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Balmy temperatures & few tourists: A guide to Spain's shoulder season

New data has revealed the best Spanish places to visit from March to June.

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Why is Galapagos doubling its entry fee for tourists?

The changes will come into force in August.

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‘Stinking of tourist’: Why Málaga locals have had enough of visitors

Millions of holidaymakers visit the Costa de Sol and Málaga, one of its most popular destinations, every year, but now locals are saying enough is enough.

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Where to see the most dreamy cherry blossom in Europe this spring

Discover the fascinating stories of how European cities got their cherry blossom trees.

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'An anchor in the sea of reviews’: How are hotel stars awarded?

Euronews Travel spoke to Markus Luthe, the President of the European Hotelstars Union, to find out exactly how the star rating process actually works.

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Why you should consider visiting a ‘local island’ in the Maldives

Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivian communities.

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Kyoto shuns tourists from its geisha district with 'keep out' signs

The Japanese city will stop visitors from passing through a number of streets in the picturesque geisha district.

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Curfews and searches: How Miami Beach is cracking down on tourists

Some civil rights advocates have claimed that the proposed changes are racially motivated.

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Off-season travel: 5 best Italian villages to visit in spring

From nature-rich hikes to foodie havens, Italy's seaside in the off-season is full of unexpected joys.

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Paros Island: Netflix series ignites Airbnb booking boom

The desire to see locations featured in films and TV shows has seen visitor heading to destinations to follow in the footsteps of their favourite characters.

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You’ll soon have to pay to see one of Seville’s most iconic landmarks

The flamboyant plaza was originally built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition and designed to showcase the best of Spain in its architecture and ceramics.

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Are these Spain’s best off the beaten track destinations?

Timon van Basten explored 40 countries before making Spain his home.

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Nature, restoration, residents: What are tourist taxes used for?

Dozens of tourist hotspots around the world now charge for entry. Here’s how some have been spending the millions they receive in revenue.

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Would a 'climate fee' help prevent overtourism in Hawaii?

Years of disrespectful behaviour from tourists has forced Hawaii to raise funds to undo the damage.

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Europe’s crowded cities are getting creative to curb overtourism

From Venice to Amsterdam, bus bans and TikTok influencers are helping reduce tourist numbers.

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Italy, Croatia: The cities set to see an influx of cruise ships

Here are the historical cities where cruise passengers may find themselves instead of Venice this year.

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Japan imposes fee and visitor cap at Mount Fuji to protect UNESCO site

Beginning this summer, visitors to Mount Fuji will have to pay to hike one of the routes up the iconic mountain.

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‘No selfie zones’ could save tourists’ lives

Selfie bans are becoming more common in popular tourist spots. Here’s how they save lives.

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Europe's strangest tourist rules in 2023

Tourists faced fines for playing music too loudly and taking selfies.

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I live in Paris. 2023 hasn’t been half as bad as the headlines suggest

From bedbugs to bomb hoaxes, should you avoid visiting Paris? Local resident Caroline Harrap argues not.