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EU bans 10 most common single-use plastic items found on beaches

The EU directive will be transposed into national law and applied as of 3 July 2021 - any countries who don't respect these obligations will be fined.

Destinations

These are the 20 most beautiful beaches in the world in pictures

Summer is here, and holidays are approaching. Pack your swimsuit and flip flops, and follow this guide to get to some of the most extraordinary beaches in the world.

Moments

Green list travel: Malta's national pastry is worth the trip alone

This snack is central to Maltese life and not to be missed on a trip to the islands.

Destinations

These are the sunny islands with the least restrictions right now

The six island retreats with the most relaxed rules on COVID-19.

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Nature

How clean are Europe's oceans, lakes and rivers?

83 per cent of the bloc's bathing waters are 'excellent' but some environmentalists don't think that figure reflects reality.

Destinations

You can get 5* luxury for 3* prices in these 10 European cities

The 10 best places in European to get luxury for a reasonable price.

Women Beyond Borders

This woman is running the world for a very important cause

In the latest episode of Women Beyond Borders, we meet the survivor raising awareness of sexual violence through running.

Destinations

From Sharjah to Fujairah: The five most beautiful hidden emirates

Mountains, white sand beaches and cities of towering minarets adorn the UAE's five forgotten emirates.

Destinations

Holiday like Beyoncé with these popular celebrity destinations

Some beaches are natural magnets for sun-worshipping celebrities like Beyoncé and others. From France to the Caribbean, take a closer look.

Angola

A weekend in Luanda: “Africa’s Manhattan” waits to be discovered

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Rica en cultura, ya en tiempos remotos, y más tarde con gran influencia portuguesa en el siglo XVI, Angola tiene mucho que celebrar en torno a su patrimonio, su gastronomía y sus tradiciones.

World

Germany staycation: domestic tourism on the rise in Schleswig-Holstein

Several German states are already preparing to reopen to domestic tourists. Four trial projects in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein have already been welcoming them back.

Residences

Is Maslinica Bay Croatia’s best-kept secret?

Exploring the decadent finds of one of Croatia’s hidden island escapes.

Moments

This Caribbean island wants you to work remotely from its beaches

Ever wanted to spend 6 months working from a Caribbean island? Curaçao might be the place for you.

Destinations

Sierra Leone is the hidden gem of African destinations

This forgotten paradise is home to West Africa’s best beaches.

Destinations

Seychelles may become the first country to achieve herd immunity

All the information you need to plan a trip to the Seychelles this year, including testing and travel requirements

Brazil

Restrictions on Rio's Copacabana beach as COVID-19 cases rise

Police are now patrolling Brazil's most famous beach after its many stalls were closed on Friday.

Living

The book is helping the environment, one love story at a time

A social enterprise is crowdfunding for the book which will help fund environmental projects in the country.

Green News

This baby boom in Kenya is helping to save an endangered species

A tiny new life is just beginning. On Kenya's south coast, a volunteer stands guard over newborn green turtles.

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Seafoam on Argentine beach delights vacationers

The novelty has surprised beach-going tourists for the last two days.

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Cape Town residents break beach ban to protest COVID lockdown

South Africa has reported more than 43,000 deaths due to COVID-19.