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The Alps beat Scandinavia in Europe’s active coolcation ranking

Scandinavia may be an obvious choice for a cooler summer holiday, but a new ranking has found the Alps are just as tempting for travellers looking to hike, cycle and escape the heat. France’s Mont Blanc region takes the top spot, while Alpine destinations claim four places in the top 10.

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Why Gen Z and Millennials want very different holidays

New research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.

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Europe’s most tourist-saturated destinations revealed

New Eurostat data shows where tourists far outnumber residents, with Greece’s South Aegean recording more than 127 tourist nights for every resident.

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Revealed: Travellers’ worst travel mistakes

A new survey reveals the travel mistakes causing the most stress, from packing too much to tight connections, while frequent travellers share the hacks they swear by.

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Here’s how to save on your autumn holiday

KAYAK reveals the best-value destinations and travel dates for an autumn escape, plus where to go if you want to avoid border queues as the EES rolls out across Europe.

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Revealed: Europe’s quietest islands for a true escape

As searches for “quiet destinations” soar, a new ranking has revealed the European islands where travellers can still escape the crowds – with a tiny Greek island coming out on top.

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Expedia data reveals where to travel this autumn

Expedia data reveals where hotel prices are falling after summer, while interest in lesser-known destinations including Luxembourg, Albania and Montenegro is soaring.

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This new tool helps pick the best beach for you to travel to

From quiet coves to lively Caribbean hotspots, Skyscanner’s new Paradise Guide reveals the best beaches for every kind of traveller.

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Why Y2K travel is this year’s biggest nostalgia trend

New research reveals that 65% of millennials travel in search of “simpler times”, with everything from Lizzie McGuire Vespa tours in Rome to Barbie dream houses and retro gaming adventures driving the rise of Y2K travel.

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Japan dominates digital nomad ranking as Spain makes top ten

Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking.

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Ranked: Europe’s windiest roads for your next trip

A new ranking from Avis has crunched everything from curves and elevation to Google searches and Instagram popularity to reveal Europe’s ultimate roads for a scenic, twisty road trip.

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Virgin Trains clears new hurdle in bid to rival Eurostar

Virgin Trains has been cleared to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, bringing an end to Eurostar’s long-running monopoly one step closer.

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Revealed: The best European cities for a workcation

A new ranking has revealed which European cities are best suited to working remotely, comparing everything from internet speeds and coworking spaces to accommodation, attractions, coffee and beer prices.

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Revealed: Europe’s best-value cities for a weekend break

A new study has revealed the best-value European cities for a weekend away, with Polish destinations sweeping the top five and some of the continent’s biggest tourist hotspots proving much pricier.

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What to do in Burgas, Bulgaria’s seaside gem and Eurovision host city

Burgas has been announced as the unexpected host of next year’s Eurovision. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of a visit to the Bulgarian beach city.

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Can China’s C919 jet take on Boeing and Airbus?

China’s homegrown C919 passenger jet has finally ventured beyond the country’s borders, making its first scheduled international flight from Beijing to Mongolia.

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New data: EES queues double at Europe’s airports

The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays.

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Europe delays ETIAS travel permit again

Europe’s long-delayed ETIAS travel permit has been pushed back yet again, leaving travellers in limbo over when they’ll need to apply – and pay.

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New booking platform promises simplified VIP perks

Travel Habit is bringing together multiple luxury hotel programmes and VIP travel networks in one platform, offering members perks including room upgrades, breakfast, hotel credits and late check-outs.

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Istanbul overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport

Heathrow has been knocked off the top spot for the first time since 2023, with Istanbul handling almost 300,000 more passengers in July as the London airport pushes ahead with plans for a third runway.

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