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Gale-force winds force Greek ports to halt island ferries leaving passengers stranded

The port authorities are monitoring the updated weather reports and will give the "green light" for departures once conditions improve.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/08/gale-force-winds-force-greek-ports-to-halt-island-ferries-leaving-passengers-stranded
Travel by train in Japan to the most impressive fireworks festivals in the world

One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/08/travel-by-train-in-japan-to-the-most-impressive-fireworks-festivals-in-the-world
Sun, sea and overcrowded sands: These are Europe’s most complained about beaches

UK’s Bournemouth Beach is Europe's most complained about stretch of sand, according to a report based on TripAdvisor reviews.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/07/sun-sea-and-overcrowded-sands-these-are-europes-most-complained-about-beaches
Trump administration unveils plan to charge some visitors visa security deposit of up to $15,000

The Trump administration is moving towards tightening entry restrictions, with a new measure that could make it more burdensome for citizens of certain countries to obtain a visa.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/06/trump-administration-unveils-plan-to-charge-some-visitors-visa-security-deposit-of-up-to-1
Travelling in Europe this summer? Here are all the things that could ruin your holiday

Be prepared by taking out the right travel insurance, staying up to date with weather warnings, and getting your head around tourist taxes.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/06/travelling-in-europe-this-summer-here-are-all-the-things-that-could-ruin-your-holiday
New Zealand to charge foreign tourists to visit four of its most famous natural attractions

The measure aims to generate revenue for conservation while boosting employment opportunities.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/05/new-zealand-to-charge-foreign-tourists-to-visit-four-of-its-most-famous-natural-attraction
Ryanair baggage handlers call strikes at Spanish airports from August: How will it affect my flight?

Strikes will affect many Spanish airports at key times of the day and could lead to delays and cancellations.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/05/ryanair-baggage-handlers-call-strikes-at-spanish-airports-from-august-how-will-it-affect-m
Flight cancelled? These booking sites have committed to refunding passengers within 14 days

Many travellers experience long delays for cancelled flights booked through third parties like online travel booking platforms.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/04/flight-cancelled-these-booking-sites-have-committed-to-refunding-passengers-within-14-days
Amber wind warning in place as Storm Floris hits Scotland, disrupting bank holiday events

Authorities in Scotland have cancelled trains and closed parks as Storm Floris brings destructive winds of up to 137 km/h, posing significant risks to lives and property.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/04/amber-wind-warning-in-place-as-storm-floris-hits-scotland-disrupting-bank-holiday-events
Kazakhstan's Katon Karagay weighs an ecotourism boom against losing its soul and serenity

Education and tourism are bringing hope to Katon Karagay, but locals face tough choices between progress and preservation.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/03/kazakhstans-katon-karagay-weighs-an-ecotourism-boom-against-losing-its-soul-and-serenity
Panoramic carriages and unlimited champagne: Are these the best train journeys in the world?

Two of the trains have new routes planned for 2026, with one offering scenic travel to FIFA World Cup locations.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/02/panoramic-carriages-and-unlimited-champagne-are-these-the-best-train-journeys-in-the-world
Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay fee on scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrive in one day

The move is highlighting a wider, growing issue of overtourism, poor visitor behaviour, and environmental damage in Italy’s mountains.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/01/dolomite-landowners-ask-tourists-to-pay-fee-on-scenic-route-after-8000-visitors-arrive-in-
UK air traffic control failure: Traveller rights after more than 150 flights cancelled

An air traffic control outage sent UK airports into chaos on Wednesday, with warnings that disruption could continue for days.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/31/uk-air-traffic-control-failure-airlines-demand-answers-after-more-than-150-flights-cancell
From Naxos to Lake Garda: US travellers are embracing Europe’s local favourites this summer

American travellers are turning to lesser-known European destinations in 2025, seeking authenticity and value.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/31/from-naxos-to-lake-garda-us-travellers-are-embracing-europes-local-favourites-this-summer
EU announces launch date for Entry/Exit System. Here’s how travellers can prepare

Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/30/eu-announces-launch-date-for-entryexit-system-heres-how-travellers-can-prepare
Russia earthquake and tsunami: Travel advice after Hawaii and Japan flights cancelled

The earthquake has triggered tsunami warnings for several countries, including Japan and parts of the US.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/30/russia-earthquake-and-tsunami-travellers-warned-to-follow-evacuation-advice
Spanish town grapples with overtourism after lavender fields become social media hit

