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How to make a positive impact on the places you visit in 2023

Regenerative travel seeks to positively impact, preserve and protect the environment long after your holiday is over.

Conscious Travel

New Zealand has opened up, but 'changes have been made'

“Changes have been made to ensure the New Zealand tourism experience is one that New Zealanders can be proud of,” says tourism boss

Travel News

Subscription flight services are on the rise but are they a good idea?

Critics say airline subscription service will increase carbon emissions by encouraging people to travel when they otherwise wouldn't.

Travel News

Fairbnb and other alternatives to Airbnb

Airbnb and TUI have ranked poorly in a new league table by a UK consumer organisation. Here are some more ethical alternatives for your next holiday.

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Destinations

48 hours in Venice: The perfect itinerary for an end-of-year trip

The Grand Canal boats to avoid, the best aperitivo and the perfect private island hotel for a long weekend in Venice.

Experiences

Sleep, eat and train your way to Italy and Spain on these new trips

Flight-free travel in Europe just got easier with a first of its kind train and tour package from Byways and Intrepid Travel.

Destinations

How to experience Armenia’s ‘hidden track’ culture

This former Soviet country is underrated among summer destinations - with thousands of churches, secret monasteries, wine and brandy tours to explore.

Experiences

Take a look inside a sleeper train made from refurbished old carriages

With train travel rising in popularity due to climate concerns, SNCF has taken things one step further by transforming their old carriages destined for the junkyard into new sleeper trains.

Destinations

48 hours in Amsterdam: Best hotels, restaurants and swimming spots

From the city’s first 100% wind-powered hotel, to rooms dressed like fashion models, there are plenty of creative places to rest in Amsterdam.

Conscious Travel

New rankings of every country could help you travel more responsibly

Holiday Extras has created the ‘Good Trip Index’ to help people travel more responsibly and choose a destination that’s right for them.

Travel News

'Pollution tax' hits tourists travelling to Barcelona on cruise ships

Planning a cruise to Barcelona? You will soon have to pay a brand new ‘pollution tax.’

Conscious Travel

This iconic London experience has had an eco makeover

There are now 5,000 electric black cabs in London to help you explore without it costing the earth.

Travel News

What are the best rail passes for travelling across Europe?

If you are thinking about travelling through Europe by train, a rail pass could be the best option for saving money.

Travel News

Exclusive: Venice backtracks on its much-needed overtourism tax

Just weeks before the entry system was meant to come into force, authorities have made a u-turn.

Experiences

These are the best bike routes in Europe, for beginners and experts

Fresh air, nature and exercise - all the ingredients for a very happy holiday. Discover the best routes for novices and pros.

Conscious Travel

Sustainable Aviation Fuels explained in full

Sustainable Aviation Fuels supposedly cut a plane’s carbon emissions by around 80 per cent. But they’re no “silver bullet,” a climate tech expert warns.

Travel News

Your next holiday could help Ukrainian refugees - here's how

Travel companies have donated holidays and the proceeds will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Conscious Travel

What can the world’s Blue Zones teach us about extending our lifespan?

There are lessons to be learned from the communities and regions where people regularly live to 100.

Conscious Travel

Self-sufficient hideaways: From private islands to Italian farms

Would you go on a 'cultivacation'? Turns out it's the next big travel trend...

Green News

Why is train travel so unpopular in Europe?

Europe’s trains have a reputation for being expensive and late running, and a reluctance to cooperate is holding rail travel on the continent back.