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Expats often flock to Spain for a sunny holiday or even as a place to start a new life. It is the most popular place in Europe for expats. Malaga in Spain was voted as the best place for expats to live according to a study by Internations, but some visitors were unsure and claimed the weather and internet were reasons why they wouldn't live there.The Spanish city ranked well […]

Low-fare carrier easyJet has announced an exciting new summer route from London Gatwick to Salerno’s Amalfi Coast.The budget carrier will operate its new Gatwick to Salerno route biweekly on Tuesday and Saturday nights, starting July 13. According to Skyscanner, eager holidaymakers currently have to pay £242 to travel to the Amalfi coast’s nearest airport by plane, with stopovers unavoidable.As easyJet’s new route comes into operation, however, fares will start from […]

Spain is an incredibly popular destination among British tourists and Seville is a city on many travellers' bucket lists.One of the most popular spots in idyllic Seville is the Plaza de España, which Seville City Guide named "the most famous square in Seville". However, a new tourist fee for the attraction is facing backlash.Mayor of Seville José Luis Sanz Ruiz shared that tourists will now be charged a fee to […]

Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced it will cancel flights over the summer of 2024 as it tackles severe delays in aircraft deliveries.The Dublin-based company will be forced to scrap flights on high-frequency routes and make further “schedule changes” in the coming months. Ryanair is set to receive 40 of the 57 planned Boeing 737 MAX 8200 planes before the end of June, it declared in a statement.Its current summer schedule […]

Britons visiting Spain in the coming weeks could be met by new restrictions as several holiday hotspots teeter on the brink of a drought.Authorities in Andalusia are reportedly in conversations with hotels to install meters in rooms, in a bid to cut back on water consumption. Guests may be forced to forego baths and take showers instead. Dwindling reserves in the tourist hotspot could also see authorities impose limits on […]

Mexico is a popular destination, favoured for its incredible food, stunning beaches, glorious weather, rich history and fantastic architecture - among many other things.But Britons heading there now have been warned that a volcanic eruption could disrupt their plans and even pose a health risk.GOV.UK recently updated its advice on visiting Mexico. Under 'Warnings and Insurance', the Government information website currently reads: "On February 27, ash fall from Popocatépetl caused […]

The cost of living is a big consideration for British expats when they are deciding where to move to. Spain is one of the most popular places for expats due to its warm weather and beautiful beaches, and it is also has the lowest cost of living, according to new research.Factors such as the cost of grocery essentials, health products, furniture, subscription services, travel and leisure were considered. The Cost […]

UK holidaymakers have been confronted with a flurry of new immigration rules at Spanish borders in recent years, but other regulations may not be as widely advertised.Benidorm Seriously, a travel advice service for tourists has warned visitors about a rule that ban them from swimming in the sea at certain hours.Anyone who enters a beach between the hours of midnight and 7am can incur a fine between €750 (£641) and […]

A British airline has been named as the "best" in 2024 by Which? but travellers have been told to "avoid" another.Passengers told the consumer champion about more than 10,000 flights to rate British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Tui, Jet2 and other carriers to decide which airline trumps all others.Of 22 airlines, British carrier Jet2 came out on top, impressively receiving five stars for customer service.It was also given a customer score […]