For Britons, Spain has long been the go-to destination. With its sunny beaches, vibrant cities, and rich culture drawing millions each year, it’s easy to see why it’s a favourite travel spot. In fact, the tourism sector in Spain set a new visitor record with 94 million tourists in 2024, many of whom were from … Read more
A beautiful UK seaside city known for its incredible coastal views and strong sense of identity has been crowned as one of the best places in Britain to visit. Aberdeen in Scotland has been given the title by Conde Nast Traveller and while it might not appear to be a huge tourist destination for Brits … Read more
Sitting on a hillside along the coast of the Aegean sea lies an overlooked Greek seaside city waiting to be explored. Kavala, in northern Greece, has beautiful secluded beaches and breathtaking views without the crowds. Split between the Palia Poli (Old Town) and the Nea Poli (New Town), Kavala is situated on the Bay of … Read more
Located off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula of Great Britain lies a beautiful ‘desert island’ where nobody lives. Samson is the largest of the uninhabited islands on Scilly, it takes its name from Saint Samson of Dol, who visited the islands in the sixth century. Consisting of two hills joined by a thin … 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
The UK is not short on beautiful villages that look like something from the front of a chocolate box – and many people living in them would claim they are amongst the prettiest in the world. However one Cotswolds village can claim to have been named amongst the planet’s most beautiful in a recent ranking. … Read more
Tucked away in Herefordshire’s rolling Chiltern Hills is a stunning lavender field which might just transport you 700 miles across the channel to Provence, France. Provence is home to some of the most picturesque lavender fields in the world which bloom between May and early August and are famously a draw for tourists. However, you … Read more
TOURISM agency VisitBritain this week forecast strong growth for UK tourism in 2024, predicting spending of £34.1billion by international visitors (up seven per cent on 2023; which is up 20 per cent on 2019). Furthermore, 39.5 million visits are forecast (up 5 per cent on the 37.8 million in 2023) – which is only 3 … Read more
