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Summer Staycations 2021
It's all over the news: "staycation boom predicted for summer 2021" (The Sun), 'Britons urged to secure summer staycations now as bookings soar' (The Daily Telegraph). Here's our list of fantastic staycation deals, so you can secure a great post-lockdown escape, with up to 77% off direct rates.
From Luxury Spa Breaks and foodie favourites to UK City Escapes, Great British Beach Getaways and quiet Country Retreats, they're all fully refundable, but we recommend booking your dates soon as they're likely to sell out fast for spring and summer 2021.
Planning a 2017 summer holiday? Here's what our members say
10th March 2021 by Andy
With an average holiday budget of between £301 and £500, nearly 90% of surveyed Simply Holiday Deals (now known as Travelscoop) members are planning a getaway this summer 2017. This is great news for the tourism industry and even better for those jetting off for fun in the sun!If you haven’t chosen your destination yet, the top hot spots include Spain, with nearly 60% of respondents planning a break to tapas heaven. The USA, Asia and Australia are popular options for long-haul travel and...
2015: The top holiday destinations
25th February 2021 by Andy
Don’t know where to jet off to this year? Looking for some travel inspiration? There are plenty of destinations that are becoming increasingly popular and will surely top the travel hotspots for this year. Whether you are looking for a unique city break, a completely new destination, an adventure in the wild, or clear balmy waters to soak your feet in, here are a few of the hottest travel destinations.JapanOften considered a high-end destination, Japan’s tourism industry has been changing...
Cheapest places to holiday in June
12th February 2021 by Andy
It’s time to celebrate when it’s June! Summer is here and a ‘staycation’, a trip to the Mediterranean or a city break means great weather, without the rush of August crowds. Best of all, you’ll miss the scorching heat of July, while being able to take advantage of fantastic deals across the globe. Pack your sunscreen, flip flops and favourite summer read - ready to hit the beach!Beach HolidaysJune brings some of the best weather conditions to Europe, however many popular resorts...
Our BIG List of Competition Winners
15th March 2024 by Stuart
Think nobody wins competitions? Think again! This is a list of all people who have reported winning a competition in our Facebook competitions group. As you can see, there are absolutely loads! This list covers the last 6-ish years and the prize wins amount to hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of trips, from hotel stays to long-haul adventures. Many of our members have won multiple prizes, which I've numbered beside their names. The luckiest person on our list is Dan with a...
Beware London's top tube stations for pickpokets
10th March 2021 by John
Simply Holiday Deals (now known as Travelscoop) has taken information and statistics from Transport For London, Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police, and The Telegraph to create an infographic reveals that King’s Cross St Pancras station is the worst spot for London tube station for petty thefts. Between January 2015 and February 2016, passengers reported 215 pick-pocketing crimes, mostly involving wallets, purses and mobile phones.Other mainline terminals feature in the...