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Britons have been told to brace for travel disruption as strike action is announced in a popular European destination.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) alerted holidaymakers in Belgium to new dates that could spell chaos.Britons in Belgium should brace for strike action on April 22 and April 29GETTY IMAGESBelgium's upcoming strikes and advice for holidaymakersVisitors were previously warned by the FCDO that a general strike planned for April 29 […]

With many Britons yet to book their 2025 summer getaways, holidaymakers are looking for inspiration on where to go - and where to avoid.A travel expert spoke exclusively to GB News about the "worst holiday destination", advising tourists to steer clear of one Italian city.According to Christian Petzold, travel expert and marketing director at BCN Travel, Britons should rethink their trips to Venice.Despite its immense beauty, described by UNESCO as […]

For Britons planning a visit to the UAE, visitors have been alerted to the latest entry requirements.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice regarding visas and their length of validity.Britons can receive free visitor or tourist visas upon arrival in the UAE; they do not need to apply in advance of travel.Visitors' passports will be stamped with the visa as they go through immigration.Britons have […]

British holidaymakers are being warned not to bring cheese and meat products back from EU countries under a temporary ban introduced by the UK government.The restrictions, which came into effect on Saturday, aim to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease amid a growing outbreak on the continent.The ban extends earlier restrictions that only applied to Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria.Travellers cannot bring back items such as cured meat and cheese, […]

As British holidaymakers flock to UK airports ahead of the Easter weekend, those heading to Spain have been told to brace for disruption.Today, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned Britons about planned industrial action in Tenerife that could affect tourists' plans."Industrial action is planned in the hospitality sector in Tenerife over the Easter bank holiday weekend," Britons were told."If you're due to travel to Tenerife this weekend, check […]

A British Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Cape Town International Airport after a technical issue was reported.The Airbus A350 aircraft, which was bound for London, returned to Cape Town as a precautionary measure yesterday.Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident, with city and airport teams coordinating their efforts.All passengers safely disembarked the aircraft.A British Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Cape […]

Britons have been given fresh travel guidance following flooding in Lanzarote over the weekend.This flooding led to a state of emergency being declared in the popular Canary Islands holiday spot and misery for tourists as some hotels lost all power.The state of emergency has now been lifted, meaning good news for Britons planning a late Easter getaway to the destination.However, tourists should remain vigilant. While the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development […]

Norway could soon introduce a tourist tax as it grapples with soaring visitor numbers.The Scandinavian country, which "could rightfully claim to be one of the world's most beautiful countries" according to Tripadvisor, has faced growing tourism pressure in recent years.One traveller described Norway as having "One of the most spectacular views I have seen anywhere on earth".This popularity has led to record-breaking tourism, with Norway recording 38 million overnight stays […]

Vueling Airlines, one of Europe's largest low-cost carriers, has announced increased flight frequency on key UK-Spain routes for summer 2025.The Barcelona-based airline is boosting services on popular routes including Edinburgh to Barcelona and London Gatwick to Alicante.London Gatwick to Seville will also see more flights as the carrier responds to British travellers' demand for Spanish destinations.A spokesperson for the airline told GB News Britons will be able to fly to […]