Sol Hotels and Resorts are reinterpreting the traditional holiday experience and redesigning their hotel concepts into amazing leisure facilities which cater to everyone’s needs.
Take a look at the next couple of transforming hotels we’re really excited about, forming part …
Ibiza Rocks has become one of the most popular, summer music events and it’s not hard to see why. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year is set to be one of the best yet. If you’re thinking of paying a visit to one …
When you think of Valentines escapes, you often think romantic strolls in Paris or Rome… but this year, we’ve seen a significant rise in bookings to beach destinations, with Spain and its islands the most popular destination for loved up …
It’s a little difficult to host a beach-themed charity event when your offices are in chilly Manchester… So as bat and ball doesn’t really lend itself to our cobbled streets, we’ve decided to try our hand at a 24 hour …
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and come Friday you’ll be able to hear the faint sound of panic across the nation as unorganised men scramble to the nearest garage to claim the last bunch of wilting flowers (just kidding, I’m …
At the end of December, we asked for talented young people to audition for their families to become our Beachin’ Buddies and be sent to review Lanzarote this February half term.
We were blown away by the effort that had …
Malta has long been a popular holiday destination for those in the UK looking for a chance to soak up some Mediterranean sun; a popular, bustling island with some lively resorts and attractive beaches.
Although less well known, Gozo, …
This cold and wet weather doesn’t make it easy to inject a bit of romance in to your love life… With 
woolly jumpers and big winter coats, it’s a wonder anyone even leaves the house on Valentine’s Day…
So why …
Everyone likes to bring back the odd souvenir from their holiday; whether it’s a gift for the family members left at home, or simply something to remember your trip, us Brits just can’t help spending when abroad.
But according to …
Most people love beaches, and why wouldn’t you? Sand between your toes… sun on your skin… it’s just better on the beach. As the beach holiday specialists, we know a thing or two about what makes a beach great, so …
Can’t decide where to visit this summer? How about somewhere modern, bright, welcoming and infused with cool design..?
The 4* Sol House in Torremolinos, Costa Del Sol, is a fresh and affordable lifestyle hotel experience and literally means ‘The …
Holidays take a lot of research… from where to go, to what board basis to choose; it’s hard to know where to start, right? Well sit back, relax and let On the Beach do the hard work for you…
We’ve …
Picture this… there’s a stunning beach, beautiful golden sand all around and nothing but incredible views in sight – But of course you’re missing it all because you’re sat in the hotel lobby on Facebook…
According to a recent survey, …
It’s back! That’s right; the seventh series of the award winning, British sitcom, Benidorm, is set to hit our screens this evening, seeing the return of some of the show’s much-loved characters.
The show focuses on the adventures of a …
On the Beach needs you!
Do you have any children aged 17 and under with a flair for presenting? Do your little ones have star potential? We’re looking for talented, young people and their families to become our Beachin’ Buddies …
Although they’re a necessary hurdle between you and your holiday, flights can be pretty boring, especially if you’re going somewhere further afield. So what do you do to entertain yourself? Listen to music? Read a book? Flirt with the cabin …
We all love to jet off to sunnier shores and unknown lands, but two men in Dubai took that dream quite literally last week as they tested out real-life jetpacks. (Ok they’re actually called ‘jet-propelled wings’ but it didn’t really have …
We’d all love to swap the winter chill for sunnier shores, and it seems that’s exactly what more and more people are doing this Christmas…
More Brits than ever are jetting off to spend the festive season abroad, with Spain …
So the season to be jolly is upon us once again and everyone is preparing for the Christmas festivities. But what if winter didn’t evoke feelings of joviality?
As a travel agency, we’re no strangers to the winter blues, but …
As 2014 draws to an end, the mad panic of the holiday season ensues. But, according to a recent report, it’s not just last-minute Christmas shopping causing year-end stress. For a lot of Brits, December also means hurriedly trying to …
Every year, more and more people are choosing to book their holidays online. Why? It’s fast, simple and often comes with great online discounts.
