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British holidaymakers are now looking at destinations closer to home in southern Europe, including France, Spain, and Greece, and considering alternative travel options, including rail, as the Iran war raises the stakes of taking long-haul flights.—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 16 May 2026 Often overlooked by international holidaymakers in favor of Heraklion and its archaeological clout, Grecian travellers have long been fans of Chania town’s convivial harbor, a mix of impressive Cretan, Venetian and domed Ottoman architecture, and the wider prefecture’s farmlands.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Videos on social media have shown holidaymakers getting out of cars to walk to Dublin Airport amid long lines of traffic.—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026 Brazilians, ex-pats and holidaymakers, united by a common language: Arsenal.—James McNicholas, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holidaymaker