Holidaying in the 70s: Wish You Were Here

This first edition of this two-part series charts the rise of the package holiday in the 1970s and discovers how Brits swapped staycations for fun in the Mediterranean sun. Plus, exploring how Benidorm became a go-to destination, and modern day holidaymakers board a retro airplane to get the full 1970s flight experience.

Step back in time to see how people holidayed in the 70s - from the advent of the jumbo jet to the popularity of Benidorm, and the rise of skiing holidays and interrailing.