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Croatia drops all entry rules: Here are the 9 best places to visit

In partnership with Croatia

From castles, churches and theatres to food, wine and music, we've put together a list of nine places you should visit to get your dose of Croatian culture.

Travel News

Hawaii residents beg tourists to stop visiting in post-pandemic boom

Tens of thousands of extra tourists are making Hawaii’s roads, beaches and restaurants practically unusable.

Climate

27,000 tremors shake Azores island as scientists try to solve 'enigma'

The number of daily quakes in Sao Jorge has decreased in recent days but experts are not sure if that trend will continue.

Destinations

An inspiring trip awaits on Procida island, Italy’s Capital of Culture

With a poetic programme of events lined up, Procida is well worth the short boat ride from Naples this year.

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Ukraine

Snake Island sailors freed in Ukraine war prisoner exchange, says Kyiv

The 13 soldiers had famously defied Russian warships at the very start of the invasion.

Portugal

Azores island authorities prepare evacuations amid earthquake fears

Six straight days of minor tremors have stoked fears of a possible major earthquake or volcanic eruption.

Ukraine

Snake Island border guards are alive and well, says Ukrainian navy

The 13 border guards were initially reported dead after refusing to surrender to Russian forces and swearing at them.

Destinations

Formentera: Why you should visit the lesser-known Balearic island

Formentera might not have an airport, but with stunning white sand beaches, it's well worth the 30-minute boat trip.

Destinations

Gorgona: The prison island with tropical rainforests and a dark past

Popular with ecotourists now, this Colombian beauty spot harbours a brutal history.

Italy

Italy: new COVID rules threaten to isolate the country's islanders

Unvaccinated residents of a number of islands in the southern European country might find themselves stranded since the new regulations require the full jab to use the ferries to the mainland.

Italy

Italy's islands will be 'exiled' by vaccine restrictions, warn mayors

Under new restrictions on Monday, citizens must have a "super green pass" to use modes of transport such as boats.

Experiences

I spent 6 months in Greece as a digital nomad. Here's how you can too

I moved to a village on the northeastern coast of Greece's biggest island, Crete, and this is why you should too.

Destinations

These paradise islands are still COVID-free despite a positive test

There have been zero COVID-19 cases in the small island nation to date.

France

Post-Brexit fishing: Guernsey grants over 40 licences for French boats

Paris has welcomed the Channel island's move but says over 100 claims for French boats to operate off Jersey and the UK are still unresolved.

Italy

Residents of Vulcano told to evacuate at night over volcanic activity

Tourists have been banned from visiting the small island near Sicily for one month due to dangerous levels of carbon dioxide.

Climate

Tuvalu minister stands knee-deep in seawater to address world leaders

The leader from the Pacific Island nation used his speech to draw attention to a threat that faces many low-lying countries.

Climate

These island nations urgently need money to survive climate change

It’s not too late to save island nations from climate change, but it will be soon. This is what they need to save their homes.

Green News

The missing voices of the most affected: Who isn’t at COP26?

'With much reduced Southern presence at COP26, it will be a more inequitable and undemocratic process than ever.'

Destinations

The Canary Islands: Rugged volcanic landscapes like no other

Spain’s eight Canary Islands are home to breathtaking lava fields, lush forests and black sand beaches. Here’s what to see and do during your stay.

Living

Puerto Rico: The island for eco-conscious tourists

Packed full of gorgeous landscapes and stunning natural phenomena, Puerto Rico is looking for tourists who care.