There’s something about visiting an historic city in December that seems to capture Christmas magic. Now we can all stay in an Oxford or Cambridge college to soak up centuries-old traditions. OXFORD, UK, 2025-Nov-5 — /Travel PR News/ —Think Christmas and atmospheric, candlelit buildings spring to mind. That’s partly because of the wonderful sound and… Read the full news article
Brits spent a record £183bn on UK hotels and £40.4bn on other accommodation last year, breaking all UK holiday records. We also spent a whopping £78.8bn when vacationing abroad. To help us tighten our belts, a leading travel expert suggests two alternative places to stay in the UK and overseas to save money while still… Read the full news article
As Rome prepared for this year’s historic Catholic Jubilee, no one expected the death of a much-loved Pope just months into the celebrations. However, the new Pope has reinvigorated them and events such as the Jubilee of Youth have seen record numbers flock to the Eternal City. With huge crowds expected for this autumn’s events,… Read the full news article
A travel expert says that Oxford and Cambridge Universities’ short terms, combined with the Open events in these cities, means that visitors can stay cheaply in an historic college this September while enjoying free entry to many historic attractions. OXFORD, UK, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — While many universities are welcoming ‘freshers’ and returning… Read the full news article
The cost of buying a beach hut has hit the headlines this summer, with their average national cost topping £45,000 and their price in Dorset averaging a whopping £102,451. However, a leading holiday expert says that renting rather than buying a beach hut is the ultimate holiday bargain. They make the perfect heatwave sun shelter… Read the full news article
Europe’s biggest street festival WILL return this Bank Holiday. Thanks to an eleventh-hour deal that was finally struck last month, a near £960,000 funding gap has been plugged. This year’s Notting Hill Carnival now promises to be bigger and safer than ever. If your finances are also a bit tight, help is at hand… Read the full news article
Astrotourism is one of the biggest travel trends for 2025. Over the next five years, stargazers are set to spend £4.4bn seeking dark skies away from city lights. A leading tourism expert says monasteries in Spain have become a must-visit because of their Mediterranean climate and clear night skies. SEVILLE, Italy, 2025-Jul-24 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article
The world-famous Edinburgh Festival and Fringe returns on 1 August but organisers have warned that soaring accommodation costs and holiday let restrictions could mean the event is facing ‘grim’ obstacles. The good news is that a new online guide has just launched revealing how festival-goers and performers can easily book bargain university rooms for August…. Read the full news article
Protestors in Spain are becoming increasingly vocal about the impact of tourism in some areas and, in particular, short-term holiday lets that are forcing locals out of affordable housing. A leading travel expert says university rooms that would otherwise stand empty for the summer provide the solution. BARCELONA, Italy, 2025-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article
The fly fishing permits and accommodation booking service FishPal has introduced six brand new beats across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Remarkably, one stretch has never been open to the public to fish before. It’s a great opportunity for anglers to easily experience new waters across the Irish Sea for the first time. BALLYDUFF, Ireland, 2025-Jun-12… Read the full news article
New figures show that demand for holiday lets soared last year, with bookings in coastal areas of Cornwall reaching record highs. Rising demand is putting strain on available housing stock for local people. Could Cornwall see protests similar to those currently taking place in Spain or might the humble beach hut provide the solution? CORNWALL,… Read the full news article
New Government figures show that demand for holiday lets soared last year, with bookings in areas of London and Edinburgh reaching record highs. Rising demand is putting strain on available housing stock for local people and leaving many holidaymakers unable to find accommodation in August. Fortunately, a leading travel expert has a solution for the… Read the full news article
Both golf and fishing are outdoor sports that are deceptively simple and endlessly complicated. It’s perhaps not surprising that the fly fishing permits and accommodation booking service FishPal says 30% of anglers also enjoy playing or watching golf. Now there’s the opportunity to combine the two by fishing on the River Bann close to Royal… Read the full news article
Travelling with loads of luggage can be very stressful. Worse still, if holidaymakers get their suitcase’s weight or size wrong, excess charges can run into £100s. The international delivery expert Parcelhero was recently named in a list of 20 leading competitors in the luggage delivery market. It says 70% of travellers aren’t aware that… Read the full news article
In 2013, over 100,000 people visited Rome for the Papal Conclave that elected Pope Francis. With the conclave for his successor underway and up to 250,000 visitors possible this week, demand for affordable accommodation is booming. A leading travel expert’s pro tip is highly appropriate: stay in a monastery! ROME, Italy, 2025-May-08 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article
