1 hour ago British tourists warned over unknown airport phone rule that could see you 'denied boarding'

Travel experts are warning Brits about an airport security rule that could see you denied boarding if you don't follow it.

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5 h. ago Survivor of Chilean blizzard that killed Briton says staff told trekkers they could proceed

Tom Player speaks out about incident in which Victoria Bond died along with two Mexicans and two GermansA survivor of the blizzard that killed a British woman and four others in Chilean Patagonia has said that tourists were concerned about adverse weather conditions ahead of the trek, but were told by staff it was “normal” and they could proceed.Tom Player, a London-based composer, told the Guardian that during the brutal blizzard about 30 volunteers worked together in an attempt to try to rescue hikers. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Wetherspoons announces its first European pub at British tourist hotspot

The venue, which will be named Castell de Santa Bàrbera, is set to open at the end of January and will be located in the airside area of departures at the popular European airport.

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41 h. ago Revealed: The very popular (and surprising) holiday destinations where tourists are most at risk of food poisoning

It should have been a perfect evening; watching the Spanish sun slowly easing into the deep blue sea while eating dinner with a loved one.

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41 h. ago Phone rule at airport security could prevent you boarding your flight

Winter sun-seekers could face travel disruption if their phone or tablet battery is dead at security checks

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68 h. ago British woman who was one of five tourists killed in blizzard in Patagonia is named as PR worker, 40

Cornwall-based PR worker Victoria Bond, 40, had posted a video taken by another British member of their group of their progress before the tragedy.

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2 d. ago British woman among five tourists killed during fierce snowstorm in Chilean national park

The area was struck by a snowstorm wind speeds equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane

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2 d. ago British woman who was one of five tourists killed in blizzard in Patagonia is named as PR worker, 30

Cornwall-based PR worker Victoria, believed to be 30, had posted a video taken by another British member of their group of their progress before the tragedy.

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3 d. ago British national among five tourists killed during snowstorm in Chile

Four other tourists have been rescued alive after becoming caught in heavy snowfall

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3 d. ago British woman among four tourists killed in blizzard at nature reserve in Chile

Four people also rescued alive at popular Torres del Paine reserve in Patagonia amid heavy snowfall and strong winds A British woman and four other foreign tourists have been killed in a blizzard at a nature reserve in southern Chile.Nine people went missing on Monday in the Torres del Paine reserve in Patagonia, a popular tourist destination, amid heavy snowfall and winds reaching up to 120mph. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Brit among five tourists found dead in national park as chopper mission launched

A British woman and four other tourists have been found dead in Chilean Patagonia following 'severe weather conditions' in the Torres del Paine National Park

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3 d. ago Brit among five tourists killed in tourist hotspot after 120mph snowstorm

A British woman and four other tourists have been found dead in Chilean Patagonia following a snowstorm in the Torres del Paine National Park

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4 d. ago British holiday hotspot 'overrun with terrorists' as 'hostage' alert issued to Brits

British tourists heading to Turkey are being warned to stay vigilant after reports claim that up to 15 former Hamas members, including a man linked to a fatal 2011 bombing in Jerusalem, are now living freely in the country

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7 d. ago British tourists could soon fly to Mallorca on 'giant bum' Airlander aircraft after delivery date agreed

A new deal could see the hydrogen-electric version of the 'bum-shaped' Airlander 10 aircraft flying British passengers to Spain and the Balearic Islands by 2029.

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8 d. ago British tourist 'suddenly dies in Turkey after hair transplant and teeth work'

The man is understood to have undergone the procedures soon after arriving in Istanbul - an investigation is now in place with the cause of death yet to be confirmed

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9 d. ago Global holiday chaos as thousands of tourists are kicked out of their rooms mid

Tourists have been kicked out of their rooms and face cancelling their holidays after Marriott's partner Sonder suddenly collapsed into bankruptcy.

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1 week ago British tourist crushed to death by her own van in cyclone and isn't found for days

Eleanor Thompson, known to her pals as Ellie, had been travelling for three years when she was caught in a deadly cyclone in Australia

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1 week ago Spain has 'lost control' in fight against drug gangs, police union claims as officer is shot in gun battle with narcos in tourist city loved by Brits

The shootout erupted in the early hours of Saturday when officers attempted to intercept a drug shipment inside an industrial warehouse in Sevilla, a city popular with British tourists.

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1 week ago Brit holiday hotspot tragedy as three confirmed dead and 15 injured after being swept away

Tenerife is a popular hotspot for British tourists, but strong winds and rough seas sent dozens of people into the ocean, as the president of the island warned people to be prepared

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1 week ago Holiday hotspot airport introduces new passport control system

The new European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) is being implemented at a popular destination for British tourists

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