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Sun, sand and snorkelling: A week in the Maldives on two stunning resort islands
On the turquoise blue waters and sandy shores of the Maldives, Fakhriya M. Suleiman explored two resort islands. Here’s her week’s itinerary filled with snorkelling, dining experiences and a bit of R&R. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/24/sun-sand-and-snorkelling-a-week-in-the-maldives-on-two-stunning-resort-islands |
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World Culinary Awards: Which are the best airlines and airports for dining?
Where are the best places to eat in the skies or before you board? Airlines, airports and airport lounges were among the winners at this year’s World Culinary Awards. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/world-culinary-awards-which-are-the-best-airlines-and-airports-for-dining |
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Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages face ban as New York votes to end tourist attraction
Horse-drawn carriage rides could end in Central Park in June 2028, following years of debate over animal welfare and public safety. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/central-parks-horse-drawn-carriages-face-ban-as-new-york-votes-to-end-tourist-attraction |
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Québec, Kyoto and Wachau Valley: These are the world’s best places to visit for autumn foliage
The top spot went to Québec City, with only one European destination making the cut. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/quebec-kyoto-and-wachau-valley-these-are-the-worlds-best-places-to-visit-for-autumn-foliag |
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Forget the festive rush: Take on Europe’s ‘slowest marathon’ in Vilnius this Christmas
Lithuania’s capital city Vilnius will host a slower kind of 'race-cation' this festive season where participants can forget about watching their pace and instead enjoy a leisurely walk among festive settings. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/forget-the-festive-rush-take-on-europes-slowest-marathon-in-vilnius-this-christmas |
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EasyJet is covering the cost of a baby’s first passport for customers in the UK
Parents can get a £66.50 (€79.40) discount on easyJet holidays if travelling with an infant under the age of two. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/easyjet-is-covering-the-cost-of-a-babys-first-passport-for-customers-in-the-uk |
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Peru scraps advance reservations for tickets to visit Machu Picchu
The new system also means that only named tickets are available for purchase, so you’ll need to make sure your ID matches to explore the 15th-century Inca site. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/peru-scraps-advance-reservations-for-tickets-to-visit-machu-picchu |
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Airbnb bans check-out chores like stripping the bed or taking the bins out
Hosts can no longer ask guests to do anything that would take “significant effort or time, or would typically be performed by a cleaner”. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/airbnb-bans-check-out-chores-like-stripping-the-bed-or-taking-the-bins-out |
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The 50 Best Restaurants 2026: 20 restaurants in Europe included on extended 51-100 list
Ahead of next month’s 50 Best Restaurants announcement in Lima, Peru, an extended list has been unveiled for 2026 with 20 European eateries included. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/the-50-best-restaurants-2026-20-restaurants-in-europe-included-on-extended-51-100-list |
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No kids invited: A new travel package offers a child-free flight and adults-only cruise
JetBlue Vacations has teamed up with Virgin Voyages for a four-night trip on board Brilliant Lady which includes a dedicated adults-only flight from New York. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/no-kids-invited-a-new-travel-package-offers-a-child-free-flight-and-adults-only-cruise |
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A stunning Alpine retreat will open at the foot of the Dolomites this winter
Le Graal Cortina will have just 30 rooms, including 13 suites, when it opens in Cortina d'Ampezzo. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/a-stunning-alpine-retreat-will-open-at-the-foot-of-the-dolomites-this-winter |
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Greece tourism: August 2026 arrivals up 2.6%, with foreign visitors leading growth
Arrivals reached 7.43 million and overnight stays 34.69 million, with short-stay rentals up 5.2%, compared with just 1.5% for hotels and campsites. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/greece-tourism-august-2026-arrivals-up-26-with-foreign-visitors-leading-growth |
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A chilled stay: Europe’s coolest ice, snow and igloo hotels to visit this winter
If you’re planning a winter escape, why not embrace the cold and check into an ice, snow or igloo hotel? From seasonal ‘properties’ in Swedish and Finnish Lapland to a year-round icy stay in Norway, here are five places in Europe for a cool getaway. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/a-chilled-stay-europes-coolest-ice-snow-and-igloo-hotels-to-visit-this-winter |
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Airbnb introduces weather protection that will pay out if it rains too much on your holiday
The optional insurance add-on, available in 10 European countries, will mean you get daily payouts if downpours threaten to ruin your trip. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/airbnb-introduces-weather-protection-that-will-pay-out-if-it-rains-too-much-on-your-holida |
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Mastering the ‘Schengen shuffle’: How to make sure you don’t break the 90 in 180 days rule
Non-EU citizens can easily work out how many days they have left to travel within the EU via the Entry/Exit System (EES) website. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/mastering-the-schengen-shuffle-how-to-make-sure-you-dont-break-the-90-in-180-days-rule |
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Planning a Christmas getaway? Here’s where flights and hotels could cost less
From the best days to fly to the destinations seeing price drops on hotels, this is where you should be headed for Christmas in 2026, according to a new KAYAK study. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/planning-a-christmas-getaway-heres-where-flights-and-hotels-could-cost-less |
