Abu Dhabi is famous for its luxury hotels, huge shopping malls and VIP lifestyle. But, when you pull back the curtain, you’ll discover there’s more to this glittering city than meets the eye. Behind all the glitz and glamour, Abu Dhabi is a place of cultural landmarks, romantic beaches and unexpected activities. Whether you’re travelling as a family or a couple, the UAE’s...

While the ongoing Brexit discussion is ever-changing, we do know that flights from the UK will carry on as normal from 29th March 2019. So you can rest assured, knowing that Brexit shouldn’t have any effect on your flights or your holiday. Plus, Travelbag is a full member of ABTA and we hold a full ATOL licence (2959), meaning you can book your holiday safe in the knowledge that you&r...

Going on holiday is one of the most exciting, rewarding and relaxing pastimes that us Brits have come to adore, but travelling to foreign counties is not without its difficulties. There can be language barriers, cultural mishaps and things to do – or not do – to avoid insulting the locals. We conducted a survey to uncover the habits of Brits abroad and to see whether cultural differ...

When thinking about holidays to Thailand, the country’s sweeping beaches, flavour-filled food and tropical sunshine immediately spring to mind. But there’s so much more to this Southeast Asian gem. We’ve rounded up some fascinating facts and figures about Thailand to give you a taste of how vast and diverse this place really is. We’ve tried to avoid the obvious – li...

Nowhere does road trips like Australia. This massive country has fantastic roads, where you’ll be able to see eye-popping views and incredible wildlife. And you can drive on the left – perfect. But there is one road trip that tops them all. Just west of Melbourne, in the state of Victoria, the Great Ocean Road has earned its stripes as one of the best drives in the world. This coasta...

The five-star Rixos Saadiyat Island is finally opening its doors – and it’s been worth the wait. This new palace-like resort has everything you could possibly want from a luxury holiday to Abu Dhabi. We’re talking multiple à la carte restaurants, a Turkish-inspired spa, and a private powdery beach. But the crème de la crème is the all-inclusive, all-exclusive...

In case you hadn’t noticed, 2018 is over – which can only mean one thing. It’s time to start planning your holiday for 2019. And what better way to ignore the British winter than to prep for your next getaway? It might seem early to be thinking about going on holiday in 2019 but – trust us – it isn’t. Booking early means you’ll be able to snap up the bes...