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This Balkan country is now home to Europe's first Banyan Tree resort

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This remote Scottish island with cabin could be yours for €405,000

The rugged private island, complete with a solar-powered cabin, is going under the hammer for less than the average UK house price. Tucked away in Scotland’s remote Summer Isles, it offers a rare chance to own an off-grid escape in one of the country's most spectacular natural settings.

Destinations

Travelling to Cabo Verde? Here’s what you need to know

World Cup debut aside, Cabo Verde offers plenty of reasons to visit beyond the beautiful game – from fresh seafood delicacies to beach escapes and a wealth of cultural heritage.

Health news

Serious staff shortages in Greek island hospitals and health centres

Greece’s National Health System is coming under severe strain from chronic understaffing, the POEDHN union representing hospital workers warns.

Residences

Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos: Greece's hottest summer opening

The plush 94-room cliffside retreat boasts its own private beach and marks the brand’s second property in Greece.

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Moments

These are the most elite travel experiences in the world

High-net-worth individuals can traverse the globe on the Four Seasons Jet or discover the real "white continent" with luxury camping experiences in Antarctica.

Travel News

Solomon Islands tourism rebounds: What to see in the island nation

World-class diving, untouched nature and rich cultural heritage are drawing visitors back to the archipelago in Oceania.

Destinations

Mauritius: How to explore the island paradise beyond the beach

While Mauritius is well known for its beautiful beaches and turquoise ocean, there are far more experiences to explore on the island.

Destinations

A new epic 100km hiking trail is now open on Mallorca

The new trekking path gives visitors the chance to explore the wilder east coast, home to pine forests and mountain ranges.

Destinations

A glimmer of hope for seven endangered heritage sites across Europe

The seven sites were selected on the basis of their European cultural and social value.

Destinations

You could win a private island in Sweden

Visit Sweden has said the initiative is about sharing ‘a very Swedish perspective on freedom and responsibility in nature’.

Travel News

Why Skopelos and Andros are on the must-visit list for 2026

The author of an award-winning travel blog has included the two Greek islands on a list of 'adored' destinations.

Nature

How Sardinia saved its griffon vulture population from extinction

In 2014, Sardinia’s Eurasian griffon vulture population had shrunk to around 60.

Travel News

This dreamy island country just launched a digital nomad visa

You could make the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ your new home in 2026.

Travel News

Why travellers will flock to this overlooked Greek island in 2026

Ios is setting itself apart from other Greek islands where tourism is straining local infrastructure and community resources.

The Cube

Fact check: Can the EU defend Greenland in a US attack?

Europe is bound by NATO and EU defence clauses to step in if Greenland is attacked by the US. What are they and how far do they apply?

Nature

On Anguilla’s lizard Love Island, endangered iguanas are now thriving

The Lesser Antillean iguana is a critically endangered species that has disappeared from much of its range across the Eastern Caribbean.