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From private jets to former prisons: These are some of Europe’s quirkiest repurposed hotels

Euronews Travel takes a look at some of Europe’s most unique repurposed hotels, offering travellers the chance to stay in cranes and former cable car stations, among others.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/14/from-private-jets-to-former-prisons-these-are-some-of-europes-quirkiest-repurposed-hotels
From smoking indoors to bringing your own beer: Oktoberfest rules that could see travellers fined

While Oktoberfest may be renowned for its festive atmosphere, disregarding rules about public intoxication, among others, may cost visitors dearly.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/13/from-smoking-indoors-to-bringing-your-own-beer-the-oktoberfest-rules-that-could-see-travel
From Krakow to Valencia: What are the best European city breaks right now?

Travellers ranked these European cities as hot favourites for city breaks, offering rich culture, outstanding food and diverse experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/12/from-krakow-to-valencia-what-are-the-best-european-city-breaks-right-now
Travelling in Italy in September? Strikes are set to disrupt airports and rail services

The upcoming strikes follow regional and nationwide action earlier in September.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/12/travelling-in-italy-in-september-strikes-are-set-to-disrupt-airports-and-rail-services
8 million passengers: Europe’s busiest airport kept queues short despite record-breaking August

Last year, nearly 84 million travellers passed through London Heathrow Airport.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/11/8-million-passengers-europes-busiest-airport-kept-queues-short-despite-record-breaking-aug
Love cruises? You can now map out your real-time journeys on a 3D globe with this app

A new app lets cruise travellers replay their journeys and track their preferred ships in real time, for a more immersive and memorable journey.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/11/love-cruises-you-can-now-map-out-your-real-time-journeys-on-a-3d-globe-with-this-app
Spain's new smoking law plans could mean big changes for travellers

Spain's new regulations would also cover the use of electronic cigarettes and vapes as the country moves to impose stricter controls on tobacco marketing and product distribution in a bid to boost public health.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/11/spains-new-smoking-law-plans-could-mean-big-changes-for-travellers
Difficult to settle in and admin-heavy: European countries lose out in expat ranking

Only one European country made it into the top 10 of a 2025 ranking, while six took spots in the bottom 10.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/10/difficult-to-settle-in-and-admin-heavy-european-countries-lose-out-in-expat-ranking
Tired of Europe’s crowded hotspots? Put these ‘not hot’ destinations on your 2026 itinerary

These under-the-radar European destinations are upgrading tourism for 2026 while still keeping their quiet charm.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/10/tired-of-europes-crowded-hotspots-put-these-not-hot-destinations-on-your-2026-itinerary
Why you should take a slow journey through Tuscany on a retro 1970s train this autumn

You’ll need to book quickly as the route is only running for a limited time this autumn.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/09/why-you-should-take-a-slow-journey-through-tuscany-on-a-retro-1970s-train-this-autumn
London Tube strikes: Alternative routes to airports and stations as Underground shuts down

Transport for London’s website and app have crashed as travellers and commuters look for alternative routes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/09/london-tube-strikes-alternative-routes-to-airports-and-stations-as-underground-shuts-down
‘Block everything’: Nationwide protests raise travel tensions across France

"Block everything" is the rallying call for a protest movement in France that is causing chaos and disruption for thousands of travellers on Wednesday 10 September.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/09/block-everything-nationwide-protests-set-to-disrupt-travel-across-france-on-10-september
Where to travel in Europe in October: Sun, culture and autumn charm without the crowds

These destinations let travellers indulge in brilliant autumn colours, pleasant weather and quirky festivals in October.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/09/where-to-travel-in-europe-in-october-sun-culture-and-autumn-charm-without-the-crowds
Venice’s daytripper fee raised €5 million in 2025, but did it curb overtourism?

On the busiest day, 25,000 visitors paid the daytripper fee, a striking number equivalent to over half the resident population.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/08/venices-daytripper-fee-raised-5-million-in-2025-but-did-it-curb-overtourism
From Scotland to Venice: These are some of Europe’s most scenic train journeys

From the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Scotland’s Kyle Line, these picturesque rail journeys allow travellers to enjoy the best of Europe at a leisurely pace.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/07/from-scotland-to-venice-these-are-some-of-europes-most-scenic-train-journeys
How women over 50 are redefining solo travel through culture, connection and purpose

Older solo female travellers are pushing the boundaries of travel by rewriting luxury travel and seeking out deeper, more memorable cultural immersion experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/06/how-women-over-50-are-redefining-solo-travel-through-culture-connection-and-purpose
EES: When border checks will begin for Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel travellers

