58 h. ago Holiday hotspot hit by major power outage as people plunged into darkness

A popular European tourist spot has lost all power across the city – with locals and tourists forced to adjust plans as they're left stranded with no working ATMs

Events

69 h. ago 'Most beautiful' street between two famous European cities is carved into the rocks

The street is built in a giant overhanging cave, giving it its name of "shelters beneath the rocks" in the whitewashed town of Setenil de las Bodegas in Andalusia, Spain

Politics

3 d. ago Promise West Lothian 'tourist tax' cash 'will go back into the industry'

Council officers promised the cash generated by any ‘tourist tax’ has to be ploughed back into the industry, and a trade-led forum will have oversight.

Economics

3 d. ago The popular holiday destination where you could be fined £100,000 for taking a selfie

Luxury travel specialists at eShores are warning tourists of the seemingly innocent photographs that can break local privacy laws and breach copyright restrictions in destinations around the world.

Economics

3 d. ago Tourists reveal the underrated European country that's so beautiful it blew them away

A Reddit user recently prompted a discussion in the popular subreddit r/travel, which saw globetrotters share the unlikely countries that have become the highlight of their travels.

Politics

4 d. ago Eiffel Tower summit closed and parks open overnight as heatwave persists in France

Tourists and locals alike are struggling to contend with spiralling temperatures in France and beyond

Politics

4 d. ago Charming UK city 7 miles from seaside town constantly named best place to live

This quaint city has a vibrant shopping scene, stunning architecture, and rich heritage - and is a mere stone's throw from one of the UK's most infamous seaside resorts

Politics

5 d. ago Former 'ghost town' is now 'buzzing gem' that tourists and locals love

Altrincham was once dubbed one of the UK's worst high streets but has now been transformed into a bustling urban haven and twice named the best place to live in the north west

Politics

5 d. ago European stag do clampdown in two big European tourist hotspots

Stag parties are facing a backlash in two big European tourist destinations - with local authorities cracking down on the hard-drinking, party-happy groups

Politics

6 d. ago Europe boils over! Tourists and locals warned of scorching 'new normal' as deadly heatwave engulfs continent

The intense heat dome that has descended over Europe is shattering temperature records, straining infrastructure and posing serious health risks across the continent.

Events

6 d. ago Tourists warned as France has just enforced major law change with £113 fine

It could catch a few people out - both tourists and locals - as the new rules come into effect

Events

6 d. ago Tourists warned of ‘new normal’ as Europe heatwave hits visitors and locals

Water shortages are hitting several areas across Europe

Events

6 d. ago 'Beautiful seaside city looks exactly like Mykonos but drinks are just 50p'

Ashley Bautista stepped foot in a North African seaside town for the first time and was completely blown away by the cheap luxury at her disposal

Politics

8 d. ago The town abandoned by tourists: How once 'booming' seaside resort is now an 'utter disgrace' packed with ghost hotels

A once 'booming' seaside town which hosted Jimi Hendrix as a guest has become a ghost town with rotting hotels and an empty High Street as locals and tourists blast 'eye-sores' on the seafront.

Society

1 week ago Stirling to launch 'tourist tax' consultation next month following council approval

Stirling's proposed scheme would impose a five-per cent levy, or 'tourist tax', on overnight stays in all forms of paid visitor accommodation within the council's jurisdiction.

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian 'tourist tax' could bring in £1m as council urged to push forward

But while councillors welcomed the start of consultations agreed this week, the Tories branded the proposals a tourist tax which would hit local business and discourage visitors.

Economics

1 week ago Beautiful UK seaside town loved by celebrities who flock there every summer

Already a holiday hotspot for tourists and locals alike, this seaside town is a magnet for the rich and famous, with celebrities regularly flocking to the stunning coast

Politics

1 week ago Tourists could be banned from Spanish beaches locals warn have become 'theme parks'

Majorca Platja Tour has announced plans for protests targeting beaches in Spain, warning that some seaside areas have become like 'theme parks' due to the crowds

Events

1 week ago One of world's friendliest countries plotting to charge tourists more than locals

In 2024, Japan set a new tourism record as visitors from across the globe flocked to the island nation. The rising number of tourists has led to a "new challenge"

Politics

2 w. ago Kanye West spotted shopping in Magaluf as onlookers completely stunned

Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, have popped up in a tourist shop in Magaluf, Spain, after shocking the locals with their appearance in the country last month

Economics