The cheapest cities to book a five-star hotel

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Skyscanner’s best value travel destinations for 2025

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A few lesser-known hacks to save nearly 60% on your next holiday travel

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The Christmas and New Year holidays are a time to relax and explore new destinations. For example, while cities like Paris and Rome are popular, consider alternatives such as Lisbon or Budapest, which provide similar cultural experiences at lower costs,” Shah said. Mexico City, Mexico Savings: Travellers can save approximately 40 per cent compared to cities such as New York …

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Simon Calder’s pick of last-minute Christmas and winter travel bargains

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Seeking a skiing bargain this season? Head to Italy, research shows

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Tui sees rise in profits as travellers choose holidays to cheaper destinations

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1 month ago

Best cheap hotels in Edinburgh, reviewed

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The best resort towns in the Canary Islands, revealed

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Black Friday is the cheapest time to book a holiday, say Which?

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Planning a winter vacay to New York City? Hotel prices hit record high ahead of holiday travel

Hindustan Times

Are you planning to visit New York City? While a travel to New York City has always been expensive, the latest surge is unexpected as per the city's regulations. NYC hotels in demand for winter season Hotels in the city have already started preparing for the busy tourist season by raising room rates, according to The New York Times. In …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Flights and holiday prices plummet as travel firms desperately seek customers

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2 months, 1 week ago

8 best winter sun holiday destinations just a short flight from the UK

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Best cheap hotels in Paris for 2024, reviewed

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

This is the cheapest day to book a family holiday in 2024, according to Airbnb

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3 months ago

The 10 best winter sun holiday destinations you might not have thought of

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3 months ago

Revealed: The 32 long-haul destinations where Britons' pounds will stretch the furthest and the least - and it's Cape Town that offers the best value, and Sydney the WORST

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When dreaming of bargain winter sun, most would look to the shores of South East Asia or the colourful cities of India. Cape Town beat the likes of Kenya, Egypt and Vietnam in Post Office Travel Money’s annual long-haul holiday costs barometer thanks to a weaker South African rand and a fall in local prices. The South African city of …

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3 months ago

Winter sun holiday: How to book On the Beach’s month-long holiday for £18 a day

The Independent

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Travelling on Friday the 13th could save you over a fifth on flights

The Independent

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4 months ago

The cheapest holiday destinations have been revealed in new study

The Independent

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4 months, 1 week ago

Spain wants to replace affordable holiday rentals with luxury hotels

The Independent

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4 months, 1 week ago

Italy tourist tax: Country plans €25-a-night fee to tackle overtourism in popular cities like Florence and Rome

The Independent

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lisbon restaurants charging cheaper prices for locals with ‘secret wink and nod’ two-tier menu scheme

The Independent

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Are cheap holidays on offer because Russians can’t travel outside their country?

The Independent

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why you should visit the low-key, affordable stretch of Sardinia – where the locals go to escape the millionaires and superyachts

The Independent

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Simon Calder reveals there will be Paris travel bargains during the Olympics

The Independent

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6 months ago

Here’s how to have a budget holiday in one of the USA’s most expensive cities

The Independent

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6 months, 1 week ago

How to holiday in the busiest year for travel: Join our event with Simon Calder for tips, advice and deals

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Edinburgh accommodation soars by as much as £1,125 ahead of Fringe festival return

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris hotels getting cheaper before Olympic Games – with only half of rooms filled

The Independent

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9 months, 1 week ago

Sun, sand and savings! Last-minute beach breaks from £196 per person with all-inclusive stays in Turkey, Tenerife and more (plus FREE airport lounge access!)

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10 months, 1 week ago

Tourists warned as popular Spanish city to introduce more charges

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

I spent 10 hours travelling to and from Tenerife, but was only there for less than a day: Shop worker who takes cheap flights to European destinations has just one rule - she must get there and back i

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A shop worker sat on planes for nearly 10 hours on her latest adventure when she flew to and from Tenerife in the same day on a 5,000 mile round trip by herself. It's part of Danielle Mclean's plan is to explore Europe one day at a time by using cheap flights from Edinburgh airport to film herself on day …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Zero vacancy rates for some Sydney hotels ahead of Taylor Swift concerts, association says

ABC

In short: Hotels in the CBD are expected to reach 100 per cent capacity ahead of Taylor Swift's first Sydney concert. Hotels in the CBD are expected to reach 100 per cent capacity ahead of Taylor Swift's first Sydney concert. Taylor Swift fans are filling Sydney hotels and short-term rentals ahead of her four-day stop of her Eras Tour. The …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

I discovered that living in this five-star resort in Turkey would be cheaper than my life in the UK. Now I'm living at the hotel for a month to try it out...

