Pirates, many hotels shy away from the fact that their rooms double as dens for frisky couples to enjoy nookie away from home. But not all of them do - and they're not quiet about it, either. So whether you're looking for intimate romance in Paris or exploring your adventurous side in Mexico, we've compiled…

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Today, Primera Air announced that they are declaring bankruptcy and ceasing operations with immediate effect. This plucky upstart in the transatlantic market has struggled with rising fuel prices and expensive aircraft leases. While we're just as surprised as you guys, we'll do our very best to make sure you have the latest information as this…

Are you a Sirius Harry Potter fan? Well then we have some Christmas magic to share with you. This year the Warner Bros studios in London will be putting on a Christmas dinner in no other than on set in the Great Hall! The dinner goes on from the 10th - 12th December and the…

Ahoy, beer-swigging pirates! What could be better than a brewery brimming with the golden stuff? A brewery with a hotel attached, that's what - and it's exactly what's just touched down in the USA. Last month, Scottish craft beer giants Brewdog opened up The Doghouse, the world's first hotel to offer guests the chance to…

It’s pink pink pink and every Hello Kitty fans dream! Hold your horses... or should we say kitties? A Hello Kitty Cafe just opened and we need to go! The Hello Kitty Grand cafe has opened in Irvine, California and is the first and only permanent cafe in the U.S. Guests can come in for…

Ahoy pirates! We'd like to introduce you to a very special piece of artwork we've recently gotten wind of... Hidden in the bowels of the internet, the 'CasAnus' is a unique piece of modern art located in Belgium - the homeland of surrealism. The construction is part of the Verbeke Foundation, a museum home to…

Pirates, today it's National Video Games Day! To celebrate, we’ve found these little underrated gems around the world for you to put on your gaming bucket list! We hope you feel consoled by just how cool they are... Akihabara, Tokyo A world-famous hub of gaming, manga and anime, you won’t want to miss out on…

A dark form drifts beneath the still waters of Loch Ness; an unrecognisable howl echoes deep in the Javan rainforest; a giant figure materialises for just a moment through the thick Himalayan snow... Do you have the adventurous spirit to join our hunt for ten of the world’s most famous and elusive cryptids (creatures whose…

Pirates, prepare to say "thank you for the music", because an ABBA-themed restaurant is on its way to UK shores. London's O2 Arena is tipped to host Mama Mia! The Party, an ABBA-themed experience where guests can sing along to the pop classics. The idea for the restaurant was devised by Bjorn Ulvaeus - one…

Pirates, taking the odd smug holiday selfie for "the 'gram" is news to nobody. But did you know just how much time the average Brit spends crafting that perfect snap? According to new research, British holidaymakers spend a whopping 22 hours and 36 minutes trying to take the perfect holiday photo on a nine-day trip.…

Ahoy, single pirates! We bring you some interesting news. It turns out that love is quite literally in the air. A new survey from HSBC has revealed that an impressive one in fifty travellers has found the love of their life on a plane journey. The survey was conducted in July 2018 and included responses…

Suns out, buns out anyone? Are your suitcases ALWAYS overflowing with clothes? We have a solution for yer - a holiday in the nuddy! There’s a new (or should we say nude) website similar to Air BnB called Naturist BnB where you can find specialist accommodation just for travelling naturists! Naturist BnB has been going…

Pirates, the idyllic Maldives might be one of our favourite locations, but a stint in those iconic resorts rarely come cheap. That's why we're pretty sure this new position is quite the novel opportunity... Phillip Blackwell, owner of the Ultimate Library Company, is currently recruiting a bookseller to work in one of the Maldives' most…

Pirates, as far as hotel star ratings go, they can't come better than sleeping beneath a sky of them. After two successful seasons, the Null Stern Hotel has returned in Switzerland, in which guests sleep underneath the open sky with no roofs and no walls. Photo credit: www.toggenburg.org Designed by artists Frank and Patrik Riklin,…

These waves are the thing of nightmares! Have you ever seen waves this BIG???!! No neither have we and we’re pirates! The footage comes from the Big Wave Awards and the guy in question is Brazilian Rodrigo Koxa, who specialises in surfing these huge monsters. The wave measures a gigantic 24 metres and was surfed…

Unicorns might not be real, pirates, but they exist in our hearts, minds, and in this ultra cute cafe in downtown Bangkok. A magical oasis in one of Asia's busiest cities, The Unicorn Cafe is located in the Bang Rak district of Thailand's capital, and we still can't quite believe it's real. Image credit: Unicorn…

Having trouble coming up with ideas for your next vacation spot? Pirates, we can offer you a helping hand (or two)! The new Golden Bridge in Vietnam looks almost too breathtaking to be real. Sitting 3,280ft feet above sea level, the 500ft golden pedestrian walkway appears to be held up by two giant hands. Since…

Pirates, this gig is so sweet we were tempted to Nut-tella you, but we just can't resist sharing fun excuses to travel the world with our hearties! Ferrero, also known as the company behind Nutella, are reportedly adding to their delicious repertoire, and they need your help to get it right. They want you to…

Pirates, we're not joking around when we say "take a pitcher, it'll last longer". A new campaign launched last week from travel companies across the UK to raise awareness of boozing too hard on planes. The “One Too Many" campaign launched last week on social media and within 10 pilot airports across the UK. The…

Happy Monday, pirates! Are you already half-asleep at your desk, daydreaming of a flamin-good time? A certain Caribbean beach might be exactly where you're looking to take flight. Flamingo Beach at the 4* Renaissance Resort & Casino in Oranjestad, the capital of the Caribbean island of Aruba, is now on our bucket list. This is…

