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Britons hoping to enjoy a UK staycation may find there are fewer Airbnbs and home rentals available as the Government announces a crackdown on letting for short periods.Short-term lets are usually offered to the market for six months or less and can contribute to flourishing tourism. However, they run the risk of adversely impacting locals who struggle to find housing, which is why the rules are changing.New reforms to planning […]

Britons flock to Spain in their millions year upon year to enjoy sun, sea, sand and sangria.However, holidaymakers in the sunny destination have been issued a warning, as a taxi error could land them with a hefty fine on holiday.GOV.UK advised Britons: "Only use official registered or licensed taxis, or reputable transport companies you recognise. "Licensing regulations differ across Spain and in certain cities pre-booking is required.Britons were warned: 'Only […]

Spain beckons millions of British tourists with its sandy beaches and historical cities, but travel rules have changed since Brexit.Before withdrawing from the EU, Britons could travel, live and holiday anywhere in the EU without special permits and visits.Though travellers don’t need a visa for short visits to the European hotspot, British passport holders must now show proof of address.Arriving in the country without the correct documents could leave tourists […]

Many Britons who dream of the beach think of sunny paradises such as Spain, Portugal or Greece.However, the UK is home to some beautiful stretches of sand, stones and sea. Two have been named as beaches that "stand out for their commitments to sustainability".In Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2024, it named the "best of the best beaches". While no UK beaches made the top 25, two were […]

British cruise line Cunard has announced hundreds of new cruises that will be available to book within weeks.Holidaymakers will have the chance to see New York, Buenos Aires, Dubai and Melbourne, among plenty of other incredible holiday hotspots. Cruises go on general sale on March 7, 2024.More than 300 new cruises will sail across the line’s four ships. Between them, they will call at 184 destinations around the globe, including […]

A British grandmother living in Australia who has been threatened with deportation has made a heartbreaking new plea on TV, stating that she “doesn’t know a soul in the UK”.Mary Ellis, 74, has lived Down Under for 40 years but is now about to be kicked out of the country after government officials claim that she was staying there illegally.The 74-year-old also risks a prison service of up to ten […]

Approximately half a million Britons emigrate from the UK each year, often bringing their dogs to travel the distance with them.A significant jump in the cost of pet relocations could now force British expats to leave their furry friends behind.Families moving abroad have been warned of a 400 per cent increase in animal travel costs in some cases, forcing some to pay more than £5,000 to travel with their animals.When […]

Hawaii is the latest to share intentions to introduce a fee for visitors. The tax has been proposed as a means to protect the environment on the island. Lawmakers in Hawaii are set to approve a 'climate tax' of $25 (around £20).The state faced devastation in August 2023 as wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, caused around 100 deaths and billions of dollars worth of damage.The tax would cover the impacts on […]

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