If however, like a lot of people, you find the prospect of booking a holiday online …
Looking for a fun-filled holiday in a privileged location? Whoever you are, Sol Hotels and Resorts has it covered with their range of hotels designed to cater to every need. Whether you’re taking the family away, enjoying a romantic break …
Getting an upgraded hotel room is like the Holy Grail of holiday freebies to us Brits. Sometimes we get lucky and fortune falls into our laps in the form of a sea view or superior suite; the majority of the …
Year-round sunshine and a smorgasbord of activities, the beautiful resort of Sharm El Sheikh is fast becoming one of the UK’s favourite tourist destinations.
With so much to choose from, fitting all the amazing activities in can be a little …
We all love a good old traditional Christmas… Turkey dinner… presents under the tree… falling asleep while watching The Great Escape for the 100th time… But sometimes it’s nice to break the mould and try something different.
Picture this… …
In September, we proudly told you about our very first holiday app for iPhones. Now, just over a month down the line, we have an exciting new update!
We’ve made improvements to make searching for your perfect beach holiday …
Sometimes, things get on top of all of us and we can find ourselves ‘tear-our-own-hair-out’ stressed. Whether it’s work, family, or relationships, stress affects us all at some point and in lots of different ways.
As a travel company, we …
That time of year’s approaching yet again… the one that fills your little ones with joy and means lots of excessive chocolate eating – no not Christmas… Halloween!
We all know how we spend Halloween in the UK; trick or …
For some people, holidays are about the non-stop parties; others however, like to chill out during the day and recover from the night before. Now it seems you don’t have to choose…
For summer 2015, the FERGUS Barracuda and FERGUS …
What do you miss most when you’re on holiday? Your own bed? Your other half? Well according to a recent survey, it’s our pets that are topping Brit’s most-missed list when abroad.
Half of travellers said they prefer to take …
If, like most of us, you save up all year for your holiday, you’ll know just how expensive going abroad can be. From holiday essentials to transport, it all adds up. So here at On the Beach, we’ve compiled …
Summer is barely over and already all we can seem to do is look forward to the next. But saving and planning for next year’s holiday doesn’t have to be stressful… with our new low deposit scheme, you can pay …
We asked Brits about their pre-departure holiday habits, take a look at the results…
Holiday essentials:
Taking hundreds of holiday photos has always been the norm for us Brits; from hotdog legs to beach selfies…. we can’t get enough of …
Ever had one of those moments of prefect clarity? The “oh, why didn’t I see this before” feeling? Well new research has found that these kinds of revelations are occurring more commonly when we are in fact on our holidays.…
What do you look for when choosing a holiday? Sunshine… Sandy beaches… Fancy restaurants..? Well according to a recent survey, a quarter of parents admit to choosing their holidays based around their children’s desires rather than their own, with nearly 50% …
Woolly jumpers, chapped lips and gloomy days… winter really is a bit miserable. But not to worry! Help is at hand from On the Beach to escape those winter blues. You may be starting to fear the arctic conditions in the …
Packing takes a lot of work. From the planning to the execution, it’s no one’s favourite holiday task, but alas, it most be done – and done well.
With increasing baggage costs from airlines, it’s becoming ever more important to …
When looking for a tried and tested destination for a family-friendly trip, you need look no further than the beautiful landscape of Tenerife. Thousands of Brits flock to this beautiful Island every year to enjoy a much needed escape …
Gone are the days where travel brochures were the first port of call for planning your holiday. Here at On the Beach, we understand that finding time to sit down and choose your perfect beach holiday is no easy feat. …
We’ve all seen them… hijacking our newsfeed and evoking feelings of jealousy and mild contempt for the culprit. That’s right – it’s holiday photos.
Through the years, social media binging has become entwined in holiday bragging, and as a result …
So the increasingly mythical ‘summer’ is coming to an end and winter grows ever closer. The UK may be a lost cause for a bit of sun soaking, but don’t don the fake tan just yet… with affordable breaks from …
“I need a holiday”… chances are you’ve heard that at least 3 times today; from colleagues… friends… the woman at the supermarket check-out.
