Active adventure

POV: You’ve got your headphones on, Mariah Carey queued on Spotify and your head resting against the window. Snow-capped mountains and fir trees whiz past – it’s giving Y2K music video, and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Hello, flight-free trips to Switzerland.  It’s a

If you like the water and a bit of competition, you’ll love these watersports events going on around the world. See if any spark some inspo for your next trip, and you could set sail to cheer everyone on and soak up the atmosphere…  Ready to book? Start your search with our best deals.    [&h

Everyone knows how hard it is to get a place in the London Marathon these days… so why not enter somewhere else and make a whole holiday out of it? That’s the real treat at the finish line. We’ve picked out a few of the best marathons happening around the world to spark some inspo […]

Calling all sports fans. If you’re looking for a reason to get away, the search is over. We’ve rounded up sporty festivals and events happening around the world, and one of them might just spark your next holiday idea…   Ready to book? Start your search with our best deals.    Cancun Half

Thought every ski trip had to start with a flight? Not any more. We’ve partnered with fellow travel experts, Byway, to bring you some incredible European ski itineraries – and there’s not an airport runway in sight.   Travel to your ski destination by train and bus, and you can make the most

Why sit when you can zip? Sure, we’re all about taking in the views, but what if you could see them from every angle? Enter, zip lining – the ultimate way to sightsee. From the Costa Rican jungle to the Eiffel Tower, loads of famous landmarks and attractions are now letting you spread your wings

There’s much more to Italy than just pizza and prosecco – the stunning Italian lakes have Insta-worthy scenery, rural hikes and relaxing boat trips. Lake Garda is the country’s biggest lake and is surrounded with cute and colourful towns, plus vineyards and mountains to explore. Or, simply rel

Down to try something new? Like to keep up with your fitness routine or fill your family holidays with adventure? Active and outdoor getaways aren’t just about hotels with a gym or hiking up the tallest mountain. There are loads of new and trending activities to do abroad that invite you to si

Switzerland serves up lakes and mountains like it’s nobody’s business. After a winter escape or a summer trip? The Swiss Alps are the spot. Yes, ski holidays are a big draw here, but the towns and resorts run wild with hiking trails, watersports and views all year round, too. Take a look at ou

This one’s for you, hardcore water babies. If a standard swim doesn’t meet your threshold for thrills, you’ll love this list of hotels in Turkey with their own waterparks. They already come kitted out with all the slides you’re looking for… We’re talking flumes, wave pools and la