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Nearly 500 Easter holidaymakers and staff were forced to evacuate a French ski resort hotel early this morning after a fire broke out.The blaze at the MMV Aime 2000 hotel in La Plagne started around 2:45am, according to local media.The FCDO issued advice for Britons in the area. It said: "There is an ongoing incident following a fire on April 9 in the ski resort of La Plagne, in the […]

British nationals travelling to the Schengen area will soon face new entry requirements as the EU plans to introduce its Entry/Exit System (EES) in October 2025.The new digital border system will require UK passport holders to register their biometric details, including fingerprints and facial images, when entering EU countries.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) explained that this automated IT system will replace the current manual passport stamping process.Its exact […]

A disabled passenger said he was “kicked off” his easyJet flight after the cabin crew “overheard” his conversation. Barry Dobner, 79, was flying to Athens from Manchester to celebrate his 80th birthday with a two-week-long Greek getaway - but his holiday was put on hold when he was removed from the plane just minutes before the aircraft was due to take off. Dobner - who has been a wheel-chair user […]

Moving abroad to a foreign country can be an exciting experience, but it can have some complications.An expat has shared "the biggest mistake" he made when he moved from London to Nafplio in Greece in 2010.Daniel Carrizalez spoke on his YouTube channel (@MovingForward) about how "not networking in the early days" of his move abroad made him lonely.He said: "Apart from my in-laws, with my wife being Greek, I did […]

Travellers from Reunion Island to Mauritius will face new entry requirements from tomorrow, the Foreign Office has warned travellers.Starting April 9, 2025, passengers must produce a negative PCR test before departure, adding to existing entry protocols for the Indian Ocean island nation.The requirement was announced as part of updated travel advice for those planning to visit Mauritius, described by TripAdvisor as a "tropical paradise".The Foreign Office warned: "From 9 April, […]

In a fresh alert to travellers, Ryanair has warned of potential flight "disruptions" to and from the UK today due to low visibility conditions.The airline, which serves airports all over the UK, issued a statement this morning, stating that they are "monitoring the situation".The poor weather conditions are expected to impact flights throughout Tuesday, April 8.Ryanair emphasised that the disruption "affects all airlines operating to and from the UK today".Travel […]

Drivers have been warned to "expect delays" this afternoon after a lorry fire forced the M25 motorway in Kent to close in both directions this afternoon. The anti-clockwise section between Junction 6 (Godstone) and Junction 5 (M26) has been shut following the blaze.The clockwise carriageway has now also been closed due to smoke levels, according to National Highways. The fire service is currently at the scene attempting to tackle the […]

The UAE is an expat haven, known for its lucrative career, opportunities, tax-free income, high-quality lifestyle and year-round sunshine.According to John Mason International Movers, there has been an enormous 420 per cent increase over the last five years in enquiries from British nationals wanting to relocate there.Of the seven emirates, Dubai is considered to be the most popular expat spot, with a 50 per cent year-on-year rise in online searches […]

British holidaymakers could face a frosty reception this summer as they jet off to far-flung destinations because cities everywhere are cracking down on tourism. This simmering resentment exploded in Spain this weekend, with hundreds of thousands of people protesting across 40 cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Mallorca. In Madrid alone, over 150,000 demonstrators marched to demand housing rights, highlighting the severe shortage of affordable housing exacerbated by the booming tourism […]