Hiking in Cinque Terre this spring? Be prepared for footwear checks and one-way systems
The Cinque Terre park authorities brought in a ban on open or smooth-soled footwear like flip-flops in 2019. Read More
Europe’s top rail operators and routes for a dog-friendly adventure across the continent
Plenty of rail and cruise companies now accept pets, meaning you can take a trip without worrying about crates or cargo holds. Read More
New competitors could slash Channel Tunnel rail fare by 30 per cent in the next 15 years
A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market. Read More
Barcelona to create special selfie zone to curb tourist chaos at Sagrada Familia
Until recently, Plaça Gaudí had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption. Read More
You’ll need to book via app to visit these spectacular beaches in Sardinia this summer
Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer. Read More
Italy and Greece travel warning: Aviation worker strikes set to impact flights tomorrow
Holidaymakers with flights booked to or from Italy or Greece should prepare for possible disruption. Read More
Some airlines are banning power banks on flights. Here’s what travellers need to know
The aviation industry’s heightened caution around power banks comes after several incidents of fires caused by malfunctioning batteries. Read More
Italy fines Roman Colosseum ticketing agencies €20m for practices that forced tourists to pay more
Ticketing agencies made it almost impossible to purchase standard-price entry to Italy’s most popular tourist attraction. Read More
Another summer of disruption? Spain’s anti-tourism protests reignite ahead of Easter break
Residents say new government measures are not enough to combat the negative effects of mass tourism. Read More
LGBTQ+ travellers forgo trips to the US as gender rules on passports change
Trump’s new policies have created uncertainty for travellers as US immigration authorities may now require documentation showing ‘sex at birth’. Read More