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Marine Le Pen is eyeing up plans to steer EU policy and block certain pieces of legislation.This comes amid growing poll ratings for her National Rally party, with polls suggesting it will take more than 30 percent of the French vote at the upcoming European Parliament elections.This would be an increase of 28 seats from its current position.Such results would make the party the third biggest group in the European […]

Britons who suffer from respiratory complications have been warned about visiting Spain amid a recent weather warning.The phenomenon locally known as 'Calima' is set to sweep over tourist hotspots like Majorca and Ibiza in the coming days. Calima is the Spanish term for the Saharan fog that turns the sky dark orange. A sand haze causes the weather event.The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) warned that a ‘tongue of suspended dust’ […]

Holidaying abroad is something Britons love to do and several tourist hotspots are on the bucket lists of many.But according to three travel experts, Britons might want to leave some popular holiday destinations in 2023.Holidaymakers are seemingly cottoning on to places that are overrated, overpriced and contributing to unsustainable tourism.Travel expert, solo adventurer, and founder of Following Fiona told GB News that three once beloved European destinations have had their […]

Britons flock to Spain in their millions every year and many even decide to retire there.However, according to an expat, Spain is changing "rapidly", meaning the country Britons have always known and love may be slightly different to how they remember it.James and Yoly from Spain Revealed, shared some big changes for people who are keen to travel to Spain as a tourist - or move there for good. James, […]

France is a popular holiday destination among Britons and many will likely have had there this week with some schools on their half term holidays. However, the UK Government has alerted Britons to strike action taking place now that could impact their travel plans.The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said: "Between 8pm Thursday, February 15 and 8am Monday, February 19, strike action by onboard train managers will severely disrupt national […]

Commuters are paying more than £100 in train ticket costs following the launch of a “simpler fares” scheme.Analysis of tickets sold by Government-owned rail operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) on journeys made on the East Coast Main Line uncovered the price hike.Critics said the introduction of a two-year trial which was advertised as providing “simpler fares” to train travellers has led to the surge.Campaign group Railfuture has slammed the […]

A city break is a great way to explore a new part of the world. However, new research reveals the spots to avoid if looking for a relaxing weekend. The Serene Cities Index from MoneySuperMarket Travel Insurance looked at 75 countries to find the most and least stressful cities. New York City was most stressful based on factors such as noise, traffic congestion and average sunshine hours. New York City […]

Britons heading to Spain this year need to be aware of new smoking regulations that have been recommended.Tourists may have to adapt their habits as the holiday hotspot cracks down on smoking in public. Medical experts have recommended that tourists shouldn't smoke in shared public spaces such as restaurant terraces, beaches and in queues. Establishments may put these recommendations into effect.There is also a proposed ban on flavours being added […]

Jet2 has announced new destinations will be added to its 2024/2025 winter schedule going to Krakow, Vienna, Berlin and Prague.Flights will go from across the UK to popular Christmas market destinations. Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks will operate to seven destinations - Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Copenhagen, Krakow, Prague and Vienna. It will add new routes to four of these cities from UK airports.More than 100,000 seats will go on sale which is […]