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Sightseeing at speed: Why extreme day trips are an extremely bad idea

Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis.

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How to combine your holiday destinations for a greener vacation

Tripchaining can help travellers save money and time, while spending more time in destinations for a more authentic and memorable holiday.

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Why this UK holiday spot beats European favourites for slow travel

Cornwall’s peaceful beaches, dramatic natural landscape and range of cuisines has attracted more slow travellers in the last few years.

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Shoulder season travel surges as Europeans seek quieter holidays

Most European travellers are likely to spend between €1,500 and €2,000 per person per trip between June and November 2025, which is an increase of 3 per cent from last summer.

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Why is Croatia encouraging travellers to find their ‘pomalo’?

The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment.

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As Mexico City protests mass tourism, here’s how to visit responsibly

Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly.

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Expert tips on how to cruise around Europe responsibly

Travellers looking to cruise responsibly don’t have to avoid destinations with restrictions or taxes.

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How tourism is changing Naples - for better and for worse

2,500 years after its birth, Naples is revelling in a tourism boom, yet experiencing downsides that most cities learn decades later.

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Why you should save your Amalfi Coast visit for spring

April and May are the prime months on the coast, for culture and fewer crowds.

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More than 1 million people took a night train trip in France in 2024

While these soaring passenger numbers should be a positive sign, France’s limited fleet of trains can’t cope with the demand.

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Explore Rome’s religious treasures on a 16th-century pilgrimage route

For a particularly meaningful way to visit Rome’s major churches - and to sidestep the crowds - try following in the footsteps of a 16th-century saint.

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This Greek island is overwhelmed by 150 tourists per resident

Destinations in Bulgaria, Poland and Italy have been identified as some alternative places to get away from the crowds.

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Half of Europeans say they will travel more by train in next 5 years

Plane travel is set to stagnate, with only around 2 per cent expecting to fly more in the next five years.

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AI and accessibility are hot topics as travel industry meets in Dubai

The 32nd edition of the annual travel trade show is expected to have drawn record-breaking numbers of participants.

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Some journeys in France are almost twice as fast by train as by plane

In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative of under two and a half hours.

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Escape the crowds with these car-free day trips from Barcelona

There are plenty of interesting destinations you can reach in just a few hours by train from Barcelona.