Your must read travel round up ❄️
Hello!
It feels like everyone is winding down for Christmas already so I figured we’d finish up the year with a fun festive quiz of both what’s happened in travel in 2025, but also what’s happened across Holiday Expert!
It’s been great to experience another year sharing travel tips with you lot, I love sharing my trips with you and bringing you advice to help you bag the best holidays - I’m so chuffed you’re here with me.
I also wanted to take a quick moment to shoutout my travel partner and soon to be FULL TIME BIZNIZ PARTNER James who left his job working for the Chris Moyles Show today after 8.5 years. I know he’s going to miss working on the show so much (I felt quite guilty listening to him say his goodbyes today!!) and the support that everybody has given to Holiday Expert - particularly Chris on air! - has been absolutely incredible. Thank you so much guys.
We could never have predicted that me making some silly videos about budget trips 8 years ago would mean we’d one day be working together full time with a lovely team alongside us. Crazy!!
I just now need to book some hostels for his first official week with us in January… Haha!
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This year, Ryanair revised their small bag dimensions…
…James launched a new business venture…
What was it called?
… the EU launched EES…
What does the acronym stand for?
…I found a BARGAINOUS spa stay which got millions of views…
…I applied for compo for a delayed flight….
You're due compensation after 3 hours' delay but how is that measured?
… and I rounded off 2025 with an epic game of Christmas Market Bingo!
To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is reply to this newsletter with your score!! And don't worry if you did terribly - this is a prize for participation only 😆
The prize is a £50 voucher (you can choose from either hotels.com, Ryanair or Amazon) and is for UK residents only. We'll then choose someone at random - entries close on Friday 19 December at 11:59PM (GMT) so be quick. Good luck!
Thinking about your next holiday?
If you’re dreaming of a nice warm getaway as you chomp on your turkey sandwiches, remember holidayexpert.com has advice on everything from how to book the cheapest night at a hotel to how to spot the best all inclusive deal.
Last minute travel gift ideas
And if you’re scrabbling for last-minute gifts, then let our gift guide for travel lovers may help you along.
What the team’s been loving this week!
When we’ve not been working really hard - ahem - here’s some of the things that we’ve been enjoying over on socials.
James: We gotta test this service at the Four Seasons as a matter of urgency.
Chelsea: Someone needs to send this video to Ryanair please ✈️
Anna: Me and my bestie in 60 years… 👯
Katie: I’m holding out for this level of welcome next time I travel 👐
Will you be booking a 2026 trip over the festive period?
Merry Christmas if you celebrate - and wishing you all a lovely festive season!!
Chat to you in the new year.
Chelsea x
Cheers for all your support in 2025 lads!!!
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