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Don’t be fooled: These hilariously named UK destinations really exist

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March

2021

| 18:52 Europe/Amsterdam

With April Fool’s Day on the horizon, Booking.com is paying homage to this day embraced by jokesters around the globe, by curating a list of fantastic places in the UK with the most amusing names. … Read more
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Booking.com reveals trending summer travel destinations, both in the UK and beyond

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March

2021

| 18:09 Europe/Amsterdam

Amidst an increase in searches after the latest announcement from the government, Booking.com reveals the on-trend places this summer, based on most searched for destinationsHoliday searches on the … Read more
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Booking.com Becomes the Official Travel Partner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021

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February

2021

| 11:00 Europe/Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM—February 10, 2021—Today leading digital travel platform Booking.com announced a new partnership with the European Broadcasting Union to become the Official Travel Partner of the Eurovision … Read more

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Booking.com Reveals Most Welcoming Cities in the UK to Keep Inspiring Your Wanderlust

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Even amidst a year of uncertainty and untold challenges for the entire travel industry, 2020 proved the world is still full of amazing hospitality and great hosts ready to provide people with incredible travel experiences. With a mission to make it …

Five Incredible Stays to Make Working From “Home” Fantasies a Reality

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Remote working has become an increasingly viable option for more people, with location independence the new norm. For this new leisure travel option Booking.com has delved into its more than 29 million reported listings and over 176 million verified …

The extraordinary express: scenic train travel around the world

| 15:54 Europe/Amsterdam

People from all over the globe are more aware than ever of the environmental impact their choices have - from food consumed to vacations planned. Booking.com, the digital travel leader connecting travellers with the widest choice of unique places to …

In the News

HEATING UP UK’s hottest places to visit this summer – and cheap deals for booking your holiday there

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Mar

2021

www.thesun.co.uk

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH BOOKING.COM

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Mar

2021

vergemagazine.co.uk

14 best weekend getaways and breaks in the UK, to take after May 17th

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Feb

2021

www.countryliving.com

These are the 10 most welcoming towns and cities in the UK

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Jan

2021

www.scotsman.com

Top-rated Dorset hotels to visit after Covid lockdown

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Jan

2021

www.bournemouthecho.co.uk

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Booking.com reveals how Brits rediscovered travel closer to home this summer

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The average travel distance is down 493 miles (2019 vs 2020), many have developed a new penchant for camping and summer 2020’s travel hotspots include Skegness and St IvesTRAVEL DISTANCE: The distance Brits have travelled is down 62% year-over-year …

UK recognised as one of the best countries for customer service in Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards 2021

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In a year where the travel industry faced unparalleled challenges, the Awards recognise over 1 million partners across the world, including 48,649 UK winnersLONDON - 19 JANUARY 2021 - Drawing on millions of customer reviews, today Booking.com …

Is WFA (Working From Anywhere) the new WFH? Booking.com reveals the top UK destinations where Brits can make the most of working remotely

| 17:30 Europe/Amsterdam

For many, working from home has become the new normal in the past few months. The added freedom that not having to spend 9 to 5 in an office brings has created a rise of people going on “workations”, including to destinations in their own backyard. …