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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

African island with 30C February weather where beer costs as little as £2.50

Zanzibar Island, known for its beautiful beaches and affordable prices, is highlighted as an ideal tropical getaway for Brits looking for a summer holiday.

Feb 28 • 13:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Easter's cheapest holiday destination is 4 hours from UK with 25C and £2 pints

The town of Marmaris, Turkey, has been highlighted as the cheapest European holiday destination for Easter, offering warm weather and low drink prices.

Feb 23 • 16:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS: Valentine's Day tulips left in stores are given away for pocket change

Store leftovers of Valentine's Day tulips are being offered at significantly reduced prices after the holiday.

Feb 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Are you looking for a ticket from Manta to Guayaquil or Quito? Schedules, prices, and the situation at the terminal this Tuesday of Carnival

The bus terminal in Manta is experiencing high demand for tickets to Quito and Guayaquil following the Carnival holiday.

Feb 17 • 16:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Never have greater discrepancies between price and asking price been measured

A real estate expert indicates that the Norwegian holiday home market is seeing significant discrepancies between sale prices and asking prices, largely influenced by rising interest rates.

Feb 17 • 15:03 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Strong Lunar New Year demand fuels China’s gold jewellery market

Chinese retailers are offering discounts on gold jewellery to attract customers ahead of the Lunar New Year, but prices are expected to rise after the holiday due to increased raw material costs.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Cheapest time' to book summer holiday - but you'll need to set an alarm

A travel influencer reveals the best time to book summer holidays to secure the lowest prices, suggesting early booking habits can save significant costs.

Feb 16 • 20:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The prices of holiday destinations soar - high demand for Turkey, Greece, and the Canary Islands

Tourism package prices have surged, with Turkey, Greece, and the Canary Islands seeing significant demand as indicated by recent travel agency reports in Poland.

Feb 16 • 01:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Country's Most Expensive Ski Pass

The article discusses the high prices of ski passes during the winter holiday in Norway, highlighting significant increases at various ski centers.

Feb 15 • 17:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cheapest Gasoline Rest Stop is Icheon... Diesel is Mungyeong

The cheapest gasoline prices during the Lunar New Year holidays were found at the Icheon rest area on the Gyeongbu Expressway, while the lowest diesel prices were at the Mungyeong rest area on the Jungbu Inland Expressway.

Feb 15 • 02:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A family's winter holiday in the mountains can cost over 4,000 euros – many pay for it without complaint: 'I'm not stingy in that way'

The cost of a family winter holiday at ski resorts like Ruka in Finland can exceed 4,000 euros, but many are willing to pay for the experience despite the high prices.

Feb 14 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carnival Holiday: these are the ticket prices from Guayaquil to the beaches of Playas, Salinas, and Manta

Advance sales have started for various coastal destinations, with regular fares maintained for the holiday from February 14 to 17, with expected high passenger traffic.

Feb 13 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carnival in Manta with $50 a Day: Everything You Need to Know About Prices and Transport for the Carnival Holiday

Manta prepares for Carnival with an estimated budget of $50 per day for tourists covering food and accommodation.

Feb 13 • 14:47 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Highest price for holiday homes in the country

The average price of holiday homes in Norway decreased by 0.9% in 2025, with Færder, Lillesand, and Kragerø noted as the municipalities with the highest prices.

Feb 12 • 06:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to go to Mariana Fest? Guide to hotels, taxis, and food for the carnival in Manta

The article provides an overview of expenses for attending the Mariana Fest in Manta, Ecuador during the Carnival holiday, including hotel prices, transportation, and meal costs.

Feb 11 • 00:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexico's consumer confidence falls by 0.6 points at the start of the year amid inflation and the 'January slope'

Mexican families began the year with less optimism as consumer confidence dropped by 0.6 points in January due to rising prices and the post-holiday financial strain known as the 'January slope', according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

Feb 6 • 17:02 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"The more often, the better" - Germans travel as much as they haven't in 20 years

Despite crises and rising prices, Germans are traveling more than they have in nearly two decades, with 64% taking at least one holiday trip last year according to the BAT Foundation for Future Studies.

Feb 5 • 10:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Holiday promotions had their effect. Prices in stores even dropped

The article discusses the main reasons for the slowdown in price increases in December, highlights which products saw the largest price hikes during the holidays, identifies retail chains that experienced deflation in their offerings, and presents expert forecasts on inflation for the upcoming months.

Jan 15 • 03:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Seven slices of cheese for 3.60. Why groceries regularly become more expensive after the New Year

The article discusses the regular increase in food prices in the new year, attributed to higher VAT on sugary and salty products, rising minimum wages, energy costs, and weather impacts, while expecting a price drop in highly demanded food items after the holiday season.

Jan 8 • 19:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Holiday prices in travel agencies are increasingly resembling those from a year ago

Last week, the average price of a trip departing between August 3 and 9, 2026, increased by 18 zloty, according to the latest report from the Traveldata Institute of Tourist Market Research.

Jan 6 • 12:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Searcher | Where to buy (some of) the best artisan roscón de Reyes in all of Spain, prices and how they are

El País compiles over a hundred bakeries across Spain offering some of the finest artisan Kings' buns, detailing their prices and characteristics.

Jan 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Sales, how artificial intelligence helps us find the right price

From January 3, seasonal sales begin across Italy, utilizing artificial intelligence to assist shoppers in finding the best prices after the holiday season.

Jan 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

If December has financially drained you, these prices come as relief

Popular Parkside tools are now significantly cheaper, providing relief after holiday expenses.

Jan 2 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Canary Islands among holiday destinations placed on 'no travel' list for 2026

The Canary Islands have been added to a 'No List' for travel due to protests over overtourism and rising housing prices attributed to holiday rentals.

Jan 1 • 18:08 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

"Prices do not drop below 400 euros": another Christmas complicated for Canary Islanders living on the mainland without resident discount

Canary Islanders living on the mainland face high travel costs without the 75% resident discount, complicating their return home during the holiday season.

Dec 31 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Getting into sports in 2026: our ranking of the best fitness centers

An exclusive survey evaluates fitness centers in France, considering group classes, subscription prices, hygiene, and equipment, as many make New Year's resolutions to join gyms after the holiday season.

Dec 31 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Spanish town has Europe's cheapest package holiday for 2026 summer getaways

A Spanish region known for its beautiful beaches has been identified as the most affordable holiday destination for summer 2026, based on a comparison of package holiday prices.

Dec 27 • 08:46 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Gold and silver focus on closing the year at historic highs amid geopolitical tensions

Gold and silver prices have reached historic highs, with gold surpassing $4,529 and silver hitting $75, amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and European markets closed for the St. Stephen's holiday.

Dec 26 • 09:21 UTC

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