16 h. ago Five tourist traps to avoid getting scammed on your summer holiday

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns Brits about common scams against tourists

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23 h. ago Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules

Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain...

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33 h. ago ‘He’ll be happy here’: papal retreat forsaken by Francis excited to welcome Pope Leo

Longstanding tradition set to resume as new pontiff opts to spend summer holiday in Castel GandolfoWhen, soon after being elected in 2013, Pope Francis broke from longstanding Vatican tradition by choosing not to spend his summer holiday in the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, a sleepy hilltop town overlooking a lake about an hour south of Rome, residents were taken aback.One shopkeeper, Anna, compared the perceived rejection to a divorce, while another said it slightly ruptured a sense of belonging. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago ‘We felt abandoned by Francis’: Pope Leo heads to traditional papal residence for summer break

Longstanding tradition set to resume as new pontiff opts to spend summer holiday in Castel GandolfoWhen, soon after being elected in 2013, Pope Francis broke from longstanding Vatican tradition by choosing not to spend his summer holiday in the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, a sleepy hilltop town overlooking a lake about an hour south of Rome, residents were taken aback.One shopkeeper, Anna, compared the perceived rejection to a divorce, while another said it slightly ruptured a sense of belonging. Continue reading...

Culture

37 h. ago YOU's style editor reveals the best pieces to add to your summer holiday wardrobe, including these £6 sandals

Channel the St Tropez style of yesteryear via retro prints, raffia and a headscarf or two

Economics

40 h. ago Brits urged to pack 4 essential medications in their luggage for holidays

Don’t let a dicky tummy, sunburn or travel sickness ruin your holiday this summer, with nutritional therapist and pharmacist Deborah Grayson’s top tips

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40 h. ago DWP could stop PIP payments or entitlement if you holiday abroad this summer

Millions of people on PIP may not be aware of the rules around holidaying abroad.

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41 h. ago Top 10 best new romance books to take on holiday with you this summer

If you're looking for a romance novel to take on holiday with you this summer, look no further

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69 h. ago Holiday chaos for Scots tourists as airport staff head towards summer strikes

Around 450 employees at the airport are preparing to walk out amid unresolved disputes over pay and working conditions.

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3 d. ago The Scottish lochside former boat house you can stay in for summer holiday

The accommodation is described as "perfect" for water sports.

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3 d. ago Ryanair axes 170 flights as air traffic control strikes spark summer holiday chaos

Holidaymakers flying from Edinburgh to France and among some 30,000 passengers facing travel disruption.

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4 d. ago Jet2's 'final chance' message to people booking summer holidays

The airline is offering a major discount for anyone booking a summer holiday - but its for a limited time only

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4 d. ago Exciting summer holiday events planned for Dumfries and Galloway coastal woodlands

Woodlands along the Solway coast a series of adventure sessions in a bid to give young people the ability to better enjoy and understand their local environment.

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4 d. ago Roman's 'pretty' 20% off sale dress is 'lined but lightweight' for summer

"True to size, very stylish summer dress. Lined but lightweight, ideal holiday wear"

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4 d. ago Eight beautiful Scottish island paradises to visit for summer holiday

From Skye in the Inner Hebrides to Unst in Shetland.

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5 d. ago FatFace's 'cool' summer dress that 'doesn't crease' and will 'pack well for holidays'

The Noelle dress from Fat Face features a beautiful blue and white print inspired by the sea, making it the ideal pick for beach holidays. And shoppers can't get enough of it

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5 d. ago 'Stylish and comfortable' Next animal print summer dress 'perfect for holiday' is £28

The dress from Next features a v-neck collar and short ruffle sleeves in a floaty linen-blend fabric.

Economics

5 d. ago How three young Londoners set out to explore the countries of their parents’ birth

‘No resorts, no tourist traps and no fancy restaurants’ – the friends behind the Kids of the Colony YouTube channel go in search of real connections in their countries of origin‘Kayum was my friend for years,” recalls Abubakar Finiin. “But when I met his grandad in Bangladesh, it just felt like I understood his whole story. I knew so much more about him as a person.” This moment of connection captures the essence of Kids of the Colony, a grassroots travel series on YouTube created by three childhood friends from Islington: Abubakar, Kayum Miah and Zakariya Hajjaj, all 23. In a series of chatty vlogs that thrive on their offbeat humour and close friendship, the trio provide a rich travelogue of culture and identity as they explore the countries of their parents’ birth.The idea came to Abubakar while contemplating his next steps after graduating from Oxford University in 2023. “I just thought about the places that we came from,” he says, reflecting on the layered identity of growing u...

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5 d. ago How three young Londoners set out to explore the countries of their parents’ birth – and redefined the travel vlog

‘No resorts, no tourist traps and no fancy restaurants’ – the friends behind the Kids of the Colony YouTube channel go in search of real connections in their countries of origin‘Kayum was my friend for years,” recalls Abubakar Finiin. “But when I met his grandad in Bangladesh, it just felt like I understood his whole story. I knew so much more about him as a person.” This moment of connection captures the essence of Kids of the Colony, a grassroots travel series on YouTube created by three childhood friends from Islington: Abubakar, Kayum Miah and Zakariya Hajjaj, all 23. In a series of chatty vlogs that thrive on their offbeat humour and close friendship, the trio provide a rich travelogue of culture and identity as they explore the countries of their parents’ birth.The idea came to Abubakar while contemplating his next steps after graduating from Oxford University in 2023. “I just thought about the places that we came from,” he says, reflecting on the layered identity of growing u...

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6 d. ago List of 6 passport damage signs that could ruin your summer holiday

Even minor damage to your passport can cause major issues for holidaymakers this summer

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