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In honour of World Tourism Day on 27 September and with a mission to make it easier for  everyone to experience the world - including the parts that aren’t so far from home, we are recommending a handful of adventures right here in the UK. After all, why should overseas visitors be the only ones checking out what the UK has to offer? Nearly a quarter (24%) of British travellers* booked an attraction or an experience as part of last year’s holiday. Everyone knows that the best way to enjoy a new environment is to ‘travel like a local’. Two thirds (63%)** of British travellers even say that when they travel, they want to have authentic experiences that are representative of the local culture. But the inverse also applies. Even on the doorstep, there’s always something new to explore, and somewhere unique to stay.   Scotland   Steeped in rich history, with an outstanding array of landscapes, Scotland welcomes hordes of visitors from the furthest reaches of the planet....

Staying in a converted train carriage or a former train station is a dream come true for train buffs. With 41%* of global travelers planning to pick a destination to travel to based on whether or not they have a unique accommodation options, and 29%** of travelers planning to stay in an accommodation that is “Instagrammable”, we present six railway stays to help inspire travelers looking for a unique stay experience. From authentically-converted Pullman railway carriages that capture the nostalgic glamor of rail travel to a train stay permanently stationed on a historic bridge high above a national park, there is something for train buffs of all ages.    The Old Railway Station , Petworth , United Kingdom Featuring authentically-converted Pullman railway carriages, this unique bed and breakfast is a former Petworth Railway Station, built in 1892, in the South Downs National Park. Guests arrive at the restored wooden station building, which was built in the Victorian ...

With more than three quarters 83%* of travelers deciding  to travel to a destination based on its beautiful natural scenery, natural swimming pools tick multiple bucket list boxes - not only do they provide something unique for the social media feed, they’re also a gorgeous way to cool off! With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, we have delved into our more than 28 million listings across 155,000 destinations across the world to select five of the best natural swimming spots around the world. Whether exploring solo, getting off the beaten track with the famor creating new memories with your besties, they’re one more reason to remember to pack a bathing suit to splash around in.   Barton Springs Pool in Austin , Texas    Fed by the Edwards Aquifer, Barton Springs is a set of four natural springs located near Barton Creek in Austin’s Zilker Park. Main Barton Spring is the largest and supplies water to Barton Springs Pool, a pop...

With a new academic year on the horizon, we are here to remind travelers that spending some extra time at school can actually translate into an inspiring, often luxurious travel experience. With 41%* of global travelers planning to pick a destination for their next trip based on the unique accommodation options available, we have delved our over 28 million listings across more than 155,000 destinations around the world to present six stunning stays in former schools that have found a new life, away from all the exams and lectures. From a magnificent 15th-century English country estate to a stunning Renaissance villa, there’s no need to sharpen any pencils or complete any homework before walking through the doors of  these fabulous former schools. McMenamins Kennedy School , Portland, Oregon   Located in Northeast Portland, 3 miles  (5 km) from Oregon Convention Center, the historic McMenamins Kennedy School opened its doors to students in 1915 and served as a public e...