Europe summer travel trends: Short breaks, family holidays and coolcations drive demand
From quick getaways to heatwave-avoiding escapes, new data from Trip.com reveals the trends that are shaping summer travel across Europe in 2026. Read More
Mediterranean travel trends: How ‘blue mind experiences’ and local culture keep people coming back
As fly-and-flop holidays fall out of fashion, travellers are looking for more meaningful travel experiences even while prioritising sun and sea. Read More
AmaRudi: Europe’s largest river cruise ship to launch on the Danube next spring
The AmaRudi, AmaWaterways’ second double-width vessel, will accommodate 196 guests across 98 staterooms and suites when it launches in April 2027. Read More
Washing underwear in kettles and raiding the breakfast buffet: Strange hotel guest habits revealed
Using kettles to wash underwear, smuggling food from the breakfast buffet and squeezing extra guests into rooms are among the hotel habits Britons have admitted to in a new study,…
European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns
From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace’s Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave…
The ‘Aperol Spritz index’: European cities to visit for an affordable aperitivo
If you love the bright orange beverage but don’t love the price tag attached to it in many bars, here’s where you should be heading. Read More
Ten years after Brexit, travel rules confusion remains widespread
From passport validity rules and healthcare cover to new EU border checks and visa requirements, many British travellers are still unsure what Brexit means for their European holidays. Read More
UAE trains connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai set to launch this September
Etihad Rail will start its route between the UAE capital and Fujairah in late June, with further stations opening in the coming months. Read More
Europe’s best hotel swimming pools: Take a dip and stay cool in the heatwave
Europe boasts some of the world’s most stunning hotel swimming pools. From Italy to Iceland, we take a look at the perfect spots to keep cool during the summer months.…
Japan launches ‘supreme class’ bullet train airline-style private cabins
Already renowned for their speed and comfort, Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains are about to become even more luxurious, with new private suites set to launch this autumn featuring lockable doors,…