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Barcelona is a popular holiday hotspot, famous for its delicious cuisine, incredible architecture, bustling nightlife and stunning beaches.However, a new tourist tax imposed this week may impact Britons on their travels. The city tax has been steadily increasing and as of April 1, 2024, sits at €3.25 (£2.78) a day.In April 2023, the city tax rose from €1.75 (£1.50) to €2.75 (£2.35) for all types of stay. Just yesterday, on […]

Brazil, home to one of the world’s seven wonders, beckons hundreds of thousands of Britons annually with its cultural gems but a warning has now been shared.Whether visitors expect to visit landmarks like Christ the Redeemer or white sandy beaches, there is an impressive variety of landscapes to discover. Tourists visiting Brazil’s unique Amazonas region have now been warned not to visit the area amid an uptick in criminal activity, […]

The Easter weekend is a time many Britons like to escape the UK in favour of somewhere hot and sunny - and Tenerife is a popular choice.However, locals were not too happy with the influx of tourists over the weekend, with some waging war on visitors to the island.British holidaymakers arrived in the Canary Island over the Easter break and were met with anti-tourist graffiti.Messages included "Tourists go home" and […]

Spain is one of the most popular choices for those looking to move to a European country and it has a lot to offer. An expat who moved to Barcelona praised the area but shared a word of warning for anyone looking to relocate. The expat, named Christina Davis, explained one of the biggest difficulties comes when looking for somewhere to live. She said, in her opinion, demand outweighs the […]

Theresa Fuller moved to Sydney, Australia in 1986 when she was 19, after she fell in love with the place on a visit to see family who had relocated. Fast forward nearly four decades and she's just as smitten with the city as she was back then.Theresa spoke exclusively to GB News about why she decided to settle in Australia, but warned Britons that it's not always easy. Theresa's brother […]

The Algarve municipality of Portimão in Portugal has launched a tourist tax that must be paid by anyone visiting.Britons visiting the area will be forced to fork out year-round, with the fee doubling between March and September.Holidaymakers will be charged €2 (£1.70) per person per night in the high season for a maximum of seven nights. For a family of four, this could add nearly £50 extra to the cost […]

Britons may move abroad in search of new experiences, a new culture or even a cheaper way of living.Experts have rounded up the most affordable places to move in Europe and there are some beautiful, sunny destinations on the list. The number one location has homes to rent for less than £400.Experts at Link Moving considered factors like the cost of a meal, kitchen staples and the monthly cost of […]

Britons who park their car at airports are being warned of the increased prices as more drivers face parking cost hikes when going on holiday.Airports across the UK experienced 23.4 million people flying abroad between April and June 2023, a 14 per cent increase compared to the previous year. As more people get ready to travel over Easter and in the summer, motorists who park at airports should know how […]

Customers will have more options when it comes to jetting off this year as airlines have launched new routes to the Faroe Islands and Guernsey. Anyone looking for a last-minute Easter getaway will be able to book some flights from the UK leaving as early as tomorrow. The Faroe Islands is a scenic group of islands that lie between Iceland and Norway. It has rocky, volcanic islands, dramatic landscapes and […]