51 h. ago European island named least spoilt by tourists and it has 60 beaches to pick from

Travellers willing to go the extra mile will find this true hidden gem. Sitting in the northern corner of the Aegean Sea, this island has white sand beaches, lush groves and intriguing ancient marbles

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62 h. ago ‘I conquered my fears on this tiny Caribbean island with the world’s best beach'

We discovered what was recently voted officially the world's best beach on a dreamy getaway to the Turks and Caicos islands, loved by celebrities such as Drake

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63 h. ago ‘I found the world’s best beach on a tiny island – you won't believe what the sea is like'

EXCLUSIVE: We discovered what has been voted the world’s best beach on a tranquil getaway to this small Caribbean island where Drake has been known to visit

Politics

6 d. ago How Ukraine is beating Russia in the Black Sea – and pushed Putin towards a ceasefire

The early defiance of Ukrainian forces in Snake Island set the scene for their dominance over the Black Sea, leaving little doubt why Putin was so keen for a ceasefire there, World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley writes from Odesa

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1 week ago Indigenous guides in the Arctic are training Canada’s military: ‘When they talk, I listen’

With the country facing new threats to its sovereignty, the country is looking to reaffirm itself as ‘an Arctic nation’Warrant officer Jim Davison had spent a full day travelling the sea ice off the coast of Baffin Island when his group decided to set up camp for the night.The Canadian soldier ran through a mental checklist of what was needed: shelter in the forest, wood for a fire and a source of fresh water. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Leading Garifuna musician reportedly among 12 dead in Honduras air crash

Aurelio Martínez believed killed after plane crashed while taking off from Roatán island in CaribbeanAt least 12 people, including a prominent member of the Garifuna music scene have died after a small plane crashed into the sea while taking off from a Caribbean island off Honduras, officials said.The Lanhsa airlines plane departed at nightfall on Monday from Roatán, one of the Central American country’s main tourist destinations, heading for the port of La Ceiba, on the mainland. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Death in Paradise’s real island is not what it seems but there's a reason every actor wants a job on the BBC show

Guadeloupe is a beautiful island surrounded by the stunning waters of the Caribbean Sea

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2 w. ago I took a boat trip round Wales' largest island and experienced its grandeur like never before

Something about the wind in your face and the sea spray as you zoom past sea caves, cliffs, and lighthouses makes the whole island feel even more alive.

Politics

2 w. ago Welsh holidaymakers can now fly to 'breathtaking' Greek island from Bristol

From the end of this month people will be able to fly direct to a stunning Greek island for a bit of sun, sand, and sea.

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3 w. ago Travel warning issued for Spain and Canary Islands as massive floods wash cars out to sea

Gran Canaria floods have seen cars washed out to sea as the Spanish holiday island is hit by a red alert for rain as local residents and emergency services are on high alert

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3 w. ago Brit holidaymakers warned as Canary Island plunges underwater and mud flushes away cars

Holiday hotspot Gran Canaria is on red alert as a massive storm causes chaos and devastating floods across the island of Gran Canaria, with cars being washed out to sea

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3 w. ago Streets become raging rivers on Spanish holiday island as massive floods wash cars out to sea and tourists are told to stay indoors

Spain's national weather agency issued a red alert across Gran Canaria as the weather is set to continue this week.

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4 w. ago Sabotage attempt could have left entire Swedish holiday island without water

Swedish police are investigating the incident on Gotland

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