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Wednesday, january 29, 2025
London to New York in 3.5 hours: How Boom Supersonic is learning from Concorde’s mistakes
• 4:12 PM
22 min
More than two decades after Europe’s failed attempt at a supersonic airliner, the USA is on track to make it work.
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Lost tribes, explosive volcanoes and pangolin hats: 2024's most awe-inspiring travel photography
• 3:48 PM
41 min
2024's winning travel images include entries from photographers as young as nine-years-old.
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again. Is it safe to visit the national park?
• 3:01 PM
4 min
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
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UK Chancellor bets on third Heathrow Airport runway for boost to growth
• 2:26 PM
5 min
Rachel Reeves' support for a third runway came in a wide-ranging speech on boosting UK growth rates, which have been historically low since the 2008 global financial crisis for a variety of reasons.
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Tuesday, january 28, 2025
Bare feet, obscene t-shirts and body art: Watch out for these dress code violations on flights
• 4:40 PM
3 min
Passengers can be turned away if they are barefoot or wearing clothing with swear words.
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Book your summer holiday now to beat rising package holiday prices, expert warns
• 3:04 PM
4 min
Package holidays have been more popular since COVID - but that is driving up prices.
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'Dubai is on steroids': How overtourism is fuelling a quiet crisis in the UAE
• 6:02 AM
10 min
Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five years — and some residents are starting to feel burned.
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Monday, january 27, 2025
New Zealand: Digital nomads welcome under new visitor visa rules
• 4:03 PM
9 min
All the details on who can get the visa and how to apply.
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Ryanair CEO lashes out at Spanish minister after blackmail accusations over seat cuts in 2025
• 3:14 PM
12 min
Travellers will find fewer low-cost options at Spanish regional airports this summer.
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Sunday, january 26, 2025
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The next frontier? Why space tourism might not be as far-fetched as you think
• 4:09 PM
18 min
As companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic make waves in space tourism, how long does the rest of the world have to wait before we can all become astronauts?
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'Stay at home': More than 1,000 UK and Ireland flights cancelled due to 'once in a generation' storm
• 9:27 AM
5 min
Weather forecasters are saying they have never seen a storm this bad.
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Thursday, january 23, 2025
Revealed: The European airports closest to the city centres they serve
• 4:18 PM
5 min
A short transfer is a gift after a long flight- these airports are a stone’s throw from the city.
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Mayor of Nice vows to ban ‘floating hotels’: Will he be able to ban cruises by the summer?
• 3:13 PM
12 min
Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on large cruise ships.
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Cheaper trips and ridiculous recommendations: The highs and lows of AI travel bots
• 6:04 AM
13 min
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming one of the most significant trends shaping the travel and tourism industry, redefining how travellers plan, book, and experience journeys.
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Wednesday, january 22, 2025
Airbnb criticises Spain’s new rental rules: Data shows crackdowns on owners don’t stem overtourism
• 3:04 PM
16 min
Amsterdam brought in new rules for Airbnb hosts in 2022 and the results are revealing.
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Rome's Fiumicino sets a new record for the biggest airport solar farm in Europe
• 10:56 AM
4 min
Passenger will get a bird's a eye view of 55,000 solar panels, installed alongside one of the runways.
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Tuesday, january 21, 2025
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Travelling to Greece this summer? Your hotel swimming pool could be filled with seawater
• 5:02 PM
5 min
As tourism puts pressure on freshwater resources, Greece is considering other options to keep hotel pools filled.
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Australian mullets, Thai rain and quiet New Zealanders: The biggest culture shocks for Brits abroad
• 4:54 PM
5 min
Expanding your horizons may come with some social and culinary surprises in these popular countries.
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Thursday, january 16, 2025
2025 holidays are selling fast: What you need to know about when to book and when to go
• 4:00 PM
10 min
Travel agents have welcomed high demand in the first weeks of the year, but is January really the best time to book your 2025 travel?
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Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans
• 3:03 PM
6 min
Pressure on Spain’s housing market has been exacerbated by overtourism and the proliferation of short-term holiday rentals.
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Wednesday, january 15, 2025
Rocket debris from Elon Musk's SpaceX is delaying flights in this part of the world
• 3:39 PM
11 min
One airline said it often gets little notice of when or where it can expect rockets to fall from the sky so flights have been delayed to ensure safety.
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Is it safe to travel to LA? Everything you need to know about flights, hotels and transport
• 3:16 PM
13 min
If you’ve got to travel to, through or from Los Angeles soon, is it safe to go?
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Fasten your seatbelt: The most turbulent European flight routes revealed
• 5:49 AM
10 min
Eight out of the ten most turbulent routes all begin or end in the same country.
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Tuesday, january 14, 2025
I’ve been a digital nomad all over the world: Why Tbilisi in Georgia is my top recommendation
• 3:49 PM
11 min
Can Tbilisi stay a haven for digital nomads amid rising costs and political tensions?
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Thailand wants to make casinos legal to attract more tourists
• 3:32 PM
3 min
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a draft bill that seeks to legalise casinos in a bid to boost tourism and the economy.
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Ryanair demands two drink limit at EU airports to stop bad behaviour on flights
• 9:35 AM
5 min
The call comes as the airline sues a passenger for €15,000 after they caused a flight to be diverted.
