Delays are expected at various UK airports after the Government – at the last minute – reversed its relaxation of rules regarding the quantity of liquids passengers can carry in their hand luggage. The fresh directive stipulates that all passengers leaving the UK are now restricted to carrying 100ml in liquids, pastes and gels in...
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Travel warning issued to tourists amid extreme rain and 40°C temperatures in holiday hotspots
Holidaymakers jetting off to Spain and Greece have been issued a warning as extreme weather sweeps both countries. Scorching temperatures are expected to hit parts of Greece as several regions across Spain contend with flash floods. Spain is expecting more rain as it deals with flash flooding in Palma, Majorca, leaving holidaymakers stranded at airports....
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Classic seaside resort is the ‘friendliest’ UK destination to visit this summer
With its iconic tower, Pleasure Beach Resort and sparkling illuminations, it’s hard not to recognise Blackpool as one of the UK’s most famous traditional seaside resorts. Though there have been reports of mixed opinions of the classic coastal hotspot, it remains a firm favourite for families and tourists looking to enjoy a Great British summer...
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English cars targeted in Spanish seaside city because there’s ‘too many Brits’
British expats living in Spain have claimed vehicles are being vandalised purely because they have UK number plates, amid growing ‘anti-British’ sentiment among some locals. The couple at the heart of the claims, who moved from Horsham in West Sussex to the sun-kissed surroundings of Marbella four years ago, said they initially felt embraced by...
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Survey Unveils Britain’s Favourite 2024 Holiday Destinations
Cornwall has been named the most popular place on tourists’ lists this year – kicking Yorkshire off last year’s top spot. A poll, of 2,000 adults, reveals the UK’s favourite staycation destinations, with the southwest hotspot coming in poll position thanks to its beautiful beaches, picturesque villages and stunning scenery. Other sought-after locations in 2024...
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Urgent Met Office warning as 50mph winds & thunderstorms hit
THE Met Office has issued an urgent warning with 50mph and thunderstorms set to cause travel chaos. Strong winds will push across eastern England this morning, buffeting Norfolk and Suffolk. 3 Storm clouds blanket the Hampshire cricket ground in Southampton last weekCredit: PA 3 A Met Office yellow warning is in force this morningCredit: Met...
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These European countries spent the most on tourism in 2023
The UN World Tourism Organization has tracked which countries spend the most on tourism, earn the most and the most visited destinations last year. ADVERTISEMENT German, British and Italian tourists are among some of the highest spenders when it comes to travel. That is according to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which has tracked...
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Fears migrants using Common Travel Area – only 1/3rd come by Channel boats
The Common Travel Area is being used by asylum seekers (Image: Getty) CAMPAIGNERS have called for transparency from the Government on how asylum seekers are entering the country after it emerged that only a third had crossed the Channel in small boats in the last year. There are fears the common travel area (with Ireland)...
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A tiny museum in England has a bigger YouTube following than MoMA – and it’s making $2.8 million a year | CNN
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN — In this week’s roundup of travel news, we bring you the world’s best restaurants for 2024, Disneyland’s epic expansion plans and the little museum in rural...
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Holidaymakers asked to pay twice for hotels following collapse of German travel firm
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email This week, a big German travel combine, FTI Touristik, collapsed. It was the third-largest tour operator in Europe. The company is telling passengers: “All travel arrangements booked via FTI Touristik GmbH with a departure date up...
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Hairy Biker ‘Dave Day’ and Appleby Horse Fair traffic warning
Road users are being warned of heavy traffic in Cumbria as three major events are planned over the weekend. On Saturday, thousands of motorcyclists will take part in “Dave Day”, celebrating the life of Hairy Biker Dave Myers who died from cancer earlier this year. Appleby Horse Fair, the annual gathering of Gypsies and travellers,...
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British tourists facing another travel ‘black day’ as new strikes announced
British tourists may face huge disruption within just days as a new wave of strikes has been announced. One of France’s busiest airports, Paris Orly, is expected to be affected by the walkout of air traffic controllers between June 11 and 13. The union representing these workers, UNSA-ICNA, announced the industrial action, taking place just...