11 h. ago Canary Island stings Brit tourists with new fee as new brutal clampdown unveiled

Millions of Brits flocking to one of Spain's most popular, and natural, attractions will soon be hit with fresh charges as its popularity soars and officials worry it's at a "tipping point"

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51 h. ago Dark tourists flock to 'alien island' you can only get to via WhatsApp

Socotra Island, part of Yemen, is a haven for tourists but with a travel advice warning from the UK Government, it's not a getaway for the faint-hearted and it's very hard to reach

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61 h. ago A hard cell? Alcatraz tourists dismiss Trump’s ‘insane’ plan to revive it as a prison

Visitors to one of San Francisco’s most popular tourist destinations point to cost, feasibility and its legacy of Indigenous incarcerationIn the choppy waters of the San Francisco Bay, on a windswept rock, lies a crumbling former federal prison that’s now at the center of Donald Trump’s latest real estate proposal: “REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!” he announced on Truth Social over the weekend, to “serve as a symbol of Law, Order and JUSTICE”.On Monday, the day after Trump’s declaration, throngs of tourists visited the island, after having queued up for the ferry at Fisherman’s Wharf. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Trump announced Alcatraz reopening just hours after ‘Escape from Alcatraz’ aired on a South Florida PBS station

The 1979 film starring Clint Eastwood about the daring 1962 escape attempt aired on the local PBS channel just six hours before the president made his demand that the prison be reopened

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3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway search for escaped wallaby has 'exhausted all possible options'

Three-year-old Parma wallaby Wallace remains on the loose after his escape from Crazy Critters Experience.

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5 d. ago Brits abandoning Spanish holiday hotspot as officials warn over 'battleground'

The island has been popular with British tourists for generations, but a host of bad press seems to have persuading sun-seekers to look else where for their holidays

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1 week ago American tourist who trespassed on killer uncontacted tribe's island freed on bail... but there's a big catch

Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, is facing five years in prison after being arrested for landing on Sentinel Island last month and leaving a can of coke for an uncontacted tribe.

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1 week ago Charming little European island missed by tourists but packed with cultural charm

The Greek island of Ithaca is bursting with history from ancient antiquity but also boasts some incredible views and secluded beaches for those who fancy a more relaxed holiday away from huge crowds

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2 w. ago Brits travelling to Japan issued warning about five tourism rule changes

If you're planning a trip to Japan this summer, you might want to take note of some new rules that are reportedly set to be enforced on foreign tourists heading to the Asian island

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2 w. ago Canary Island's plan for new cable car routes over unique tourist attraction

When the new cable cars are up and running, tourists will be given a bird's-eye view of the spectacular lava flows created by the volcanic eruption on La Palma, which caused extensive damage four years ago

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2 w. ago For Iraqi Christians, Pope Francis' visit was a rare moment of hope

The death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves through Iraq’s Christian community, where his presence once brought hope after one of the darkest chapters in the country’s recent history

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2 w. ago A friend killed, and inquiries shelved: life fighting the stigma of albinism in Malawi

People with albinism are often attacked and even killed for body parts. As elections approach, activist Tonney Mkwapatira fears the situation may get worseTonney Mkwapatira was making a rare visit back to his home village from the Malawian city of Blantyre when he saw his childhood friend for the last time. Just a week after Mkwapatira returned to Blantyre he heard that his friend, a security guard for a church, had been murdered.“His name was Chikumbutso Masina and we used to chat almost every day. We looked alike and it was painful when people missed him because they used to ask me questions like, “Oh we heard that you had died?” It really touched me and I will never forget,” he says. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'I visited Greek island and fell in love but now tourists make it unbearable'

Santorini is a Greek gem with spectacular views and jaw-dropping sunsets, but the sheer number of tourists makes it nearly impossible to enjoy

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2 w. ago Tenerife expat issues stark message to UK tourists over Canary Island hotel strikes

He warned that tourists could experience a slower service in hotels over the coming days

Society

2 w. ago Beautiful EU island rivals Santorini and Mykonos without the crowds of tourists

This little-known Greek island is a tranquil paradise offering tourists an authentic Greek experience with crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches

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3 w. ago Urgent Mallorca tourist warning as Spanish island airport rocked by crime wave

Brit tourists heading to one of Spain's most popular islands, Mallorca, need to be wary as soon as they step off the plane, as a crime wave is said to have erupted at the airport

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3 w. ago Escapes announces free screenings of Nicolas Cage thriller, The Surfer ahead of official UK release

Escapes encourages all to experience the beauty of their local independent cinema by previewing films for free, over two dates on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th April.

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3 w. ago TUI update as Brits tourists' holidays axed after huge floods on Spanish island

Spanish authorities declared a state of emergency after rain swept across the Canary Islands over the weekend causing floods, with the popular tourist destination of Costa Teguise on Lanzarote badly hit

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3 w. ago British boy, three, is found drowned in swimming pool of Greek holiday villa as family prepare to go out for dinner

The toddler had just arrived for a holiday with his parents and extended family at the luxury villa on the island of Zante which is popular with British tourists.

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3 w. ago Brit tourist, 26, missing in Thailand after visiting infamous party island

Daniel Davies, from Llanelli, Wales, is missing after last being spotted on the Thai island of Koh Phi Phi - he is described as being around 6ft tall, of slim build, with blonde hair and a beard

Society