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Barter’s Travelnet is offering a seven-night family holiday to Playa de las Américas, Tenerife, from €750pp, staying at the 4-star Colon II Apartments.

Framed by the dramatic contrast of golden desert landscapes and crystal clear waters of the Sea of Cortez, Los Cabos offers a wellness experience rooted in moments of restoration, mindfulness and rejuvenation. Whether visitors are looking to reconnect with themselves through the body or mind, wellness is woven into Los Cabos, inviting visitors to enjoy ancient healing rituals, oceanfront yoga and wellness retreats, while embracing the natural beauty that surrounds them.

Solo travellers are increasingly seeking wellness-focused adventures and meaningful connections, embracing these journeys for self-discovery and the flexibility to explore on their own terms. With the growth of solo travel worldwide, Kandima Maldives emerges as the ultimate island destination for solo female travellers. This active lifestyle resort offers a perfect blend of serene escapes and thrilling bucket-list activities.

The Islands of Tahiti is the ultimate luxury holiday destination hosting an abundance of stunning, world-class resorts which are ready and waiting to be explored. Visitors can choose from renting a whole island to themselves to overlooking the crystal clear turquoise water from a luxury overwater bungalow. Here, we look at five luxury hotspots in The Islands of Tahiti.

Summer is almost here, and a Greek escape to The Ixian Grand & All Suites in Rhodes deserves to be on the agenda this season. Greece's largest Dodecanese Island has been luring travellers for centuries, with its UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town, layers of ancient history, and unmissable Aegean golden-hour glow. This five-star retreat is poised on the serene shores of Ixia Bay, just six kilometres from the charming Rhodes Town. ​

Beach Clubs, Sunset Dinners & Boho GlamIbiza is where laid-back luxury meets barefoot chic.

With its dramatic desert-meets-ocean landscapes and a sophisticated selection of immersive experiences, Los Cabos is a year-round haven for adventurous couples seeking more than just fly-and-flop luxury. Perched at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, this sun-drenched destination pairs cinematic scenery with meaningful connection - from sailing on the Sea of Cortez at sunset or discovering the region’s rich cultural traditions.

Originally created for pilgrimages, facilitating trade, or guiding livestock to the best pastures, many ancient roads wind through the Canary Islands. Today, these paths reveal the authentic beauty and secrets of the archipelago to those who explore them. These routes make for amazing hiking, all year long.

National Walking Month is the perfect excuse to swap busy routines for coastal trails, sea views and sunshine, and Solos Holidays is marking the occasion with a guided walking holiday through the landscapes of Crete designed especially for solo travellers.

A few days can go a long way on the Rhine, especially when the route includes castle-lined valleys, vineyard-covered hillsides and some of Germany’s most atmospheric riverside towns. Travalue.ie is currently offering a three-night Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery Taster River Cruise from €1,049 per person, giving travellers the chance to experience one of Europe’s most scenic waterways in a shorter, easy-paced itinerary.

For travellers looking to swap the usual sun holiday for something more active this autumn, this guided walking adventure in Madeira offers a refreshing alternative. Combining scenic hikes, sociable group travel and a fully organised itinerary, it is an easy way to experience one of Europe’s most rewarding island landscapes on foot.

Looking for adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion? Greece has something for everyone.

Two days in Athens is enough to experience both its ancient heart and its modern soul. From standing in the shadow of the Parthenon to sipping cocktails against a glowing Acropolis skyline, from the bustling markets to hidden island-style alleys, the city overflows with moments worth capturing, and savouring. You’ll leave dazzled, well-fed, and already planning your return.

Lisbon is an amazing city for a city break that often remains overshadowed by more obvious popular European cities that can offer bustling city and beach life. However Lisbon can offer just that. It is the perfect blend of city and beach life making it an ideal choice for a unique European getaway. Just 30 minutes from the city centre, pristine beaches and luxury beach clubs await, providing a refreshing sanctuary from the day time heat of the city. Getting around Lisbon is h

Recent data suggests European beach breaks are expected to be more popular than ever this summer. Sun seekers can avoid the crowds and get their beach fix year-round with these beach holiday packages. Find seclusion in Montenegro's shoulder season, spend summer days kayaking mangrove tunnels in Florida, be one of only 400 visitors on a UNESCO island in Autumn and watch whales migrate off Los Cabos' warm shores in winter.

Quietcations gains a new name in 2026 - the rise of hushpitality shows how slower and restorative travel is still fuelling travel in a world that is racing. Nova Maldives is one to have on your radar, offering the kind of atmosphere that truly allows guests to switch off. This summer, the resort will roll out a thoughtfully curated programme of activities, inviting guests to let their days unfold gently — shaped by the body’s rhythms and instinct, rather than rigid plans.

The Algarve is buzzing with spectacular hotels and activities and we reveal some of the best for those that are planning their holidays.

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As the summer season heats up, a new wave of wanderlust is sweeping across Ireland. After several years of fluctuating travel norms,...