Foreign Office warns of ‘high threat’ at two popular Christmas markets | Europe | Travel

Foreign Office warns of ‘high threat’ at two popular Christmas markets | Europe | Travel

Brits travelling abroad to visit some of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets have been urged to “stay aware” amid a safety warning from the Foreign Office. According to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), there is a “high threat” to UK tourists in both Belgium and Germany. This is due to the likelihood of … Read more

Venice plans to ‘double’ daily charge for British tourists | Travel News | Travel

Venice plans to ‘double’ daily charge for British tourists | Travel News | Travel

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