Travel News Venice entry fee returns this week. Here's when you'll pay in 2026 In 2026, daytrippers will be required to pay from Friday to Sunday in April, May, June, and July. 30/03/2026
Travel News Strikes at major Spanish airports set to disrupt Easter travel The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports. 30/03/2026
Travel News China resumes flights to North Korea after a six-year pause Air China resumed direct flights to North Korea on Monday after a six-year pause. Following the return of rail services, the move signals a major step in reopening the isolated nation after strict pandemic-era border closures. 30/03/2026
Travel News Airlines cut flights and hike fares as jet fuel price spikes Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more. 30/03/2026
Moments From Paw Patrol to Pokémon: The must-visit places for toy lovers We look at the best places for toy enthusiasts to visit this year, from a gala celebration at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort in the UK to a new Pokémon park in Japan. 29/03/2026
Travel News Cyprus: No repatriation as Middle East travel rises There has been an increasing trend of travel to the countries covered by the travel directive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus. 27/03/2026
Travel News Explora Journeys cancels next year’s Middle East cruises A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict. 26/03/2026
Travel News The leaning Greek church that steals the glory from the Tower of Pisa With a 17-degree inclination, the church causes dizziness to anyone who manages to visit it. 26/03/2026
Travel News AirBaltic to launch flights to Lapland from five European cities AirBaltic’s new connections to Finnish Lapland are expected to help showcase the region’s growing popularity as a prime winter ski and holiday destination. 26/03/2026
Travel News Cyprus: War-related tourism concerns and climate change efforts Cypriot authorities stress that the country is safe, wanting to prevent a possible decrease in tourist flows due to the war in the Middle East. 26/03/2026
Travel News Business class-only airline expands routes to Paris and London beOnd aims to differentiate itself from the numerous foreign airlines operating in the Maldives by targeting the luxury leisure market with premium, business class-only flights. 26/03/2026
Travel News The European countries where you can still get a golden visa While some countries like Spain have clamped down on golden visas, others like Hungary and Cyprus still offer them for less than the price of the average UK house. 25/03/2026
Travel News You can book an economy seat row that turns into a bed on this airline Coming to United Airlines in 2027, the ‘Relax Row’ has leg rests that can be raised to create a larger lie-flat space. 25/03/2026
Travel News How Seville is standing up to Madrid and Barcelona for major events The Andalusian capital is no longer a transit destination. From the Latin Grammy Awards to the Ibai Evening, plus the largest technology congress in southern Europe, Seville is consolidating its own model for attracting events that move millions and global audiences. 25/03/2026
Travel News Flying with this low-cost carrier is about to get more comfortable EasyJet’s new Kestrel economy seats are ‘pre-reclined’, meaning you get extra knee and shin clearance without having to change the seat pitch. 24/03/2026
Egypt Egypt's energy crisis measures will not affect tourists, says minister Due to a severe energy crisis, the Egyptian government has decided to take short-term measures. 24/03/2026
Travel News Lufthansa and Air France extend Middle East flight suspensions Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October. 24/03/2026
Travel News How the Iran war is affecting tourist hotspots outside the Middle East Many Asian countries are heavily reliant on oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and some popular tourist destinations are now enacting measures to limit fuel consumption as the conflict enters its fourth week. 24/03/2026
Travel News Why more travellers want adventure over relaxation when on holiday European travellers increasingly want trips that blend adventure and cultural immersion activities involving nature, sport, history and cuisine. 24/03/2026
Moments Four Seasons just launched its first-ever yacht Named Four Seasons I, the vessel will have just 95 suites on board and will sail around the Mediterranean in the summer followed by the Caribbean and Bahamas over the winter. 23/03/2026
Travel News How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain. 23/03/2026
Travel News World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone Viking Libra will use a hybrid propulsion system, partially based on liquefied hydrogen fuel cells. 23/03/2026
