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Rebecca Ann Hughes

Destinations

Did Venice’s daytripper tax ease overtourism this summer?

On the busiest day, 25,000 visitors paid the daytripper fee, a striking number equivalent to over half the resident population.

Travel News

London tube strikes: How to reach main airports and train stations

Transport for London’s website and app have crashed as travellers and commuters look for alternative routes.

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Where will the first EES land border checks come into effect?

EES border checks will be introduced gradually for Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel travellers.

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European travellers will soon have to pay more to visit the US

The price hike comes as the US is experiencing a steep decline in foreign tourists, and could potentially further dissuade visitors.

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Destinations

Forget summer, the French know Provence is at its best during autumn

In October, food is a serious matter for the inhabitants of Cotignac.

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New night bus network aims to connect 25 European cities by 2028

The 21 seats have been modelled on those found in business class on planes.

Experiences

Venetians frustrated by tourists using €2 ferries as low-cost gondolas

The ‘traghetti’ ferry passengers between the two banks of the Grand Canal - a useful service considering there are only four bridges that cross it.

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Air Canada resume flights after millions impacted by strikes

Here’s what passengers need to know about their rights to compensation and what their travel insurance can cover.

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British man faces €1,500 fine for stolen Pompeii stones

The stolen items were seized and given back to the archaeological park, with the visitor charged for aggravated theft.

Destinations

Why Italians are swapping their beloved beach holidays for mountains

Italians are snubbing the beaches in droves this year, with as much as a 25 per cent drop in visitors along some coastlines.

Experiences

Is personalised pricing making your holiday more expensive?

Experts say travel providers are using consumers’ personal data to tailor prices to individual customers.

Experiences

How to prepare for a holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations

Summer blazes are common in Europe, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.

Experiences

Hop on the train to visit Japan’s world-famous fireworks festivals

One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’

Experiences

All the things that could ruin your European holiday this year

Be prepared by taking out the right travel insurance, staying up to date with weather warnings, and getting your head around tourist taxes.

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New Zealand to charge tourists to visit top natural attractions

The measure aims to generate revenue for conservation while boosting employment opportunities.

Experiences

Onboard the world’s best trains, as ranked by travellers

Two of the trains have new routes planned for 2026, with one offering scenic travel to FIFA World Cup locations.

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Why landowners have introduced fee on this Italian hiking trail

The move is highlighting a wider, growing issue of overtourism, poor visitor behaviour, and environmental damage in Italy’s mountains.

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Travel advice as EU announces launch date for Entry/Exit System

Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.

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Lavender fields draw unmanageable tourist numbers to Spanish village

Brihuega’s lavender fields attracted more than 100,000 visitors in July alone.

Experiences

See Andalusia in sumptuous style on Spain’s 1930s luxury train

During the dreamy journey, passengers stop at some of Spain’s most magnificent cities and storied attractions.

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