By The Daily Globe | Travel & Lifestyle Desk
Beloved TV presenter Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall are reportedly planning a transformative six-month journey across Europe, touching down in six countries—but sources tell The Daily Globe one destination will remain tightly kept from public view.
🌍 A Family Adventure of a Lifetime
Friends close to the couple say they’ve been quietly planning the trip since early spring, hoping to turn their dream of intentional, slow-paced travel into reality before their children start school.
Destinations already confirmed include:
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France – exploring vineyards and forging artisanal cooking connections
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Spain – staying in family-run olive farms
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Italy – studying Italian heritage in Tuscan villages
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Germany – visiting forest lodges and family traditions
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Netherlands – cycling through canals with the kids
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A mystery country – described in keeping with their travel mantra: “inspiring, private, and meaningful”
🤫 Why One Stop Is Off-Limits
An insider explains:
“Declan & Ali want to keep one destination sacred — somewhere that holds personal or creative significance. It’s not about secrecy for fame, it’s about preserving a moment for their family.”
Rumour suggests this could be a quiet Scandinavian retreat, a remote Greek isle, or even a Fourth Country entirely outside Europe—chosen privately and shielded from cameras, press, and social media.
👨👩👧👦 Fully Committed to Quality Time
The couple will step back from most work and public commitments from autumn 2025 to early spring 2026, with Ali taking formal leave from her consultancy role and Dec booking a child-free studio hiatus.
“This isn’t just a holiday,” says another friend. “It’s about connection—with culture, each other, and themselves.”
💬 Fan Excitement Grows
Twitter and Instagram have already lit up:
“Family travel with soul—not another celeb holiday story. Love it.”
“A secret stop? I’m dying to know where! Whatever they’re planning, it’ll be beautiful.”
🔜 What’s Next
Sources say travel gear is already being bought, homes are being prepped for absence, and itinerary details (minus the one secret country) will be revealed as the trip draws near.
The Daily Globe will keep you posted on their hidden destination, family travel diaries, and whether this journey inspires a potential TV series—because when Dec travels, the audiences often follow.
Stay tuned for updates from Declan and Ali’s most personal journey yet.