Travel News Spanish court orders Airbnb to pay €64 million fine Madrid’s High Court refuses to suspend a €64 million fine on Airbnb by Spain’s Consumer Ministry for illegal holiday rentals and misleading ads; the platform must pay while it appeals. 23/03/2026
Travel News New York LaGuardia collision: Two pilots killed and flights grounded An Air Canada regional jet struck a rescue and firefighting vehicle that was responding to a separate incident. 23/03/2026
Travel News Flying from the UK is about to get more expensive Air Passenger Duty changes will come into play on 1 April, with bigger increases for longer flights and private jets. 23/03/2026
Travel News These are the UK’s most popular tourist attractions How many of these museums, galleries and monuments have you been to? 20/03/2026
Residences Luxury farm resort from the founder of Aman to open in Japan Azuma Farm Koiwai, which has just 24 guest rooms, was created in collaboration with Adrian Zecha’s Azumi brand and East Japan Railway Company (JR East). 20/03/2026
Travel News New startup GoVolta promises cheap train tickets and direct routes The service plans to expand to France in late 2026. 20/03/2026
Travel News Middle East crisis may divert millions of tourists to Europe The blow to tourism in the Middle East and Gulf opens up both an opportunity and a risk for Europe. 20/03/2026
Travel News Gulf airlines change loyalty requirements as Iran war impacts flights Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel. 19/03/2026
Travel News Revealed: The world’s best airports and airlines for 2026 The winners of both the Skytrax World Airport Awards and AirlineRatings.com’s World's Best Airline Awards have just been announced. 19/03/2026
Travel News UK airport drop-off fees are now far higher than on the continent Earlier in the year, London Gatwick raised its 'kiss and fly' fee to become the most expensive in the UK and now Stansted has increased its drop-off charge. 19/03/2026
Travel News There’s a new way to see the Eiffel Tower The mesh bridge is found between the monument’s east and west pillars. 19/03/2026
Travel News Croatia unveils Zagorje Mountains as its 13th protected nature park This newest national park in Croatia offers access to stunning historic castles, oak forests, medieval towns and prehistoric caves, as well as extensive hiking and cycling trails. 19/03/2026
Moments Luxury boat hotel from Belmond to set sail in Burgundy this summer Guests on board Marguerite, A Belmond Boat can head for wine tastings, art tours and mustard-making classes. 18/03/2026
Travel News Apply now to be a ‘room service critic’ or a ‘hotel robe researcher’ Winners of the competition will receive a €4,300 gift card to cover a stay at their dream property for a review. 18/03/2026
Travel News SAS to cancel 1,000 flights in April after surge in jet fuel price In response to the SAS update, rival carrier Norwegian is ramping up capacity across the region. 18/03/2026
Travel News Portugal launches European app to speed up border controls With the arrival of the high season and the implementation of the new EES (Entry/Exit System) still causing some delays at borders, the European Union has launched an application that allows you to pre-register your data up to 72 hours before travelling. 17/03/2026
Travel News European airlines boost direct Asia and Africa routes amid Iran war Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes. 17/03/2026
Travel News These European destinations reward tourists for good behaviour Cities in Europe have been inspired by Copenhagen’s good behaviour rewards with Bremen the latest to announce the launch of a new scheme. 17/03/2026
Travel News All flights cancelled on Wednesday: Strike at Berlin Airport No aircraft will take off or land at Berlin Airport on Wednesday, as the Verdi union has called on employees to go on strike. All 445 planned flights will have to be cancelled, affecting 57,000 passengers, according to BER management. 17/03/2026
Travel News 'Trend da Rocinha' arrives in Portugal and even the PSP has joined in If you're paying attention to social media, you've probably come across a series of videos of people walking to a chair and waving to a drone as it moves away and shows an incredible aerial view of Rio de Janeiro. The trend started in Brazil's largest favela and has now reached Portugal. 17/03/2026
Tech News How Flightradar24 became aviation's most-watched screen The platform was born out of curiosity. Swedish founders Mikael Robertsson and Olov Lindberg, who ran a flight price comparison site, bought two receivers and put an antenna on a Stockholm rooftop. 17/03/2026
Travel News How KPop Demon Hunters is driving a new wave of Seoul set-jetting Key neighbourhoods, museums and spa rituals are some of the main attractions for fans visiting the South Korean capital. 16/03/2026