Brihuega’s lavender fields attracted more than 100,000 visitors in July alone.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/29/spanish-town-grapples-with-overtourism-after-lavender-fields-become-social-media-hit
Is it safe to travel to Greece and Türkiye? Here’s how to prepare for summer wildfires

Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/29/how-to-stay-safe-if-youre-visiting-greece-and-turkiye-during-summer-wildfire-season
Russia launches first commercial passenger flights to North Korea in decades

The first flight operated by Russian carrier Nordwind took off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/28/russia-launches-first-commercial-passenger-flights-to-north-korea-in-decades
Ice cream for breakfast? These European destinations serve sweet local treats worth travelling

Whether you’re wandering the streets of Palermo or exploring Istanbul, there’s ice cream worth seeking out.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/27/ice-cream-for-breakfast-these-european-destinations-serve-sweet-local-treats-worth-travell
Live the Belle Époque dream by travelling through Spain aboard this 1930s luxury train

During the dreamy journey, passengers stop at some of Spain’s most magnificent cities and storied attractions.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/27/live-the-belle-epoque-dream-by-travelling-through-spain-aboard-this-1930s-luxury-train
'Disproportionate’ and ‘unjustified’: European travel industry urges EU to rethink ETIAS fee hike

As the European travel industry continues to struggle with rising costs and labour issues, travel leaders have voiced concerns about the ETIAS fee increase potentially undermining competitiveness.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/25/disproportionate-and-unjustified-european-travel-industry-urges-eu-to-rethink-etias-fee-hi
Strikes at European airports this weekend could disrupt holiday plans for thousands of passengers

Italy will be hit with widespread airport strikes on Saturday, impacting a range of airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea and Wizz Air, among others.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/25/upcoming-italian-and-spanish-weekend-strikes-could-disrupt-holiday-plans-for-thousands
Greek travellers chose longer breaks and staying with family or friends in 2024

Data from ELSTAT shows an increase in both spending and overnight stays of Greek tourists


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/25/greek-travellers-chose-longer-breaks-and-staying-with-family-or-friends-in-2024
European travellers turn to lesser-known spots and shoulder season escapes amid overtourism concerns

Most European travellers are likely to spend between €1,500 and €2,000 per person per trip between June and November 2025, which is an increase of 3 per cent from last summer.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/24/european-travellers-turn-to-lesser-known-spots-and-shoulder-season-escapes-amid-overtouris
Want to visit Norway’s hidden villages? This cruise line will take you there and pay the locals

The initiative includes three small villages, Bessaker, Trᴂna and Sæbø at present and is expected to encourage more mindful travel to these coastal communities.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/23/want-to-visit-norways-hidden-villages-this-cruise-line-will-take-you-there-and-pay-the-loc
It will soon be easier to travel between Gulf countries with a new Schengen-style visa

The aim is to streamline travel in the region and make it easier to explore multiple countries in one trip.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/23/it-will-soon-be-easier-to-travel-between-gulf-countries-with-a-new-schengen-style-visa
World’s most visited country misses out in traveller ranking of best cities

Italy leads the continent with three cities in the top 25, while France is notably absent.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/22/worlds-most-visited-country-misses-out-in-traveller-ranking-of-best-cities
Romania's coastal city and popular Black Sea resort of Mamaia sees a sharp decline in tourists

The decline is likely a result of the government’s decision to cut the value of holiday vouchers which were used by tourists to pay for hotel accommodation, food, drink, activities and entertainment.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/22/romanias-coastal-city-and-popular-black-sea-resort-of-mamaia-sees-a-sharp-decline-in-touri
How powerful is your passport? New 2025 rankings reveal Europe’s winners and losers

Singapore claims top spot as Asian nations surge ahead, while Belarus and Kosovo remain Europe’s weakest links.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/22/how-powerful-is-your-passport-new-2025-rankings-reveal-europes-winners-and-losers
Greece introduces new cruise tax: How much will passengers have to pay?

Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/21/greece-introduces-new-cruise-tax-how-much-will-passengers-have-to-pay
Explore châteaux, gardens and vineyards in France’s UNESCO-listed Loire Valley

From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/20/explore-chateaux-gardens-and-vineyards-in-frances-unesco-listed-loire-valley
Want to glamp at the world’s first cosmodrome? That could soon be a reality

Kazakhstan is turning decommissioned space sites into glamping spots, museums and family-friendly tourism hubs.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/19/want-to-glamp-at-the-worlds-first-cosmodrome-that-could-soon-be-a-reality
Direct London-to-Berlin trains move closer under new UK-Germany treaty

A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/18/direct-london-to-berlin-trains-move-closer-under-new-uk-germany-treaty
Ryanair and easyJet demand EU action after French air traffic control strikes cause travel chaos

Over 1 million passengers were affected by French air traffic strikes in early July, as airlines warn of potential for further summer chaos.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/18/ryanair-and-easyjet-demand-eu-action-after-french-air-traffic-control-strikes-cause-travel
Ranked: These are the best airports in Europe for punctuality and passenger experience

Norway leads Europe’s best airports list while France and the UK fall behind again.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/17/ranked-these-are-the-best-airports-in-europe-for-punctuality-and-passenger-experience
UK lifts ban on Pakistan's flag carrier after safety standards improve, diplomat says

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after "extensive engagement" between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on PIA have now been lifted.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/16/uk-lifts-ban-on-pakistans-flag-carrier-after-safety-standards-improve-diplomat-says
Visiting Málaga this summer? New tourist rules urge visitors to cover up and keep quiet

The city has also introduced fines of up to €750 for littering, public intoxication and other infractions.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/16/visiting-malaga-this-summer-new-tourist-rules-urge-visitors-to-cover-up-and-keep-quiet
Tourists evacuated after Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula hit by 9th eruption since 2023

Guests at the nearby luxury Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort were evacuated as a precaution.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/16/tourists-evacuated-after-icelands-reykjanes-peninsula-hit-by-12th-eruption-in-four-years
Thailand delays tourist entry fee until 2026 as arrivals dip and economy falters

The €7.50 fee is earmarked for travel insurance and projects that improve tourism infrastructure.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/15/thailand-delays-tourist-entry-fee-until-2026-as-arrivals-dip-and-economy-falters
Air traffic strikes and staffing gaps: Can the EU fix Europe’s summer of travel chaos?

Upcoming strikes in Spain and Italy will add to Europe’s record disruption this summer.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/15/air-traffic-strikes-and-staffing-gaps-can-the-eu-fix-europes-summer-of-travel-chaos
Rome–Naples railway line gets earthquake early warning system that stops trains automatically

Italy's first rail Earthquake Early Warning System debuts on Rome–Naples line, using sensors to detect and halt trains.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/15/romenaples-railway-line-gets-earthquake-early-warning-system-that-stops-trains-automatical
Carpet weaving, fire dancing and argan oil: Discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech

Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/13/carpet-weaving-fire-dancing-and-argan-oil-discovering-the-ancient-traditions-of-marrakech
‘What can I do with 650kg of watermelon rind?’: Inside the Irish hotel rethinking food waste

The hospitality industry generates a quarter of all food waste. This Irish hotel proves it doesn’t have to.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/12/what-can-i-do-with-650kg-of-watermelon-rind-inside-the-irish-hotel-rethinking-food-waste
‘Find your pomalo’: Croatia is encouraging travellers to seek out its quieter corners and coves

The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/11/find-your-pomalo-croatia-is-encouraging-travellers-to-seek-out-its-quieter-corners-and-cov
Wales will introduce a tourist tax in 2027. Where else in the UK is charging visitors?

The new fee will help to fund the government’s aim to have a million Welsh speakers by 2050.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/11/wales-wants-tourist-tax-to-create-favourable-conditions-for-welsh-language-to-thrive
Across the Alps by wheelchair: How two athletes defied terrain, heat and disability

The 18-day journey coincided with a heatwave that brought temperatures of nearly 40°C to Switzerland and Italy.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/11/across-the-alps-by-wheelchair-how-two-athletes-defied-terrain-heat-and-disability
New train route to link Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen from 2026 in another boost for European travel

The Czech Comfortjet train will have a dining car and children’s cinema, and there’s plans for a night service, too.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/10/new-train-route-to-link-prague-berlin-and-copenhagen-from-2026-in-another-boost-for-europe
Planning a trip to China? Visa-free entry is now available for 74 nationalities

Almost all of Europe is included in the policy, with the notable high-income exceptions of Sweden and the UK.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/10/planning-a-trip-to-china-visa-free-entry-is-now-available-for-74-nationalities
How to avoid contributing to overtourism in Mexico City as residents protest against gentrification

Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly.


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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/07/09/how-to-avoid-contributing-to-overtourism-in-mexico-city-as-residents-protest-against-gentr