What’s so good about going on holiday, anyway? Although it’s fun at the time, every good experience inevitably ends, and so too will those elevated levels of fleeting happiness. But this doesn't need to be the case – social psychologists are suggesting better ways to consider experiences.

British coastal destinations used to attract swarms of tourists and domestic holidaymakers over the summer months, and now they’re starting to return. Over a decade since it closed it’s doors in 2003, Margate’s legendary Dreamland amusement park has re-opened – with a twist.

Do Germans still booze on beer and snack on sausage? Does beauty still equal blonde hair and blue eyes? In our 2015 cultural snapshot of Germany, we demystify cultural myths, shed light on the country’s economic outlook, and explore the emerging and established trends across 11 sectors.

Just 19% of Brits are planning on packing their suitcases and heading abroad for two weeks in 2015, yet almost half have booked four short trips scattered throughout the year. Why are people ditching the two-week trip of sun, sea and sand in favour of staycations and city breaks?