Greek police have arrested 22 people linked to companies that illegally set up deck chairs and umbrellas on the beaches of the islands of Rhodes, Paros and Mykonos, the portal of the daily Kathimerini reported today.more
Two American tourists were found sleeping on the upper levels of the Eiffel Tower after drunkenly avoiding an encounter with security the previous night, AFP reported.more
The holiday season is in full swing. Statistics from the Central Statistical Office (CBOS) show that the majority of Poles decide to travel once a year; however, there is an increase in those who take their holidays more often and at other times of the year than in summer. This period is the time to seek information on potential travel destinations, whether for a spontaneous holiday this year or tmore
At hotel pools on the Spanish coast, the fight for sun loungers has intensified this summer, especially between Spanish, British and French tourists, Spanish media comment.more
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spaceplane took three customers on the company's first tourist flight to the edge of space yesterday. On board the craft were the first representatives of Antigua and Barbuda in space.more
No more loud rock concerts in the area of the ancient Roman Circus Maximus stadium - this is the position taken by the directorate of the archaeological park. It is also shared by the Italian Ministry of Culture. These voices came after seismographs recorded a tremor during a concert of American rapper Travis Scott, attended by 60,000 people.more
Record rain in the UK is leading to a rise in last-minute holiday bookings, travel agencies report.
Bookings in July for travel in August more than quadrupled, according to Advantage Travel Partnership, which represents about 20% of travel agents.more
As we all know, London is full of fantastic parks. As one of the greenest cities in Europe (in terms of number of park spaces, anyway), there are apparently over 3,000 leafy R&R zones in the capital. But did you know that one of them is apparently the best in the entire UK?
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After a temporary attack of autumn aura, weather forecasts are kinder to tourists who are considering a trip for a long August weekend. The sun and holiday temperatures will return. No wonder that the list of towns with the largest number of inquiries sent to facilities includes primarily seaside towns.more
Residents of Bruges, one of Belgium's prettiest cities, face crowds of tourists during the holidays, writes AFP. "Now we have really reached a red line," - says architect Arnout Goegebuer, 55, as he sits in a café and looks out of the window onto a crowded terrace. "We don't need any more tourists, enough is enough." - he adds in an interview with the agency.more
Landlords in Paris renting out their premises on the Airbnb platform without the permission of the authorities are paying increasing fines of up to €50,000. The city hall gives permission for short-term rentals very reluctantly, reports the daily "Le Figaro".more
As the war in Ukraine continues, hundreds of thousands of Russians are going on holiday. Although a weaker rouble and growing economic problems mean that many Russian families will spend the warmer months in their dachas, those with enough cash to travel will head to one of the countries of Europe or Asia. They are not welcome everywhere," reports "Politico".more
Increasingly frequent extreme heatwaves are affecting domestic and international tourism in Spain and other southern European countries, particularly France, Greece and Italy, the Infobae portal reported yesterday.more
Visiting a cute English town brings to mind quaint buildings, cosy pubs, historic landmarks, and serene independent shops nestled amidst picturesque countryside walks.
If this sounds like your ideal escape, then there are numerous towns across the UK that can fill your desires, including some hidden gems that may have slipped under the radar.more
The Greek government has announced that from September 4 limits will be imposed on tourists who want to visit the Athens Acropolis. One of the most famous ancient monuments will be able to be visited by no more than 20,000 people. people per day. A variable hourly limit will also be introduced.more
The Greek government, in cooperation with local authorities, will offer a week's free stay in Rhodes next spring or fall for tourists who had to flee the island in July because of the fires, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Micotakis said in a statement to British ITV.more
A stir in Italy was caused by the information that UNESCO recommends inscribing Venice on the list of endangered heritage. The whole world should invest in this city, declared the head of the regional government Luca Zaia.more
Italy is undergoing its last heatwave hit for the time being, and from Thursday there will be an abrupt drop in temperatures by as much as 10-12 degrees. That was the forecast today - another day of hot weather.more
Producers at Selling Sunset might need to consider swapping Los Angeles for a series in London – as the capital is one of the best places in the world to watch the sun go down. Apparently.
You might not see the sun disappear behind mountains or from a beach around these parts but there is something beautiful about how it lingers in the sky – if it ever comes out at all.more
Forget about Saint-Tropez and go instead to Sopot, where there is the same glitz and splendor for a fraction of the price, encourages the British daily "Daily Mail" on its website.more
The latest travel casualty of the UK being outside the European Union’s Schengen area: flights to Catania in Sicily.
The airport, which is the main gateway to the island, closed on 16 July because of fire damage to a terminal building.more
In the popular resort of Benidorm near Valencia, there has been a long struggle between its residents and foreign tourists for the best beach spots, Spanish media reported. According to them, it is similar on many other beaches in Spain.more