20 of Europe’s best under-the-radar beaches Even in high summer, Europe has plenty of unspoilt bays and hidden coves where you can escape the crowds The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025
‘Sun-soaked, wave-lapped and never crowded’: Sicily’s idyllic unspoilt beaches A world away from Italy’s crowded beach resorts, the island’s south-west offers remote golden sands plus villages, vineyards and great restaurants The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025
Holiday cancellations: can you sell or transfer your trip if you can’t get a refund? A refund depends on the departure date and the booking type – no wonder more people are now selling trips on The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025
Greek island of Zakynthos named most crowded resort in Europe A new Which? Travel report on overtourism also cites Mallorca and Paris as destinations suffering from an influx of visitors, but some argue that bad behaviour is as much of a problem as numbers The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025
United Airlines announces debut for Elon Musk’s ‘game-changing’ in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi system Starlink is being rolled out across United's regional United Express jets first The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Wine and wilderness: a multi-day hike in South Australia’s Clare Valley Completed last year and maintained by volunteers, the six-stage trail takes in vineyards, towns and bushland and can easily be broken into shorter walks The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2025
An insider's guide to Bilbao: how to make the most of the city hosting the Europa League final Football fans will find this art-splash, food-obsessed city a wonderfully welcoming place to party (or commiserate). James March has your guide Evening Standard · May 9, 2025
Netflix's Four Seasons filming locations — the hotels you can actually stay at If you want to follow in the footsteps of the Four Seasons cast here’s the bucket list destinations to add to your jet-setting list Evening Standard · May 9, 2025
New direct train set to connect UK to popular European holiday spot The journey currently takes seven hours across two trains The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
‘The softest white sand and crystal-clear water’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe Our tipsters bask in the sunshine at town beaches and ‘secret’ bays from Sweden to the Greek islands The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025
Brits Flock to 'Hawaii of Europe': Fuerteventura Offers Luxury for Less Than £100 Flights Fuerteventura has become one of the best destinations in Europe, even being compared to the paradise that is the Maldives. Many Britons are now choosing this Spanish island as their first option for a beach vacation. International Business Times UK · May 9, 2025
The rise of the mara-cation – why people are swapping R&R for running holidays People are increasingly combining fitness with fun on their holidays. Vicky Jessop taps into what’s behind the trend — and the best cities to visit Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
WestJet Cancels More US Flights As Canadians Turn Their Backs On America WestJet's cancelling flights to Orlando, Chicago, and more as Canadians avoid the US amid trade tensions. Where are they heading instead? Europe and Mexico top the list! International Business Times UK · May 8, 2025
A vacation in a flowerpot... and a Chinook? 10 incredible US homes that make Airbnb’s ‘most wishlisted’ ranking for 2025 From California to Maine via Utah, they are unique stays that offer ‘immersive experiences’ The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 I’m a female solo traveler – these are Europe’s best places to visit alone (and the surprising spots to avoid) Christina Ford, a single Canadian living in London and a devoted solo vacationer, has tips that’ll ‘make you fall in love with your own company’
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025 Trainline shares tumble amid warnings over expansion of London contactless zone Ticket website also faces uncertainty over hit to foreign travel and government plan for UK rail booking system
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025 I travelled the length and breadth of Luxembourg by bus – and it didn’t cost me a penny With free public transport for all – including tourists - exploring the vineyards, mysterious canyons and lush forests of the Grand Duchy couldn’t be easier
International Business Times UK · May 7, 2025 New Study Reveals Where Tourists Queue the Longest — But There's a Simple Way to Skip It A new study made by the travel page Just You shows how people can save hours in queues, as many of the most famous attractions in the world normally entail hours upon hours of waiting in lines and people lose a lot of their vacation time simply waiting.
International Business Times UK · May 7, 2025 American Tourist Impaled at Roman Colosseum After Climbing Fence for Selfie An American tourist was impaled in the Roman Colosseum after trying to climb a fence for a selfie, the 47-year-old was trying to get a better angle when he fell into the spikes falling unconscious, he was stuck for more than 20 minutes until the paramedics got him out of…
International Business Times UK · May 7, 2025 White Lotus Tourism Boom Spurs New Entry Rule in Thailand: What British Travellers Need to Know Thailand's booming tourism, spurred by 'White Lotus,' has led to a new digital arrival card for all foreign tourists, including Britons.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 A wild walk along Spain’s empty coast – where the desert meets the sea Saved from tourist development by a ‘favourite daughter of Andalucía’, Cabo de Gata is a spectacular national park perfect for an adventure on foot
International Business Times UK · May 5, 2025 Canadians Say 'Adiós' to America As Travel To Mexico and Other Tropical Destinations Surge Canadians are cancelling their travel plans to the USA and are now looking towards Mexico and other countries in Europe as options for travel this summer.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Share a tip on your favourite ‘hidden’ garden in the UK Tell us about a visit to an unsung garden – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Beam me up, Scotland: a journey into outer space in Dumfries and Galloway Ten years ago, the late land artist Charles Jencks created Crawick Multiverse out of an ugly open-cast mine in southern Scotland. Today, it is an inspiring exploration of the universe
Evening Standard · May 5, 2025 Buff Medical Resort is signalling a new era for longevity retreats The brand new Buff Medical Resort has set a precedent with it’s high-tech approach to longevity and luxury — but it’s no outlier