We all wish we could drop everything and jet off to sunnier shores, and according to a …
That’s right, we can finally reveal the winner of our Dream Beach Holiday competition! If you missed it, we asked bloggers to create their own Pinterest board to show off their dream beach. The response was amazing, and showed us …
Who said water parks are for kids? In fact, wouldn’t it be great if there was an adults-only water park? Well thanks to the BH Mallorca, now there is…
The world’s first 18+ water park featuring hi-adrenaline slides, a …
You can choose where you go on holiday, but you can’t always control the guests who are there with you…
According to a recent survey, 1 in 10 parents list other people’s unmanageable kids as a major source of annoyance …
We spend hours searching for our perfect holiday, ensuring that every detail is perfect and most importantly, the kids are happy!
But what is it that kids really want from a holiday? According to a recent survey of 2000 youngsters, …
Whether you like flying or not, it’s not the most comfortable of experiences… and that bloke in the seat next to you hogging the armrest isn’t making things much better. Imagine if you could get rid of him and swap …
Organising a holiday can sometimes leave you a little stressed… from packing, to getting through the airport… by the time you’ve actually reached your destination, you probably feel like you need to extend it by another week, right?
Well to …
We spend all year longing for a holiday and dreaming of sunnier shores… but according to a recent study, when we actually get there, almost half of us pine for our home comforts!
Check out the top 10 things we …
It seems we’re a nation of boozy Brits according to a recent survey. A quarter of those asked said that bars, pubs and clubs were a priority when looking for a holiday away, adhering to the notorious ‘Brits abroad’ stereotype.…
Isn’t August great? With its (occasionally) sunny weather and promise of wonderful summer holidays… But did you know that August 2014 is actually National Golf Month?
To celebrate, we thought we would tell you about some of our top golfing …
Ah, summer. The varied weather at home in the UK always seems to have us pining for a different scene. If it’s scorching hot whilst we’re stuck at home, we want to be by the sea. If it’s raining, well… …
Last 
weekend, On the Beach took 14 bloggers for a fun-filled time on Brighton beach – and we had a whale of a time! This exciting blogger event was the next step in On the Beach’s celebration of cinema and …
Ahh romantic trips away… aren’t they just bliss? Long walks on the beach, gazing into eachother’s eyes… screaming at your other half for forgetting the after sun – Ah yes, that sounds more like it!
According to a recent survey, …
We all love to share our holiday snaps with our friends, especially over social media! But according to a recent survey, 80% of women admit to altering photos of themselves before uploading them for public viewing, and over half say …
We are a definite fan of the beach – and who couldn’t be? It seems with all your amazing entries into our Beachin’ Beaches competition, you love the seaside as much as we do; we had over 400 incredible entries to the …
Many people dream of being on a movie set, though not everyone can be a star of the silver screen – or even pass themselves off as an extra. Still, you don’t often have to go far to get the …
Malta - home to no fewer than nine Unesco world heritage sites – also boasts some beautiful beaches. These came into their own in Troy, a film that generated nearly half a billion dollars. The all-star cast depicted the sacking …
Looking forward to the happiest day of your life? No, not your wedding… I’m talking about the stag or hen do!
A new survey has shown that Brits are becoming more and more extravagant when celebrating their impending nuptials, with …
Despite the lack of tiny trunks, Daniel Craig returns to beautiful beach settings in the most recent Bond film, Skyfall.
The secret agent lothario sets up camp on Koca Calis Beach in Fethiye, Turkey after his former employers have …
Forget 18-30’s holidays, the new age group heading to top clubbing destinations is the over 40’s!
According to a recent survey, travel companies are seeing a 38% increase in what has been deemed, the rise of the “retro raver”. The …
As a means of tying up the loose ends of the popular TV show, The Inbetweeners movie took the hapless four-piece to Malia, Crete for even more embarrassing and cringe-worthy antics. But did you know the majority of the …
“Well, since my baby left me, I found a new place to dwell.
