Ahoy Pirates, are you searching for a unique and wonderful holiday that you will remember forever? Take a look at these hotels... at the bottom of the ocean! Because, "Darling it's better, down where it's wetter"... UNDER THE SEA! Hilton's Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort, Maldives The Maldives, a paradise with miles of white sandy…

The BBC reported today that the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has announced a campaign to put an end to the practice of British holidaymakers feigning food poisoning in an attempt to cash in and claim compensation. The new initiative is called Stop Sickness Scams and calls for government help in cracking down on…

Summer is officially here and now is the perfect time to unveil our Sounds of the Summer playlist. We've taken our favourite new tracks that have helped get us into the holiday mood over the last few weeks. We've included some big hitters such as Arcade Fire, Drake, Gorillaz and Kendrick Lamar alongside lesser known…

Every day we are on the hunt for the best holiday deals on the internet; from an all inclusive week in Spain to jet-setting around the world, we try to give something for everyone! It doesn't take long for the wanderlust to kick in, and spend your days daydreaming about being anywhere other than your…

Ahoy pirates! Travelling solo often means budget and budget means... hostels. Generally they are renowned for their shared dormitories but it is now very common to find private rooms too. This type of accommodation has, for many years been one of the most interesting ways to travel both in terms of value for money and…

Great news pirates! As of June 15th, new regulations from the EU (love those guys) come into force, essentially abolishing roaming charges within the 28 member states of the European Union. Wherever you are in the EU, your phone will act as if you're back home - any calls/data/texts will be taken out of your…

So you've conquered the oceans and the seven seas, what else can there be for a pirate to conquer? It's time to head inland, and go on the hunt for some of the most beautiful lakes the world has to offer. We've found our top 9 lakes, with eternal beauty, and are perfect for any…

The life of a university student is a tough one - exams and coursework deadlines, watching the same episode of Friends for the 77th time, oh and a lifetime mountain of debt. Ryanair have decided to lighten the load by signing a partnership with the EU Erasmus Student Network. Not only will Erasmus university students…

Happy International Museum Day! We all know and love the popular art and history museums around the world - the Louvre in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City - but what about the ones that aren't as well known? Here are our top 7 weirdest museums around the world. Have you…

Ahoy Pirates! Obviously we be sea fairing folk but we will never turn down the opportunity of an awesome freebie, even if it is on dry land! Over 100 buildings across Italy have recently been offered for free (yes free) so you could be the King of your very own Castello without having to pay…

UK cruise passenger numbers hit a record 1.9 million in 2016, and that's expected to grow in 2017; perhaps even hitting the 2 million mark. That's a lot of people on ships, big and small. And the topic of cruise gratuities is one that comes up again and again, so we decided to clarify some…

A long time ago, in a pirate ship far, far away... Mateys, it's Star Wars day, and we're here to say, "May the Fourth be with you!" Not all of us can jump aboard the Millennium Falcon and tour the galaxy on a whim, which is why we've put together a list of seven Star…

Have you seen all the films on the in-flight entertainment system? Do you want to save the best parts of your holiday novel for when you’re by the pool? Following the news that laptops may soon be banned on flights in and out of the UK, we've been thinking up a few crazy ways to…

Today is National Tea Day, so we've compiled a list of some of the most Paw-some cat cafes for the purrrfect way to spend an afternoon! You'll be able to spend your time sipping tea, munching on kitty cookies and, of course, making new feline friends! And why cats? Because why the hell not! Lady…

Ever dreamed of falling asleep inside your favourite drink (no judgment if that's actually true), you should look to South Korea, home to weird and wonderful sleeping arrangements like an oversized Starbucks mug or a can of Heineken! Guesthouse are popular type of accommodation in South Korea, and are sometimes themed to be totally crazy!…

Pirates, once in a while we all say we want to get away from it all. That is of course what this site is here for! For those who really want to put their money where their mouth is, Easter Island may be the perfect holiday destination. 2,500 km from the South American mainland, 2,000…

In between frantically stocking up on Easter eggs and getting unreasonably excited by the thought of the four day weekend, on board HMS HolidayPirates we've been thinking about Easter inspired travel adventures to inspire you to do something beyond the traditional easter egg hunt! It might not be the first thing that springs to mind…

There's nothing worse than being on a flight, dying for something to eat, and being served something questionable. We've searched high and low on the internet (mainly Instagram) in search of our favourite worst airline meals. But before you delve into our top 6 disappointing in-flight food photos, fill out this short survey on airline…

Does watching a movie sometimes leave you with the desire to pack your bags and get on the next available flight? Whether it's a long distance Rom-Com, an adventure thriller or a breathtaking documentary, there are many good movies that give us serious wanderlust. We have chosen a film for each continent that brings out…

Being launched 200 feet into a canyon at speeds of nearly 100mph sounds great right? Well if that's your thing, TERROR-dactyl will be right down your street! So get ready to scream at the top of lungs and maybe a little wee of excitement (you probably won't be the first)! Just look at these guys…