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These are Europe’s cosiest cities to travel to this autumn, according to a new ranking
From Bruges’ fairytale streets to Lisbon’s sun-soaked cafés, these European cities are perfect for a cosy autumn escape. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/these-are-europes-cosiest-cities-to-travel-to-this-autumn-according-to-a-new-ranking |
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What do travellers want from AI? Room rates, not personalised itineraries, study says
Just 44% of travellers feel comfortable letting artificial intelligence plan out their holidays. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/what-do-travellers-want-from-ai-room-rates-not-personalised-itineraries-study-says |
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The big winners you need to know about from the World Travel Awards Europe 2026
Now in its 33rd year, the World Travel Awards has named the best destinations, hotels and airlines on the continent for 2026. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/the-big-winners-you-need-to-know-about-from-the-world-travel-awards-europe-2026 |
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Why 2027 is set to be the year for birdwatching holidays – and where to go birding in Europe
We’re now heading into the ‘birdwatching era’ with a new generation picking up the binoculars and travelling for birding holidays. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/why-2027-is-set-to-be-the-year-for-birdwatching-holidays-and-where-to-go-birding-in-europe |
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Lisbon named Europe's best city and cruise destination for 2026
Lisbon has reclaimed its shine on Europe's tourism map, earning two titles at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026, presented on Saturday in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/18/lisbon-named-europes-best-city-and-cruise-destination-for-2026 |
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Tee off in Europe’s most underrated golf holiday destinations
If you’re looking to book a European golfing holiday away from the traditional hotspots, then pack your clubs and head to underrated destinations like Varna on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Gimsøya in Norway or Costa Navarino in Greece. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/18/tee-off-in-europes-most-underrated-golf-holiday-destinations |
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Trip designers, wellness and privacy: What's trending in luxury travel for 2027?
Next year, the luxury travel sector is set to be less about grand displays of opulence, and more about being intentional. From slower itineraries to privacy and dining experiences, here’s what the discerning traveller should know. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/trip-designers-wellness-and-privacy-whats-trending-in-luxury-travel-for-2027 |
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This 19th-century Portuguese farmhouse in the Algarve is being transformed into a wellness retreat
Shanti-Som Algarve will offer six different programmes focusing on things like detoxing, relaxation, and burnout recovery. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/this-19th-century-portuguese-farmhouse-in-the-algarve-is-being-transformed-into-a-wellness |
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These are the most underrated travel destinations in Europe
A little known region in Romania – Bucovina – topped the list for 2027 in a new ranking of underrated travel destinations by Time Out. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/these-are-the-most-underrated-travel-destinations-in-europe |
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These are Europe’s best party cities for a Halloween night out, according to a new ranking
From Edinburgh’s fiery Samhuinn festival to Dublin’s Gothic celebrations, Europe has plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/europes-best-party-cities-for-a-halloween-night-out-according-to-a-new-ranking |
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The world’s best countries to live in for 2026 – and six of the top 10 are in Europe
Monaco topped the ranking thanks to its high quality of life and infrastructure, with Andorra hot on its heels in second place. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/the-worlds-best-countries-to-live-in-for-2026-and-six-of-the-top-10-are-in-europe |
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Lisbon airport taxis: Fixed fares aim to end 'tourist trap'
Since Thursday, passengers landing at Lisbon airport who want to take a taxi can now rely on a fixed price for their trip. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/lisbon-airport-taxis-fixed-fares-aim-to-end-tourist-trap |
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These are the world’s best destinations for ‘golden hour’, according to a meteorologist
Greece dominated the golden hour list, with four destinations making the top 10, including the Lindos Acropolis in Rhodes. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/these-are-the-worlds-best-destinations-for-golden-hour-according-to-a-meteorologist |
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Iconic New York hotel The Plaza set to close for four years for restoration works
Having first opened on Fifth Avenue in 1907, The Plaza Hotel has been a New York City landmark for more than a century. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/iconic-new-york-hotel-the-plaza-set-to-close-for-four-years-for-restoration-works |
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Why you should visit Sigulda, the autumn capital of Latvia
The banks of the Gauja River are transformed into a sea of orange during the cooler months. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/why-you-should-visit-sigulda-the-autumn-capital-of-latvia |
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Chios airport to close from 15 November to 15 March amid strong local opposition
Four-month suspension of runway operations at Chios State Airport "Homer" aims to complete works by 28 February 2027 and boost flight safety. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/chios-airport-to-close-from-15-november-to-15-march-amid-strong-local-opposition |
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Pan Am-inspired cruise set to launch in 2027 to mark airline’s 100th anniversary
The 28-day cruise will trace some of the former airline’s historic routes through the Caribbean and Central America. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/pan-am-inspired-cruise-set-to-launch-in-2027-to-mark-airlines-100th-anniversary |
