Portuguese seaside town launches measure targeting tourists | World | News
A popular Portuguese town is introducing a tourist tax on overnight stays in a bid to tackle overtourism and raise revenue of about £172,000 (200,000 euros) per year. Authorities in Oeiras, a town and municipality on the Portuguese Riviera, will start charging 86p (one euro) per night from August 15 in hotels and other accommodation across the More...
The stunning destination dubbed ‘the new Canaries’ with direct flights from UK | Travel News | Travel
The Canary Islands, with their year-round sunshine, stunning beaches and short flight times, have long been a favourite destination for British holidaymakers. The Spanish islands have seen a surge in tourism More...
Europe’s ‘best’ seaside town is a hidden gem on sunny ‘Isle of Wine’ | Europe | Travel
If you’re yearning for a respite from the UK’s unpredictable weather and polluted beaches, an idyllic destination known as the Island of Wine might just be home to Europe’s best seaside town. Boasting More...
Underrated UK seaside town with an incredible pier | Travel News | Travel
Seaside towns along the Essex coast tend to have a negative reputation. However, Clacton-on-Sea defies these narratives with its dazzling pier and historical charm. Despite being named one of the ‘worst More...
‘I went to a city where every house is painted blue – it felt like a dream’ | Travel News | Travel
While travelling through Morocco, I heard rumours of a beautiful mountain city with wildly photogenic blue-washed walls and narrow streets that had become a magnet for photographers and social media-savvy travellers. And, More...
‘Most expensive underwater hotel’ can only be entered one way | Travel News | Travel
If you’ve ever dreamt of sleeping in the sea, you may now be in with a chance. This is because the world’s most expensive underwater hotel room has been revealed, and it can only be accessed by private More...
‘I’m the mayor of a village – I have a genius plan to boost our population’
A 20 year old mayor of a small town in Guadalajara, Spain, has revealed his ambitious plans to boost the dwindling population. Being a mayor of a small Spanish town is a significant role that often goes unrecognised More...
Seaside town in Italy is a hidden beach paradise – and it’s just 2 hours from UK | Travel News | Travel
As a couple in our forties with a passion for food and art, but not so much for long-haul travel, we were surprised it took us this long to discover Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany, a dreamy destination just a two-hour More...
The European cities being ‘ruined’ by overtourism – reasons for it | Europe | Travel
Data compiled by holiday rental portal Holidu found that, despite the protests there, Spain is far from being the worst affected destination. The stats showed that Dubrovnik in Croatia was actually the “most More...
Stunning UK beach that looks like it could be in Mediterranean | UK | Travel
While jetting off for a foreign holiday is always appealing, the rising costs during summer have led many families to opt for staycations. But staying in the UK doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some More...
