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New law changes have been introduced which could see motorists required to apply for additional documents before travelling to Europe.With the summer holidays just weeks away, thousands of Britons will be looking to travel abroad to soak up the sun and be with their family and friends.The ongoing European Championships in Germany and the upcoming Olympic Games in France will see many Britons flock to Europe, with some going even […]

Spain is an incredibly popular tourist destination among Britons seeking sun, sea and sand. However, anti-tourist sentiment in the country has pushed some holidaymakers away.GB News readers have shared their views and threatened to boycott the holiday destination.One holidaymaker added that "if the Spaniards don't want us, plenty of others do", stating that Croatia, Greece, Tunisia, Morocco and Malta are all great getaway options.Another said: "Fine!! Don't go to Spain […]

Britons heading to Italy have been warned that ongoing flight disruptions are likely. This is due to a heightened alert amid ongoing volcanic activity. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said: "Due to volcanic activity, local authorities have increased the alert levels for both Etna and Stromboli in the south of Italy. "In the event of a volcanic eruption, follow the advice of local authorities. Mount Etna in Catania […]

Bradley Dodd, 41, moved from Hertfordshire to Portugal with his wife and baby boy for a change of scenery before enrolling their child in school.However, after falling in love with the place, they decided to make the Algarve their new home. Bradley spoke exclusively to GB News about life in the sunny European paradise.Bradley and his wife decided to move abroad when their little boy was one and a half, […]

Holidaymakers going to Mexico have been warned as Hurricane Beryl continues to cause devastation. The dangerous storm has swept through the Caribbean and hit Mexico on Friday. Thousands were stranded or in need of temporary housing after hit St Vincent, The Grenadines, Granada and St Lucia.It may be unsafe for tourists to travel to Mexico. If they do, expect flights to be cancelled at the last minute and the risk […]

Summer has arrived and many holidaymakers will search for the perfect staycation spot.Experts have rounded up the quiet regions where Britons can enjoy the most peaceful breaks. Research was gathered from CIEH Noise Surveys for England and Wales, DAERA Noise Complaint Statistics for northern Ireland and Noise Nuisance to find the total number of noise complaints per 1,000 residents in UK areas with available data.The south west faired best with […]

A British Airways “flight from hell” was forced to divert after it was struck by lightning whilst descending into Heathrow Airport.The flight from Stuttgart, Germany - which was carrying some England fans who were returning from the Euros - was forced to divert to Gatwick due to the poor weather.Passengers were supposed to land at Heathrow at 1.40pm, but lightning struck the tip of the wing as it came in […]

Holidaymakers have been urged to be aware of mosquitos that can cause deadly illnesses. This comes as more have been detected in the Canary Islands this week. Aedes tiger mosquitos were found in containers arriving from Castellón in mainland Spain to parts of the Canary Islands. Larvae and pupae were also found in olive trees transported to Tenerife. The containers were fumigated, however the General Directorate of Public Health has […]

A Ryanair flight was forced to divert after a "mass brawl" erupted between passengers just 36 minutes after take off.Holidaymakers were seen screaming at each other midair as the crew attempted to diffuse the situation.The row reportedly broke out between two families onboard a flight from Agadir to London Stansted on Wednesday.One passenger claimed the fight escalated after a man, believed to be in his late 20s, asked another traveller […]