EES border checks will be introduced gradually for Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel travellers.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/05/ees-when-border-checks-will-begin-for-dover-eurostar-and-eurotunnel-travellers
European travellers to the US will see ESTA fee almost double at end of September

The price hike comes as the US is experiencing a steep decline in foreign tourists, and could potentially further dissuade visitors.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/05/european-travellers-to-the-us-will-see-esta-fee-almost-double-at-end-of-september
A city within a city: Inside Uzbekistan’s largest tourism project

Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Centre provides new experiences for culture, wellness, and world-class events.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/05/a-city-within-a-city-inside-uzbekistans-largest-tourism-project
Switzerland’s interactive foliage map reveals where to see the country’s peak autumn colours

For a different view, the European Space Agency has images of autumn’s mosaic from space.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/05/switzerlands-interactive-foliage-map-reveals-where-to-see-the-countrys-peak-autumn-colours
Ryanair cuts one million seats to Spain this winter: Which airports will see the most flights axed?

Ryanair’s latest move will greatly shrink low-cost travel options to Spain for European travellers, amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/03/ryanair-cuts-one-million-seats-to-spain-this-winter-which-airports-will-see-the-most-fligh
New wave of airport strikes in Portugal expected to disrupt travel until January 2026

The first strike began today and will last until next Tuesday, with industrial action planned until January next year.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/03/new-wave-of-airport-strikes-in-portugal-expected-to-disrupt-travel-until-january-2026
Rising visa costs risk accelerating US travel decline as new fee comes into effect

This US visa fee increase could further impact international arrivals, which have already been on the decline so far this year.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/03/rising-visa-costs-risk-accelerating-us-travel-decline-as-new-fee-comes-into-effect
Spain’s tourism hits new highs: Why shoulder season might not be the bargain it once was

About one in six Spanish travellers will go on holiday this September, part of a surge in off-peak trips.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/02/spains-tourism-hits-new-highs-why-shoulder-season-might-not-be-the-bargain-it-once-was
ScotRail abolishes peak rail fares in attempt to encourage more people to use trains

The removal of peak rail fares is expected to significantly help passengers with savings and deal with the current cost of living crisis.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/01/scotrail-abolishes-peak-rail-fares-in-attempt-to-encourage-more-people-to-use-trains
Cheap flights, costly choices: How extreme day trips are fuelling overtourism and climate damage

Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/01/cheap-flights-costly-choices-how-extreme-day-trips-are-fuelling-overtourism-and-climate-da
Three generations, one trip: The beautiful chaos of travelling as a family

Our trip to Montenegro brought chaos, bonding, belly laughs, and the surprising joy of multi-generational travel.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/31/three-generations-one-trip-the-beautiful-chaos-of-travelling-as-a-family
Walking on Mars: Discover Mangystau’s alien landscapes, sacred sites and Caspian coast

From fossil-filled cliffs to hidden cave mosques, Mangystau offers a rare journey through nature, history, and culture.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/30/walking-on-mars-discover-mangystaus-alien-landscapes-sacred-sites-and-caspian-coast
France’s largest air traffic control union plans 24-hour strike in September

France’s largest air traffic control union sat out July’s strikes, prompting fears of greater disruption this time.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/29/frances-largest-air-traffic-control-union-plans-24-hour-strike-in-september
Ryanair offers oversized baggage-spotting bonuses for staff as low-cost carriers tighten rules

Gate staff can earn €2.50 for every non-compliant bag they catch as Ryanair enforces its limits.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/29/ryanair-offers-oversized-baggage-spotting-bonuses-for-staff-as-low-cost-carriers-tighten-r
Can cruising be emission-free? Havila Voyages plans the world’s longest climate-neutral cruise

Havila Voyages is the latest cruise line to work on a more sustainable cruise, as calls for greener cruising increase worldwide.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/28/can-cruising-be-emission-free-havila-voyages-plans-the-worlds-longest-climate-neutral-crui
Italy’s new ‘beer train’ sleeper service will take passengers from Rome to Munich for Oktoberfest

Travellers can get into the Oktoberfest mood right from the start of the journey with Bavarian-themed entertainment on Italy’s new night train.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/27/italys-new-beer-train-sleeper-service-will-take-passengers-from-rome-to-munich-for-oktober
Uber plans new trains to offer direct connections to Paris, Brussels and Lille from London

Uber Trains is likely to offer more convenient and affordable rail connections to Europe than the Eurostar.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/27/uber-plans-new-trains-to-offer-direct-connections-to-paris-brussels-and-lille-from-london
Retirement homes getting too expensive? This cruise is offering a permanent holiday instead

