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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Holiday prices stop! The most popular destinations have stopped getting more expensive

Recent report reveals that average vacation prices have stabilized, with minimal changes noted for popular travel destinations.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Iran war triggering British staycation boom as bookings 'up 235%'

The ongoing war in Iran has led to a significant increase in staycation bookings in the UK, with a reported rise of 235% as travelers opt for domestic holidays amid concerns over international travel.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Easter Holidays in Wartime: Canary Islands Instead of Dubai

Due to the ongoing war, many travelers are shifting their Easter holiday plans from Dubai to safer destinations like the Canary Islands.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Simon Calder names 'stunning' European holiday destination with ยฃ16 flights and cheap drinks

Simon Calder recommends several stunning and inexpensive European vacation spots, highlighting Montenegro as the most affordable destination according to recent research.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rainbow estimated losses caused by the crisis in the Middle East. 'Holidays are not threatened'

The Polish travel operator Rainbow reported on the evacuations it conducted and the costs incurred due to the ongoing Middle Eastern crisis, while assuring that holiday plans remain safe.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK passport warning as holidaymakers could have to fork out ยฃ239

UK holidaymakers are warned that the cost of new or replacement passports will increase to ยฃ239.50 next month, prompting travelers to check their passports now.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Chaos threatens Easter holidays at a favorite destination

A strike by airport workers could disrupt travel services in the Canary Islands during the Easter holiday peak season.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Sun-soaked beach resort just 4 hours from UK with ยฃ17 flights named cheapest for Brits in 2026

Agadir, Morocco, has been identified as the cheapest holiday destination for Brits in 2026, offering affordable accommodations and flights.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Easter strikes at Spanish airports. Threatened Madrid and Barcelona

Workers at key handling companies in Spain plan strikes during the Easter holiday peak travel period, which may disrupt operations at major airports including Madrid and Barcelona.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Crushing information from Finnair regarding summer holiday flights - here's how to act now if you want a cheaper trip

Finnair warns that rising fuel prices will significantly impact the costs of summer holiday flights, but offers tips for travelers to save money.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Cheapest country for a summer holiday named โ€” only ยฃ33 a night

Agadir in Morocco has been labeled the most affordable destination for a week-long summer holiday, costing only ยฃ230 all-inclusive.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

A Place in the Sun buyer rushed to hospital bleeding after horror fall

A participant from the Channel 4 series 'A Place in the Sun' was hospitalized after a serious fall while filming in Cyprus.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

British tourists ditch popular holiday hotspot as it's become 'too expensive'

British tourists are abandoning a once-popular holiday destination due to rising costs, as evidenced by footage of deserted airports.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Robertas Kalinkinas and his family dove into enviable holidays in Madeira: "The weather here is changeable"

Robertas Kalinkinas and his family discovered Madeira as a new and exciting holiday destination, embracing a more active travel style amidst changing weather.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Holiday in Sรฃo Josรฉ? Enjoy traveling to Atibaia

On March 19, Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos celebrates a municipal holiday in honor of its patron saint, providing an opportunity for residents to travel, such as to Atibaia.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Best Eurocamp park for families revealed - and it's 2.5 hours from the UK

Domaine des Ormes in Brittany, France has been recognized as the best Eurocamp park for families, offering ample activities and comfortable accommodations just 2.5 hours from the UK.

Mar 19 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Little-known passport rule for Spain, France, Greece holidays

UK travelers are warned about a little-known passport rule that could prevent them from boarding flights to Spain, France, and Greece this Easter.

Mar 19 โ€ข 02:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In the holiday paradise - a powerful storm: emergency situation declared, flights canceled or redirected

A powerful storm is approaching holiday destinations in Lithuania, prompting the declaration of an emergency and causing disruptions in travel plans with canceled or redirected flights.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Boy, seven, hospitalised after luxury holiday in Egypt

A seven-year-old boy from Worcestershire developed a life-threatening kidney condition after a family holiday in Egypt.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Brits take multiple 'holidays of a lifetime' as loyalty points unlock dream trips

A new survey shows that many Britons are using loyalty points to fund multiple dream vacations, redefining the concept of a 'holiday of a lifetime.'

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Couple stranded in Philippines with serious injuries after holiday crash

A couple from the UK sustained serious injuries while on vacation in the Philippines after a scooter accident left them hospitalized.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

SAS cancels at least 1000 departures in April: This is what you are entitled to

SAS has announced the cancellation of at least 1000 flights in April due to high fuel costs, affecting many Norwegian travelers during the Easter holiday.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

How to Make a Multigenerational Holiday Enjoyable for Everyone? Make Important Decisions Together

The article discusses how to plan a multigenerational vacation that caters to the preferences and needs of all family members by making joint decisions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Where to go on holiday? Answer the survey and reveal your favorite destination

A survey is being conducted to find out the favorite holiday destinations of Finns as they plan their summer vacations.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Travel expert issues holiday 'rise' warning as jet fuel price surges 70 percent

A travel expert warns that airfare costs are likely to increase sharply due to a significant rise in jet fuel prices following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Brits swapping Dubai for sun-kissed island with Tui flights and 30C April weather

