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Residences

These European hotels have been included in a new hall of fame list

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Destinations

Want to book a life-changing holiday? Travel to these destinations

Searching for more than a beach break? These are the places that travellers say transformed their lives when they returned home.

Destinations

The lesser-known countries on the rise in 2026

The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026.

Europe in Motion

What are the 10 best European cities to eat like a local?

Istanbul edges out Paris in a new culinary index, signalling a "massive shift from formal fine dining to street food heritage", as studies claim gastronomy has turned increasingly crucial in today's travel choices.

Travel News

Air passenger traffic has dropped in Europe. Here’s why

An industry group says that while marginal, the decline “marks a significant milestone” for Europe’s aviation sector.

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Travel News

This new map shows all the night trains running across Europe in 2026

The 2026 edition shows five new connections already running or lauching this year.

Travel News

The most beautiful restaurants in Europe for 2026

The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have revealed the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants for 2026. Five European venues made the prestigious list, celebrating restaurants where striking interiors are every bit as memorable as the food.

Residences

Could this giant floating city become the world's biggest cruise ship?

The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,000 people, the mile-long vessel would feature homes, schools, hotels, parks, a hospital and even a sports stadium as it slowly circles the globe.

Moments

The cruise and rail holiday trend is booming: Here's why

From Alpine train routes and Mediterranean cruises to cross-country adventures through Italy and the Rockies, cruise and rail holidays are booming as travellers embrace slower, more immersive ways to explore.

Destinations

Travelling to Kotor? Explore one of Europe’s most underrated escapes

With cheap flights, medieval streets, Adriatic views and surprisingly low prices, Montenegro’s coastal gem Kotor is quietly becoming one of Europe’s best-value summer escapes.

Destinations

Europe’s hidden gem travel destinations for 2026

Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations prove the continent still has plenty of secrets left to uncover.

Travel News

Europe's best destination for stargazing

The Dark Sky Alqueva reserve has been recognised at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Awards, but investment in astrotourism remains far below its full potential.

Destinations

The best holiday destinations for your first loved-up trip

The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress.

Travel News

Looking to book a budget summer holiday? Experts share their top tips

Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Europeans’ appetites for a summer getaway hasn’t curbed in the least. With these tips, the long awaited holiday season can stretch euros further when abroad – even if that means being closer to home.

Destinations

Europe’s cheapest and most expensive city breaks for 2026

New research has found which European cities offer the best value for travellers once they’re there – and which could leave visitors paying far more.

Travel News

Anime fans boost tourism across Asia with pilgrimages to attractions

An anime-inspired ‘set-jetting’ travel trend is surging in Asia, with Trip.com reporting a 195% year-on-year rise in searches for anime and comic-related tourism experiences.

Destinations

Everything to see and do in İstanbul after dark

In partnership with GoTürkiye

İstanbul is a city that never stops. When the sun goes down, the streets light up with open-air clubs, raucous taverns and immersive Bosphorus cruises.