Staycations

You might see a number of different coloured flags displayed on UK beaches - but what do they actually mean?

Beach flags UK: What different colours mean to stay safe on staycation

10 UK beaches with the whitest sand rival popular tropical destinations

The UK’s whitest sand beaches rivalling tropical destinations

Butlin's Skyline Gang at Bognor Regis

Why Butlin's is best family trip 90 years on: Our wild whirlwind break

Visiting a theme park is a summer must for 23 per cent for Gen Z

Gen Z's dream summer includes five festivals and four trips abroad

I think us Brits should think more about holidaying here in the UK and exploring our own country more - instead of just being dying to travel abroad. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

I think us Brits should holiday more here - not just travel abroad Isabella Boneham

The UK’s most popular destinations for campervan holidays have been revealed

UK’s most popular destinations for campervan holidays

I stayed at a hotel in London that is perfect for a romantic weekend away with your partner as it offers an all-year round Valentine’s package. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed at a London hotel perfect for a romantic weekend away

Few sights are more breath-taking that the ruins of Whitby Abbey - home to Dracula

Yorkshire: 12 gorgeous photos that show God's Own County at its best

Durdle Door

New research reveals 8 in 10 Brits are opting for a staycation in 2025

We enjoyed home-made smoothies by the poolside at Rockcliffe Hall and Spa

My unexpectedly wonderful girls spa staycation to Rockcliffe Hall Nicola Adam

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitby

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

Long-haul coastal destinations are on the rise - Maldives

Top Spring destinations Brits are jetting off to this year, study says

The coastline around The Fairmont St Andrews is stunning

The Fairmont St Andrews: Golf and spa in glorious surroundings

(Photo: Pexels)

Last-minute half-term getaways - best booking tips and deals

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there are a number of last-minute romantic getaways or unique staycation ideas you can book. (Photo: Langley Hotel/Facebook)

Last-minute staycations and destinations for a memorable Valentine’s

More Brits are planning to take a staycation in the UK in 2025 than travel abroad for a holiday, new research has revealed. (Photo: Getty Images)

More Brits to take staycations this year - 12 best UK regions to visit

Getaway this Valentine’s Day with a romantic retreat, perfect for two. (Photos: Tinwood Estate Wines/Facebook)

Romantic Valentine's staycations to book - with vineyards and hot tubs
Getaway this Valentine’s Day with a romantic retreat, perfect for two.
Isabella Boneham

The UK is brimming with charming destinations that promise romance, adventure, and plenty of time to unwind. (Photo: Hoseasons)

Hot tub holidays you can book for a romantic Valentine's getaway

The Devonshire Arms at Beeley

We took our pooch on a dog-friendly winter stay in the Peak District

Sykes Holiday Cottages is on the lookout for its first ever UK Short Break Tester who will get the chance to enjoy a selection of staycations for free in 2025. (Photo: Sykes Holiday Cottages)

Enter this competition - and you can win staycations for free in 2025

I stayed in what I personally would say is one of the best spa hotels in Bath - a beautiful and luxurious stay in a beautiful city. (Photo: Bath Spa/Facebook)

I stayed in a beautiful spa hotel in Bath - and I didn't want to leave

The real-life inspiration for cottage featured in the Christmas film The Holiday is actually Honeysuckle Cottage in Surrey. (Photo: Tim Graham/Getty Images)

Cosy Christmas cottages to book - like the one in 'The Holiday'

I stayed at a unique property in North Wales that was full of character - and I would definitely go back and stay there again. (Photo: Holiday Cottages/Isabella Boneham)

I stayed at an old police station in Wales - perfect for fun days out

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa

I took my dog on a luxurious four-star Yorkshire country hotel break

Dutch Tutch in Potter Heigham, Norfolk newly listed at Grade II and converted from part of a seaside helter-skelter

Helter-skelter holiday cottage on idyllic Norfolk Broads

The autumn is a great time to try and spot the deer in Richmond Park in London

The most unforgettable autumn city escapes around the world

Stay in this old pub via Sykes Holiday Cottages - boasting traditional fittings, a cinema and games room. (Photos: Sykes Holiday Cottages)

You can stay at this old UK pub - where you can pull your own pint

I stayed a beautiful, peaceful property in the Cornish village of Praa Sands - and I would highly recommend staying here for your next break-away. (Photos: Cornwall Hideaways/Isabella Boneham)

A peaceful Cornwall holiday stay close to sandy beaches - take a look
I stayed at a beautiful, peaceful property in the Cornish village of Praa Sands - and I would highly recommend staying here for your next break-away.
Isabella Boneham

Popular UK regions are full of lesser-travelled locales which can offer just as memorable an experience without the tourists. (Photo: Sykes Holiday Cottages)

Alternative staycation spots in UK's most popular locations

Common mistakes pet owners make when taking their pets on a staycation

The high-spec campervan we hired through Camplify took us along the UK's south coast in complete comfort

We found the perfect set of wheels for weekend staycation on Camplify

Prost! Alton Towers Resort unveils autumn events calendar

Top TV chef's Rudloe Arms Hotel is offering special deals on country stays

Foodies rush to snap up TV chef's country manor break as price slashed

If you only use Google Maps to navigate from A to B, you could be missing out on a whole raft of helpful features

Five Google Maps features to make road trips easier

Inclusive SKYPARK playground now open at Butlin's Minehead

Yorkshire visitors' joy at seeing pod of dolphins enjoying themselves

I had a quirky and memorable holiday here in the UK staying in Pendeen Lighthouse in Cornwall - a perfect getaway for a summer holiday. (Photo: Rural Retreats/NationalWorld)

Quirky and fun - my memorable holiday staying at a UK lighthouse

The Ivy Collection set to open 40th restaurant in Belfast this September

Incredible view of London from the penthouse at the Cavendish Hotel.

Why the Cavendish Hotel has a Monopoly on enjoying a trip to London

The Ensana Buxton Crescent Hotel, is a historic landmark in the Peak District. Photo by Ensana Buxton Crescent Hotel.

Experience stunning spa, room and food at Ensana Buxton Crescent Hotel

The Titanic Spa in Huddersfield is the perfect place to unwind

Titanic Spa Huddersfield review: unmatched facilities and great food

Sykes Holiday Cottages has rounded up a collection of holiday homes perfect for workers looking for a break-away but also a place to crack on with their to-do list. (Credit: Sykes Holiday Cottages)

Five work-friendly holiday homes you can book this Christmas

British holidaymakers are choosing to go to Blackpool over Benidorm according to Trivago (Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

British holidaymakers are picking Blackpool over Benidorm in 2024

Top 20 staycation destinations in the UK - is your area on the list?

A man and his two daughters pose buried in sand whilst his wife takes a photograph of them (c.1950). (Photo by Norman Vigars/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

How has the British holiday changed over the decades?

Where in the UK is worth spending your summer holiday where some of our favourite shows have been filmed? (Credit: Canva/Netflix/BBC Pictures)

Staycation suggestions this summer for those wishing to be starstruck

Rugged hiking bags ideal for day hikes or camping holidays

Rugged hiking bags ideal for day hikes or camping holidays

Best men’s hiking boots 2022

The best men’s hiking boots UK, and what to look for in a walking boot

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