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Save the Amalfi Coast for spring to escape the crowds and hike beneath lemon blossom

April and May are the prime months on the coast, for culture and fewer crowds.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/31/save-the-amalfi-coast-for-spring-to-escape-the-crowds-and-hike-beneath-lemon-blossom
From volcanic winemaking to lemon-scented hikes: Travel to these winning Italian villages

These culture-rich villages can make a great addition to your next Italy trip itinerary.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/30/from-volcanic-winemaking-to-lemon-scented-hikes-travel-to-these-winning-italian-villages
France saw record night train passengers in 2024, but can it keep up with booming demand?

While these soaring passenger numbers should be a positive sign, France’s limited fleet of trains can’t cope with the demand.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/30/france-saw-record-night-train-passengers-in-2024-but-can-it-keep-up-with-booming-demand
Svalbard, Chios, El Hierro: How these European islands have successfully avoided overtourism

With limited land and fragile infrastructure, islands are some of the destinations worst affected by mass tourism.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/29/svalbard-chios-el-hierro-how-these-european-islands-have-successfully-avoided-overtourism
Facing a pilot shortage, Swiss cancels flights. Is this a sign of a wider European trend?

Switzerland’s national carrier isn’t the only European airline cutting summer flights.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/29/facing-a-pilot-shortage-swiss-cancels-flights-is-this-a-sign-of-a-wider-european-trend
Europe wants seamless international train travel. Deutsche Bahn says it’s getting there

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to make passenger rights to rebooking and reimbursement mandatory.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/28/europe-wants-seamless-international-train-travel-deutsche-bahn-says-its-getting-there
Espresso Riviera: This night train will whisk passengers from Rome to the French coast this summer

The blissfully named Espresso Riviera is returning to the rails after a successful summer season last year.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/28/espresso-riviera-this-night-train-will-whisk-passengers-from-rome-to-the-french-coast-this
Türkiye to fine passengers who stand up before the seatbelt sign is switched off on planes

The practice not only disrupts other passengers, but also poses a safety risk.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/28/turkiye-to-fine-passengers-who-stand-up-before-the-seatbelt-sign-is-switched-off-on-planes
No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro aims to curb unauthorised vendors and noise on beaches

Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals and even the name of kiosks.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/27/no-more-samba-on-the-strand-rio-de-janeiro-aims-to-curb-unauthorised-vendors-and-noise-on-
Travel insurance expert warns these common holiday activities often aren’t covered by standard plans

Snorkelling, camping and hiking are among the popular pursuits travellers typically don’t think twice about taking part in when on a trip.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/26/travel-insurance-expert-warns-these-common-holiday-activities-often-arent-covered-by-stand
I rode through Taiwan's cedar forests on this scenic 113-year-old mountain railway

The railway was originally built to transport cargo but this recently restored heritage route has since swapped timber for tourists.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/25/i-rode-through-taiwans-cedar-forests-on-this-scenic-113-year-old-mountain-railway
Walk this epic pilgrimage route around Rome to visit its seven most magnificent churches

For a particularly meaningful way to visit Rome’s major churches - and to sidestep the crowds - try following in the footsteps of a 16th-century saint.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/24/walk-this-epic-pilgrimage-route-around-rome-to-visit-its-seven-most-magnificent-churches
Throwing a party in an Airbnb this summer? Here’s how the platform plans to stop you

Spain recently removed 65,000 Airbnb listings amid mounting backlash against the platform.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/23/throwing-a-party-in-an-airbnb-this-summer-heres-how-the-platform-plans-to-stop-you
Can tourism be reimagined? New Saudi-led platform wants to future-proof global travel

Tourism is expected to contribute nearly €11 trillion – about 10 per cent of GDP – to the global economy this year.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/23/can-tourism-be-reimagined-new-saudi-led-platform-wants-to-future-proof-global-travel
European budget airlines’ hand luggage fees ‘violate EU laws’, say consumer organisations

The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/22/european-budget-airlines-hand-luggage-fees-violate-eu-laws-say-consumer-organisations
Crete earthquake: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island following second tremor in a month?

