From grandparents to little ones, people in China are looking for trips that are suitable for all the family, and domestic destinations are filling that desire. Airbnb is hoping to tap into this by expanding it's offerings in the mainland, and tailoring it's service to make them feel at home.

Renting out spare rooms revolutionised vacationing, but Airbnb is now looking to invest in something more upscale. As a generation of backpackers and budget travellers grows into adulthood, the company is buying out luxury rental properties that suit more affluent vacationers.

Urban populations may be growing, but with an abundance of green space, fresh air and peace and quiet, there are still plenty of reasons to live outside of the city. Canvas8 sat down with 20 Britons to find out exactly what they love about their villages, small towns and suburbs.

Owning a home is still part of the American dream for Gen Y, but many are being priced out of cities, leading them to seek a place in the exurbs instead. As they trade hectic urban life for a quieter existence between suburbia and rural regions, what can we learn about this generation of home buyers?