It’s down at the end of lonely street… at Heartbreak Hotel”
It seems these Elvis lyrics are becoming more and more relevant as a recent survey suggests …
“Oh my god, that is so unfair!”
We all know this infamous quote by Harry Enfield’s stroppy teenage creation. But did you know that the Ibiza beach scenes in Kevin and Perry Go Large are actually from the family-friendly beach, …
It’s a parent’s prerogative to worry about their children, and even more so when they’re away from home in a foreign country.
It may prove a little concerning therefore, that a recent survey by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) …
The French air strike affected flights on the 24th and 25th June, which means we are experiencing very high call volumes.
Flights from now on are unaffected so please continue to the airport as normal.
If you have …
It’s time for the second leg of our World Cup destination articles. Up next we have… Portugal!
Incredibly popular all year round, Portugal holidays offer hot, dry summers and warm winters. One of the oldest and smallest countries in …
Whilst David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo may be able to pull it off, we’ve carried out a survey which has revealed that 98% of British women would prefer their men not to wear snug Speedos during their holiday.
The survey …
Zante is a beautiful place for families and couples. I stayed there in May 2014 and it proved to be a wonderful experience and a great place for relaxing and stress relief. Quiet days and quiet nights, lovely restaurants with amazing …
World cup fever is sweeping the nation (tried to think of a fever pitch joke and failed) and to celebrate, we thought we would write a series of articles paying tribute to some of our top holiday destinations taking part …
Over the last couple of months, we’ve been asking for pictures of totally beachin’ beaches. First we requested snaps from photography bloggers, and gave away a £1,000 voucher to spend with On the Beach to the best entry. Then we …
Where to go on holiday each year is a tricky decision hindered by a lot of factors; school holidays, time off work, and most commonly – finances.
With so much to think about, you couldn’t possibly afford an exotic, long-haul …
It’s rare to find a hotel which offers every activity you could possibly hope for. Whether you want to keep busy and active or experience relaxation and rejuvenation; with the re-launch of the 5* Elba Palace Golf & Vital in Fuerteventura…
When asked the question, “who’s better at packing, men or women?” Most people’s immediate answer would of course be women. We’re organised, neat and brilliant folders… right? But according to a recent survey, women are far worse than men at …
Flying can be an uncomfortable experience at the best of times… “It’ll be worth it when we get there, it’ll be worth it when we get there” is a common mantra among the more dubious flyers. What you don’t need …
Does travelling by yourself terrify you? Apparently it doesn’t scare good old British women! In fact, according to a recent survey, half of British women said they are more likely to go away on their own than they were five …
As we look to celebrate the brilliance of the beach holiday, we’ve been running a competition asking for bloggers’ favourite snaps of a totally beachin’ beach. The results have been fantastic.
From snaps which captured the stark beauty of British …
We feel it would be hard to understand the meaning of a romantic break away without having visited the beautiful Greek island of Santorini. Flights from the United Kingdom take around four hours and on arrival, visitors …
We’ve all heard the Brits abroad stereotype, but it turns out some faux pas are more to do with a lack of cultural understanding than badly behaving Brits!
The arrest of a British tourist in Colombo was recently documented in …
We had so many great entries for our #mumsknowbestcompetition, we thought we’d share with you some of our favourites… Can you see yours?
Becca @BecsShack – WINNER
Advice from my mum… The best way to get something done is …
Ever felt like you stick out like a sore thumb when on holiday? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! According to a recent survey, Brits are the most identifiable as tourists when holidaying abroad.
Is it our clothes? Our noticeable tan …
You never forget your holiday of a lifetime, and the photos we take of our trips are our treasured memories. Because we love travel photography, we set photography bloggers a special challenge: show us a picture of a totally beachin’ …
Ahh mums… there really aren’t enough words to say how wonderful they are. Whether you want them to or not, they will give you some of the best (and sometimes funniest) advice you will ever receive.
