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The town of Cavtat in southern Croatia has been named the most exclusive travel destination in Europe, reported Nova TV, citing recommendations from the popular travel portal Europe's Best Destinations.more

Santorini is one of the most visited Greek islands, particularly attractive for its ‘instagrammable’ views - with white houses and churches with blue domes. Santorini is also an island of contradictions. On the one hand, the mayor Nikos Zorzos wants to fight excessive tourism. On the other, local entrepreneurs complain about the lack of tourists during off-peak hours during the day. more

In Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, there is an unofficial "tax" for tourists, the Guardian reported. The newspaper reported that tourists visiting restaurants in Lisbon have to pay more than locals, which is intended to discourage some of them from coming.more

The UK has an island that resembles a tropical paradise similar to the Caribbean. The Isles of Scilly are home to around 2,100 people and is a place where the average home is flogged for £548,000.more

Hungry tourists hiking on the Great Wall of China can now get their lunch delivered – from the air. Chinese food delivery giant Meituan says its new drone service, announced last week, will bring food, drinks and other goods such as medical supplies to customers at a far-flung section of the ancient monument on the outskirts of Beijing.more

Councillors in Edinburgh have voted for the introduction of a tourist tax aimed at raising up to £50m a year. The city will become the first in Scotland to charge a transient visitor levy (TVL) on stays, with profits used to fund improvements to the capital.more

Walks and walks among historic buildings and historic streets are probably one of the best ways to get to know and immerse yourself in the cities we visit. It is best if its biggest attractions are located just a few steps away. According to the latest ranking, there are at least 15 such cities in Europe, including Kraków.more

More than 14 million tourists arrived in Portugal in the first half of 2024, estimated the National Statistical Institute of Lisbon (INE). According to the government agency, this figure is a record high.more

Spain's tourism sector is expecting a record 95 million visitors this year, even despite protests over mass tourism, Spanish daily "El Pais" wrote in yesterday's edition.more

To help identify the world's best beaches, The Daily Telegraph newspaper asked travel journalists to identify their favourite sandy spots. To create a ranking tailored to tourists with different needs and tastes, the newspaper divided the beaches into several categories. Where to enjoy sunsets and where are the best conditions for water sports?more

Before Thursday's Ferragosto holiday in Italy, which is the culmination of travel, local authorities in many areas have introduced measures to limit the effects of excessive tourism. These include traffic lights to regulate traffic in viewing areas, limits and reservations for access to beaches.more

The food available at the British seaside has improved hugely. There's now somewhere special to eat in every part of the coastline - from St Andrews in Scotland to Fowey in Cornwall. A total of 21 seaside towns got impressive, four star ratings for food and drink in our latest survey.more

Travel agencies served more customers than in the previous year and exceeded the result from the record-breaking 2019 - reported "Dziennik Gazeta Prawna".more

Poland has many unique places to offer that can charm even the most demanding travelers. From the sea and Masurian lakes to beautiful mountains - our country can delight. Tourists from Spain, Great Britain and Italy have been experiencing this for years. As the latest statistics show, the beauty of Poland is also appreciated by guests from distant countries.more

When asked for an explanation, the man is said to have apologised, saying he wanted to leave a mark of the family’s visit to the world-famous Unesco World Heritage site.more

In the first half of this year's holidays, Turkey, Greece and Egypt were the most popular destinations, according to a report by Wakacje.pl. The company estimates that this year, the offer of travel agencies for the holiday season is 23-24 per cent higher than last year.more

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Wizz Air and Ryanair fail to impress UK consumers in latest survey focussing on how easy airlines are to contact, how well they deal with queries and more. A new Which? survey reveals Wizz Air is the worst airline in the UK for customer service. Ryanair wasn't far behind, when Which? surveyed more than 1,000 passengers about their experiences of customer service at major UK airlines. more

Residents of the tourist-heavy island of Santorini in Greece want to limit the number of arriving guests. "Santorini is a natural wonder that can turn into a monster," warned the owner of a local hotel.more

The last weekend of July in Italy is the hottest so far this year, meteorologists warn. The severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 40 degrees C coincides with millions of people going on holiday and traffic jams on the motorways.more

An image campaign for Poland prepared by the Polish Tourist Organisation is underway in the Paris metro. Posters with the slogan ‘next stop - Poland’ encourage visitors to visit Warsaw, Krakow and other cities that can be reached by plane from Paris.more

There are many indications that 2024 will be a record year for Japan in terms of the number of foreign tourists visiting the country. It has its good and bad sides. The first one is undoubtedly a huge injection of money into the national economy. However, masses of tourists cause more and more problems in the Land of the Rising Sun.more

Several thousand residents of Majorca protested yesterday in Palma de Mallorca, the main city of this Balearic island, against the mass influx of tourists.more

There will be more police on the popular tourist island of Zakynthos, announced the Greek authorities. There are problems with drugs and fights on the island, especially in frequently visited places - wrote the eKathimerini portal.more

Bamburgh, the Northumbrian village known for its sprawling sand dunes and imposing castle, has retained its title as the UK’s best seaside destination for the fourth consecutive year.more