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Sykes Holiday News

Winning a British Travel Award for the eleventh consecutive year in 2024 was certainly one of our highlights.

More Sykes highlights include our milestone of adding 22,000 cottages to our extensive portfolio and integrating 20 regional businesses into the Sykes Family.

Here you’ll find the all the latest Sykes news and industry updates, such as our Staycation Index which looks at the current staycation landscape, the most popular UK destinations for 2025 and the latest travel trends.

Carry on reading to find out even more exciting holiday news from Sykes…

22nd October 2025

The Best Things to do in Rydal: A 48-Hour Guide

You voted Rydal as the best autumn short break destination! So we've compiled a 48-hour itinerary full of the...

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21st October 2025

13 of the Best Pumpkin Patches in the UK

Halloween is creeping up on us! And what better way to celebrate the spooky season than by visiting some...

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31st July 2025

Your Guide to Visiting the Best Hampshire Beaches This Summer

Discover the best of the Hampshire coastline with this handpicked guide to the county’s most scenic beaches. Whether you’re...

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Day Out Guides Best UK Islands - St Michaels Mount
4 months ago

Top UK Islands to Visit: How Many Have You Explored?

If you’ve ever wanted to escape the mainland of the UK and explore the countless islands dotted along our...

Day Out Guides A view of White Park Bay, a beach on the Causeway Coast in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. One of the Best Beaches in Northern Ireland
5 months ago

The 12 Best Beaches in Northern Ireland

Stretching just over 400 miles in length, Northern Ireland‘s beautiful coastline spans three of its counties and is home...

Day Out Guides Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in Kent - Dungeness Beach
5 months ago

The Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in Kent

Despite being best known as the Garden of England, Kent is still brimming with stunning beaches, many of which...

Day Out Guides A view of South Stack lighthouse overlooking one of the best beaches in Anglesey
5 months ago

The Best Anglesey Beaches: Ultimate Guide

Experience some of the most beautiful locations in North Wales by visiting one of these wonderful Anglesey beaches on...

Day Out Guides Best Beaches in Ireland
7 months ago

15 of the Best Beaches in Ireland

Heading to the Emerald Isle for your next staycation? If so, then be sure to spend at least one...

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