Resources
Where to book your next trip
The travel brands I partner with, grouped by what you need. Look out for "One of my favourites": those are the companies I use again and again.
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Getting there
Flights and airports
Fare search, UK flights and parking for when you need to get away from your local airport.
Flight search
Skyscanner
Compare fares across airlines, and search by whole months or cheapest destinations when your dates are flexible.
One of my favourites
Flights
Trip.com
Book flights, hotels and trains in one place, which keeps a whole trip together.
One of my favourites
Airline
Jet2.com
A UK airline flying from airports across the country to European and winter sun destinations.
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Flight search
Aviasales
A flight search engine for comparing fares across airlines and booking sites.
Visit AviasalesLeeds Airport Parking
Airport parking
Leeds Airport Parking
Parking for trips flying from Leeds Bradford Airport.
Visit Leeds Airport ParkingWhere to stay
Hotels and stays
From city aparthotels and chain hotels to hostels and one-night stays that feel like a proper break.
Hotels
Booking.com
A huge choice of hotels, apartments and guesthouses, with guest reviews to help you choose.
One of my favourites
Aparthotels
Roomzzz Aparthotels
Aparthotels in UK cities, with more space than a standard hotel room and a kitchen to use.
One of my favourites
Hotels
Expedia
Hotels, flights and car hire, which you can also book together as a package.
Visit Expedia
Hostels
Hostelworld
Hostels around the world, with traveller reviews and private rooms as well as dorms.
Visit Hostelworld
Rewards
IHG Hotels and Resorts
The group behind brands including Holiday Inn and InterContinental, with the IHG One Rewards programme for regular stays.
Visit IHG Hotels and Resorts
UK hotels
Britannia Hotels
A UK hotel group with properties in cities, coastal towns and the countryside.
Visit Britannia Hotels
UK hotels
Macdonald Hotels
Hotels and resorts around the UK, many of them in historic buildings or countryside settings.
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Hotels
Minor Hotels
An international hotel group whose brands include NH Hotels, Anantara and Tivoli.
Visit Minor HotelsAll sorted
Holidays and group trips
For when you want someone else to do the planning, from package breaks to small group adventures.
Group tours
G Adventures
Small group adventure tours around the world, with the itinerary and logistics taken care of.
One of my favourites
Jet2holidays
Package holidays
Jet2holidays
Package holidays from UK airports, with flights and accommodation booked together.
Visit Jet2holidays
Deals
lastminute.com
Holidays, flights, hotels and city breaks, including late deals.
Visit lastminute.comGetting around
Trains, cars and parking
How to get about once you have arrived, or skip the airport altogether.
Parking
JustPark
Find and book parking spaces in advance, which saves circling a city looking for somewhere to leave the car.
One of my favourites
Trains and buses
Omio
Compare and book trains, buses and flights across Europe in one search.
Visit Omio
Car hire
Discover Cars
Compare car hire prices from different rental companies around the world.
Visit Discover CarsThings to do
Tours and experiences
Food tours, day trips and skip-the-queue tickets you can sort before you go, so you do not lose half a day to a queue.
Tours and tickets
GetYourGuide
Tours, day trips and attraction tickets in cities around the world.
One of my favourites. Reader offer: 5% off in the app with code WEEKENDSANDAWAY5
Tours
Viator
Book tours and activities in destinations worldwide, with traveller reviews for each one.
One of my favourites
Reviews
Tripadvisor
Traveller reviews of hotels, restaurants and attractions, handy for checking a place before you book.
One of my favourites
City passes
Go City
Attraction passes covering multiple sights in one city for a single price.
Visit Go CityAbroad
Mobile data
Stay online when you land, without the worry of roaming charges.
eSIM
SimOptions
Compare and buy eSIM data plans for destinations around the world.
One of my favourites
Free to download
Printables and planners
Hand luggage packing guide
Under-seat bag sizes for popular airlines, plus printable checklists for flying with just a small bag or a full cabin bag.
Download free48-hour city break planner
A planner for building your own 48-hour trip is on its way. Until then, browse my city guides for ideas.
Browse city guidesAnnual leave planner
All the 2027 bank holidays, with the leave days to book for the longest breaks. Read the guide and get the calendar.
Get the plannerFor travel brands
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