Beach huts are booming in popularity and the welcome April sunshine has seen bookings rise by 79% over the same period last year. A leading holiday expert says Brits have gone huts nuts as beach huts become the latest spring holiday trend. WEST MERSEA BEACH, UK, 2025-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Whisper it ever… Read the full news article
Spain is the most popular holiday destination for Brits but it’s facing a housing crisis. Some Spanish people are protesting against companies that buy properties and turn them into tourist accommodation. A travel expert says the solution is to stay in accommodation that would otherwise stand empty for the summer season – university rooms. MADRID,… Read the full news article
ROME, Italy, 2025-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The King and Queen’s historic meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican took place this week, after initially being cancelled because of the Pope’s ill health. The King is one of 60 million people that are expected to visit the Eternal City this year to join the… Read the full news article
Cambridge’s historic colleges boast some of the country’s most unique venues. The good news is that event organisers can book university facilities and accommodation together – thanks to the tie-up between event venue specialists Meet Cambridge and accommodation experts UniversityRooms.com CAMBRIDGE, UK, 2025-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambridge University’s historic colleges are some of the… Read the full news article
If you thought a fish counter is where you choose fish at Morrisons, think again. These infra-red scanners and cameras were first installed in some areas of Scotland’s Tweed District in the year 2000 and three hi-tech versions now monitor salmon levels. The good news is that two tributaries saw the second highest number of… Read the full news article
If you’re thinking Borough Market isn’t what it used to be, help is at hand. A new online guide lists four tasty alternatives, where you can be sure of getting some great street food without breaking the bank. LONDON, UK, 2025-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Tired of tussling with tourists and dismayed at how… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2025-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Britain’s Finest, the online booking site for the best in British hotels and accommodation, has relaunched its website. The new site features enhanced user experience for those seeking the finest handpicked places to stay and visit across the UK. The site aims to inspire and inform discerning… Read the full news article
A new Government survey reveals 25% of UK adults say they feel lonely often or some of the time. In particular, a worrying 40% of younger Brits feel lonely and experience lower life satisfaction and higher anxiety than other age groups. A leading tourism expert says a monastery or convent stay could offer a… Read the full news article
Anglers using FishPal to book their fly fishing permits and accommodation have donated more than £27k to leading conservation and angling charities. Their biggest single donation was over £8,000 to TweedStart, which seeks to guard our rivers and wildlife for the next generation by giving young people hands-on experience in fly fishing, conservation and… Read the full news article
Did you know that May Week in Cambridge is in June and Christmas happens in November or that there’s an annual tortoise race at Oxford and students celebrate May Day by singing from a tower at dawn? A leading travel expert says it’s great to stay in an Oxford or Cambridge College at any… Read the full news article
The popularity of the traditional British beach hut has boomed in recent years and their average value has soared by over 100% in some areas. Even so, a 20% rise in winter bookings by hardy British holidaymakers is unexpected. A leading holiday expert says it’s easy to see their cosy, out-of-season charm, no matter… Read the full news article
2025 is an historic Catholic Jubilee year. 60 million visitors are expected to visit Rome for a series of events and celebrations. Demand for affordable accommodation is sky high but a leading travel expert’s pro tip is highly appropriate: stay in a monastery! ROME, Italy, 2025-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Record numbers of visitors… Read the full news article
It was the moment all anglers had been longing for when the River Tay’s traditional opening ceremony took place on 15 January. Amid the skirl of pipes and whisky splashing into the river, TV presenter Paul Murton made the first cast of the season. Through FishPal, anglers can now book permits on the Tay and… Read the full news article
20 January is ‘Blue Monday’, allegedly the gloomiest day of the year, so now is the time to plan a spring bargain break. Booking a university room for this April in a beautiful UK city, or even Spain, gives us something imminent to look forward to, says a leading travel expert. CAMBRIDGE, UK, 2025-Jan-16… Read the full news article
More than 1 in 3 Brits say they plan to recharge their spiritual batteries this year. Many are planning to go on a pilgrimage, stay in a monastery or embrace ‘silent travel’ by taking a break from social media. BURY ST EDMUNDS, Suffolk, 2025-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — For many Brits it was a… Read the full news article