Dukes The Palm, A Royal Hideaway Hotel – Dubai The second most wonderful time of the year is nearly here… Christmas. And what better way to celebrate than combining it with the actual most wonderful time of the year – holidays! If you fancy jetting off to somewhere slightly warmer this festive period, Dukes The Palm has got your back. There’s carol singing and Christmas tree lighting at the beginning of December to kick things off, festive afternoon tea throughout December, amazing snow shows in the lobby from the 20th AND Santa is making an appearance if you’re lucky enoug ..read more

Guess who’s trading sandcastles for skyscrapers? Kidding. Well, sort of. In case you’ve had your head in the sand, we recently started selling holidays to New York. Don’t worry, we’re not giving up on beaches – we just couldn’t resist a slice of the Big Apple. Because, yeah, we know there are no beaches there, but you know what is there? The Empire State Building (all 381 metres of it), the backdrop for every good rom-com, and unapologetically heaping plates of top-notch grub. Well, we’re about to make your trip EVEN MORE special by throwing in a transfer that’ll get you from the airport to yo ..read more

If you thought renewing your vows on some swanky romantic holibobs was just for the rich and famous, think again. We dug into our data (well, actually, our data guys dug into the data) and it turns out a whopping 53% of you lovely lot are totally up for renewing your vows – if only it didn’t cost an arm and a leg to do it. Well, say hello to our shiny new ‘Take a Vow’ package, where you can do the whole shebang in sunny Cyprus for under a tenner. Fancy joining the club, or just being a bit nosy and finding out more? (Hey, no judging here.) Keep reading for the full deets This is Elizabeth a ..read more

Long-haul holidays are the best. Bold statement, we know. But you know what else is bold? Wearing Speedos to the beach… and you betcha we’ve done that, too. Life’s all about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things. Because, sure, that little beach you go to every year is nice and sunny, and a pretty decent choice for a last-minute dash, but what if we said you could go to a land far, far away for that same £30pp deposit. That’s right Snow White, you could swap Majorca for Mauritius and pay no more on the deposit. Of course those short-haul weekend breaks will always have a spec ..read more

TV fave, and our new CFO (Chief Fun Officer), Josie Gibson, has put some of the most popular inflatables through rigorous testing, all to help you lovely lot perfect your poolside plans and up your floating game. So, which inflatables are guaranteed to ‘blow up’ in 2023, and which ones are gonna just leave you feeling deflated? (Sorry.) Well, over to Josie… Shark Attack Ring Josie’s fun factor – 2/10 Best for…big and little kids A choice crying out a need for mischievous adventures with a little danger thrown in. Definitely one for the more daring of personalities. Armchair Lilo Josie’s fu ..read more

Whether you’ve got your Turkish jolly booked already, or you’re just scoping out the best places to visit in Türkiye, I’m pretty sure you’re going to want to see what the Aegean Coast has got on offer. For anyone who’s not a geographical genius (me, included) you get to the Aegean Coast by flying into Dalaman. This area’s got tons of excellent hotel stays, waterparks for the kids and plenty of tourist hotspots. But whilst that’s all well and good, I’m here to give you the low down on the true Türkiye, with all the best sights to see, things to do and experiences to experience on your 2023 holi ..read more

So, like the rest of the world, we recently saw the trailer for the new Barbie movie starring Margot and Ryan (what a combo), and we have QUESTIONS. 1) Is everything really that pink, or is it CGI? 2) How did Margot step out of those shoes without so much as a wobble, and 3) WHERE can we find our very own Barbie Land, because we would 100% book a holiday there. Wait, actually – we do have the answer to that last one. It’s called Southern Palms Beach Club – it’s pink, it’s on the beach and we’re giving away a FREE stay there if you’re a couple named Barbie and Ken. And if you’re not called Barb ..read more

Looking to book a jolly to Türkiye, but you’re not sure what there is to do in the Antalya region? Well, I recently took a trip to this holiday hotspot to scout out all the best day trips and local activities. Turns out, there are tons of hidden gems around this area and some of them will be right on your doorstep (granted, some are a little further out, but trust me, it’s worth it!) So make yourself a cuppa, settle in, and Antalya all about it… 1. Explore Antalya’s old town A charming little part of the city, Antalya’s old town (Kaleici) is a must-visit when you’re in the area. You can spend ..read more

Wow. Where do I start?! As Head of Summer Holidays, I am saying yes, yes, YES to Dubai with On the Beach. I was lucky enough to get to experience three of the most beautiful resorts that this UAE gem has to offer – and celebrating a milestone birthday while we were out there was just the cherry on top. The awesome hotels that we got to check out included Anantara World Islands Resort, Anantara The Palm, and Atlantis The Royal (which is right near Atlantis The Palm!). Pure paradise are the only two words I can think of. Escaping this cold, grey UK weather for my birthday was the best present I ..read more

Word on the beach told us that TV presenter and Strictly runner-up, Helen Skelton, loves a jolly – especially to the Canaries. So, we decided to wrap this one up with a big beachy bow so she could enjoy some downtime with the kids (and loads of sun) – on us. From lazy pool days to scouting out the best food at the buffet (spoiler: it’s pasta), here’s an inside look at what Helen got up to on her holibobs with the fam. Playa Blanca We absolutely love Lanzarote – especially Playa Blanca, because it’s got some of the best beaches. And my lot love a beach. They love digging out their buckets, spad ..read more