A cruise line is offering passengers the opportunity to spend their retirement travelling the world with their Golden Passport scheme.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/26/retirement-homes-getting-too-expensive-this-cruise-is-offering-a-permanent-holiday-instead
US budget airline Southwest to require plus-size travellers to pay for an extra seat

The new rule will take effect the same day the low-cost carrier introduces assigned seats.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/26/us-budget-airline-southwest-to-require-plus-size-travellers-to-pay-for-an-extra-seat
From rotating cable cars to steam trains: Experience all of Switzerland with these classic journeys

Explore Switzerland off the beaten path with some of these immersive journeys taking you from dramatic Alps to peaceful valleys and lush meadows.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/26/from-rotating-cable-cars-to-steam-trains-experience-all-of-switzerland-with-these-classic-
Forget capitals like Madrid and Tbilisi: These European second cities are hidden gems

With European capitals seeing surging visitor numbers, these overlooked second cities can be affordable, culture-rich destinations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/25/forget-capitals-like-madrid-and-tbilisi-these-european-second-cities-are-bursting-with-cul
Are you doing Iceland all wrong? Skip the Ring Road for this remote hidden gem instead

As some of Iceland’s most famous destinations deal with increasing visitor numbers, travellers are seeking quieter, off-the-beaten-track experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/24/are-you-doing-iceland-all-wrong-skip-the-ring-road-for-this-remote-hidden-gem-instead
Quince festivals and truffle markets: Why Provence is better in shoulder season

In October, food is a serious matter for the inhabitants of Cotignac.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/23/quince-festivals-and-truffle-markets-why-provence-is-better-in-shoulder-season
German, British and American tourists are choosing Greece this and they are spending more

Bank of Greece data on travel spending shows a significant increase compared to 2024


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/22/german-british-and-american-tourists-are-choosing-greece-this-and-they-are-spending-more
How tourists visiting Dubrovnik’s City Walls are helping Croatia preserve its cultural heritage

As record numbers of tourists continue to visit Dubrovnik this year, the city is looking for positive ways to use tourism revenue to protect fragile monuments.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/22/how-tourists-visiting-dubrovniks-city-walls-are-helping-croatia-preserve-its-cultural-heri
Thailand is planning to give away thousands of free domestic flights to tourists

Thailand cut its forecast to 33 million international visitors, down from 39 million at the start of 2025.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/22/thailand-is-planning-to-give-away-thousands-of-free-domestic-flights-to-tourists
A new night bus network is coming to Europe and its interiors are seriously stylish

The 21 seats have been modelled on those found in business class on planes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/22/a-new-night-bus-network-is-coming-to-europe-and-its-interiors-are-seriously-stylish
How these European cities are using innovative rewards to boost sustainable tourism

European cities have been inspired by Copenhagen’s CopenPay good behaviour reward scheme.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/21/how-these-european-cities-are-using-innovative-rewards-to-boost-sustainable-tourism
Ryanair renews call for urgent air traffic control reform after 'unacceptable' Athens flight delays

The low-cost airline denounced the delays in Athens and, for the second time this summer, attacked the Commission on the EU's Air Traffic Control system


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/21/ryanair-renews-call-for-urgent-air-traffic-control-reform-after-unacceptable-athens-flight
‘Remove stops from Google Maps’: Venetians angered after tourists discover €2 gondola ferries

The ‘traghetti’ ferry passengers between the two banks of the Grand Canal - a useful service considering there are only four bridges that cross it.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/21/remove-stops-from-google-maps-venetians-angered-after-tourists-discover-2-gondola-ferries
Estonia’s remote islands may be Europe’s best-kept travel secret. Here’s why

These secluded Estonian islands offer solitude, nature, ancient architecture and abundant wildlife for a more rejuvenating holiday.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/21/estonias-remote-islands-may-be-europes-best-kept-travel-secret-heres-why
Paris residents fight overtourism and ‘Disneyfication' of beloved Montmartre neighbourhood

Paris welcomed 48,7 million tourists in 2024 and residents say visitor numbers are taking their toll.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/20/paris-residents-fight-overtourism-and-disneyfication-of-beloved-montmartre-neighbourhood
Air Canada resume flights after half a million passengers affected by strikes

Here’s what passengers need to know about their rights to compensation and what their travel insurance can cover.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/20/air-canada-to-resume-flights-after-half-a-million-passengers-affected-by-strikes
British tourist faces €1,500 fine after being caught stealing stones from Pompeii

The stolen items were seized and given back to the archaeological park, with the visitor charged for aggravated theft.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/19/british-tourist-faces-1500-fine-after-being-caught-stealing-stones-from-pompeii