6 h. ago Spain, Italy and France dominate Scots holiday choices for Summer 2025

Despite Brexit, Scots are heading to Europe in droves. New research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that Spain (33%), Italy (16%) and France (14%) are the top-choice holiday destinations for Scots this summer.

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23 h. ago Where to find your perfect Greece holiday destination – for every type of traveller

There are hundreds of beach-strewn islands to explore and ancient history at almost every turn

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25 h. ago Three holiday destinations make major airport change to make it easier for UK passport

There are now 48 places where people can use passport eGates

Politics

28 h. ago Woman dies of rabies in UK after contact with dog at holiday destination

Rabies is a highly infectious virus

Events

43 h. ago Major European holiday destination in major airport change so Brits avoid queues

UK passport holders can now skip lengthy waits to get their documents stamped at the airport in Sofia, Bulgaria by using the e-gates system as part of the new deal EU-UK deal

Politics

43 h. ago Major European holiday destination in huge airport change so Brits avoid queues

UK passport holders can now skip lengthy waits to get their documents stamped at the airport in Sofia, Bulgaria by using the e-gates system as part of the new deal EU-UK deal

Politics

58 h. ago The Last Journey review – Sweden’s Ant and Dec hit the road with octogenarian dad

In this moving and funny documentary, Swedish TV presenters Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson try to rekindle Filip’s father’s zest for life on a road trip to France‘Do you want to rot away in an old armchair?” asks Filip Hammar, a Swedish TV presenter, talking to his dad. In this charming, often hilarious documentary, Hammar takes 80-year-old Lars on a road trip to the south of France; the idea is to rekindle Lars’s spark, shake a bit of life back into him. Since retiring as a French teacher, Lars has been sitting around at home, steadily more depressed and frail. Hammar wants to show his dad that life is worth living. But as you’d expect from a documentary this heart-warming, Hammar has a lesson or two to learn himself.For the trip, Hammar has bought a knackered old Renault 4, the same car the family had when he was a kid. Their destination is the apartment they rented every summer holiday (judging from the old photos, this was pre-factor 50 sunscreen; everyone was a livid shade...

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3 d. ago 'Hidden gem' country is perfect mix of private beaches and city breaks

This Balkan country has been hailed as an 'up-and-coming' holiday destination, and it's easy to see why

Politics

3 d. ago Brits face £1,700 fine if caught in popular European holiday spots with prohibited item

Travellers who use a prohibited item in popular holiday destinations could face fines of up to £1,700, as tighter restrictions are enforced in more European locations, including on their beaches

Economics

3 d. ago The surprise seaside holiday destination in Trump’s home state

Ben Mitchell finds that, despite political storms and actual hurricanes, Fort Myers is still full of spirit

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4 d. ago Luxury for less in Dubai: Enjoy the high life on a budget with an infinity pool and stunning vistas at the JA Ocean View Hotel

With its reputation as a holiday destination preferred by footballers, and Instagram influencers, it's easy to assume Dubai is out of the ordinary traveller's reach - not at the JA Ocean View Hotel

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4 d. ago ‘Keep calm and enjoy’: Italian village enlists ‘street tutors’ to ease overtourism

When Sirmione became jammed with visitors during a particularly busy May Day weekend, it proved a tipping pointIn the era of overtourism, every popular holiday destination has its tipping point.For Sirmione, a sliver of land lapped by the blue-green waters of Lake Garda, that watershed moment came during Italy’s long May Day holiday weekend, and has led the medieval Italian village to introduce “street tutors” to manage the visitor flow and ensure good behaviour. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Beautiful European seaside city ignored by tourists where locals go on holiday

This seaside city is one of Italy's best-kept secrets as it's where all the native Italian people will go for a holiday - and it's a little-known destination for tourists

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7 d. ago Major Spanish city launches crackdown with ‘curfew’ rules ahead of summer

A popular holiday destination has unveiled a strict curfew impacting bars, nightclubs, and restaurants - following noise complaints from fed-up locals

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7 d. ago 'Most hated city in Europe' where Brits love to go on holiday

Benidorm is one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations, welcoming some 800,000 British tourists a year - but that doesn't mean it's not also one of the most controversial

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8 d. ago Brits are ditching traditional Europe holiday hotspots for three 'perfect choice' destinations

The swap might be down to prices being lower in the African spots

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8 d. ago The holiday destinations Welsh tourists can fly to for under £50 this month

There are five locations you can get to for less than £50 from Wales at the time of writing - but some of these deals may not be around long

Economics

9 d. ago The beautiful Scottish island that was named 'top holiday destination'

The isle has been described as "Scotland in miniature".

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1 week ago The surprise UK destination rapidly becoming a golf holiday hotspot

Beautiful beaches, swanky new hotels and a World Heritage Site - what’s not to like about this seaside destination?

Politics

1 week ago Tourists abandon popular European holiday destination known for its cheap prices

Once a place for affordable holidays, recent price increases have left tourists looking elsewhere

Culture