British holidaymakers are increasingly opting for Jamaica over Dubai due to favorable weather and direct flights provided by TUI.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Expedia reveals UK's most popular holiday destination for 2026

London has been identified as the most popular domestic holiday destination for UK travelers in 2026, according to Expedia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Sun holiday ruined? Disheartening forecast for favorite destination of Finns

Forecasts predict unstable weather and storms hitting the Canary Islands, popular among Finnish travelers, this week.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Holiday packages, the EU changes the rules: more protections on refunds and cancellations

The EU is revising holiday package regulations to enhance consumer protections related to refunds and cancellations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Holiday prices continue to rise. Already 350 zlotys per tourist

Holiday prices in popular European destinations have surged, increasing by an average of 350 zlotys per tourist.

Mar 15 โ€ข 23:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Booking Cheaper: How to Make Travel Less Expensive

This article offers tips for travelers on how to find cheaper vacation bookings, highlighting the impact of timing and strategic planning.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

War prompts Europeans to switch holidays away from eastern Mediterranean

As the ongoing US-Israel conflict affects air travel and safety perceptions, tourists are rerouting their summer holidays from the eastern Mediterranean to safer, more familiar destinations in western Europe and beyond.

Mar 14 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Center Parcs family holiday review: my kids swapped tablets for bikes and we all loved it

A family shares their positive experience of a holiday at Center Parcs, highlighting the joy of unplugging and spending quality time together through activities like cycling.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I stayed at the UK holiday park 'better than Center Parcs' โ€” I'd go back tomorrow

A review highlights the Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire as a top UK holiday destination, praised for its natural beauty and integration into the surrounding landscape.

Mar 14 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Brits warned Middle East war could have 'knock-on' effect on wider travel including UK breaks

Experts warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East may lead to increased travel costs for Brits, affecting both international vacations and domestic breaks.

Mar 14 โ€ข 03:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK travellers warned of 'high risk of virus transmission' in one of 'most beautiful' holiday locations

UK health officials warn travelers of a 'high risk' of chikungunya virus infection in Seychelles, a popular holiday destination, due to a significant rise in reported cases.

Mar 13 โ€ข 22:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is the luxury holiday offered to Oscar stars in Lapland - the CEO reveals the price tag

A Finnish luxury travel company, Hideout Villas, is part of a gift bag for this year's Oscar nominees, offering an exclusive holiday experience in Lapland.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK tourists in Tenerife having 'disappointing' holiday due to 1 issue

British tourists in Tenerife are facing disappointment during their holidays due to a singular significant issue affecting their experience.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Easter Holidays Are at Risk - Do at Least These Things Immediately

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, many Finnish travelers may need to rethink their holiday plans.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I'm a travel writer and mum - little-known rule could cost families ยฃ320

A travel writer discusses how rising holiday fines for term-time trips could impact families financially amidst a cost of living crisis.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Brits swap lads' holidays for 'mum trips' as new travel trend emerges

A new travel trend in the UK shows that more adults are choosing to go on holiday with their mothers instead of with friends, highlighting a shift towards family bonding.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Turkey travel advice for Brits as NATO stops missile heading for holiday hotspot

British holidaymakers are advised of significant security risks when traveling to Turkey after NATO intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the country.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Iran war triggers 'significant' drop in UK holiday bookings to top hotspots

The ongoing conflict in Iran has caused a notable decline in holiday bookings from the UK to popular destinations like Turkey and Greece, affecting major tour operators.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Details revealed of the private flight taken by Manuel Adorni with his family during the Carnival holiday

Manuel Adorni, Argentina's Chief of Cabinet, took a private flight with his family to Punta del Este during the Carnival holiday, raising scrutiny over public officials' travel choices.

Mar 11 โ€ข 21:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Chaos: A family returning home from Phuket got unexpectedly trapped at a Thai airport: we sat on the plane for four hours and then...

A family returning from a two-week holiday in Thailand found themselves unexpectedly trapped at Phuket airport, leading to a chaotic scenario reminiscent of a movie scene.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Iran War - Simon Calder Explains Rules to Brits with Holidays Booked to Turkey or Cyprus

Travel expert Simon Calder discusses the impact of the ongoing Iran conflict on holiday plans for Brits traveling to Turkey and Cyprus.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Resort named best holiday destination for UK families - full list

Mallorca is ranked as the best family holiday destination for UK families according to the Family Holiday Index by easyJet, which considers criteria like flight times and family-friendly attractions.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a travel writer and always pack the same ยฃ9 bag for every holiday

A travel writer shares how a simple, affordable bag helps her organize her travel essentials despite her struggles with packing light.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Easter passport warning for Brits as common mistake could see you turned away at the airport

Travelers in the UK are warned about a common passport mistake that could prevent them from boarding their flights during the busy Easter holiday period.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

How the War in the Middle East Affects Norwegian Holiday Plans

The ongoing war in the Middle East is leading Norwegians to reassess holiday risks, favoring European destinations over areas like Turkey and Cyprus.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:43 UTC

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