Just 19% of Brits are planning on packing their suitcases and heading abroad for two weeks in 2015, yet almost half have booked four short trips scattered throughout the year. Why are people ditching the two-week trip of sun, sea and sand in favour of staycations and city breaks?

The cruise industry is currently worth $37 billion. The cliché that these ‘floating malls’ only appeal to newlyweds or senior citizens is backed by the fact that only 7% of cruisers are Millennials. Can a company called Un-Cruise Adventures lure younger travellers aboard?

Japan may be renowned for its high speed bullet trains, but a new kind of rail revolution is set to put the wheels of the country’s economic growth in motion. The Seven Stars in Kyushu is one in a number of luxurious cruise trains charging big bucks to meander through Japan's exquisite countryside.

Whether you’re after a couples' getaway or a group break, often all you want from a holiday is a little rest and relaxation. And Germans are giving a whole new meaning to the weekend away, with some German hotels banning children, gifting guests with holidays free from crying and yelling.