Mateys, we are looking forward to the next time we can get on a plane and are hoping it is sooner rather than later, but we know some of you would rather keep your feet on the ground for the time being. The good news is there are plenty of fun ways we can holiday…

In November 2020, Norwegian Air filed for bankruptcy protection. The company's board of directors recently outlined a streamlined business structure, which no longer includes long-haul flights! Norwegian Air will no longer fly Boeing 787s Norwegian's entire long-haul Boeing 787 fleet has been grounded since March 2020, due to restrictions, coupled with the general decline in…

From 4am this morning (Monday 18 January), all travel corridors with the UK will be suspended. This means that all international arrivals into the UK will now be required to both take a pre-departure test and self-isolate straight away for 10 days on arrival. This includes British and Irish passport holders. Why is this happening?…

Today is Blue Monday. Billed the "most depressing day of the year", this date marks when we're all feeling the peak of our post-Christmas comedown. Us pirates are feeling it too! The tree is long gone, the Quality Street finished and the festive season seems like a prosecco-filled, distant memory. The Christmas spirit is truly…

Fancy getting up close and personal to some of the most unique creatures that wander our planet? No this isn't a safari experience, but the opening of a 'Giraffe Hotel' in the leafy Kent countryside. Taking inspiration of the viral sensation, Giraffe Manor in Kenya, Giraffe Hall opens soon Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve in…

Whether you have received your Hogwarts letter or not, everyone is invited to enjoy 'Godrick's Hollow', or, as it is more commonly known as, Lavenham in Suffolk. The area shot to fame with the release of the Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows series as it was use as the backdrop to the 'Godrick's Hollow' scenes. Or,…

That's right, Pirates, you can rent out this beautiful Italian farmhouse, situated on its very own secluded island, for just £38 per person, per night! Located in Northern Italy, in a lagoon not far from Venice, this huge, 50-acre island can accommodate up to 16 guests in six bedrooms, making it the perfect holiday destination…

Pirates, how good does it sound being able to stay in your pjs and watch some really cute animals live? We brought you a list of virtual museums now we have found 13 fab zoos and aquariums that offer live streams of their animals. Zoos may be closed or we are unable to visit due…

Pirates, this is for sure one to put on the bucket-list, you can stay on the side of a mountain in Peru with stunning views surrounding you and a cosy clear capsule as your home. Built into the cliff-side, Skylodge Adventure Suites are 1000 feet above the Sacred Valley in Peru, these completely see-through capsules…

Mateys, Ryanair have released another sale on their flights but it is not the usual last-minute flights that are on offer, this sale is for flights departing from April right through to October INCLUDING Summer! There is 10% off a whopping 500,000 seats, fares are on sale now and you have until the 20th January…

As reported in The Guardian, EU leaders will meet next week to discuss the introduction of Covid 'vaccine passports' which would allow those who have had the jab to travel freely around Europe. In a letter to EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotak suggested: "Persons who have been vaccinated…

The BBC is reporting on a sudden jump in summer holiday bookings from the over-50s this week, and here's why we think you need to join them: Right now is a very unusual sweet spot for holiday bookers -- travel companies are currently offering super-aggressive deals as they try to make up for the huge…

Ok, so we can't go on holiday right now, but we can still dream right Pirates? With that in mind, we've put together a list of some of the most decadent and extravagant suites and villas in Seychelles. For the most expensive, scroll down to the bottom. 5* Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island…

Looking like something out of a modern day fairytale, Knock Old Castle could be the location of your next staycation. This is an absolutely spectacular property, boasting turrets, extensive grounds and even a private hot tub - located in Skelmorlie, west of Glasgow. This jaw dropping location can sleep up to 8 - as well…

OK, so this is not exactly the cheapest hotel room in the world, but the reason we are so excited to bring you this hotel in Milan to your attention is due to it's incredibly unique suites. This one in particular is designed to look like a plush cave with it's own sunken spa bath/…

Pirates, have a looksy at this stunning modern cottage we found hiding in the Cotswolds. The architect-designed lodge sits within a relaxing park close to loads of gastropubs, shopping and outdoor activities. And the best things? The cottage is adults only. Want to stay here? You can! Click HERE. The cottage is beside Little Horseshoe…

That's a-right Pirates, a Super Nintendo World theme park is opening in Japan on 4 February! All your favourites (and enemies) will be there including Mario, Yoshi, Princess Peach and Bowser too. Can't wait to visit? You can do a virtual tour! There will be Mario Kart and Yoshi-themed rides and attractions, as well as…

Mateys, if you can't decide where we want to go when travel is finally back on the cards, so we have looked around and found the best summer holidays we could find and listed them here for you mateys! We have found awesome holidays to Bulgaria, Spain including the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Greece,…

A lot of places try to encourage more tourists to visit their city, but not Amsterdam, they have the opposite problem with them trying to tame the amount of tourists heading to the capital city. One thing they are considering, is putting a ban on tourists visiting the many cannabis cafes that Amsterdam has to…

