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.

Julia Somerville, Angela Rippon and Gloria Hunniford tackle more of the travel and holiday problems viewers have asked them to investigate, including a terrifying accident that occurred around the hotel pool. Why is no-one taking responsibility for what happened? And after one couple was hit with a huge restaurant bill very different than the price they had seen on the menu outside, how much is too much when it comes to eating out in tourist hotspots? Plus the homeowners furious that the big name who let out their property seems much less interested if guests end up damaging it. And Simon Calder clears up the confusion on how much to tip when abroad.