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The top 10 boutique beach hotels in Brazil

Looking for the prefect Brazilian beach retreat? We’ve hand-picked our favourites that offer more than just an escape.

Radha Vyas 22nd September 2023 7 min read

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Climbing Mount Toubkal: Everything you need to know about this amazing trek

Thinking about climbing Mount Toubkal? Here’s everything you need to know about the beautiful and exciting Mount Toubkal trek in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.

The Flash Pack team 21st September 2023 7 min read

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How to Get Cheap Flights: The Experts’ Take

Need tips for finding cheap flights? This guide dispels common flight booking myths and offers advice from industry experts on sourcing low-cost tickets.

Kate Leahy 5th July 2023 7 min read

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A local’s guide to Luang Prabang from Madame Toune of Maison Dalabua hotel

The owner of a serene boutique hotel in Laos with Unesco-listed lily ponds gives us her insider tips for the country’s coolest town.

Toune Sisouphanthavong 23rd February 2023 7 min read

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Eat, love, draw: Inside the vibrant world of Brazilian artist Camila Pinheiro

The beach-loving illustrator explains why Brazil’s colourful culture, soulful people and tropical landscapes never fail to inspire.

Camila Pinheiro 15th February 2023 7 min read

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Ultimate flight-price hacks: Three experts share their tips for booking cheap tickets

Travel pros from Jack’s Flight Club, The Points Guy and Secret Flying on how to find affordable airfares.

Anna Brech 1st February 2023 7 min read

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Back to Sri Lanka: Why Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka loves his country

The freshly fêted author tells us where to find “greatest drunk food” in Colombo and more of the country’s highlights.

Monisha Rajesh 5th December 2022 7 min read

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The best places to go in January: Our top travel picks for a solo holiday

Find out where to go in January for a solo holiday and the best travel destinations to book with Flash Pack.

Nina Zietman 22nd October 2022 7 min read

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Fair’s fare: The best days and months to book airline tickets. Your ultimate guide

Your ticket to adventure awaits with these top tips to finding the most affordable flights. Savvy travellers, take note…

Matt Chappell 15th October 2022 7 min read

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How to get cheap flights: tips from Jack’s Flight Club

Booked or thinking of booking a solo adventure? Jack, from the digital flight savings portal, shares advice on how to get cheap flights.

Andrew Dickens 11th October 2022 7 min read

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How to activate ‘holiday mode’ and enjoy your break from the minute you arrive

We’re all guilty of struggling to switch off – which is why these simple tips and tricks are key to having a proper break.

Jonathan Thompson 7th October 2022 7 min read

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Try these helpful tips for planning a stress-free holiday

From setting a budget to organising hotels and booking flights, use these expert tricks to ensure your adventure runs smoothly.

Anna Brech 6th October 2022 7 min read

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Bored of the daily routine? Here’s how to make every day an adventure

Stuck in a rut? Experience a holiday-style high just by making these small tweaks to your normal routine.

Anna Brech 2nd October 2022 7 min read

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How to fly first class on a budget

The Points Guys UK share tips on how to fly fancy for less, from changing your departure point to signing up to airline loyalty programmes.

Andrew Dickens 22nd September 2022 7 min read

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Kondo or commando? Choose your packing style with these tips from the pros

Experts on Marie Kondo minimalism and military packing share their tips on how to shed your excess baggage.

Anna Brech 2nd August 2022 7 min read

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The art of conversation: how to have meaningful chats in travel and real life

TED Talk experts give us tips and top tactics for making conversations with strangers.

Anna Brech 29th May 2022 7 min read

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Strange Things You Didn’t Realise You Missed About Travelling

Sure, you missed meeting new friends and street-food tours of Medellín. But what about bad films on planes…

Paul Watson 24th May 2022 7 min read

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Star wars: is Nevada’s new dark-sky destination the best in the world?

Nevada has just launched its first dark-sky route – just in time for the new Star Wars series.

Damien Gabet 16th May 2022 7 min read

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5 Times Group Travel Would Have Saved Me From Making a Fool of Myself

Funny fails, featuring an ill-fated mountain trek – and a little too much of a potent local tipple…

Paul Watson 20th April 2022 7 min read

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22 bucket list travel ideas to tick off in 2022

Make 2022 count.

Matt Chappell 16th February 2022 7 min read

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