3 d. ago Sun, sex, but no sangria? The Balearics’ booze crackdown might just save their tourist industry | Dimah Ajeeb

The islands say they no longer want to be Europe’s cheap, consequence-free party playground. But is the move upmarket working?Last summer, Spain’s Balearic Islands launched one of Europe’s toughest crackdowns on alcohol-fuelled party tourism. In popular resorts such as Magaluf in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza, tourists spilled out of bars at dawn, clutched cheap bottles from late-night shops, and treated entire neighbourhoods as giant open-air nightclubs.Local people were fed up. Noise complaints, violent brawls and clashes between residents and intoxicated tourists became routine. Rents rose while longstanding neighbourhoods became hollowed out into seasonal party zones. Pilar Hernando, from Palma, Mallorca told Reuters in 2024: “Prices go up, rents go up, everything goes up except salaries.” Hernando had to move into a caravan owing to the lack of affordable housing. Average rents have risen 158% over the past decade in the Balearics, with Palma now among the most expensive ci...

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4 d. ago Holidaymakers issued 'overcharging' warning in popular holiday spot as restaurant staff share secret

Brits heading abroad have been urged to double-check their bills when dining out - after a former restaurant employee revealed an 'industry secret'.

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4 d. ago José Pizarro’s recipe for chilled cherry and tempranillo soup

Fresh cherries are a late-summer joy, but this taste of Spain can be enjoyed year-roundCherries are a big deal in Extremadura, where I’m from, especially in the Valle del Jerte to the north, where the picotas are some of the best in all of Spain: sweet, dark, no stalk and full of flavour. At home, we usually just eat them by the handful, fresh and cold, so when I started cooking with them, my family looked at me as if I’d gone mad. But they always end up saying yes after the first spoonful. This chilled cherry and tempranillo soup is one of those dishes: a bit unexpected, but it always gets a smile. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Three countries holidaymakers warned 'agonising deadly disease which can last years' on the rise

There has been a 170 per cent surge in cases in England recorded so far in 2025

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6 d. ago Air travel will become more of a bumpy ride due to 'serious' reason that will only get worse

An expert has warned that holidaymakers could be in for a bumpy ride soon as one key 'serious' issue will make air travel very different during trips in the near future

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7 d. ago Turkey holidaymakers warned amid infectious disease outbreak

The illness spreads via close physical contact

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9 d. ago ‘A perfect symbiosis’: planting vines and other ways hot cities are creating cool spaces

Living – or crocheted – canopies and a 3,000-year-old Persian technique are among methods being used to cope as temperatures soarAs Spain takes a breath after yet another brutal summer heatwave, with temperatures above 40C in many parts of the country, the residents of the sherry-making town of Jerez de la Frontera have come up with a novel way to keep the streets cool.Green canopies of grapevines festoon the town, reducing street-level temperatures by as much as 8C. “We’re planting vines in the old city because we hope that in two or three years we’ll be able to brag that this has put an end to stifling temperatures,” said Jesús Rodríguez, president of Los Emparrados, a group of residents who aim to beautify and green the city’s streets. Continue reading...

Technology

9 d. ago Holidaymakers warned against 'last to board' flight hack that 'ruins holidays'

Finding savvy travel hacks online can make your holiday planning seamless and stressfree - but there is one hack experts urge people never to follow as it could spoil your trip

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1 week ago Jet2 issues urgent warning to holidaymakers flying to Greece this week

Passengers headed to Greece are urged to keep an eye on Jet2's website for updates as the airline continues to monitor strike developments that could impact flights

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1 week ago Urgent warning issued over thousands of dangerous travel adaptors sold online that could pose a fire risk for holidaymakers

The charity Electrical Safety First has warned that holidaymakers have been sold thousands of faulty travel adaptors.

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1 week ago 'Be wary' warning issued to UK tourists visiting Spain as holidaymakers being ‘targeted’

People can spot rental cars due to branded stickers, or visible barcodes

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1 week ago Brits travelling this summer could be making mistake which will cost them £500

As thousands of UK holidaymakers head off this August, experts are warning travellers to check one crucial setting in their households before locking up, as it could be costing them hundreds of pounds annually.

Economics

1 week ago Pest expert warns holidaymakers to check pockets and lining of suitcases for horrifying reason

As the summer holiday season winds down, travellers across the UK are heading home - but a pest expert is warning that some may be bringing back more than just souvenirs.

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1 week ago Lorraine Kelly enjoys lavish holiday with granddaughter as staggering earnings revealed

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has spent some quality time with her family as they headed to Spain for a summer getaway with granddaughter Billie amid shakeups at ITV

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1 week ago UK holidaymakers warned over 'one simple mistake' that could cost 150,000

The Foreign Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to British holidaymakers, urging them to declare any pre-existing medical conditions when purchasing travel insurance or risk being left with a hefty bill

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2 w. ago British Airways axes popular route from London Gatwick to New York and families pay more

Travel experts warn of huge knock-on effect for holidaymakers in south London, Sussex and Kent

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2 w. ago Brits in Spain warned of strict new rules – and they could face hefty fine

Spain has introduced a number of new regulations this summer, with fines for those who don't follow them

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2 w. ago Visitors to popular UK staycation spot warned of 'serious dangers' as families left stranded

Holidaymakers heading to this popular staycation spot are being warned of "serious dangers" with families left stranded, prompting urgent reminders to avoid turning a holiday into a rescue mission

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2 w. ago Lake District holidaymakers warned of harmful bacteria in pollution 'hotspots'

Most of Lake Windermere polluted with sewage bacteria, biggest survey of its kind finds after a Citizen Science Project finds

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2 w. ago Brits in Benidorm warned about 'potato and pea men' as many fall for 'oldest con'

Holidaymakers are being warned 'if you see a crowd cheering and clapping - do not stop - no matter how enticing it looks' as hundreds are fleeced every day

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