We have a weak spot for clean lines, minimalistic design and materials such as concrete, wood and glass. And when coupling this with jaw-dropping Pacific Ocean views and a private luxury pool then, well then we are onto a winner. We're totally smitten with this gorgeous designer villa situated in Topanga, California! The Saddle Peak…

The best way to experience Japan's famous cherry blossoms? Well we think it must be a stay at the gorgeous Hoshinoya Fuji -- a totally breathtaking glamping resort on the hillside of Mount Fuji, with scenic views over Lake Kawaguchi. Displaying the very best of modern Japanese minimal design, the concrete cubes boast floor to…

Pirates, have you ever dreamed of being able to wake up in a medieval village that's all yours? Well, then this offer is definitely for you! BOOK YOUR MEDIEVAL VILLAGE Rent Your Own Village, with its new and unique concept of community holidays, allows large groups to be able to rent an authentic medieval Italian…

Pirates, we can't think of anything better than being in the Maldives right now. The borders closed to international tourism in March and have caused many problems for a nation that relies heavily on tourism, capable of generating about a third of the archipelago's GDP: for the Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed, the impact of…

Pirates, this gives a different meaning to the phrase 'in the dog house', you can stay in a giant dog house in the shape of a beagle - we kid you not. Bookable at airbnb, 'Dog Bark Park Inn' is located in Cottonwood in Idaho in the United States of America and is a dog-shaped…

Calling all penguin loving pirates, every year the Port Lockroy polar station looks for employees for its facility to help with running the museum, store, post office and technical service. They are looking for 3 people and anyone can apply - including YOU! All you need is a valid passport! And most importantly your new…

About a two-hours drive away from Oslo (and 20 minutes from the Swedish border), deep in the Norwegian forest called Finnskogen, you'll come across these cutting-edge designer cabins. The PAN Treetop Cabins are perched among the treetops high above the ground on stilts, blending in perfectly with the surrounding serene wilderness. Down below there is…

Mateys, we have some good news for our amazing NHS workers, Point A Hotels are offering 1000 FREE nights as a 'Thank You' to you for all you have done and sacrificed throughout the coronavirus pandemic. You can book a 1 or 2 night stay in any of Point A Hotels in the UK over…

Mateys, we have been looking for some awesome staycations we can head to once lock-down is over and we have coming 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…

Pirates, we are keeping our eyes on the news on when we can travel next and easyJet have confirmed they have plans to get half of their routes up and running next month and up to 75% by the end of August! Summer travel may not be off the cards just yet, reduced travellers, mean…

Mateys, a glimmer of hope for us Brits with Portugal opening up to tourists and the UK being included in the list of countries they are willing to welcome with open arms. Portugal is open and ‘tourists are welcome’, according to the country’s foreign minister Augusto Santos Silva. If flights are available, Portugal is ready…

Do you dream of a relaxing bath after a long day at work? What would you say if instead of tap water there was beer flowing in it? Beer baths will relax everyone, and in addition have many positive properties for the body. If you are ready to relax in the this type of bath,…

We wish we could change the current situation with a flick of a wand (sadly we can't, we tried.) BUT thankfully this new Virtual Harry Potter Escape Room is keeping us pretty occupied in the meantime! This totally free escape experience comes courtesy of Pennsylvania librarian Sydney Krawiec at Peters Township Public Library, and will…

Unique, breathtaking - infinity pools. We've hunted out the most interesting pools in the world, evoking various optical illusions. Bathing in such a pool is more than just relaxation. Browse our list and get inspired for your next trip. 1. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore We're starting our list with one of the most popular infinity…

Pirates! easyJet are offering you the chance to win FREE flights for a year for you and a matey - *rushes to enter* easyJet flies to many destinations in Europe as well as Africa so there you could be heading to loads of awesome countries with this fab prize. There are ten 'Europe In You…

Save perhaps for the Swedes and Finns, no one does sauna as well as the Germans – it's basically embedded in their DNA ! We're loving this super stylish floating suite with private sauna right now -- it is situated in an idyllic nature park setting in Krummin, in the Usedom region just under 3…

Mateys, nice to have some good news from an airline in these times, Wizz Air have announced they will be adding 4 new routes from London Luton airport. The new routes from Wizz Air will see you being able to travel to 4 destinations in sunny Spain including Majorca, Malaga, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. According to…

As lockdown is easing up with summer just round the corner, we are itching for a seaside staycation. Here we have rounded up some (not all) of the most beautiful sandy beaches the UK has to offer, in no particular order of preference. Just because sometimes we forget to be appreciative of what we've already…

Do you have a weak spot for all things pastel, rainbow, and most importantly—UNICORN!? If so, then you definitely NEED to check out this dreamy unicorn-themed inflatable water park that just opened up in Asia! And yep, it’s the first of its kind. Check it out and start dreaming of your next adventure - when…

Some traveller's can't wait to be the first one on the plane the first chance they get, whilst others will be super cautious, so to entice you to choose them as your next holiday - Japan are putting initiatives in-place to do just that. Airlines are putting plans in place including new safety and sanitation…

