Holiday & Travel https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/lifestyle/holiday-travel/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:50:57 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Celebrate Independence Day, America's 250 in Daytona Beach https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/celebrate-independence-day-america-s-250-in-daytona-beach https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/celebrate-independence-day-america-s-250-in-daytona-beach

This year's Fourth of July is going to be a special one as America's celebrates its 250th birthday and Daytona Beach commemorate its 150th birthday.

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Holiday & Travel Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:11:22 +0100
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 winners showcase quality and innovation https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/visitengland-awards-for-excellence-2026-winners-showcase-quality-and-innovation https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/visitengland-awards-for-excellence-2026-winners-showcase-quality-and-innovation

VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its 2026 Awards for Excellence.

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Holiday & Travel Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:04:38 +0100
From Pitch to Paradise: Football fever puts Cape Verde's Islands in the spotlight https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/from-pitch-to-paradise-football-fever-puts-cape-verde-s-islands-in-the-spotlight https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/from-pitch-to-paradise-football-fever-puts-cape-verde-s-islands-in-the-spotlight

Cape Verde's growing visibility on the international football stage, including recent success and qualification for the FIFA World Cup, is driving fresh interest in the Atlantic nation as a year-round holiday choice, according to UK specialist operator Cape Verde Experience.

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Holiday & Travel Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:23:30 +0100
UK holidaymakers swap long-haul for Europe as booking habits shift https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/uk-holidaymakers-swap-long-haul-for-europe-as-booking-habits-shift https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/uk-holidaymakers-swap-long-haul-for-europe-as-booking-habits-shift

UK holidaymakers are rapidly changing their travel plans, with growing evidence of a shift away from long-haul destinations in the Middle East, or requiring connections through the region, towards more familiar European options.

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Holiday & Travel Sun, 31 May 2026 17:41:31 +0100
Antigua and Barbuda secures record tourism gains following successful CHTA Marketplace https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/antigua-and-barbuda-secures-record-tourism-gains-following-successful-chta-marketplace https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/antigua-and-barbuda-secures-record-tourism-gains-following-successful-chta-marketplace

Antigua and Barbuda solidified its position as a major powerhouse in the regional hospitality landscape after serving as the official host nation for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) 44th Caribbean Travel Marketplace.

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Holiday & Travel Tue, 26 May 2026 21:06:54 +0100
Elite Havens introduces Phuket's new ultra-luxury icon with Garden Atlas Bayview https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/elite-havens-introduces-phuket-s-new-ultra-luxury-icon-with-garden-atlas-bayview https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/elite-havens-introduces-phuket-s-new-ultra-luxury-icon-with-garden-atlas-bayview

Luxury villa specialist Elite Havens is proud to announce one of Phuket's most anticipated ultra-luxury residential developments, the visionary Garden Atlas Bayview project on the exclusive Cape Panwa peninsula in Phuket.

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Holiday & Travel Tue, 26 May 2026 20:58:35 +0100
TUI launches new Gambia holidays from Birmingham Airport https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tui-launches-new-gambia-holidays-from-birmingham-airport https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/tui-launches-new-gambia-holidays-from-birmingham-airport

Midlands’ holidaymakers can swap grey skies for golden sands this winter as TUI launches its first-ever direct flights from Birmingham to Banjul, The Gambia – opening up one of the UK’s best-value winter sunspots.

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Holiday & Travel Mon, 25 May 2026 00:23:10 +0100
Statia Tourism unveils revamped official website featuring advanced digital accessibility https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/statia-tourism-unveils-revamped-official-website-featuring-advanced-digital-accessibility https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/statia-tourism-unveils-revamped-official-website-featuring-advanced-digital-accessibility

The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation have launched its revamped official destination website.

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Holiday & Travel Mon, 25 May 2026 00:15:50 +0100
FIFA World Cup: Disparate realities in North American tourism boom https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/fifa-world-cup-disparate-realities-in-north-american-tourism-boom https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/fifa-world-cup-disparate-realities-in-north-american-tourism-boom

The countdown for the world’s biggest sporting event has officially entered its final stretch.

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Holiday & Travel Wed, 20 May 2026 19:03:28 +0100
Saudi Arabia confirmed as region’s fastest-growing tourism market https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/saudi-arabia-confirmed-as-regions-fastest-growing-tourism-market https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/saudi-arabia-confirmed-as-regions-fastest-growing-tourism-market

A new EIR (Economic Impact Report) released by the WTTC has officially named Saudi Arabia as the fastest-growing travel and tourism market in the Middle East.

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Holiday & Travel Wed, 20 May 2026 18:59:00 +0100
Capella Sydney unveils ‘Winter Rituals’, an invitation to experience the city through culture, wellness and quiet luxury https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/capella-sydney-unveils-winter-rituals-an-invitation-to-experience-the-city-through-culture-wellness-and-quiet-luxury https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/capella-sydney-unveils-winter-rituals-an-invitation-to-experience-the-city-through-culture-wellness-and-quiet-luxury

Capella Sydney, recently named No.12 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels, introduces ‘Winter Rituals’ - a seasonal expression of the hotel as Sydney’s winter sanctuary, underpinned by compelling offers to encourage guests to experience the city at a slower, more considered pace. 

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Holiday & Travel Thu, 14 May 2026 10:40:04 +0100
Chad and Mauritania buck the trend for tourism in the Sahel & Southern Sahara https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/chad-and-mauritania-buck-the-trend-for-tourism-in-the-sahel-southern-sahara https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/chad-and-mauritania-buck-the-trend-for-tourism-in-the-sahel-southern-sahara

new group trip to Chad will launch next year, taking guests to explore some of the most striking landscapes anywhere in the Sahara.

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Holiday & Travel Thu, 14 May 2026 10:34:01 +0100
Sandals Resorts brings the spirit of Jamaica centre stage at the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sandals-resorts-brings-the-spirit-of-jamaica-centre-stage-at-the-2026-new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sandals-resorts-brings-the-spirit-of-jamaica-centre-stage-at-the-2026-new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival

With Jamaica named this year's featured destination, Sandals Resorts partnered with the Jamaica Tourist Board to bring the island to life at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

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Holiday & Travel Mon, 11 May 2026 20:41:22 +0100
Why the bucket list is getting in the way of meaningful adventure https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/why-the-bucket-list-is-getting-in-the-way-of-meaningful-adventure https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/why-the-bucket-list-is-getting-in-the-way-of-meaningful-adventure

Jacada Travel, a leader in positive impact luxury travel, identifies a behavioural shift among high-net-worth individuals in how they approach their trips.

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Holiday & Travel Fri, 08 May 2026 20:17:29 +0100
Sealink highlights Australia’s top whale watching destinations for 2026 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sealink-highlights-australias-top-whale-watching-destinations-for-2026 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sealink-highlights-australias-top-whale-watching-destinations-for-2026

Each year, tens of thousands of humpback whales travel up to 10,000 kilometres along Australia’s coastline in one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife migrations.

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Holiday & Travel Mon, 04 May 2026 17:56:47 +0100
Palma De Mallorca takes centre stage in Mallorca's new way of St James https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/palma-de-mallorca-takes-centre-stage-in-mallorca-s-new-way-of-st-james https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/palma-de-mallorca-takes-centre-stage-in-mallorca-s-new-way-of-st-james

Palma de Mallorca is taking centre stage of a new chapter in one of the world's most iconic pilgrimages, the way of St James or ‘El Camino de Santiago’ which sees would-be-pilgrims flock to Spain from all over the world.

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Holiday & Travel Sun, 03 May 2026 21:20:09 +0100