UK’s most in-demand city break is beautiful and a short flight away | Travel News | Travel

The travel excursion company Desert Safari Dubai Tours has shared a new study looking at the most in-demand holiday destinations for UK tourists. Analysing Google searches, the company was able to see where holidaymakers are interested in booking a flight to, or simply learning more about. Magdalena Petrusic, a travel expert from Desert Safari Dubai … Read more

From Amsterdam to Vienna, the fight against overtourism in Europe is being stepped up

Venice has also introduced a tax for overnight visitors. In the Netherlands, Amsterdam has long been trying to clean up a reputation for rowdy stag parties, drugs and sex that has been partly blamed on an influx of around 20 million visitors a year. Crowds of tourists on a street in Amsterdam, which has implemented … Read more

From Barcelona to Hanoi, travel hotspots levy tourist taxes and take other steps to curb crowds, pollution, bad behaviour

Then, in a bid to attract culturally sensitive sightseers, the “Renew Your View” campaign was launched to encourage the appreciation of the city through the eyes of locals rather than as part of the mass-tourism phenomenon. These initiatives come on the heels of a ban on cruise ships entering the city centre, a decision that … Read more

Netherland’s hidden towns offer amazing culture but with no tourists | Travel News | Travel

A number of social media users have shared their favourite locations to visit in The Netherlands, with many offering spectacular views and culture but no tourists. Many Brits enjoy a trip to flat European country, with most taking a city break in the capital of Amsterdam for its canals, history, and laid-back attitude. However, posting … Read more

Passengers Left Disgusted On Amsterdam Flight As Maggots Fall From Carry-On Compartment

A flight was forced to return to its origin airport in Amsterdam around an hour after take-off when maggots fell from the overhead compartment onto passengers. The passengers in the economy section of Delta Airlines Flight DL 133 faced the nightmare experience on Tuesday (Feb. 13) after the plane took off from Amsterdam to head … Read more

Spain-Bound Plane Carrying 384 Passengers Suffers Engine Issue Mid-Air; Pilot Triggers Mayday Alarm

A passenger aircraft travelling from Sweden to Spain was forced to make an emergency landing in Amsterdam due to an engine issue on Wednesday. Sunclass Airlines’ Flight DK1784 took off from Stockholm and was heading to Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. The Airbus A330 departed 90 minutes late from Stockholm Arlanda Airport in … Read more

Beautiful UK city has most underrated landmark to visit in 2024 | Travel News | Travel

As tourism rapidly bounces back to pre-pandemic levels, 2024 will see a surge in travel among Britons. This surge will also be marked by popular travel trends, including slower days, relaxed itineraries, and taking the off-beaten path.  WizzAir used reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor to arrive at a list of ‘least known’ landmarks, for those keen on exploring … Read more

Important Update About Amsterdam To London Eurostar Train Route

The Eurostar train journeys between London and Amsterdam will soon take an extra hour to complete. Earlier it was announced that due to the renovation work on Amsterdam’s Centraal railway station, Eurostar’s train services between the Dutch capital and London were going to be suspended for around 11 months in 2024. However, Eurostar has come … Read more

‘Big shared wardrobe’: Amsterdam ‘fashion library’ where donated clothes, new and used, can be rented or bought takes aim at textile waste

The daily rental price varies from around 50 euro cents (US 55 cents) to €2, depending on the customer’s loyalty – how often he or she rents clothes and how many are borrowed. The exterior of LENA, the fashion library in central Amsterdam. Photo: Instagram/@lena_library For Cakir, a 37-year-old NGO campaign manager, the concept is … Read more

Inside the ‘most beautiful cinema in the world’ just a few hours from the UK – with very grand seats and on-site bar

MOVIE goers have been left in awe of the “most beautiful cinema in the world” which is fitted out with plush seats and an on-site bar. Amsterdam’s Tuschinski Theatre is a sight to behold with its mixture of Art Deco and Art Nouveau stylings. 6 The Tuschinski Theatre mixes Art Deco and Art Nouveau stylingsCredit: … Read more