Dover queues begin to shorten after morning of long waits for travellers Port says waiting time down to 45 minutes after ferry passengers faced two-and-a-half hour delays on Saturday morning The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023
Aperol spritz: the sparkling connotations of one of the world’s most beloved cocktails Its orange, sparkling and bitter hues remind some of an Italian sunset in a glass. Aperol spritz, the cocktail that dots terraces with the passing of the summer, hails from the Veneto region of northern Italy, where it has been drunk since the first half of the 19th century. Born… The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023
How Florence’s ‘other side’ is helping the city shed its fusty touristy reputation There is so much to enjoy in Florence beyond the tourist traps, says Prudence Ivey Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023
Brits ‘virtually forced’ to take flights instead of trains due to ‘overpriced’ rail fares, says Greenpeace Government must ensure rail travel is cheaper than ‘more polluting’ options, say campaigners The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Two million people to head overseas on ‘one of busiest weekends of year’ despite Europe heatwave Port of Dover is warning it could take hours to pass through border checks The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
More than two million expected to head overseas for summer getaway this weekend Airports will see hundreds of thousands of passengers and the Port of Dover is warning it could take hours to pass through border checks. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Quarter-of-a-million travellers with valid passport could find themselves grounded over EU rules More than three-quarters of Brits are due to jet off on a summer holiday, but Co-op Insurance says it is vital to meet EU requirements to avoid heartache Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023
Port of Dover warns of two-and-half-hour waits this weekend Post-Brexit passport checks will significantly lengthen delays as peak holiday season gets under way The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Bergamo and Brescia: an active trip to Italy’s joint capitals of culture Football feuds and pandemic pain have been replaced with walks, hilltop feasts and culture in these cities, making them superb places to enjoy an active Lombardy holiday The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Italy air transport strike grounds hundreds of flights Some 1,000 domestic and international flights were cancelled as a result of the strike by ground crew. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2023
Tourists are packing European hotspots. And Americans don't mind the higher prices and crowds Crowds are packing the Colosseum, the Louvre, the Acropolis and other major attractions as tourism exceeds 2019 records in some of Europe’s most popular destinations The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Warning to anyone who still has red passport over access to 120 countries Anyone with an older passport needs to check before they travel Wales Online · Jul 13, 2023
Why you should swap Lake Como for North Macedonia Al fresco wine on sun-drenched, waterside terraces; boat rides and an Unesco-listed Old Town: Lake Ohrid has everything you’d want from a chic European break at a fraction of the cost, finds Sarah Holt The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
World’s 'most beautiful town' floats in lagoon and can only be reached by two bridges The fishing village of Aitoliko in Akarnania, Greece is considered the most beautiful town in the world by some, due to its abundant wildlife, network of canals and beautiful old buildings Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023
Daily Record · Jul 8, 2023 Foreign Office issue two new Spain travel updates for British holidaymakers Brits fly to Spain each year for sun, sea and relaxation - but care should be taken in extreme weather, like the 42C forecast for the Balearic Islands this month.
Nottingham Post · Jul 8, 2023 British Foreign Office warning to holidaymakers over 'highway pirates' The Foreign Office has issued two new updates for British holidaymakers planning to go to Spain this summer
Liverpool Echo · Jul 8, 2023 Warning to anyone travelling to major European travel hotspot Holidaymakers must be mindful of the new law
Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2023 Spain travel update issued by Foreign Office with important new advice for holidaymakers The updated guidance explains what tourists need to do if they have their belongings or passport stolen after an English-speaking helpline stopped running
Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023 Two new Spain travel updates issued by Foreign Office for British holidaymakers Millions fly from the UK every year to enjoy the Spanish sunshine - though you should take care in the extreme heat of 42C forecast for the Balearic Islands this July
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023 Valencia tops surprising poll of travellers’ favourite coastal stays in Europe A new Which? survey reveals that visitors are starting to look beyond the old overcrowded favourites such as Barcelona and Málaga
Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023 Is it safe to travel to Paris? Latest advice for Brits as Foreign Office issues warning The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has not advised Brits not to visit France, but it has issued a stark warning about the potential risks tourists could face, amid a week of violent protests in the country
Nottingham Post · Jul 4, 2023 Croatia travel warning as £230 fines brought in for breaking suitcase rule The new rule has been implemented in the popular city of Dubrovnik
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 10 best Croatia holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one The Adriatic country is home to some of Europe’s most underrated cities
Irish Mirror · Jul 4, 2023 Irish couple in Salou seen arguing before woman found dead and partner arrested The victim, described as a mother-of-two, is said to have been strangled with a ligature.
Chronicle Live · Jul 4, 2023 Croatia travel warning as city bans wheelie suitcases in historic centre of Dubrovnik Under the new law, suitcases must be carried and not dragged on wheels through the streets of Dubrovnik's historic centre