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While Majorca, Spain is an incredibly popular holiday destination for Britons looking for a sunny European break, anti-tourist protests have recently deterred some holidaymakers. Indeed, some Britons fume as Spain ramps up anti-tourism protests, threatening to "go elsewhere". According to travel experts, six "must-visit Majorca 'destination dupes' to avoid the crowds this summer are Mdina (Malta), La Gomera (Spain), Llafranc (Spain), Carvoerio (Portugal), Lassithi, Crete and Salina (Sicily) are all […]

Eurostar passengers have hit out after being urged not to travel to Paris hours before the Olympic opening ceremony. Those travelling from Britain to France today will face major delays and huge queues at London St Pancreas station as fans race across the country to arrive in Paris on time. This is due to vandals targeting Paris's high-speed rail network with an arson attack. Several Eurostar trains to Paris have […]

Britons are urged to check local guidance if visiting Croatia as there are ongoing disruptions to flights.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has shared new advice. It said: "There is ongoing disruption to flights at Split Airport. There may be delays to flights, monitor for any messages you may receive from your airline."Those using the airport should regularly check their flight and with their airline for the latest information.Britons […]

British drivers have been issued with an urgent warning when travelling to France this summer as they could be 20 times more likely to be breath tested.Thousands of Britons are expected to travel across the English Channel this summer for their holidays and to watch the Summer Olympic Games, taking place in Paris over the next two weeks.According to the French Embassy in London, arrivals in France from the UK […]

Most Britons will be gearing up for a well-earned holiday this summer and, while staycations are popular options, many people will be going abroad. Experts have rounded up the spots where Britons can get a taste of home while in another country.Those looking for some British cuisine or English-speaking activities should head to Paris, according to research by Ibiza Summer Villas.The French capital ranked highest overall as people generally speak […]

A British tourist has died at a Spanish airport while he was waiting to board a Ryanair plane back to the UK.The man, who was believed to be aged around 60, was pronounced dead after collapsing at Reus Airport near Tarragona.Emergency services attended the boarding area and attempted to revive the man. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police sources told local media it is not currently believed […]

Budget airline Ryanair, Microsoft 365 applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Windows 10 PCs have all been struck by a disastrous IT outage that's impacted millions of people worldwide. Independent website DownDetector, which tracks social media activity to monitor when online services are experiencing difficulties, has reported sudden spikes in problems with popular services, like Microsoft 365, banking apps from Santander and Lloyds TSB, as well as […]

Thinking of going to France for your next holiday but don't know much about the country beyond Paris? While the capital is beautiful and popular with tourists from all over the world, there is so much to explore in the diverse country.GB News spoke exclusively to a self-confessed Francophile and expert on everything France about another top city to peruse: Bordeaux.Janine Marsh swapped London for Pas-de-Calais and loves her life […]

Britons flock to Portugal year after year in search of beautiful sandy beaches, gorgeous nature, vibrant nightlife and delicious local cuisine - all at an affordable price.But despite its popularity with tourists, it's important that holidaymakers consult the UK Government's advice before travelling to this European destination. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recently issued a new warning regarding travelling with children who are not their own. The FCDO […]