All news by author: Nigel Thompson

Almost half (47%) of holidaymakers plan to visit a new city or resort this year according to travel association ABTA - and with Brits going booking crazy this weekend here are the insiders' top picks

Give our travel quiz a go with questions on capital cities, general knowledge, cruise secrets and plenty more - let us know how you get on in the comments

Cruise Critic website’s editors have named their 2023 awards winners with the best of the best from ocean and luxury, to river and expedition

Full list of the British Travel Awards gold winners for 2023 as chosen by the public with more than 1.5 million votes including Jet2, P&O Cruises, Wetherspoons

The cheapest European cities for a Christmas market getaway have been highlighted by Post Office Travel Money with an old favourite in top place but a real surprise city as runner-up

A stay at the five-star Rixos Premium Dubrovnik, Croatia, comes with gorgeous sea views, a fantastic choice of food options and it's an easy walk to the historic UNESCO listed Old Town and its Game of Thrones fan sights

Over the next 12 months UK travellers are increasingly planning to jet off for overseas beach and city breaks in May, June and October due to the cost of living squeeze and increasingly hot summers

Celebrate 15 years of Dubai's Emirates airline flying the Airbus A380 double-decker superjumbo as it enjoys a new lease of life after Covid-19 almost grounded it permanently

The cruise industry has a target date of 2050 for net zero carbon cruising - we look at the measures cruise lines from Royal Caribbean to Princess Cruises are taking to go greener

Cruise holidays to watch including new ships, itineraries and more from cruise lines including Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Saga, Holland America and Norwegian Cruise Line

Inside the Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American where you can find memorabilia including outfits worn by Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Elton John and Elvis

Kissing an 80lb fish is just one Caribbean cruise highlight on a voyage of variety that takes in stingrays, ­speedboats, beaches, fine food and a cat on a cold tin roof…

Absolutely nobody will be surprised this happened on a bank holiday Monday when 3,049 flights were due to depart UK airports, and a further 3,054 flights scheduled to arrive

Greece wildfires affecting Rhodes and Corfu have seen the likes of TUI, easyJet, British Airways and Jet2 cancelling flights and holidays - but check your holiday booking for a crucial bit of information

Latest travel updates for Brits have included strikes at Gatwick airport, and hundreds of easyJet flight cancellations in the latest blow to those planning summer getaways

The British Travel Awards 2023 take place later this year and you can already cast your votes for your favourites - and you could win a free holiday in the process

Why stay in one luxury Barbados resort when you can stay in two? Sandals Royal Barbados is adjacent to Sandals Barbados and guests can make the best of both with fab restaurants, pools, bars, spas and excursions

Cheap holiday deals to Spain, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Portugal, Mexico, and even the Maldives if you're after bargain getaways for the summer holidays in 2023

Inside Ambassador Cruise Line's new cruise ship Ambition as it launches in Newcastle - the British brand is already looking to acquire a third cruise ship

A cruise up the River Danube from Budapest to Bavaria on adults-only TUI Skyla takes in spectacular scenery, monks' wine, mighty locks, a ‘UFO Bridge’ and a cathedral organ with 17,774 pipes.

Martin Seeley, the sleep expert at retailer MattressNextDay, has given his top tips for how best to get some sleep on a plane, when you really need some kip for the trip ahead

Trips to Egyptian hotspots such as Sharm el-Sheikh and Cairo are much cheaper now than a year ago thanks to the British proud surging 73% against the Egyptian pound

Best new cruise ships for 2023 with new ships from Marella Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, Ambassador Cruise Line, P&O Cruises and Royal Caribbean International

The Mirror has teamed with British Airways to compile a fascinating diary of G-XLEG’s flying schedule of around 56,500 miles and 108 hours and 16 minutes in the skies in one week in December

There are more than 50 tunnels on the country’s 2,000-plus miles of waterways, ranging in length from just 25 yards to more than three miles, and you can boat through most of them