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The Canary Islands is a very popular spot among British tourists, who flock to the paradisical destination for sun, sea and sand. However, this weekend the archipelago is set to experience extreme conditions weather which could affect holidaymakers.The typically sunny Canary Islands have felt the effects of strong winds and rainfall in recent days.Spanish weather agency AEMET has issued three-day-long yellow and orange weather warning alerts starting today.Britons in the […]

Spain will flood with tourists as Britons flee the UK for sun-drenched beaches and idyllic islands in the coming weeks.Those with holidays booked have been warned about clothing mistakes that could see them handed hefty fines if violated. Visitors baring their torsos in public spaces like restaurants and shops could be fined up to £500, the Foreign Office has warned.The website cautions Britons that it is against the law to […]

Ryanair is known for its impossibly low prices, with direct flights to European cities from as little as £14. But these affordable airfares come with a catch — the extra charges at checkout. Ryanair charges extra to take more than a small backpack as a carry-on, with extra charges for checked luggage too. These costs can quickly skyrocket and leave you spending three or four times the cost of your […]

British holidaymakers visiting Spain have been warned about new regulations implemented to crack down on smoking.Some 10 additional beaches have imposed a ban on the habit as the country aims to make more areas smoke-free by 2025. The ban is part of a broader suite of regulations aiming to mitigate pollution, enhance public health and preserve the pristine locations of local spaces.The new rules ban tourists and locals from smoking […]

Two members of British Airways cabin crew have been sacked after making gestures that seemingly mocked Asian passengers. Lauren Bray and Holly Walton were sacked from the airline after Walton was filmed seemingly making slant-eyed gestures and using a Chinese accent to say: "Give me wine."Bray recorded the footage uploaded it to TikTok, which led to an outcry from other BA staff after the video went viral.The pair have now […]

Britons visiting Gibraltar could lose some of their 90-day allowance to travel in Europe under new plans proposed by the UK’s minister for Europe.Travellers would have to ensure their travel documents comply with post-Brexit rules if Schengen Area checks are introduced at the narrow peninsula. European Minister Leo Docherty, who is leading post-Brexit negotiations with the European Commission, outlined the consequences that could ensue an abolition of the current Girbaltar-Spain […]

Passport application fees could jump by seven per cent ahead of summer holidays under new proposals, Britons have been warned.The cost of standard applications made within the UK for individuals aged 16 and above will increase from £82.50 to £88.50 under current proposals, which are subject to parliamentary approval. A standard postal application will increase to £100 for adults and £69 for children, the Home Office announced. These changes would […]

Train drivers at 16 rail companies are to stage a fresh wave of strikes and a six-day overtime ban in a long-running dispute over pay, threatening more travel chaos for passengers across the country. Aslef announced that London Underground drivers will strike on April 8 and May 4 in a long-running dispute over terms and conditions.Aslef drivers account for 96 per cent of train drivers in England, Scotland and Wales.Finn […]

Spain is a very popular holiday destination among Britons - and it's easy to understand why. Tourists can enjoy around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, delicious cuisine, buzzing nightlife and incredible landscapes - all just a short flight away. An expat living in Spain shared his "number one spot to visit" in the beautiful country. He urged people to head to the "unmissable" city of Cádiz.James Blick, a New […]