We at HolidayPirates will naturally keep you updated on all the news, because of course, sooner or later we will be heading off on holiday. Any news that brings us closer to normal and allows us to return to travel safely is good news! Today we talk about Egypt, there are still no certain dates…

Calling all pirate muggles! You can stay in a wizard themed hotel room and take part in a spellbinding immersive three-course afternoon tea dining experience and magical wizard cocktail experience. Georgian House Hotel is centrally located in London and offers rooms with a one of a kind wizard theme. One of our favourites include a…

Over the weekend, Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez announced that the country will reopen its border to foreign tourists from July, with no quarantine needed. Spain receives more than 80 million visitors a year, and this is why efforts are being made to ensure the safety of both tourists and the local Spanish population in…

Love him or hate him, everyone knows the Portuguese champion Cristiano Ronaldo and how influential his image and name are; enough to create a real brand recognised worldwide. CR7 was born in 1985 in Madeira, a beautiful archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off the Portuguese coast. After establishing himself in the world of football and…

Recently, we here at Pirate HQ are finding ourselves living our travel dreams through the guests at the First Dates Hotel. Even though the idea of meeting strangers is a little bizarre currently, we have tracked down the romantic setting of the hit Channel 4 show, so you can start planning your next romantic getaway…

easyJet have announced they will be back up and flying from the 15th June. You will be able to fly within United Kingdom and to France from many airports. With flights being restricted right now easyJet are taking slow steps to getting back up and flying, with more destinations to be added gradually. If you…

Ahoy- hoy mateys, it feels like its about 1 billion years since we went into lockdown and, although rules look like they're easing, we know that life can be tough for our shipmates out there. So, in honour of Mental Health Week (which this year is more important than ever), we have compiled a list…

No boring tube stations here pirates, let's take a look through the most beautiful metro stations in the world. You'll be amazed at how far their creators' imagination has taken them and how stunning a seemingly ordinary station can be. Are you ready to go? Toledo Metro Station, Naples, Italy Komsomolskaya station, Moscow, Russia Rådhuset…

Without further ado, we throw ourselves headfirst into the world of raw fish. We're naturally talking about SUSHI and no visit to Japan would be complete without sampling this healthy delicacy. It is low in calories and packed with fatty omega-3 acids that are good for you. Well, as long as you don't overeat that…

White Desert is certainly one of the most remote and unique glamping experiences in the world. Here you will be whisked away by Gulfstream private jet from Cape Town direction south, passing thousands of icebergs, and arriving in the last remaining great wilderness on earth: Antarctica. The Whichaway Camp has won the World Travel Awards…

In view of temperatures up to the 40° C mark, Greece decided last weekend to make all 515 guarded beaches nationwide accessible again. Due to the entry restrictions, this initially only applies to locals. Of course it was not entirely without restrictions: the sun-loungers were disinfected before use and the umbrellas were set up at…

The mystical AZULIK Uh May is nestled in the heart of the Mayan jungle, 30 minutes from the tropical coast of Tulum. It is an awe-inspiring architectural feat consisting of several shell-shaped buildings with elevated spiral-walkways and trees shooting from the floor through the ceiling. The extraterrestrial construction almost resembles something out of The Little…

Imagine eating breakfast and a giraffe looking in the window ... This is not a dream, you just woke up in a giraffe residence in Kenya! Giraffe Manor is an amazing place where everyone can live among these wonderful animals. The dream of every child and adult too! The Giraffe Manor is a boutique hotel…

Would you like to experience real luxury, bathe in several infinity pools, live next to the beach, have a private chef at your disposal, and a private helicopter that will take you there? Now you can, you can rent a paradise private island in Fiji! (Source: https: //www.privateislandsonline.com/islands-for-r ... ) The island in question is…

Pirates, who doesn't love Harry Potter? If you do, you need this in your life. JK Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, came up with the initiative to give fans something we've never had before. As part of Harry Potter at home initiative, a collective reading of the first book of the saga has begun,…

Potcake Place Foundation- a rescue for man & his best friend! Imagine being surrounded by crystal clear seas, white sandy beaches, hot weather with a chilled beer in hand. Life couldn't get much better right? Well we have news for you pirate because in the middle of the Caribbean there's an island full of dogs!…

Mateys, Greece are getting ready to allow UK tourists to visit from as soon as the 1st of June, and without having to quarantine once we get there. "Of course, we will take precautions in terms of the requirements before travelling," Greece's Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said, as he pointed out the country will introduce…

We're dreaming of our next treehouse stay, and are totally smitten with the Treehouse Villas Koh Yao Noi, set amidst lush jungle on the dreamy island of Koh Yao Noi – a largely untouched island in the Andaman Sea, halfway between Phuket and Krabi in Thailand! Here you will be staying in your own treehouse…

As a thank you to all the healthcare workers around the world, who have been working tirelessly on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic, Qatar Airways are giving away 100.000 free flight tickets between now and 18th May! The prize Health professionals who win will be able to book 2 flight tickets, (one for themselves…

Cappadocia is a unique place in Turkey. With amazing landscapes above which you can reach by taking a balloon flight with natural caves and volcanic landscape - this is certainly one of the most stunning places in the world. If you decide to go we suggest checking out this boutique hotel, which offers a terrace…