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Most overcrowded country in the world is in Europe - with almost four tourists to every local

There are 3.6 tourists to every one resident living in this country

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024

Greece becomes latest country to announce measures to tackle overtourism

Another European country has announced measures to tackle overtourism.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024

UK flight chaos continues with dozens more cancellations at Gatwick and Heathrow

Exclusive: British Airways and easyJet have grounded dozens more flights as Ryanair demands the resignation of air-traffic control boss

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024

Sunshine, £2 pints and beautiful beaches – inside the lesser-known Black Sea city that is a holiday hit

Seeking a lesser-known seaside destination with fewer crowds and low prices, Benjamin Parker heads to Bulgaria’s coast to explore Varna

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024

Your best strategy if your British Airways flight is cancelled

The Man Who Pays His Way: In a hurry to get somewhere? You may need to pay and reclaim

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024

The best Lake District hotels for 2026, with spas and Michelin stars

As one of the country’s most popular national parks, the Lake District has no shortage of incredible hotels, offering boutique bedrooms and indulgent spas

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024

British Airways: 25,000 passengers hit by mass weekend flight cancellations

Exclusive: 100-plus trips grounded on Friday, at least 60 more on Saturday

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024

A beach as it might have looked 1,000 years ago: Sardinia’s north-west peninsula

North-west Sardinia offers wild beaches, untouristy towns and a wild ‘donkey’ island. Just don’t follow the Instagram crowd

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

Is this Midlands city the UK’s most underrated summer holiday hotspot?

As new data reveals a dramatic, somewhat surprising jump in people searching for things to do in Birmingham, proud Brummie Richard Franks asks: have people all been sleeping on the UK’s second city?

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024

Severe turbulence on flight from Singapore to Guangzhou in China leaves 7 injured

As the latest in a series of turbulence-related accidents on commercial flights, it sparks concerns over passenger safety

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024