Episode 1

Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville explore the impact some of the travel stories dominating recent headlines will have on travel plans for 2018, from disastrous weather to airlines going bust. There is also a look at how the cost of trips abroad could go up as the industry acts to rein in false claims of hotel food poisoning. Simon Calder reveals some of his must-visit destinations for the new year, and holidaymakers share experiences that led to them being thrust into the spotlight- and the news bulletins - in 2017.