If you’ve ever tried to plan a family holiday with pre-teens, you’ll know it’s a bit of a balancing act. They’ve outgrown the toddler-friendly "splash zones" and kids' clubs, but they aren't quite ready for the high-octane nightlife of Mykonos or Ios. You’re looking for that "Goldilocks" zone: somewhere cool enough to impress a twelve-year-old, relaxing enough for the grown-ups, and: crucially: somewhere with actual sand under your feet. As a Personal Travel Consultant here a

If you’ve been dreaming of an island getaway that offers more than just a standard beach chair and a cocktail, let me introduce you to my absolute favourite Indian Ocean gem: Mauritius. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good cocktail on a sun lounger as much as the next person. But what makes Mauritius so special, and why I find myself recommending it to my clients time and time again, is that it’s a bit of a "chameleon" destination. It can be the height of sophisticated luxu

Hola! It’s Sarah Williams here, your Personal Travel Consultant. If you’re starting to dream about your next sunshine getaway and want a destination that genuinely has something for everyone, you need to put the Costa Dorada at the top of your list. Known as the "Golden Coast" thanks to its miles of shimmering, honey-hued sands, this stretch of the Spanish coastline is one of my absolute favourite places to recommend. Whether you’re a family looking for adrenaline-pumping the

Hi everyone! I’m Sarah Williams, your Personal Travel Consultant at Hays Travel. If you’re anything like me, your mind is probably already drifting toward your next big getaway. Whether you’re dreaming of waking up to a different Mediterranean port every morning or seeing the sun set over the Norwegian Fjords, there’s one cruise line that always feels like a home away from home: P&O Cruises. With 2026 itineraries now in full swing, there has never been a better time to plan y

If you’ve ever found yourself sitting at your desk, staring out at a grey UK sky, and wishing you could be in the Sahara Desert, a lush Mediterranean pine forest, and a chic European city all at once, well, I have some very good news for you. You don’t need a private jet or a TARDIS. You just need a boarding pass to Gran Canaria. Affectionately known as the "Miniature Continent," this island is the third-largest in the Canaries, and honestly, it’s a bit of a show-off. While i

We’ve all been there. It’s 11:00 PM on a Tuesday, you’ve got fourteen browser tabs open, three different price-comparison sites telling you different things, and a mounting headache. You started the evening looking for a simple family getaway, but now you’re spiralling down a rabbit hole of reviews, "hidden" fees, and confusing flight connections. In the digital age, we’ve been told that we have all the world's information at our fingertips. Google is amazing for many things:

So, you’re thinking about taking the plunge and booking your first cruise? Honestly, I couldn't be more excited for you! There is something truly magical about the moment you step onto a ship, cocktail in hand, knowing that you only have to unpack once while the world literally floats past your window. But I also know that looking at cruise brochures for the first time can feel a little like trying to read a map of the London Underground while wearing a blindfold. There are s