You used to have to go abroad for sweltering temps and relentless sunshine. But now we can’t avoid it in the UK – heatwave after record-breaking heatwave has rolled in this year, leading to inescapable warmth.
Our homes trap heat in, too, meaning these conditions feel especially punishing.
As a result, new research from Inghams Walking suggests online searches for “coolcations” are on the rise. They’re up a whopping 3,500% from 2024, and have risen by 42% since last year.
In case you haven’t heard of them yet, “coolcations” involve travelling to a colder location to get a break from soaring temperatures.
So where are most people going?
The most popular coolcation spots of 2026
Inghams Walking looked at year-on-year search trends across destinations, accommodation-related queries, and weather searches ...
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