Holidays

The summer holidays will soon be here for schoolchildren in England

When summer holidays start and end - plus term dates for the new year

The deal has arrived just in time for the school summer holidays

Kids' trampoline with 360° safety net now just £34.99 on Wowcher

2,000 mums and dads with children aged between 11 and 17 find quality time together is becoming more difficult due to screens

Parents worry about kids' screen time - but admit they're guilty too

Bringing adult toys on holiday to certain destinations can see you banned, fined or even jailed.

The holiday destinations where adult toys are banned

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I'm a card payment expert - 5 mistakes Brits should avoid when abroad

Some countries have strict rules about the medications you can and cannot bring in as a tourist.

You can get jailed if you take these five common medications abroad

We've amassed over 60 events (and counting) for all the family coming up in the North East throughout the 2025 summer holidays.

The family friendly events happening in the North East this summer

Motorised sun loungers are a thing - and they're an absolute bargain too

Motorised pool loungers reduced to £69 in Wowcher summer deal

Enjoy a pre-flight bite and a drink in peace with airport lounge access – no business class ticket required.

How to get airport lounge access from just £11

After the earthquakes that have hit Crete I was a bit nervous about travelling to the destination - but I had the time of my life staying at theTUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace Hotel. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I had the time of my life staying at this TUI hotel in Crete

Dublin & Galway

P.S I love you Ireland; my whirlwind trip to Dublin and Galway
17 years after hit film P.S I love you hit our screens, Claire Hannah visited Ireland’s Dublin and Galway and found the destinations have lost none of their allure
Claire Hannah

Karwan says the prize will change his life

Taxi driver wins £138k Range Rover and £50,000 after car theft ordeal

A Dacia Spring-powered pop-up chip shop brings a sustainable twist to tradition

‘Chip Shop Diva’ hands out free chips for National Fish & Chip Day

Luxury holiday deals to Maldives, Mexico, Dubai and more from £99 with the Wowcher Mystery Getaway

Luxury Holiday destinations for just £99 with Wowcher

From science experiments to walking Dinosaur trails - here's 27 last-minute ideas in the North East for the May half term holidays.

25 May half term holiday ideas in the North East for all ages

Classrooms will be empty and children will be enjoying some summer fun before they know it

When the school summer holidays will start and end in 2025

Are you packed and ready to go?

Travel gear deals: luggage, pillows, organisers and more from £5

I stayed at the Hoseasons Darwin Forest for a long weekend family staycation - here’s what I really thought

My honest review of the Hoseasons Darwin Forest lodge and hot tub

Are Star Wars fans in the UK fond of the path of the Jedi, or do they secretly like those that turn to the dark side of the force?

Who is the UK's favourite Star Wars character as fans celebrate today?

19 family friendly events to help occupy that sneaky early May Bank Holiday coming up this week.

19 all-ages events in the North East for the Early May Bank Holiday

A family camping holiday is a wonderful thing, but brining along some gadgets can make it so much more fun

Our tech expert's tried and tested camping checklist

Grab your friends and take your group chat on an actual holiday for only £79 each

Group holidays for just £79 per person with Wowcher

FIVE LUXE and Palm Jumeirah in Dubai are two of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in two stunning Dubai hotels - with beach clubs and sea views

A British travel company has been forced to close down, cancelling all future holidays. (Photo: Balkan Holidays Summer/Facebook)

Balkan Holidays announces its shutting down in blow to travellers

Pets can improve owners' health and give a mood boost

Top 10 must-knows for dog and cat owners

Mystery beach holidays to the Maldives, St Lucia, or Mauritius from only £199 with Wowcher

Mystery beach holidays from £199 with Wowcher

Wetherspoons Easter 2025 opening hours

Wetherspoons confirms opening hours for Easter 2025

Paddleboard with your dog at Wyresdale Country Park in Scorton.

Watch as super-cute dog gets cuddles...on a paddleboard
Watch these adorable pups living their best lives on the water - as paddleboarding club launches dog-friendly sessions.
Lucinda Herbert

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - and when Easter holidays end

A member of the public being interviewed

Summer holiday prices: Are Britons priced out?

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

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Rising tariffs and a falling pound: how it could affect holiday prices

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New research reveals 8 in 10 Brits are opting for a staycation in 2025

The prize includes an ocean view state room with a balcony

A 70p ticket could win a Caribbean cruise with £10,000 spending money

Get this airline-approved carry-on for less with this Wowcher deal

Cabin travel backpack now £24.99 in Wowcher deal – save 64 percent

More than 1.5 million NHS employees guard our health frontlines every day

Ad Feature NHS staff can save HUNDREDS with these Mother's Day discounts

How a VPN can save you money on holidays as flight myths busted

Robbie Watson, 31, flew from Luton to Prague for 15 hours after bagging £36 return flights - and says it cost the same as a theatre trip to London.

Man flies to Prague for 15 hours - for same price as London day trip

Jessica Jayne Turner flew from Koh Samui Airport.

I watched planes take off while sunbathing at the world’s best airport

(Photo: by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

UK tourists get break from £6 euro-visa fee as delays push ETIAS back

National World spent some days on the holiday of a lifetime in Abu Dhabi.

I ended up at the front of world's fastest rollercoaster in Abu Dhabi

You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spain

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

Borealis at sea at sunset

How cruise virgin with travel sickness got bitten by the cruising bug

The number of penalty notices handed out for term-time family holidays differed noticeably by council area

The worst areas in the North East for term-time family holiday fines
In three council areas, the equivalent of one in 10 pupils missed class time for a holiday 🏝
Amber Allott

Long-haul coastal destinations are on the rise - Maldives

Top Spring destinations Brits are jetting off to this year, study says

Vicky Bennett, 60, a former Miss Blackpool, with daughter Tabitha Bennett, 20 - Miss Blackpool 2024.

I won decorated beauty pageant 40 years after mum was crowned champion

10 of the best restaurant deals for families this half term - including kids go free

Top 10 restaurant deals for families during half term

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Travel firm urges families to book Easter holidays over summer trips

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Last-minute half-term getaways - best booking tips and deals

Thorpe Park continues to be a mainstay of family-friendly adventures during school holidays, including short half-term breaks.

9 thrilling family adventures to try this February half-term

Brits lose four annual leave days to life admin, research reveals

A record number of notices for term-time holidays were issued in the last school year

The rules for taking children on holiday during term time explained

44 per cent have struggled with feelings of being overlooked and unacknowledged

Women feel 'invisible' in work and social settings by 36, study finds

17% take time off to deal with bills

Brits waste four days of holiday a year on 'boring' life admin

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