Posts Black Friday is fast approaching, so it’s time to get clued up about how you can save on your future travels. With over 12 years of working in the digital travel industry, we’re sharing our top tips, best ways to avoid overwhelm and how to get the best Black Friday travel deals. Over recen
Travelista’s Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson shares her detailed guide to skiing in Austria and explores why it’s a fun and smart ski destination alternative to The Alps. Thinking of swapping the French or Italian Alps for something new this ski season? Austria is one of Europe’s most rewardi
Travelista’s Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson tells the honest story of how 3 particular travel experiences this year helped her to unlock new levels of confidence, particularly around solo travel and driving abroad. If you were to take a first glance at Traveista’s social accounts, I probably
After 3 of her own trips to the sparkling Emirate of Dubai, Travelista Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson shares her round up of the most unique things to do in Dubai. Dubai is a city that never stops coming up with unique attractions that put it on the world map. Beyond the glittering skyscrapers and luxur
Jessica Ruth Gibson explores the rise of the Zen-Do – a new era of wellness hen dos in the UK – and recommends 5 of the best places to host them. From luxury spa escapes to lakeside lodges, we have 5 perfect Zen-Do destinations. Traditionally known for their chaos and debauchery, the gre
When Euro-summer ends, the warm glow of Autumn arrives, European towns and cities become truly magical places to explore, and going by road is arguably the best way to do it. Think twinkling Christmas markets, cobbled old towns with mountain-peaks dusted in snow, and misty forest drives that feel st
If you’re dreaming of a Canadian road trip that offers coastal adventure, charming fishing villages, golden beaches, water activities and sumptuous seafood, it’s time to visit Nova Scotia; Canada’s Ocean Playground. I recently had the absolute pleasure of taking a 7-day solo road trip around t
Travelista Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson shares her magical experience of Whale Watching in Nova Scotia along with top tips on how to make the absolute most of this bucket-list experience. There are few travel experiences as awe-inspiring as seeing a whale emerge from the surface of the ocean — and
If you are planning a trip to India, make sure you read this essential guide of top travel and safety tips before visiting. Written exclusively for Travelista by a India-born Palak Agarwal, it has been crafted to ensure your trip to India goes as safely and smoothly as possible. Here are 41 essentia
It’s not every day you get to check into London’s most iconic 5 star hotel, but on a quiet Sunday earlier this year, our Editor did just that. Here, Jessica Ruth Gibson shares her personal experience as an undercover travel writer. After 13 years of working in luxury travel, Travelista’s h
Alpine charm meets Italian soul in our unique 5 day Trentino itinerary, where wellness, adventure and wild beauty collide. Follow in the exact footsteps of our Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson and experience the very best of Northern Italy in the Spring and early summer. Introducing Trentino I
After a recent half term family holiday to Efteling, our Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson shares everything you need to know to plan your own trip to this magical Dutch theme park. As you may know, here at Travelista, we love to feature lesser-known destinations you may never have thought of going &
We sent Travelista Contributor Em Hope to explore the small but mighty country of Montenegro, a destination that is attracting a new wave of jet-setters and travellers, hungry to uncover more of South East Europe. Read on for Travelista’s exclusive Montenegro Travel Guide. This experience was
Ana Pinho has a real love for Scandi culture and interior design, so Stockholm has been somewhere she’s wanted to visit for a long time. Exclusively for Travelista, she shares the her tried-and-tested 3 day guide to Stockholm. Perfect for first timers in the Swedish capital… Stockholm ha
Like most skills in life, solo travel is something that feels easier with practice. But what if you’re doing it for the very first time, or you’re returning to solo travel after a long hiatus? Our Editor shares her top travel and safety tips for exploring Bangkok solo, after a recent trip of doi
Travelista contributor Em Hope shares her learnings on the health benefits of Alpine Wellness, after spending 3 nights in the Italian Alps this spring with Visit Trentino Representing Travelista, I was lucky enough to recently visit Trentino in the Italian Alps. My mission was to experience and expl
If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a way to enjoy affordable family holidays to Europe – even in the school holidays – you’re going to love this. Let us introduce you to La Croix du Vieux Pont, a family-friendly gem which is also the best Eurocamp for Disneyland Paris.
Travelista Editor, Jessica Ruth Gibson, shares her tried-and-tested 3 day Bangkok itinerary, with an option to extend it by another 3 days by heading to the peaceful ancient capital of Ayutthaya. The city of Bangkok is a unique cocktail of chaos and colour. The sensory overload has to be felt
Luxury travel expert Jamie Marquis, Director at The Luxury Travel Book, reveals his list of destinations and properties for the ultimate ‘Castlecore’ escape this year. If popular TV shows like Outlander and BBC’s The Traitors have got you lusting after your own travel-inspired castle fanta
Dublin is always a good idea, so Travelista’s Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson shows you how to get the very best of the vibrant Irish capital in just 24 hours. Whether you’re visiting for a short weekend break, are challenging yourself to the current trend of an EDT (extreme day trip) or you’
Enjoy the ultimate two-week Japan itinerary using the Japan Rail Pass – from Tokyo to Kyoto, onsens to snow monkeys, here’s how to see it all the smart way. One of the very best ways to travel through Japan is by rail, which offers travellers a unique, affordable and rewarding travel experience.
If you’re dreaming of a sun-drenched European holiday this summer, Island hopping Croatia could be just the tonic. We’re here to guide you through the best islands and routes to help you plan your very own island hopping adventure in Croatia. Jump Menu An Introduction to Island Hopping in Croati
Travelista’s Editor, Jessica Ruth Gibson, took a drive from North East to South West England to discover Burleigh Court, the perfect boutique hotel in the Cotswolds offering guests a luxurious home-from-home experience with a healthy dose of rest and relaxation. The Cotswolds is a corner of
Following her own hiking holiday, Travelista contributor Ana Pinho shares her guide to hiking in the Dolomites, including things to know, what to pack, where to stay and 5 of the very best hikes she discovered in the region. The Dolomites, or Dolomiti, is a mountain range in northeastern Italy and
From tailored trips to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, luxury cruises are an incredible way to travel and this guide shares some of the best luxury cruise trends to look out for in 2025 The definition of a luxury cruise is changing dramatically. A transformation intended to appeal to the contemporar
If you’ve been given the task of planning a hen party in Amsterdam, you’re in the right place. Inspired by her own Amsterdam hen party experience, our Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson shares her pick of the very best hen party activities in Amsterdam – from creative and mindful to downri
Charlie Womack bravely decided to take a career break in her mid 30’s to female solo travel Australia. Little did she know that her adventure would take her far beyond Australia and teach her so many life lessons along the way. Now back in the UK, Charlie shares her thoughts and reflections wi
To launch Travelista’s new Destination Weddings category, Swedish Bride Kristina Berggren shares the behind-the-scenes story of her New York wedding, and how they made their day extra special in the Big Apple. A New York Wedding has always been a dream of mine. The night before the wedding, we
After falling in love with New York, Kristina Berggren and her now husband decided to plan a dream New York Wedding. Living in Sweden, over 3500 miles from the Big Apple, the couple embarked on planning an incredible destination wedding for themselves and 14 of their closest friends and family. Excl
On her 6-month career break travelling around Asia, we sent Contributor Alanna Gibson to discover the unique charm of Why House, a family-friendly luxury boutique hotel situated on the South Coast of Sri Lanka. Hidden just 20 minutes from Galle on the South Coast of Sri Lanka, you’