So, with Mother’s Day …
What better way to relax than a refreshing dip in the sea after a bit of sun soaking? But according to a recent On the Beach survey, almost a third of holidaymakers won’t swim in the sea at all.
One …
Spain is one of our most popular holiday destinations, and it’s no surprise, with its sunshine, a huge range of things to do and lots of local dishes like paella to enjoy.
But there’s much more to do, from giant …
We asked mums and dads to tell us their top holiday tips for travelling with children, after all, they are the experts! Take a look at the results…
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Hot, sunny weather, stunning sandy beaches… it’s not the usual way you’d imagine spending St Patrick’s Day. Nevertheless, thousands of tourists flocked to the picturesque beaches of Puerto Del Carmen to celebrate the Irish holiday.
With Irish tourism in Lanzarote …
We’ve all packed a few home comforts like teabags in our luggage; after all, you can’t go a week without a decent cuppa can you! According to a recent survey however, it was in fact baked beans which topped the …
You’ve just sat back on your flight, ready to don your eye-mask and wake up in a warmer climate feeling fully refreshed – well hard luck… that kid two seats behind has chosen now for a temper tantrum. We’ve all …
Any regular flier will have seen the generic in-flight safety videos shown by every airline. We all know it’s important to watch them – but it doesn’t make them any less boring…
So, to combat this boredom, Virgin Atlantic has …
Too good to be true you say? Not anymore.
Whether you’re a couple trying to cut-back or a family of five trying to spread the costs, our tips will help put them pennies back in the pocket in no time.…
Ever been on holiday and been caught out by language barriers? Sometimes if you don’t know the basics, you can find yourself in a situation like this…
A recent study has found that 14% of Brits abroad refuse to speak …
It’s great to travel abroad and experience different cultures and one of the most enjoyable aspects of this is interesting food. According to a recent survey, 63% of British travellers have said good food is an essential part of a perfect …
In July we wrote a blog article about the effects of the unrest occurring in Egypt and said that we would update customers of any changes. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its advice on travel to the area and …
It’s all going a bit futuristic at London Heathrow as Virgin Atlantic staff have begun trialling the use of Google Glass. This technology is worn like a pair of glasses and allows airline concierge workers to view your name, flight …
A day at the beach is just what everyone needs to relax and soak up the sun in a blissful setting. So what do you need to pack to make sure you’re fully prepared for the day’s activities? Take a …
Having been to Ibiza four times, I’ve explored so much of the beautiful Island – and I’m sure there’s a great deal more to see. What a lot of people don’t know about Ibiza is that its reputation for hedonistic …
Gone are the days when holidaymakers were cut off from the rest of the world, only making contact through the odd lowly postcard to friends and family left at home. Now it would seem, people cannot prise themselves away from …
The day that is dreaded by singletons everywhere is fast approaching; so how do you fight off those Valentines blues?
Firstly, the most important thing you have to realise is that February 14th is like any other day of the …
So you’ve found the holiday of your dreams at the price you want to pay – but alas – it’s during term time…
We know this is a real annoyance for parents as airlines do tend to increase their prices …
A member of the On the Beach team was good enough to tell us about his recent trip to Dubai and Kuala Lumpur …
On the journey from the airport into Kuala Lumpur, it was obvious that this was a city …
So it’s nearly Valentine’s Day and “love is in the aaaaiiiirr”… well apparently not according to a recent survey by KAYAK. The poll revealed that one in twenty Brits have cheated on their partner on holiday – and 3% think …
With amazing temperatures all year round, Tenerife is the perfect place for a relaxing beach holiday – but it has so much more to offer. The popular Canary Island is host to a wide range of events and traditional festivals …
Take a look at a member of the On the Beach team’s recent trip to Sharm El Sheikh…
I’d never been to Egypt before, but after hearing such wonderful things, especially about the tourist area of Sharm El Sheikh, it …
