42 h. ago Tourist hotspot 'absolute ghost town' as holiday makers left fuming

Benidorm has long been a popular destination for Brits, but recent footage has shown the once bustling resort appears eerily quiet during what should be its peak summer season

Politics

3 d. ago Customer douses bar in petrol and sets it ablaze after being told there's no mayo

A customer was quick to kick off after his unusual request could not be reached at a sandwich spot in an idyllic tourist hotspot – resulting in a huge fire and plenty of damage

Economics

4 d. ago Popular holiday hotspot loved by Brits is now a 'ghost town'

Thousands of Brits visit the popular holiday hotspot each year, but it now appears to be a 'ghost town'.

Politics

5 d. ago British grandmother stranded in Turkish hospital is warned complete paralysis is 'best case scenario' after brain tumour deteriorated during family holiday

Gill Taylor-Scarth had been on a 'big family holiday' in the resort town of Fethiye, Turkey, before falling ill on August 23.

Events

5 d. ago Spanish holiday hotspot becomes 'ghost town' as Brits fear tourism is 'dead'

The hotspot in Spain has been described as "dead" by some tourists, with footage showing the usually bustling holiday resort looking more like a "ghost town" in recent times

Events

6 d. ago The charming Scottish market town perfect for cosy autumn holiday

It is home to friendly pubs and lots of great walks.

Politics

6 d. ago 'Nightmare' UK seaside town so crowded with tourists locals 'can't walk down the street'

It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK and has become a hotspot for tourists in recent years - but locals say the town is now unbearable.

Politics

6 d. ago Nan stranded in Turkey told complete paralysis is 'best case scenario'

Doctors in Turkey have told Gill Taylor-Scarth, 56, that they need to operate on her brain tumour after she rapidly deteriorated while on a "big family holiday" in the resort town of Hisaronu

Politics

7 d. ago Freak maritime 'supercell' storm sparks chaos in Italian tourist hotspot as cars are crushed by falling trees and buildings flooded

The north-east Emilia-Romagna region has been left ravaged by a violent storm that included rain, hail and winds exceeding 100km/h. It swept through the Rimini and Ravenna areas.

Events

1 week ago Brit man, 26, dies in Rhodes as body pulled from sea in tourist hotspot

The Brit was unconscious when he was pulled ashore in Lindos, the historic tourist capital of the island of Rhodes, on August 16, according to local reports

Events

1 week ago ‘A way to see more of Europe and help us slow down’: readers’ favourite rail journeys

From scenic circuits of Wales and Scotland to a ‘ferry sleeper’ to Sicily, our tipsters sit back and soak up the views• Tell us about a foodie experience in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherStarting from the border town of Shrewsbury, a spectacular multiday circuit of north Wales is possible: take the Cambrian Coast line through Aberystwyth, Barmouth, Porthmadog, then the gorgeous Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau, where you can link back to Llandudno on the coast, and return to Shrewsbury (change at Llandudno Junction). There’s no shortage of accommodation, allowing you to stop and explore without rigid planning. The Cambrian coast and the seaside towns are a largely unexplored jewel outside summer.Dave Thomas Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Mystery slime washes up on shore of popular tourist hotspot and has 'fishy smell'

A strange slime-like substance washed up on the coast of a popular tourist spot, leaving both locals and visitors baffled, with one industry seeming to take accountability

Politics

1 week ago Haven holiday park in UK tourist hotspot plans major expansion

Marton Mere Holiday Village in Blackpool is planning to site extra static caravans for holiday use, with park owners submitting a planning application to Blackpool Council

Politics

1 week ago Airport staff at popular tourist hotspot threaten to strike every weekend for the rest of the YEAR

Airport staff at a tourist hotspot are threatening to strike every weekend for the rest of the year. 

Events

1 week ago British tourist turns up to restaurant in Greece at 6:30pm and is left floored

Greece is a popular hotspot for Brits looking for a warm summer getaway and one tourist learnt her lesson after making a 'mistake' visitors might not be aware of

Society

1 week ago Holidaymaker hit with hefty fine parking car in tourist hotspot 'parking space'

Tourists in a Cornish village are getting fined for parking in what look like designated spaces — but there’s a hidden catch that’s left many furious and confused.

Events

1 week ago Greece tourist hotspot so overcrowded there are sunbeds in the sea

Local authorities on the popular tourist island pledged to curb illegal beach operations two years ago but rogue operators are still reportedly there

Politics

2 w. ago Hurricane Erin tracker: Maps show mega 160mph storm heading straight for tourist hotspot

Hurricane Erin is barrelling across the Atlantic Ocean, with speeds of up to 160mph, and new maps from forecasters show exactly where the monster storm could hit next

Events

2 w. ago Inside Wythenshaw 'absolute crap' ghost town shopping centre

Wythenshawe locals have not spared criticism for the town's long-suffering Civic Centre, into which Manchester Council is set to inject a £500 million investment

Economics

2 w. ago "It's absolutely c**p": The 'ghost town' shopping centre on a Wednesday morning

"It's just terrible what's been allowed to happen"

Economics