4 h. ago UK tourists warned as yellow alerts issued for Spanish holiday hotspots

Weather warnings are in place for Majorca, Menorca, Benidorm, Alicante and more

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6 h. ago Dark side of holiday hotspot beloved by Brits as 'British Street' warning issued

A local resident has taken her followers on a trip down Benidorm's infamous "British Street" on a busy Friday night - and warned tourists of a "dark side" they may not be aware of

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23 h. ago The little known loophole used by second home owners to dodge soaring council tax bills in Britain's holiday hotspots

Experts fear property barons are putting their homes on the market to exploit a legal get-around that is helping them avoid new council tax premiums, with Padstow in Cornwall among the areas hit.

Economics

23 h. ago Lanzarote floods: 'Chaotic' scenes as mayor admits holiday hotspot 'had nothing prepared'

The mayor of Costa Teguise - one of the areas worst-affected by torrential rainfall in Lanzarote - has heaped praised on hotel directors for saving lives during the apocalyptic flooding this week

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31 h. ago Tiny European holiday hotspot still desperate for Brit tourists as Spain says 'go home'

While many Brits' preferred tourism destinations are starting to feel rather unwelcome in the wake of mass protests from locals, one small European spot is inviting visitors in with open arms

Society

35 h. ago Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024

European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on recordThe home-wrecking storms and floods that swept Europe last year affected 413,000 people, a report has found, as fossil fuel pollution forced the continent to suffer through its hottest year on record.Dramatic scenes of cars piled up on inundated streets and bridges being ripped away by raging torrents were seen around the continent in 2024, with “high” floods on 30% of the European river network and 12% crossing the “severe” flood threshold, according to the European State of the Climate report. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Kate Middleton admits she's encountered 'spiritual' connection at UK holiday hotspot

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has long advocated the benefits of spending time in the natural world and previously told how nature became her family's "sanctuary" in the wake of her cancer diagnosis

Politics

47 h. ago British holiday hotspot Lanzarote hit by flash floods after month of rain falls in hours

Footage shows cars submerged on waterlogged roads and streams turned into dangerous rapids in the Spanish island

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51 h. ago British holiday hotspot hit by flash floods after months of rain falls in hours

Footage shows cars submerged on waterlogged roads and streams turned into dangerous rapids in the Spanish island

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60 h. ago Don't waste your money on Spain... we love Brits: The Mediterranean island fighting back against the holiday hotspots that hate the UK

As a chilling new wave of protests are already erupting across Europe's tourism hotspots, there is one Mediterranean island welcoming Brits with open arms.

Economics

63 h. ago Full list of seven holiday hotspots that have completely had enough of Brit tourists

From the French Riviera resort of Nice to Venice, popular tourist destinations are cracking down on holidaymakers – here are the places around the world that have had enough of tourists

Politics

69 h. ago Athens is burning after petrol bomb riots see attacks on police

Shocking footage emerging from the holiday hotspot showed rioters storming the streets just after midnight as the rowdy mobs came head-to-head with cops.

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3 d. ago Lanzarote floods LIVE as holiday hotspot hit by deluge with weather warning of more rain

A state of emergency was declared by local officials in Lanzarote after torrential rain saw homes and cars swamped by floodwater during a two-hour period

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3 d. ago Lanzarote floods LIVE as holiday hotspot battered by flooding ahead of Easter holidays

A state of emergency was declared by local officials in Lanzarote after torrential rain saw homes and cars swamped by floodwater during a two-hour period

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4 d. ago World's cheapest holiday hotspot pint revealed by travel experts – it's only 81p

We all know travelling out-of-season can land you some bargain holiday trips but did you know cheap pints across the globe may end up costing you a fraction of the price?

Politics

4 d. ago Seven destinations sick of tourists as another city bans cruise ships

A major French holiday hotspot has become the latest location to bring in rules against cruise travel - joining a growing list of cities fighting back against 'overtourism'

Politics

5 d. ago Princess Diana's favourite holiday hotspot set for massive tourism revival

Princess Diana loved Nevis, an island in the Caribbean Sea known for its stunning beaches and lush landscapes, but its tourism trade has been hampered in recent years

Politics

6 d. ago Ryanair and easyJet's boarding pass warning if flying to Morocco or Turkey this year

Anyone planning a trip to either of the holiday hotspots this summer should check the rules carefully.

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6 d. ago Spanish holiday hotspot issues update on tourist tax hike for this summer

There were plans to increase the tax on a seasonal basis

Politics

6 d. ago British tourists warned as popular Spain holiday hotspot taken over by giant slugs

The giant slug Laevicaulis alte has been found in the southern region of Tenerife in the Canary Islands with government officials urging people who spot the pest to report it

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