British travellers are rushing to book Majorca holidays before Wednesday’s looming budget. With the autumn budget just around the corner, Brits are booking flights and holidays to avoid the anticipated increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD). While the specific details of the speech remain unclear, Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously said that “difficult decisions” are necessary to … Read more
If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam then look no further than this tiny European town just a short 20 minutes away. Renowned for its collection of historic windmills and wooden houses, Zaanse Schans is a scenic neighbourhood in the Dutch town of Zaandam. This windmill village on the Zaan … Read more
With a reputation as the ultimate ‘Brits abroad’ destination, Benidorm is bucking the trend and ditching the anti-tourism sentiment that has made its way across Spain in recent months. This year the country adored by British holidaymakers has been plagued with overtourism protests, particularly in the archipelagos of the Balearics and the Canaries as well … Read more
A beautiful European city brimming with some of the best museums on the continent is just as pretty as Florence but without the massive crowds. Dresden, the third largest city in eastern Germany after Berlin and Leipzig, is often nicknamed “Florence on the Elbe” for its lavish architecture and riverside setting. Florence, renowned for its … Read more
Venice officials have threatened to double a daily tourist tax after concluding its summer trial. The trial saw day-trippers paying an entrance fee during peak days of five-euro (roughly £4) and was introduced to manage tourist influx during high-traffic periods. During the first 11 days of the trial, an average of 75,000 visitors were recorded daily – … Read more
A tourist who forked out for a room with a majestic view was left sorely disappointed upon her arrival. Argentine influencer Clarisa Murgia took to video sharing social media platform TikTok to recount her holiday misadventure. The brief clip initially shows a room with a balcony overlooking a stunning panorama featuring turquoise waters, a boat … Read more
Welcoming more than 40 million tourists a year, Paris is one of the world’s most beloved destinations. However, as there is a growing awareness of overtourism and how it affects not just holidays but also the lives of local communities, people are increasingly looking for alternative hotspots – dubbed “destination dupes”. When it comes to … Read more
Greece is world-famous for its gorgeous islands, all 6,000 of them. Boasting endless sunlight and a hundred different types of beach, they are a popular destination for jet-setting Brits. However, visitors to this one pretty island need to be careful as they could be hit with a £665 (€775) fine for making this one common … Read more