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Monday, january 13, 2025
Airbnb is “drastically transforming neighbourhoods” in Athens: Here’s how Greece wants to clamp down
• 2:57 PM
4 min
Hotel owners have complained that holiday rentals now outnumber hotel rooms.
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Travel chaos in Belgium as flights and trains cancelled due to nationwide strike
• 9:28 AM
5 min
At one Brussels airport, all departures are cancelled after midday as "security can no longer be guaranteed"
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Sunday, january 12, 2025
Belgians brace themselves for a nationwide strike on Monday
• 5:45 PM
1 min
The nationwide day of action over new pension reforms will cause largescale disruption as many teachers, bus, airport and rail staff have registered to strike.
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From the Swiss Alps to the Rocky Mountains, these are the world's most incredible train journeys
• 8:33 AM
19 min
Pass through awe-inspiring mountain ranges while eating delicious food on these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys.
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Saturday, january 11, 2025
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Free Airbnbs and discounted hotels: How the travel industry is helping LA wildfire victims
• 4:00 PM
3 min
Dozens of hospitality and tourism businesses are offering their support to residents and travellers forced to flee from fire-impacted areas.
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Hurkle-durkling: The travel trend for dark winter days where you bring the hotel to you
• 3:35 PM
4 min
Hurkle-durkling is the practice of lounging in bed until late, hunkered down amongst warm covers.
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Thursday, january 9, 2025
Ryanair sues passenger for €15,000 after flight was diverted due to ‘inexcusable behaviour’
• 3:56 PM
3 min
The budget airline has warned this will not be the last time it goes to court over unacceptable behaviour on its aircraft.
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Edinburgh's tourist tax is launching in 2026. Here's how much visitors will have to pay
• 1:26 PM
5 min
The fee will be capped at seven consecutive days and is scheduled to come into force in 2026.
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Gender details needn't be given to buy train tickets: EU court
• 11:14 AM
2 min
A French LGBT+ rights association filed a complained after the railway company SNCF asked customers for their titles when buying a ticket online.
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Wednesday, january 8, 2025
From Turkish hammams to Slovakian spas: How to take a grand bathhouse tour of Europe
• 4:40 PM
10 min
Bathing culture is a great way to appreciate a new destination. Will you take the plunge in 2025?
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What is the ETA? Non-EU travellers now have to apply online for €11 permit to enter the UK
• 11:32 AM
8 min
Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid for and how to apply.
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Tuesday, january 7, 2025
From horse-drawn to high-speed: Britain celebrates 200 years of rail travel in 2025
• 5:02 PM
4 min
At 12 noon on New Year’s Day, nearly 200 vintage locomotives around the world blew their whistles to ring in a special year for rail travel.
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London, Paris, Dublin: Which European city has the most congested roads?
• 3:00 PM
6 min
Traffic jams cost each driver more than €1,000 in wasted time in Europe’s most congested city last year.
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Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in January
• 11:03 AM
7 min
Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.
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From cheating on a partner to breaking the law: Is ‘tourist syndrome’ to blame for bad behaviour?
• 6:15 AM
7 min
An expert explains what drives the ‘vacation mindset’ as half of Americans admit to acting out on holiday.
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Monday, january 6, 2025
Delta, Iberia, Vueling: Which airlines were most on-time in 2024?
• 5:11 PM
7 min
The report’s authors say the aviation industry has demonstrated significant resilience in the face of global industry challenges in 2024
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Train cancellations and delays expected in France as Storm Florian strikes
• 2:50 PM
4 min
Passengers in Île-de-France are warned to be vigilant and avoid travel as Storm Floriane brings violent winds.
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Free ice cream and affordable ski passes: How Europe’s more thoughtful visitors got rewarded in 2024
• 6:02 AM
6 min
Schemes reward visitors for picking up litter, taking planet-friendly forms of transport and volunteering on conservation projects.
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Sunday, january 5, 2025
Heavy snowfall causes airport closures in the UK
• 10:45 AM
1 min
Heavy snowfall in the UK has caused the airports of Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds to close their runways. The bad weather is set to continue through Sunday with the country's weather service issuing a number of warnings.
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Snow penises, psychopathic managers, guests tipping with cannabis: The highs and lows of ski season
• 9:04 AM
12 min
A former season worker reveals what really goes on behind the scenes at your ski hotel - and it's often bonkers.
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Saturday, january 4, 2025
From sunflowers and sunsets to vineyard tours: A beginner’s bike holiday in the south of France
• 9:03 AM
18 min
An aspiring cyclist decides to push her limits as she rides part of the ‘Alps-to-Sea’ cycleway by the Rhône River.
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Responsible travel turns 25: Looking back on a pioneering tourism company
• 7:04 AM
6 min
Justin Francis founded Responsible Travel as a groundbreaking holiday company seeking to drive change in tourism.
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From Italy’s path of love to Sweden's archipelago trail: European hiking routes that opened in 2024
• 7:03 AM
4 min
Hiking is a way to see lesser-visited parts of a country - and do so in a more sustainable manner.
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Friday, january 3, 2025
Automated cars, low emissions and noise pollution: Europe’s driving rules are changing in 2025
• 3:31 PM
6 min
Countries in the bloc are cracking down on emissions, dangerous driving and noise pollution.
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D.C. flight is the latest fatal plane crash: Is flying still the safest form of transport?
• 3:00 PM
18 min
As the American Airlines crash adds to a recent spate of air accidents, we look at the safety of flying and find cause for hope.
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