13 h. ago Tourist dies in mysterious Dominican Republic drowning after beach walk

While the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean’s most popular tourist destinations, several tourists have been found dead under suspicious circumstances in recent months

Events

30 h. ago Inside North Korea’s vast new beach resort as Kim Jong Un bets on tourism

The Wonsan-Kalma beach resort is North Korea's biggest tourist site. Russia said Thursday it will send its first group of tourists to the site in July

Society

31 h. ago I've been to 50 Greek islands and know the real hidden gems with great food, quiet beaches and no tourist traps: STEVE BOGGAN

Seen Santorini? Ticked off Mykonos? Beyond the big hitters there are many more little wonders to explore. Long-time island hopper Steve Boggan lets us in on his crowd-free favourites.

Society

33 h. ago Brit ‘drug smuggler’ could face Bali firing squad death in holiday hotspot

Elliot Shaw, from Watford, was allegedly handed 244 grams of cocaine - the same weight as an iPhone - by his Argentine partner Eleonora Gracia, 46, at a hotel near a tourist beach in Indonesia

Events

51 h. ago Kim Jong Un watches tourists use waterslide as North Korea opens huge beach resort to boost tourism

The retreat, on North Korea’s east coast, can accommodate up to 20,000 visitors, according to state media

Society

53 h. ago Recycling site fire caused £79,000 worth of damage, polluted land and killed fish

SL Recycling, based in Penalta, Caerphilly, committed a number of breaches which hindered the fire service putting out the major fire

Events

54 h. ago Un, sea and sand! North Korean dictator launches nation's new beach resorts alongside daughter and rarely

The hermit kingdom completed construction on the massive tourist resort, which boasts colourful water slides, swimming pools, high-rise hotels and rows of sunbeds.

Politics

59 h. ago Tourist visits Majorca's 'best beach' and is hit with sad reality

Majorca is known for having plenty of beaches, making it popular for sun-seekers and tourists. One influencer visited the "best beach in all of Majorca" and was faced with a problem

Society

68 h. ago British tourist found dead on sun lounger at popular Greek beach

The unnamed man’s cause of death is currently unknown

Society

3 d. ago Greece arrests woman suspected of fuelling devastating wildfire with cigarette

Blazes broke out on the island of Chios on Sunday and tore through 10,000 acres of mainly bush and pasture land in three days

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3 d. ago 'Beautiful' seaside town has seven sandy beaches that tourists '100% recommend'

Broadstairs in Kent has been popular with beachgoers for decades, and it's easy to see why with its seven sandy beaches, stunning clifftop walks, and charming seaside town

Society

3 d. ago Brit found dead on beach sun lounger in Greece by horrified tourists

The 73-year-old man was found dead by fellow holidaymakers during a trip to Agia Paraskevi, Skiathos, Greece. A lifeguard was alerted, but despite best efforts he could not be saved

Society

5 d. ago Travellers ditch beach holidays for stunning 'cooler' locations

The trend for 'coolcations' has seen holidaymakers shun beach resorts in favour of destinations with less tourists this time of year

Society

5 d. ago Brit tourist dies on his sun lounger on Greek paradise island beach

The 73-year-old man was found by sunseekers at the spot, in Agia Paraskevi, Skiathos, on Friday.

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5 d. ago Tourists could be banned from Spanish beaches locals warn have become 'theme parks'

Majorca Platja Tour has announced plans for protests targeting beaches in Spain, warning that some seaside areas have become like 'theme parks' due to the crowds

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6 d. ago One night time habit could be a warning sign for heart failure or stroke

A study has found that people who do this habit are more likely to have uncontrolled blood pressure.

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7 d. ago Beautiful 31C country loved by Brits named among world's most dangerous

Even tourist-riddled areas in this country are starting to be impacted by crime and violence, in a huge blow to UK tourists desperate for guaranteed sunshine and pristine beaches

Politics

8 d. ago Flight attendant warns people to avoid common habit while flying

Passengers have been told the dos and don'ts of plane travel as the summer holiday season approaches

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8 d. ago Doctors issue warning as common sleep habit is linked to risk of early death in major study

We have all been warned about the dangers of not getting enough sleep, but getting too much sleep can also put our brain health at risk, new research shows.

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8 d. ago Tree felling plans in rural Stirling forest attracts major opposition in call for delay

The proposals from Forestry and Land Scotland include more than 4,000 hectares near Strathyre where woodland and forest could see trees chopped down over infection concerns.

Politics