destination for hotel breaks in 2011, with the city reporting a record number of hotel room nights sold during the year.

Mexico is a destination with a wealth of historical attractions, and the country is hoping a new campaign will increase the profile of its national treasures.