Holiday warning issued to those travelling to Greece | Travel News | Travel

Holiday warning issued to those travelling to Greece | Travel News | Travel

Greece remains a holiday staple for many Brits to visit. Not only does it have beautiful beaches, stunning islands and delicious food the weather is pretty great too. Crete, Mykonos, Athens and Santorini are just a few tourist hotspots that travellers keep coming back to time and time again. However, those who plan on travelling … Read more

Canada has a bill of rights for air passengers. What about train riders?

Canada has a bill of rights for air passengers. What about train riders?

A 10-hour delay on a Via Rail train in Quebec over the long weekend is raising questions about rail passengers’ rights in Canada — or the lack thereof. Passengers on a train from Montreal to Quebec City were left stranded as they ran out of food, water and working toilets when their train broke down … Read more

China expands visa-free access as foreign visitor numbers begin rebound

China expands visa-free access as foreign visitor numbers begin rebound

Starting from Monday, foreigners may enter China via Zhengzhou, Henan’s provincial capital, under the policy, but they are only allowed to stay within the province. They have also been granted visa-free access to eight more cities or prefecture-level areas in Yunnan, including tourism hotspots Lijiang, Dali and Xishuangbanna. Previously, foreign visitors could enter Yunnan for … Read more

Inside the giant UK cruise ship heading for Majorca as tourist crisis simmers | Cruise | Travel

Inside the giant UK cruise ship heading for Majorca as tourist crisis simmers | Cruise | Travel

Cunard’s newest super-liner is heading for Palma in Majorca, after its gala launch in Liverpool last week. The Queen Anne is expected to arrive in the Balearic Islands on June 17th, as it undertakes its maiden voyage. The Balearics have recently seen huge protests against mass tourism, which has resulted in local officials pondering placing … Read more

‘I live on a cruise ship and spend £1.5K a month – here are the pros and cons’ | Cruise | Travel

‘I live on a cruise ship and spend £1.5K a month – here are the pros and cons’ | Cruise | Travel

Kevin Martin, a 48-year-old from Missouri, has unveiled the realities of spending a year living on cruise ships, detailing his monthly expenses and the unusual experiences he encountered on board. After 20 years in the military and a career as a corporate lawyer, Martin transitioned to a full-time YouTube creator focused on travel. His latest … Read more

Cruise ship warning as Majorca announces another tourist crackdown on beautiful city | Travel News | Travel

Cruise ship warning as Majorca announces another tourist crackdown on beautiful city | Travel News | Travel

Majorca has moved to cap the number of cruise ships that dock at the popular holiday destination. The Venice-style ban comes as the Balearic island desperately tries to curb the number of tourists flocking to Majorca.  Over-tourism has become a serious concern for officials on the island, with a growing local backlash against holidaymakers. More than two … Read more

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

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