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‘Race-cation’ boom: 24-hour city break searches rise by 500%

Searches for ‘marathon abroad’ have hit an all-time high, with travellers also researching what to see, eat and do in European race destinations once the running is over.

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Europe’s most popular castles and palaces – according to reviews

From Prague Castle to Dracula’s fortress in Romania, these are the European palaces and castles attracting the most attention from travellers in 2026.

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Here’s why travellers become different people when on holiday

From staying out later than planned to buying things they’d normally consider unnecessary, travellers are more willing to break their everyday habits when they’re away, new research suggests.

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Céline Dion fever hits Paris as hotel unveils themed suite

Céline Dion’s comeback is proving to be music to Paris’ ears, with flight searches surging and one hotel going full My Heart Will Go On with a themed suite, singalong tour and concert-inspired experiences.

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Leaf-peeping in Europe: The best destinations for autumn colours

Europe offers a long and varied autumn, with colourful forests, mountain valleys and vineyards putting on spectacular seasonal displays. From Slovenia and Scotland to Finland and Portugal, here are some of the best places to see autumn’s reds, oranges and golds.

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The top 10 most walkable cities – and seven are in Europe

The best city breaks don’t always need taxis, metros or complicated transport plans. A new index has ranked the most walkable up-and-coming destinations around the world, with European cities dominating the list.

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Albania, Hong Kong and Egypt: Trending destinations to watch in 2027

New data predicts which destinations are tipped to take off in 2027, with major sporting events and a spectacular solar eclipse also set to shape where travellers choose to go next year.

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EU under industry pressure over ‘shambolic’ EES rollout

The EU’s Entry/Exit System is facing fresh pressure after emergency measures designed to prevent border chaos expired, with major travel companies warning that passengers could once again face lengthy queues and missed flights.

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Thailand confirms it will cut visa-free stays for EU travellers

Travellers from EU countries will have less time to explore Thailand without a visa from 15 September, as the popular holiday destination halves its current 60-day allowance.

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France’s high-speed rail network is getting a new challenger

A new French rail company has secured the first approval needed to launch high-speed services from Paris to cities including Bordeaux, Nantes and Angers, potentially bringing more choice and competition to some of the country’s busiest routes.

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Who are the world’s most polite tourists?

A new survey reveals which nationalities are the best behaved, biggest tippers, biggest spenders, most adventurous and most passionate about food.

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New passport rules for Britain-Ireland ferries to be enforced

Passengers travelling on several ferry routes between Britain and Ireland will face stricter ID requirements from 28 September, with valid passports replacing other forms of photo identification.

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Could high-speed trains run from London to Europe every 15 minutes?

Catching a train from London to mainland Europe could soon become a lot easier, with services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam potentially departing as often as every 15 minutes by the end of the decade as Eurostar faces a wave of new competition.

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Why Gen Z and Millennials want very different holidays

New research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.

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Europe’s most tourist-saturated destinations revealed

New Eurostat data shows where tourists far outnumber residents, with Greece’s South Aegean recording more than 127 tourist nights for every resident.

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Revealed: Travellers’ worst travel mistakes

A new survey reveals the travel mistakes causing the most stress, from packing too much to tight connections, while frequent travellers share the hacks they swear by.