33 h. ago Eerily abandoned town in the middle of nowhere now a haven for tourists to visit

Now a popular tourist attraction, this abandoned 'ghost town' was once home to a bustling community - but it was only 15 years before most of the members vanished

Politics

3 d. ago Why Sweden is hoping tourists will get bored when they visit

The country is promoting empty itineraries and ‘embracing the silence’

Politics

4 d. ago Europe's 'cheapest Christmas market' just 2 hours from UK has £30 hotels and £2.50 beers

Christmas markets are not exactly known for being a budget day out. However, research has pinpointed the cheapest Christmas market in Europe, and it's in a little-known city not many tourists visit

Economics

4 d. ago Jingle Bell Heist review – Netflix comedy is slight cut above standard festive filler

A game cast and some decent twists help to elevate this passably entertaining London-set Christmas offering about a department store robberyWe’re a few weeks into the annual Netflix Christmas dump and standards have already fallen below freezing. In both Alicia Silverstone’s A Merry Little Ex-Mas and Minka Kelly’s Champagne Problems, motions were lethargically, and cheaply, gone through without any seasonal sparkle added, a low bar once again set for the next month and change.So while there’s nothing all that remarkable about the streamer’s latest festive effort, crime caper turned romcom Jingle Bell Heist, there’s just about enough to give it an edge over its more anemic peers. Rather than being set in Snowflakeville or some other absurdly named small town in Middle America (while being clearly filmed in Canada), it’s shot on location in London during Christmas 2023 (directed by Mike Flanagan’s long-time cinematographer Michael Fimognari). The city does a great deal of heavy-liftin...

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5 d. ago Tourists warned against visiting 8 popular destinations in 2026

Planning your holidays for next year? Well, you might want to bear this list in mind. The destinations on Fodor's 'No List' are likely to see overcrowding and overtourism and should be avoided.

Events

1 week ago European Christmas market swaps: 5 hidden gems to visit instead of the tourist traps

As big-name markets become inundated with visitors across Europe, these five hidden gems in Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin and Copenhagen provide authentic, crowd-free experiences.

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1 week ago London tourist tax: How much extra could it cost to visit the capital?

A tourist tax for London is set to be unveiled — but how much could it be?

Economics

2 w. ago Charming English village where 'The Holiday' and 'Bridget Jones' were filmed

Tourists can visit the Surrey village where parts of The Holiday, starring Cameron Diaz and Jude Law, were filmed

Politics

2 w. ago The 'forgotten' West Yorkshire town where 'community togetherness' is strong

It's not your typical tourist hotspot, but is a good place to visit according to two fans

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2 w. ago ‘I’m a travel expert and love 10 top tourist spots at night like Richard E. Grant’

As Richard E Grant reveals he prefers to sightsee at night to avoid the crowds, travel expert Will Sarson shares the best tourist attractions to visit in these countries after dark

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2 w. ago Winter is a great time to visit New York. Here’s a tourist’s guide to a short break

At four centuries old, New York is more vibrant than ever

Politics

3 w. ago Palma goes to war on Instagram tourists: Businesses ban influencers who cram into their store to take photos but never spend any money

Business owners are becoming increasingly fed up with tourists who visit their shops for the sole purpose of taking pictures to post on Instagram.

Economics