Calling all you Pirates who love things that are a little bit outside of the box. How about a romantic lighthouse stay on the south coast in 2021? Famous for being saved from the cliff edge, Belle Tout Lighthouse is now a national landmark on the Sussex coast overlooking Beachy Head. The lighthouse has been…

Did any of you pirates dream of being a pilot when you were a young child, or even still as an adult, or just feel joy every time you step on a plane, then this hostel might be right up your street. In Stockholm, you can now not only get on the next plane to…

Mateys, we have been looking for some awesome staycations we can head to once lock-down is over and we have come across 'Wave' a stunning luxury villa located in bonnie Scotland. WAVE: luxury hideaway with hot tub is the perfect place to get away from it all, there is even an outdoor Jacuzzi that you…

While at home, we are given the opportunity to explore new places from the comfort of our sofa. Now it's time to explore one of the most chilling but suggestive places of all, the famous Catacombs of Paris! At the end of the eighteenth century, when the main public health problems related to the cemeteries…

Sweden's luxurious Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa was one of the most spectacular hotel openings in 2020. The open air bath hotel is set in Swedish Lapland near the small village of Harads in the very north of the country and floats majestically on the Lule River in a tranquil, frostbitten setting. From above the…

Pirates, we've heard rumours about a certain NYC hotel where guests check into their hotels, open up their curtains and go at it for the world to see, but we weren't sure if there was any real truth to it. A member of our team investigated and found that when there's smoke, there's fire. Enter:…

Wanna find the perfect place for you and your mates to kick back for the group holiday of a lifetime? This incredible property lies in the heart of Arizona and offers you a lot of things that, quite frankly, most hotels cant! For one, the house - that's available on AirBnB - has recently undergone…

NEW CODEs ALERT: One of the new codes that has been introduced gives you £300 off selected Long-haul TUI holidays departing 1st May – 31st October 2021 with a minimum spend of only £1500! Destinations include Mexico, Florida, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, St Lucia, Cuba, Aruba and Costa Rica! Be quick though pirates, this code ends…

As the general madness of lockdown 3 takes hold... we're all craving something other than the view out of our windows... so why not take a peek out of someone else's? The clever folks at Window Swap have come up with a unique lockdown boredom buster that will wizz you around the world but with…

Mateys, the UK government have announced that all international passengers will soon have to test negative for Covid-19 before travelling to the UK. People who are abroad and are arriving back to the UK, including people who live in the UK, will have to take a test in the country they are in up to…

Perhaps soon you will be able to see your favourite show or band live in one of the most historic places in the world, as the Italians plan to build a sliding floor in the Colosseum to be able to organize concerts and theatre performances there! The Colosseum remains closed, but Italian officials already envision…

Mateys, are you brave enough to stay in a haunted castle? Head up to Scotland where you may find yourself joined by a whole host of spooks that are said to roam the corridors at night. The historic 4* Dalhousie Castle dates back to the 13th century and is said to be one of Scotland's…

Pirates, we have put together a list of the cheapest countries in the world for organizing a trip, whether it is staying in hostels or in starred hotels, these countries will cost you very little! For a second, let's forget the restrictions currently in place and maybe catapult ourselves towards the later months of 2021,…

The Coast to Coast road trip in the USA is one of the most beautiful trips that can be done in the world and sits atop many a traveller's bucket lists, there's no doubt about it! And with the news of Lockdown part 3 just having been announced, we were super excited to discover that…

Mateys, you may have a European Health Insurance Card for when you travel to Europe but as these will no longer be available we're here to tell you what you need to do to still be covered. The European Health Insurance Card is being replaced with a new card called the Global Health Insurance Card.…

Wanna take social distancing to the next level Pirates? Well, we may have found the answer for you. It is officially the smallest inhabited island in the world. 'Just Room Enough' Island, also known as Hub Island, is located in the Thousand Islands archipelago off the coast of New York State and measures ONLY 306…

Pirates, Virgin Atlantic just launched their January, and it's worth jumping on quick before the headline prices sell out. The sale covers almost all of Virgin's destinations worldwide, and some of our favourite offers are shown below - all prices are round-trip. The sale offers flights from £255* return as well as flexible booking! Be…

Make 2021 the year that you venture out on your own and discover the wonder of the solo traveller life. If your mates can't make up their mind on destination, you've just been through a break up or you just need some 'me' time... solo travelling can be such a liberating experience. Often travelling solo…

As most of our mateys will know, we woke today with the news that lockdown 3 commenced at midnight. Much like lockdown 1 in March, this time around the rules are strict. Schools and all non-essential businesses are closing and non-essential travel is also off the cards until February half term at least. A review…

Pirates, we love unusual accommodation here at HolidayPirates and we have come across a super cool place on Airbnb that is the shape on an ELEPHANT! The elephant is so popular, all stays have unfortunately been booked, however, you can book a tour and still get some snaps for the gram - we will be…

Calling all dare devils and lovers of 'out of the box' accommodations - we think we're found the ULTIMATE destination for you... and it's only 34 miles off the coast of North Carolina! The Frying Pan Tower was rocking the social distancing movement before COVID-19! Originally a lighthouse to deter vessels away from the shallow…