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Tui holidaymakers had a lucky escape after a tourist train derailed on the Caribbean island of St Kitts.The incident occurred near St Paul's when a carriage came off the track, causing the train to tilt dangerously close to a bridge with a sheer drop on both sides.Among those affected were a couple from Stoke-on-Trent who were passengers on the scenic railway as part of their Tui Marella cruise holiday.No serious […]

Britons travelling to Washington DC have been warned of air travel disruptions due to ongoing recovery efforts after a deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and a military helicopter. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advised Britons with scheduled flights in the affected area to check with their airlines for possible delays or cancellations.The statement read: "If you are due to fly in the affected […]

For Britons looking to book their next Spain vacation, Vueling Airlines has announced two new daily direct flight routes.These will allow holidaymakers to fly from London Heathrow to Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela as of March 30.The Spanish low-cost carrier will operate daily services to both destinations, strengthening its position as a key airline connecting the UK with Spain.The expansion marks a significant boost to Vueling's presence at London's main […]

On the surface, living in France has a lot of appeal, promising warmer weather and a slow pace of life. However, an American in the process of building a new life there has highlighted three problematic aspects of life in the European hotspot. The main struggles Ryan Norville faced after relocating were the slow administrative process, complex apartment-hunting procedures, and the common "loopholes" that trap newcomers."Just because you're here and […]

With summer holidays starting to be booked, many Britons have said they will be boycotting Spain after the anti-tourist protests that have been seen across the country.To go with these protests, the country has said it will be introducing a series of new measures impacting tourists such as the banning of tourist rentals and holidaymakers having to provide 31 more pieces of information before arrival.The additional information includes further details […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a travel warning for Sweden, highlighting that terrorists are "likely" to try to carry out attacks in the country.The warning comes as part of broader FCDO guidance noting a high threat of terrorist attacks globally affecting UK interests and British nationals.The FCDO said: "There is a high threat of terrorist attacks globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups […]

In a blow to British tourists, holidaymakers from outside the EU will have to pay more to visit the Louvre in Paris starting next year.President Emmanuel Macron revealed that visitors from outside the European Union will be charged more to enter the Paris landmark from next year.The announcement coincides with a major six-year renovation of the world's most-visited museum.The extensive overhaul aims to modernise the centuries-old palace, with plans including […]

Spain's socialist Prime Minister has announced plans to impose a 100 per cent tax on property purchases by non-EU residents and may implement an outright ban on such sales.Pedro Sánchez branded non-EU buyers as "speculators" who were out "just to make money".While current British residents in Spain would be unaffected by the proposed measures, the policy threatens to disturb the decades-long tradition of Britons purchasing retirement and holiday homes along […]

Before making the big decision to move abroad, people need to consider several things such as moving costs and location.An expat in Spain has shared her experience of moving overseas and highlighted three things people need to focus on.Expat in Spain, Mari, from the YouTube channel Mari in Spain,said that is imperative for people to do their research before moving to Spain, in particular the cost of living.She said: "Although […]