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The common travel mistake that can see you forbidden from leaving the country
When you’re planning a holiday abroad, there’s a lot to think about. Booking flights, making sure you have travel insurance and of course planning the itinerary can really take it out of you, but there’s one essential thing you need to remember.If...

List of 6 passport damage signs that could ruin your summer holiday
If you've checked the validity of your passport and all is in order, you might think that you're all set to head to the airport for your long-awaited holiday. But experts have warned there are six pieces of damage to the document you need to be...

UK tourists could be 'banned' from Europe for three years as Foreign Office issues warning
The Foreign Office has cautioned UK holidaymakers that they risk being barred from European getaways for up to three years. Following the UK's departure from the EU, UK citizens' unrestricted travel within the European Union came to a halt....

Foreign Office warns UK tourists risk being 'banned' from Europe holidays 'for three years'
The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists risk being "banned" from European holidays for THREE YEARS. With the UK’s exit from the EU, UK nationals’ freedom of movement within the European Union came to an end as well. However, they are still able...

EU rule could see UK holidaymakers turned away for holidays for three years
UK holidaymakers keen on jetting off to sunnier European climes like Greece, Spain, and France must keep on top of post-Brexit rules when travelling with a UK passport, or they could face being turned away for up to three years. Travellers are...

EU rule could see Brits turned away for holidays for three years
People who are planning to travel to Greece, Spain, France and more this year must follow a specific rule that came in after Brexit if travelling on a UK passport - or risk being banned from EU countries for three years. Millions of Brits are...

Extending the Anabaptist trail
One can plan an Anabaptist history tour and still discover surprises, especially in a big anniversary year. On May 22 in Salzburg, Austria, just two blocks from the hotel where American Mennonite tourists were staying, a banner outside Kirche St....

Excitement grows as Swifts fans make final preparations for Vaduz trip
“I’m still on a high and I don’t think that it will ever sink in,” he said. “To be honest I have watched the game back a serious amount of times and never get tired of it. We have drawn Vaduz which is the capital city of Liechtenstein. It isn’t a...

Travellers ditch beach holidays for stunning 'cooler' locations
As the summer holidays approach, folks are gearing up to flock to sunny coastal resorts or enjoy a UK seaside staycation. But, some are bucking the trend and opting for chillier locales as soon as the British heat kicks in. The travel scene's seen...

How your holiday in Europe will change this autumn – and what you need to know
New border rules are expected to launch from October, starting with the Entry/Exit System Trips to Europe are set to change from October when the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into effect. Fingerprints and photographs will be taken from...

Sunderland fans to travel to Hearts in numbers as EPL meets SPFL
Tynecastle will host English Premier League opponents for Craig Gordon’s testimonial Sunderland fans are to travel to Tynecastle Park in numbers for Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon’s testimonial match next month. Newly-promoted to the English...

Top 10 Active Travel Trends For Your Next Great Hiking Or Cycling Vacation
Active travel, especially guided or self-guided hiking and cycling trips, have exploded in ... More popualarity in recent years.getty Active travel is hot, and this segment of tourism has been booming ever since the pandemic. Actually, it was...

This hilltop town is one of Europe’s smallest — and most unusual — countries
By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — From the endless beaches of Rimini to the culinary corridor of Bologna, Modena and Parma, visitors to northeastern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region have plenty to explore. They might also accidentally stumble into...

People are ditching beach holidays for stunning alternative destinations
With the summer holidays fast approaching, many people will be jetting off on their holidays to sun-filled coastal resorts, or for a seaside staycation right at home in the UK. However, not everyone will be heading off somewhere warm, with one...

Travelling soon? Don't forget to check if you need an e-visa
The New Zealand passport remains one of the most powerful in the world, but the number of countries now requiring Kiwis to have an electronic visa before travelling is increasing. According to the Henley Passport Index, New Zealand had visa-free...

Brits issued 'banned' Foreign Office warning which lasts 'three years'
The Foreign Office has issued a warning to UK holidaymakers that they could face a three-year ban from European getaways following Brexit. Post-Brexit changes mean that British citizens no longer enjoy the same freedom of movement within the EU,...

Travel smart: EHIC gives access to public healthcare
The European Health Insurance Card is a valuable resouce for Irish people planning to holiday in Europe this summer. It provides access to public healthcare in other EU countries on the same basis as local citizens. It is one of the benefits of...

Amadeus Data Reveals Central and Eastern Europe Emerging as New Frontier for Travelers
Joint report with UN Tourism highlights growing popularity of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Czech Republic June 18, 2025 - A host of emerging destinations in Central and Eastern Europe are catching the eye of international travelers this year, as...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

Millions unaware of Blue Badge parking perk on holidays abroad
If you're living with a physical disability or health condition that impacts your ability to walk safely, or if you have a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's, you might be eligible for a Blue Badge. This can assist you in...