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Activists protesting against the effects of mass tourism on a popular British holiday hotspot of Tenerife has started a hunger-strike.Protesters who are campaigning for a more sustainable type of tourism have gone ahead with their threat outside a church in the city of La Laguna in Tenerife.The group organising the protest, Canarias Se Agota, translated as "The Canary Islands Are Exhausted" is linked to several associations including ecologist groups.Activists are […]

Protesters who disrupt travel on busy motorways could now face harsher punishments as National Highways fights to keep roads clear.The Government agency obtained an injunction which prevents protestors from obstructing major roads which includes the M25.Through police measures, those who protest could risk imprisonment, an unlimited fine or have their assets seized.It follows the Serious Disruption Prevention Orders which were introduced as part of the Public Order Act 2023.Do you […]

Britons holidaying in parts of Spain may now find it more difficult to get accommodation, as the government cracks down on tourist apartments such as Airbnbs.Housing Minister Isabel Rodriguez announced that she would intervene as it is "harming the right to access housing".It is believed that there will be a crackdown in particularly "stressed" areas of the country.Rodriguez noted that there are more than 14,000 tourist flats in holiday hotspot […]

Cyprus, famed for its gorgeous weather, beautiful beaches, spectacular historical sites, stunning nature and fun nightlife, is a popular destination for British expats looking to start a new life.Some expats are drawn to Cyprus because the island offers a slower pace of life, and this is particularly appealing for retirees. However, an expat in Cyprus claimed that the "slowness" of Cyprus can be offputting. Rico Co, who moved to Cyprus […]

Ryanair has announced more flights connecting Britons to their favourite sunny holiday destinations.This comes as it shared additional flights will go from Bristol airport this summer. The budget airline has expanded its summer 2024 schedule for Liverpool with 32 routes, including three new routes to Corfu, Lanzarote and Paphos. To celebrate the launch of the new routes, Ryanair is running a limited-time sale where Britons can secure a seat for […]

Local authorities in the Canary Islands have warned of weather conditions putting the Archipelago on high alert. An influx of warm and dry air coupled with the intense haze known as Calima, could see temperatures soar to 35C in the days leading up to next Sunday. The temperatures are exceptionally high for spring, climbing 10 degrees above their expected range.Authorities of the Canary Islands have reportedly activated a high-temperate alert […]

Going abroad should be a stress-free experience. However, many holidaymakers are finding themselves scammed out of their hard-earned cash in the process of booking a trip.According to data from Lloyds Bank, victims of holiday scams are losing £765 on average. Plane tickets are the most common "fake" item sold relating to holidays.Britons have been warned that fraudsters use social media as well as booking websites to try to swindle holidaymakers.Plane […]

Britons have been warned of a potential danger in popular holiday hotspots including the Caribbean.Travel Health Pro, set up by the Department of Health to protect the health of British travellers, has warned Britons that yellow fever cases are being reported in several parts of the world.Britons going on holiday should heed Government advice and take note of the areas affected.Travel Health Pro said: "Yellow fever (YF) is a virus […]

Britons will have more options for a summer getaway as Ryanair adds six new destinations travelling from Bristol. Travel enthusiasts can visit huge holiday destinations in Spain, Morocco, Bulgaria and more. Ryanair's summer 2024 schedule will be updated with routes flying to Copenhagen, Fuerteventura, Marrakesh, Prague, Sofia and Tirana. This brings the number of flights leaving from Bristol during this time to 36, and flights start at just £19.99 for […]