26 h. ago ‘Emergency measures’ put in place after outbreak of disease in European holiday spot

Brits are being told what they need to do if they are travelling there by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Politics

43 h. ago Has The White Lotus really forgotten that rich people are the problem? | Zoe Williams

When the show began in 2021, creator Mike White was happy to remind everyone that greed is the root of all evil. This is no time for him to get bored and move onWhen the first season of The White Lotus arrived, it took a while to notice how dazzlingly political it was. The director, Mike White, has since congratulated himself about that little hook at the start: before we know anything, we know that someone is going to die. He has said that he wishes he had started all his shows that way. It is so simple yet so effective. You meander into it thinking it is a whodunnit, with a side order of who-did-it-get-done-to? Then there are some beautiful beaches, and there is some astronomical wealth. By necessity, there are some characters who are not wealthy, since who else is going to fetch the drinks?It is not until around the seventh minute that it becomes obvious how catastrophically unhappy all the characters are, how horrible they are to one another, how disappointing and thin their exi...

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3 d. ago Underrated European Island with beaches that look like they're in the Caribbean

This beautiful Spanish Island is named as one of Europe's best beaches for Brits wanting a slice of paradise without having to travel half-way across the world

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3 d. ago Incredible UK seaside town so well rated it keeps being ranked 'most popular'

Located in Suffolk, Southwold has been named in multiple occasions for being a 'world-class destination', with beautiful beaches and one of the best hotels in the UK.

Politics

3 d. ago Beautiful UK beach brimming with charm where tourists don't go for one valid reason

Cornwall’s Sandymouth Bay Beach is stunning and serene, but thanks to its steep access, tourists often skip it, leaving a peaceful paradise for those in the know

Society

5 d. ago UK's 'cheapest' seaside town where there are beautiful beaches and few visitors

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in Northumberland has previously been named the cheapest seaside town in the UK with the average house price coming in at £117,895 - and it's also remarkably quiet

Politics

6 d. ago 'Happiest place in Britain' with seven beautiful beaches is top UK holiday spot

St Ives is a small coastal town located in Cornwall that is surrounded by seven breathtaking beaches all within walking distance - it's also one of the happiest places in the UK

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6 d. ago 'Enchantingly pretty' UK seaside village where you can 'hunt for dinosaurs'

Staithes is a picturesque village in North Yorkshire that offers stunning coastal views, beautiful sandy beaches and is surrounded by the rugged beauty of the North York Moors National Park

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7 d. ago British tourist, 81, dies while snorkelling in popular holiday spot

The 81-year-old was found ‘floating lifeless’ about 15ft from the coast of the popular tourist Gili Trawangan island

Events

7 d. ago British tourist, 81, dies while snorkelling in popular Indonesian holiday spot

The 81-year-old was found ‘floating lifeless’ about 15ft from the coast of the popular tourist Gili Trawangan island

Events

7 d. ago 'I found the £25 Marks and Spencer summer bags shoppers 'can't wait' to wear'

"Beautiful summer/beach bag - bang on trend, just can’t wait for the warmer weather"

Economics

8 d. ago Volcano erupts on Iceland: Tourists evacuated from popular holiday spot as 'red alert' is issued

The Reykjanes Peninsula was devastated by a series of major eruptions between December 2023 and December 2024, following intense quakes (Pictured May 2024)

Events

8 d. ago Sunddhnúksgígar eruption: Iceland tourists evacuated as holiday hot spot in 'red alert'

The Sunddhnúksgígar volcano in Iceland has erupted this morning, sending lava flying and raising fears for tourists at a nearby hot spot who have been evacuated for their safety

Events

8 d. ago 'Prettiest' beach with crystal clear waters is in beautiful English seaside town

Weymouth in Dorset is one of the most beautiful seaside towns in the UK and it is also home to one of the most highly-rated beaches in Europe

Politics

1 week ago Carnival in beautiful island country 'just as good as Rio' plus stunning beaches

Trinidad and Tobago's carnival is known as the 'mother of all carnivals' and takes place every year over two whole days on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

Politics

1 week ago Beautiful UK seaside town with views of France and huge beach without tourists

If you're fed up with tourist-clad hotspots that turn into overcrowded chaos on warmer days, then look no further than this little-known seaside town

Society

1 week ago 'Underrated' holiday spot is 'affordable' and 'much better' than Milan or Albufeira

A full time worker who's keen to squeeze in as much travelling as possible around her job has named the 'best' place she visited in 2024 - and it's not a spot you'd typically expect to top the list

Politics

1 week ago Europe's 'most beautiful beach' has one very strict rule for holidaymakers

It is one of Europe's most photographed beaches, but it also has one of the most stringent measures around to preserve its natural beauty

Politics

2 w. ago Foreign Office issues urgent travel warning for popular holiday spot amid 'violent' protests

Failing to adhere to the warnings could not only put your safety at risk, but also invalidate your travel insurance

Events

2 w. ago Shocking moment tourist boat capsizes leaving 38 people fearing for their lives

The passengers were heading back to their cruise ship via a small boat, having visited some of the world's most beautiful beaches, when the vessel turned over in the water

Society