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Josh Kerr says a one-month stay at the hotel costs less than his rent and bills A savvy Briton has moved into an all-inclusive five-star resort abroad - which he says is cheaper than his home life in the UK. Josh Kerr, 24, will spend 28 days living at the five-star Port River Hotel and Spa in Antalya, Turkey, on …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Holidaymakers can save money by booking flights and hotels directly, says Which?

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

The 20 best European cities for solo travellers revealed: Rhodes is No1, London comes fifth - and Paris and Rome do not make the list. Are YOU surprised?

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The 20 best European cities for solo travellers have been revealed - and Rhodes in Greece tops the list. Rhodes, Greece Pictured: The best cities for solo travellers, according to a report by Wizz Air that ranks popular cities based on Tripadvisor reviews Rhodes city, on the island of Rhodes in Greece, tops Wizz Air's list of best European cities …

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1 year ago

Five cities where your travel cash goes further

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Five cities where your travel cash goes further Nigel Jarvis/Getty Images From Toronto to Tokyo, these five cities remain surprisingly affordable compared to their more costly neighbours. Istvan Kadar Photography/Getty Images Travellers find Toronto to be an affordable and welcoming destination, especially for families Toronto, Canada While North American inflation has slowed, big US cities like New York and Los …

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1 year, 1 month ago

World’s most expensive cities to live in revealed

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1 year, 1 month ago

Best luxury Australia holiday deals 2024

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1 year, 1 month ago

Travel: The 7 best new luxury hotels in London

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In September, not one but two billion-dollar hotels opened in London, the Raffles London at the OWO and the Peninsula. Keeping with the Peninsula’s tradition of ambitious Chinese restaurants, there’s also Canton Blue, which serves dim sum in a gorgeous dining room with blue, red and yellow porcelain plates adorning the walls. Claridges Where: Mayfair Best for: Unfussy luxury One …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Alanna Panday gives a tour of ‘world’s most expensive hotel suite’. Guess how much it costs

Hindustan Times

Alanna Panday took to Instagram to give a virtual tour of ‘World’s most expensive hotel suite’. A video shared shows her exploring a suite in the Atlantis The Royal hotel located in Dubai. Alanna Panday gives a tour of a suite in The Royal hotel located in Dubai. “Tour of the most expensive hotel suite in the world,” Alanna Panday …

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1 year, 2 months ago

One Night At This 'World's Most Expensive Hotel Suite' Costs...

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1 year, 2 months ago

Secrets of the ‘world’s best hotel’

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1 year, 2 months ago

The most overpriced tourist attractions revealed – and the top three are in the UK

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1 year, 2 months ago

Travel planning: Eight tips for affordable holiday during this festive season

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Navratri marks the beginning of the festive season in India. “Start by booking your trip well in advance to secure early-bird discounts, and be flexible with your travel dates for better deals,” said Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder, of EaseMyTrip. “Significant savings are frequently achieved by making reservations for travel and lodging well in advance,” said Saumitra Singh, Managing Director at The …

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1 year, 2 months ago

More than 40 per cent of people will book an overseas holiday before Christmas

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1 year, 3 months ago

The best Las Vegas holidays for 2024

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘Surprising’ study finds hotels generally cheaper than Airbnb

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

Cheap holidays are back for autumn travellers

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1 year, 4 months ago

The best UK towns and villages are named by Which? Wells is No.1 - while Gretna in Scotland and Bodmin in Cornwall are ranked bottom

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We do like to be beside the seaside - but there are plenty of stunning British towns and villages to discover away from the coast, Which? survey of over 9,000 holidaymakers, which asked them to rate their experiences of visiting 94 inland towns and villages in the past year The watchdog adds: ‘Avebury also has picturesque thatched cottages, Georgian townhouses …

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