Friday, November 15, 2024

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Travel expert issues candid four-word verdict on anti-tourism protests in Spain

A tourism expert has hit out at governments and tourism giants in holiday hotspots as he shared his view on the recent anti-tourism protests.The...

Portugal wildfires kill three as three-day warning issued

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailFive thousand firefighters...

Key dates for the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme rollout

17 September 2024 In a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published last week, the Home Office has confirmed key dates...

Beach with ‘crystal clear waters’ seen in Hollywood films named best in UK

For those seeking a  beach that seems plucked from a fairy tale, Durdle Door in Dorset is an absolute must-visit as the summer days...

Flooding in central Europe: what are my rights as a traveller?

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailWidespread floods in...

Comedians Simon Bird and Jessica Knappett clash over hotel stay preferences

The most divisive holiday debates have been revealed - including whether to pinch from the breakfast buffet and whether you unpack or not.The research,...

Tiny seaside town that’s ‘quintessentially British’ and ‘peaceful’ in October

Summer is in its final days and the autumn is fast approaching.Although you might not think of the seaside when you think about autumnal...

Why those airport boarding times matter – even if your flight is running late

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailShould you and...

Sunny town in Spain has 20C temperatures in September and fewer crowds in autumn

As the weather cools down and winter draws near, Brits are seeking to bask in some sunshine away from the high-season crowds.Southern Europe is...

UK tourists change Majorca holiday plans as new November 1 EU rule looms

A new EU rule has made Brits reconsider upcoming travel plans as the Foreign Office has warned travellers of the extra paperwork.Starting on 1...

Forget the try-hard gimmicks – just give us travel that works

My mother was reminded of her 1993 trip to Russia, when former...

Picturesque village with fisherman cottages is ‘second best in Britain’

A Cornish town with a quartet of beaches is as perfect in the autumn months as it is in the summer. The golden glow...

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