Holidu Magazine

Fancy staying on a fishing boat, in a railway carriage or a treehouse this summer?

As of Wednesday the 30th of June, Brits will have the green light to travel to the Balearic Islands without having to quarantine upon return home! Eager holidaymakers across the country are itching to hop on a flight and soak up some long-awaited Spanish sun.

The Holidu Group gives its growth strategy another boost: Holidu takes over the holiday home portal Spain-Holiday and merges the business with its subsidiary Bookiply. The Holidu Group thus offers the largest range of holiday rentals in Spain.

We are very proud to announce that we have secured another financing round with £32M in Series D. The latest funding round is led by 83North with participation from existing investors.

The desire to travel is stronger than ever and fully vaccinated Brits have just received the green light to travel to Italy without quarantine regulations upon arrival. Italy is one of those countries that is on everyone’s bucket list. Rome, Venice, Milan… they’re all places that we’d like to visit at least once in our lives. But Italy is full of charming small towns that are just as beautiful and worth visiting. If you decide to cross Italy off your bucket list, why not add one of these popular travel destinations, among the Italians themselves, into your itinerary?

Thanks to the hot weather we are experiencing at the moment, now is the perfect time to organise a good old camping trip! With this in mind, Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, decided to determine the must-visit spots. The ranking was formed by looking at the popularity of the destinations on Google. Additionally, the number of camping options available and the average summer sun hours were also considered to identify the top ten seaside destinations for camping this summer.

Having been deprived of our beloved date night dinners and drinks with friends for many months, British people up and down the country are now revelling in the chance to get a taste of normality back again. Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, decided to carry out a study to determine which British cities offer the most outdoor dining options per inhabitant. We have also provided you with our top restaurant and bar tips for each city. Get ready to plan your staycation with this in mind!

With the school holidays coming up and the weather finally improving, it is time to start thinking about your next summer staycation destination. Scotland is home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes, and its beaches are not to be missed. That’s why Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, has decided to find out which are the must-visit beaches in Scotland this year, creating the perfect bucket list to start planning your trip with!

With staycations booming and Scottish destinations a clear favourite among holiday-makers up and down the UK, the question everyone is asking is, where should I go next? It’s no secret that the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are tourist hotspots in their own right, but what about the smaller towns and villages? Where is the most popular destination in 2021? Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, decided to carry out a study to determine which small Scottish towns and villages British people have been looking for in the last twelve months.

A little over a year since the start of the pandemic and the desire to travel is not diminishing. Due to the restrictions imposed over the last year, staycations have been booming and this year will be no different. But where do people want to go? What will be the most popular destination in 2021? Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, decided to carry out a study to determine which small UK towns and cities British people have been looking for in the last twelve months.

Volcanoes, unique flora, stunning scenery and luscious beaches are just some of the reasons why people love to holiday here every year. The island boasts a unique tropical climate and is an excellent getaway during winter.

Fuerteventura is the second largest island of the Canary Islands. It is located less than 100km off the coast of the Sahara Desert on Africa’s North-west coast and enjoys a dry subtropical climate with average daily maximum temperatures ranging from 20°C in January to 28°C in August with a lot of sunshine. Perfect for a winter hideaway! The island Fuerteventura is a great choice for trying out watersports, especially windsurfing, as it is known for its refreshing breezes. The island is a top holiday destination in Europe due to its sheer rugged beauty, amazing beaches, beautiful coastlines, and great restaurants and cafes.