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/22/crete-earthquake-is-it-safe-to-travel-to-the-greek-island-following-tsunami-warning
‘Transformative journey’: The Salt Path inspires walkers to tackle England’s epic coastal route

The path takes hikers to some of the south coast’s wildest spots with views of rugged rock formations and sweeping stretches of sea.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/21/transformative-journey-the-salt-path-inspires-walkers-to-tackle-englands-epic-coastal-rout
Travelling with pets post-Brexit: New UK-EU deal could make journeys easier

Before Brexit, UK residents enjoyed straightforward travel with their pets involving minimal paperwork.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/21/brexit-complicated-travelling-with-a-pet-between-the-uk-and-eu-but-new-rules-could-change-
Riga, Gdansk, Podgorica: Head to Eastern Europe for the best city break bargains this summer

The report found that prices have fallen in half the cities surveyed.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/20/riga-gdansk-podgorica-head-to-eastern-europe-for-the-best-city-break-bargains-this-summer
Spain orders removal of more than 65,000 Airbnb tourist rentals it says violate regulations

Many Spaniards blame short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb for worsening housing shortages.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/20/spain-orders-removal-of-more-than-65000-airbnb-tourist-rentals-it-says-violate-regulations
When will Brits be able to skip 'dreaded' queues by using e-gates at European airports?

The UK government said the move would end “the dreaded queues at border control."


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/19/brits-will-enjoy-shorter-passport-control-queues-at-eu-airports-this-summer-heres-why
Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down

Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15 per cent on Monday but despite these preventative measures, delays are still likely.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/19/flights-cancelled-and-delayed-at-paris-orly-airport-after-traffic-control-systems-break-do
Should I swim with wild dolphins? 6 questions that will change how your holidays impact the ocean

Knowing whether the choices you make on holiday are harming or helping the wildlife you are there to spot can be hard.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/18/should-i-swim-with-wild-dolphins-6-questions-that-will-change-how-your-holidays-impact-the
LGBTQ+ American travellers are looking to Europe for safer and more inclusive holidays

Some are even visiting to seek out potential places to relocate to, according to one travel expert.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/17/lgbtq-american-travellers-are-looking-to-europe-for-safer-and-more-inclusive-holidays
‘Leave them where they belong’: Bruges implores tourists to stop stealing cobblestones

As well as damaging a valuable part of the city’s heritage, the stolen stones have created safety issues.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/16/leave-them-where-they-belong-bruges-implores-tourists-to-stop-stealing-cobblestones
‘Inequality and infinite growth’: Canary Islands anti-tourism protests reignite amid record arrivals

Last year, locals held multiple protests to highlight overtourism’s strain on local infrastructure and housing availability.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/16/inequality-and-infinite-growth-canary-islands-anti-tourism-protests-reignite-amid-record-a
This Greek island is Europe’s most overtouristed destination, according to new report

Destinations in Bulgaria, Poland and Italy have been identified as some alternative places to get away from the crowds.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/15/this-greek-island-is-europes-most-overtouristed-destination-according-to-new-report
Hearing whale song can change how tourists think about protecting the ocean, study finds

Feelings of awe inspired tourists to improve recycling habits, reduce waste production, and support ocean conservation initiatives.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/15/hearing-whale-song-can-change-how-tourists-think-about-protecting-the-ocean-study-finds
Booking your 2025 holiday? You could save up to 17% on flights to these destinations this summer

Choosing the right dates to travel over summer can also save you hundreds.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/14/booking-your-summer-holiday-these-destinations-cost-up-to-17-per-cent-less-to-fly-to-this-
Europeans intend to travel more by train than by any other form of transport in the next five years

Plane travel is set to stagnate, with only around 2 per cent expecting to fly more in the next five years.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/13/europeans-intend-to-travel-more-by-train-than-by-any-other-form-of-transport-in-the-next-f
Want to move to Asia? Here’s who is eligible for the Philippines’ new digital nomad visa

While applications aren't yet open, the programme is expected to launch in the coming months.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/13/want-to-move-to-asia-heres-who-is-eligible-for-the-philippines-new-digital-nomad-visa
Travel companies see warning signs as fewer European and Canadian travellers choose to visit the US

7.1 million visitors entered the US from overseas in the first three months of this year, 3.3 per cent fewer than during the same period in 2024.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/12/travel-companies-see-warning-signs-as-fewer-european-and-canadian-travellers-choose-to-vis
Journey through the rainforest in luxury on Malaysia’s last remaining sleeper train

J.R. Patterson takes us on a luxurious rail journey from Singapore, through Taman Negara National Park and on to the colonial outposts of Penang.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/11/journey-through-the-rainforest-in-luxury-on-malaysias-last-remaining-sleeper-train
Booking for Eurovision in Basel? Brace for sky-high accommodation prices

