The Journal
Where to go for the heat, and when
Honest, data-led travel writing. No sponsored lists, no filler, just where the heat is reliable, when to go, and what a week actually costs.
Reels inside
The hot list · 25 Jul 2026
The 7 hottest places to book for 2026 (and why)
Seven picks chosen on real heat, sea temperature and cost data, from the best value in Europe to the island with the longest summer.
Data · Updated monthly
What a holiday actually costs, by destination
Live cost index for ten European destinations, from restaurants to a beer, with today's pound exchange rates.
Know your rights
Delayed or cancelled? You may be owed £520
UK and EU rules let you claim for long delays and cancellations, often years back. How it works, no win no fee.