2 h. ago Tourist urges people to 'never' visit Italian city that's 'one of Europe's dirtiest'

An Irish tourist who travelled to a popular Italian city on the Amalfi Coast has encouraged others not to make the same journey after he claimed there's a problem plaguing its streets

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40 h. ago Kim Jong Un tourist paradise with mega waterpark – but only Russians can visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been making strides to market the country as a state-of-the-art destination for intrepid tourists – but it's not looking like everything is going to plan

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50 h. ago Tourists visiting Italy told they 'must see' beautiful beach with free entry

The beautiful cove is surrounded by colourful villas on the breathtaking cliffs. It also boasts crystal clear waters and is completely free to visit – here's how to get there

Society

50 h. ago British islands where royals holiday with crystal clear seas and white sands

The Isles of Scilly are just 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall and have some of the warmest weather in the UK. There are five main islands and hundreds of beaches to explore

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52 h. ago Tourists ditching Spain for 'most beautiful beach' in Scotland with miles of pink sand

Sandwood Bay in the Scottish Highlands has been described as the 'most beautiful beach in Britain'

Society

53 h. ago South London borough backs tourist tax plan to raise millions

Southwark Council is considering implementing a tourist tax on visitors entering the borough

Economics

3 d. ago Sam Thompson ‘punched by kid’ after visiting one of UK's 'worst seaside resorts'

Former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson admits he has never been on a caravan holiday, but has visited one UK seaside town that welcomes six million tourists a year

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3 d. ago As crime surges in Bali, locals are wondering: ‘are the tourists coming here getting worse?’

Misbehaving Aussies long marred the Indonesian island, but influx of expats and digital nomads has given rise to a thriving criminal underbellyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe demographic of tourists visiting Bali has changed since the pandemic, residents say, with a wave of backpackers, digital nomads and expats creating the conditions for a criminal underbelly to thrive on the Indonesian island famed for its peacefulness.Bali politician Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih said he had seen an increase in long-term visitors with low budgets in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic, and that local facilities and infrastructure were racing to keep up.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Popular Italy attraction leaves tourists 'panicking' as it's 'not for faint

A couple shared their experience visiting a popular tourist attraction in Capri, Italy, that's great for thrill-seekers - but is panic-inducing for those looking for a more tranquil getaway

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4 d. ago Beautiful white sand beach is one of 'best in Europe' with crystal

A gorgeous white sand beach is well worth having on your travel bucket list especially as it's one of the best spots for swimming during the summer months

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5 d. ago Irish tourist jailed by Ice for months after overstaying US visit by three days: ‘Nobody is safe’

Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportationThomas, a 35-year-old tech worker and father of three from Ireland, came to West Virginia to visit his girlfriend last fall. It was one of many trips he had taken to the US, and he was authorized to travel under a visa waiver program that allows tourists to stay in the country for 90 days.He had planned to return to Ireland in December, but was briefly unable to fly due to a health issue, his medical records show. He was only three days overdue to leave the US when an encounter with police landed him in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) custody. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Australian journalists confronted by Chinese security guards during Albanese’s Beijing trip

Guards demand camera crews from ABC, SBS, Nine, Seven and Sky News hand over footage despite having permission to filmFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSecurity guards tried to stop Australian journalists covering Anthony Albanese’s visit to China from leaving a popular Beijing tourist destination, just hours before the prime minister’s talks with Xi Jinping on Tuesday.Albanese is on a six-day visit to China and is due to meet Xi, the country’s president, and its premier, Li Qiang, in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Public consultation launched on plans to introduce 'tourist tax' in Stirling

The draft Stirling Visitor Levy scheme, known as the 'tourist tax' has opened for public consultation and would see visitors hit with an additional charge on overnight accommodation.

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6 d. ago Beautiful UK beach is Spanish resort dupe but locals say this comes at a price

Woolacombe in North Devon is a popular holiday destination for tourists, who flock to the sandy beach in the summer time. But locals say it's a different story in the winter.

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7 d. ago No cruise ships, no rickshaws and a visitor tax: How popular tourist spots like Venice are tackling overtourism

From banning golf carts and cruise ships to hiking taxes for day-trippers, iconic tourist destinations are taking matters into their own hands to keep their streets sane for locals

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7 d. ago The Cheshire village that turns into beautiful beach resort every summer

This spot has been bustling resort for two hundred years - and people still travel from far and wide to visit

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7 d. ago No cruise ships, no rikshaws and a visitor tax: How popular tourist spots like Venice are tackling overtourism

From banning golf carts and cruise ships to hiking taxes for day-trippers, iconic tourist destinations are taking matters into their own hands to keep their streets sane for locals

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7 d. ago British tourist visits supermarket in Tenerife and is stunned by prices

A British tourist currently in the Canary Islands has shared his amazement at the prices of food in local supermarkets - but locals soon told him the complicated reason why

Economics

8 d. ago Beautiful UK seaside village 98 miles from London ranked best beach in the south

A charming seaside village that was once completley inland has been casted into the tourist spotlight after one of its secluded beaches was crowned the best in the south of England

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9 d. ago Stunning beach with crystal clear waters and beautiful views is UK's answer to South Africa

Hout Bay in Cape Town is a stunning seaside spot that's a must-visit for anyone travelling to South Africa - but there's a near-perfect alternative much closer to home

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