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How to spend winter in Vancouver

11 September 2023

Winter isn’t all about skiing in British Columbia, with an array of other alpine experiences easily accessible from Vancouver. And this gorgeous city – regularly voted the world’s most liveable – has a mild climate and rarely any snow.

See Singapore as a family

02 August 2023

Ever wondered what a family holiday to Singapore looks like? Hear from one of our Travel Counsellors, David, about his latest family holiday to this awe-inspiring destination and what they got up to that kept the whole family entertained.

Qatar: What to do, what to eat and where to stay

24 July 2023

From discovering local culture, world-class shopping and fine dining to thrilling desert adventures, this Arabian Gulf peninsula has rapidly evolved from a stopover location to a major tourist destination in its own right.

The best destinations for solo travellers

20 March 2023

Solo travel is a marvellous thing, perhaps taking us out of our comfort zones and also giving us the chance to meet new people and live experiences we wouldn’t if we had to take a travelling companion into account. We’ve shared some of our favourite destinations for solo travellers.

What is the slow travel trend?

27 February 2023

If you like to avoid the tourist traps and enjoy an authentic experience of your destination then slow travel could be for you. This ever-growing trend looks set to replace the need to tick off as many items as possible from a person’s bucket list, and instead emphasizes connection with the people and cultures that you meet along the way.

Getting to know Brisbane

23 January 2023

The expansive Queensland capital with its bayside suburbs is a brilliant city to visit in its own right, but if you fly into it, you’re also on hand for some fantastic day-trip destinations that warrant adding some extra time to your itinerary. We’ve looked at the best things to do in and just outside this welcoming city.

The best hotels in Dubai as chosen by Travel Counsellors customers

19 December 2022

The ‘city of gold’ is known for its extravagant, affluent style and beautiful views, and many of our customers have had incredible experiences there. Home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, Dubai never fails to impress, so here is a collection of Dubai hotels that are rated highly among Travel Counsellor customers.