According to the song contest organisers, visitors from 80 countries around the globe will be in the audience for the live event.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/10/booking-for-eurovision-in-basel-brace-for-sky-high-accommodation-prices
Relocating in Europe? It might soon be easier to bring your car as EU simplifies paperwork

At the moment, the paperwork is lengthy and complicated due to the absence of EU-wide laws on vehicle registration.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/09/relocating-in-europe-it-might-soon-be-easier-to-bring-your-car-as-eu-simplifies-paperwork
Mountain hikes, canyoning and diving: Why Madeira could be your next adventure holiday destination

Visit in shoulder season when the island is at its quietest and its natural landscapes are in their prime.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/08/mountain-hikes-canyoning-and-diving-why-madeira-could-be-your-next-adventure-holiday-desti
Vietnam is introducing a 10-year golden visa. Here’s what we know so far

Vietnam is experiencing an economic boom, making it increasingly attractive as a destination for high-net-worth foreigners.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/08/vietnam-is-introducing-a-10-year-golden-visa-heres-what-we-know-so-far
Canary Islands are experiencing ‘record-breaking’ tourist numbers despite resident protests

On Tenerife, authorities have also announced that a new eco-tax will be introduced next year to protect a popular national park.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/07/canary-islands-are-experiencing-record-breaking-tourist-numbers-despite-resident-protests
Limestone pinnacles, cypress trees and white cliffs: 4 European beaches among the best in the world

Two European beaches made the global top 10 for their stunning unspoilt nature.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/06/limestone-pinnacles-cypress-trees-and-white-cliffs-4-european-beaches-among-the-best-in-th
Where to see the white smoke: What to know about visiting Rome for the conclave

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/06/everything-you-need-to-know-about-visiting-rome-and-the-vatican-following-the-death-of-pop
Yes, you can still visit Barcelona. Here’s how to do it more responsibly

Groups across Europe are calling for a day of anti-tourism protests in June, foreshadowing another summer of unrest.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/05/yes-you-can-still-visit-barcelona-heres-how-to-do-it-more-responsibly
Healing petals: Why spring flower season in Europe is the natural therapy you didn’t know you needed

Studies have revealed that time spent in nature can reduce stress, anxiety and blood pressure.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/04/healing-petals-why-spring-flower-season-in-europe-is-the-natural-therapy-you-didnt-know-yo
‘You realise there’s nothing you can’t do’: Why solo travel is the ultimate act of self-care

'When you’re solo on the road, you’re constantly being tested. But in those moments, you realise just how strong, adaptable, and resourceful you really are.'


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/03/you-realise-theres-nothing-you-cant-do-why-solo-travel-is-the-ultimate-act-of-self-care
ATM 2025 highlights AI, accessibility and sustainability as key definers of the future of travel

The 32nd edition of the annual travel trade show is expected to have drawn record-breaking numbers of participants.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/02/atm-2025-highlights-ai-accessibility-and-sustainability-as-key-definers-of-the-future-of-t
Whisky, history and the Loch Ness monster: Inverness is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands

Inverness is a small but thriving city, one of the fastest-growing in the United Kingdom.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/02/whisky-history-and-the-loch-ness-monster-inverness-is-the-gateway-to-the-scottish-highland
'Help us prevent that next disaster': Hawaii to hike hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

The state's governor has long said the 10 million visitors who come to Hawaii each year should help the state's 1.4 million residents protect the environment.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/05/01/help-us-prevent-that-next-disaster-hawaii-to-hike-hotel-tax-to-help-it-cope-with-climate-c
Spain and Portugal travel: What are my rights if my flight was cancelled due to the blackout?

Thousands of travellers were left stranded, with some spending the night on airport floors.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/04/30/spain-and-portugal-travel-what-are-my-rights-if-my-flight-was-cancelled-due-to-the-blackou
Travelling to Thailand? Everything you need to know about the new digital entry form

Thailand expects 39 million travellers to visit in 2025.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/04/30/travelling-to-thailand-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-digital-entry-form
Spain and Portugal travel warning: Flight delays and crowded train stations as power returns

Airport are urging passengers to monitor local travel advice and flight trackers for updates.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/04/29/travel-mayhem-in-spain-and-portugal-as-power-outage-grounds-flights-and-paralyses-train-ne
Taking the train can be almost twice as fast as flying for some journeys in France

In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative of under two and a half hours.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/04/29/taking-the-train-can-be-almost-twice-as-fast-as-flying-for-some-journeys-in-france