Travel Smarter

As we continue in quarantine, it’s become increasingly difficult to keep the kids entertained at home. Keeping young minds active during this period indoors may seem like an impossible task, but once you start thinking outside the box, there are a lot of available resources that we can make good use of.

As the UK begins to close its doors and implement stricter social distancing regimes, concerns arise on how to keep our bodies and minds active while stuck inside. We want to show you that staying at home doesn’t mean that life has to become boring.

With more of us working from home and practising social distancing - going on holiday can seem a faraway fantasy.  But, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be the case! Here’s how to quench your thirst for travel, despite being stuck on your sofa:

This outbreak shouldn’t be stealing every aspect of joy out of our summer holiday plans; as long as we keep up to date with the government health and travel information, travel is both plausible and feasible. Here's some alternative places to visit this year instead of Italy:

Get some travel inspiration with us as we look back at some famous literary icons whose writings and accounts of their travels continue to inspire millions of people around the world to this day. From a millennia ago to recent blockbuster adaptations, this selection of writers through the ages still spur our travel bug.

As the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are warning against travelling to certain destinations and major airlines are stopping flights to particularly high-risk countries. Understandably, the constant evolution of COVID-19 is leaving many people anxious about how it could affect their holiday plans this year.

If you're heading off to Switzerland soon, read our Caxton Currency Checklist, which will tell you everything you need to know about sourcing, spending and enjoying travel money in Switzerland.

When it comes to booking time away, many of us will often rely on those last-minute deals to make some savvy savings. But what if we told you that actually booking your out-of-season holiday now could deliver even greater savings and help you stick within your holiday budget?

Half term is officially here, which typically provides the perfect respite from a busy work schedule. However, as I’m sure we’ve all experienced, half term can also make holiday havens turn into destinations to be avoided, if you are looking for a bit of peace and quiet. Here’s how to enjoy a holiday without being bombarded by other people’s kids!