Pirates, we can surely all agree that the Maldives are a slice of heaven on Earth. But on a bleak, rainy day in Blighty, right now we are particularly obsessed with this resort. The tranquil villas, cerulean waters and white, sandy beaches must have Soneva Jani Resort stealing the top spot as the most idyllic…

Pirates, have you ever heard of the phrase "the best things in life are chocolate"?....No? Well, aboard our ship it's a philosophy we choose to live by - and for those who agree, we're delighted to share that a whole theme park dedicated to the sweet stuff exists in Philadelphia, USA. Hersheypark is located in…

Good morning and happy Monday, pirates! We've shown you some incredible hotels from all over the globe to revive you on a miserable Monday, but we think this one is mountains above the rest! Hidden deep in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, Peru, you will find this unique structure, the Skylodge Adventure…

Eeeeeek, pirates! We've stumbled upon what must be one of the most disturbing places in the world; La Isla De Las Muñecas, or Isola delle Bambole. Not far from Mexico City, on what was once the Xochimilco Lake, there is an island populated entirely by discarded dolls. But if you're thinking about the sweet, refined,…

- Who else is dreaming of tranquil island life this week? Pirates, we're with you. So imagine a luxurious hotel room which floats above the waves of the Indian Ocean, providing a 360-degree perspective of marine life, complete with an underwater bed! We're talking about the Underwater Room, a Swedish-designed floating structure within the plush…

Pirates, our love for Denmark just grows brick by brick - did you know that the country is home to a full-sized LEGO House? Inviting guests to live out their fondest LEGO dreams, the house sprawls across the town of Billund, Denmark, and is exactly what you'd expect: basic LEGO construction on a life-size scale.…

Pirates, our ship is not a pet-friendly pad. But if we lived on land, we would definitely snap up the chance to look after somebody else's - especially if it meant getting to travel while we're at it. Step forward, Trusted Housesitters. It's simple: the site enables animal-loving travellers to stay free of charge in…

Just because you live aboard a ship doesn't mean you can't have some luxury desires, right pirates? Located in the heart of the Kamala rainforest in Thailand, the luxurious Kameela Hotel residence sounds like exactly what we need. Set against the rolling hills overlooking Kamala village, this stunning resort offers breathtaking views of the lush…

Tell a Potterhead pirate - there's a new way to immerse yourself in the wizarding world.... Fans of the magical franchise can now rent a cottage directly opposite the Grade I listed house which doubled as Potter's first home in the films! You better believe we are Sirius right now! Image credit: originalcottages.co.uk De Vere…

Ahoy pirates! We've teamed up with Zalando to bring you the most fabulous competition yet! Not only can you win a holiday worth £1000, you can also win £1000 of Zalando vouchers; so you can look drop dead gorge in your holiday selfies. We'll also be sharing our top tips for fashion and holidays, to…

Pirates, you know we prefer rum as our drink of choice when we're sailing the high seas. But after spotting this tequila hotel in Mexico, we might just be ready to switch it up.... At the unusual Matices Hotel de Barricas, tequila-loving travellers can stay in giant barrels located in the agave fields. It is…

With a total of 227 inhabited islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, the Greek islands has something to offer every type of traveller. Fabulously flawless Santorini is great for a couples escape; whilst Corfu has amazingly beautiful beaches. But with so many islands to choose from, it can be difficult to find the…

Hola, pirates! Not sure how best to spend those precious vacation days? Then stylish Barcelona is your one-stop destination for a cosmopolitan city trip, a cultural expedition, and a relaxed beach break. The Spanish coastal city has much to offer to travellers with a varied agenda, so we've whittled down our top tips for enjoying…

The Caribbean is made up of at least 28 island nations and more than 7,000 individual islands. Within these nations and islands the number of beautiful beaches is infinite. We have put together a list of our favourite beaches along with all the activities one can do there to fulfil their wanderlust. But before you…

Pirates, that pink flamingo inflatable everyone's splashing on Instagram right now? So last year. We know there's bigger, better, and bolder pool inflatables to be spending your hard earned pre-holiday dosh on, and to help you out, we've compiled our best picks of the buoyant bunch. 1. An inflatable game table, complete with waterproof playing…

We have some great news for those of you who love a bit of thrill on your travels! An escape room inspired by infamous horror saga Saw has opened its doors in Paris. Call us a bunch of scaredy-pirates, but it looks absolutely terrifying . source photo: leparisien.fr If you never got round to watching…

Pirates, we know you guys love Iceland for its stunning waterfalls, lagoons, and of course, the Northern Lights. But did you know that Iceland is also home to the world's only penis museum? Based in Reykjavik, the Icelandic Phallological Museum is completely dedicated to penises - and not just the human variety. The collection from…

We're don't know about you, pirates, but we love enjoying the view from the window seat. Flying over natural spectacles like the towering alps, crystal clear oceans or majestic jungles can be the best free plane entertainment. But this could soon be a thing of the past, as Emirates have introduced virtual windows for some…

Ready to escape the UK and see more of the world? Fancy a summer adventuring around Europe by rail? Then pirates, we have some grrrrrrreat news - starting from today, the EU will be awarding up to 15,000 FREE travel tickets to 18 year olds from EU member states. Yep, you heard right. You know…

Pirates, it's safe to say that airports aren't known for their comfortable surroundings. We've all been stuck lying on cold floors, contorting around chairs and even using our hand luggage for pillows. But later this year, the airport game will be truly stepped up when travellers will have the chance to enjoy catching up on…