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Rooms with a view: The highest hotel in France just opened in the Pyrenees
Featuring 16 double rooms with panoramic views, the Hôtellerie des Laquets is connected to Pic du Midi via a private cable car. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/rooms-with-a-view-the-highest-hotel-in-france-just-opened-in-the-pyrenees |
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‘Plot twist trips’: Why going off-script is the ‘ultimate travel flex’, according to Booking.com
In its 2027 predictions report, Booking.com says travellers look set to break out of their comfort zones by taking a trip to do something that’s completely out of character. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/plot-twist-trips-why-going-off-script-is-the-ultimate-travel-flex-according-to-bookingcom |
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Holidays remain a ‘spending priority’, but ‘cost-conscious’ travel is on the rise, report reveals
Travellers are planning on booking cheaper accommodation and eating out less while away, rather than giving up holidays completely. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/holidays-remain-a-spending-priority-but-cost-conscious-travel-is-on-the-rise-report-reveal |
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A new night train will launch between Hamburg and Munich in March 2027
Nox Mobility’s first night train will link Hamburg and Munich via Bremen and Augsburg, with individual private ‘suites’ for all passengers. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/a-new-night-train-will-launch-between-hamburg-and-munich-in-march-2027 |
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These are the best holiday destinations in Europe for embracing a longevity lifestyle
Put down the red light masks in favour of walking more, socialising over a glass of wine and eating plant-based food at these longevity hot spots on the continent. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/these-are-the-best-holiday-destinations-in-europe-for-embracing-a-longevity-lifestyle |
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Hospitality is the key: Porto tops ranking as Europe's friendliest city, with Lisbon close behind
Portuguese hospitality has once again won over international travellers. Porto was voted Europe's friendliest city, with Lisbon second in Condé Nast Traveller readers' ranking. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/secret-lies-in-hospitality-porto-tops-ranking-as-europes-most-welcoming-city-lisbon-close |
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Expedia unveils its 2027 destinations of the year – and only two are in Europe
Just 10 cities and regions made the cut, with South Lake Tahoe in California topping the list ahead of Hyogo in Japan and Punta del Este in Uruguay. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/expedia-unveils-its-2027-destinations-of-the-year-and-only-two-are-in-europe |
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Gothic getaways, un-adulting and trip snacking: Expedia ‘unpacks’ its top travel trends for 2027
Travellers will be going full Kate Bush, indulging their inner child and taking shorter breaks in between their bigger holidays next year and beyond. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/gothic-getaways-un-adulting-and-trip-snacking-expedia-unpacks-its-travel-trends-for-2027 |
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The world's best cruise lines and ships have been announced for 2026
At the World Cruise Awards, Norwegian Cruise Line was named the world’s best cruise line for 2026 following a glitzy ceremony in Jamaica. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/the-worlds-best-cruise-lines-and-ships-have-been-announced-for-2026 |
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From Sofia and Lisbon to Leuven and Verona: Europe’s 10 best city breaks for 2027
Bulgaria’s capital Sofia leads a new ranking of the 10 best city breaks in Europe, which also includes Lisbon in Portugal, Bristol in the UK, Leuven in Belgium and Verona and Italy. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/from-sofia-and-lisbon-to-leuven-and-verona-europes-10-best-city-breaks-for-2027 |
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Lufthansa Group boosts Japan network with up to 50 flights per week from summer 2027
Due to a ‘strong increase in demand’, the group’s airlines will offer up to 50 weekly flights to four Japanese airports next summer. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/lufthansa-group-boosts-japan-network-with-up-to-50-flights-per-week-from-summer-2027 |
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Glass igloos, sky villas and boutique suites: New places to stay in Finnish Lapland this winter
Finnish Lapland is a winter wonderland with plenty of things to see and do as well as a variety of places to stay. Here we take a look at some of the new accommodation options. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/glass-igloos-sky-villas-and-boutique-suites-new-places-to-stay-in-finnish-lapland-this-win |
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Started planning summer 2027 holidays? Ryanair and easyJet announce 47 new flight routes
Ryanair has released its first 29 new flight routes for summer 2027, while easyJet has also confirmed 18 new routes from the UK. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/started-planning-summer-2027-holidays-ryanair-and-easyjet-announce-47-new-flight-routes |
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You could own an entire Scottish island for €414,000 – but there’s a catch
Hildasay Island off the west coast of Shetland offers spectacular views and birdlife, but no real creature comforts. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/you-could-own-an-entire-scottish-island-for-414000-but-theres-a-catch |
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What is ‘pilgra-merch’? The travel trend turning souvenirs into trip inspiration
Tourists are showing off how well-travelled they are through destination-specific grocery tote bags or branded hotel caps. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/what-is-pilgra-merch-the-travel-trend-turning-souvenirs-into-trip-inspiration |
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Rockies, Route 66 and railway hotels: Why 2027 is the year to explore the US by train
The United States is marking 200 years of passenger rail travel with scenic long-distance routes, vintage steam trains, historic stations and unusual railway stays. Here’s how to explore the country by train in 2027. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/rockies-route-66-and-railway-hotels-why-2027-is-the-year-to-explore-the-us-by-train |
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Europe's best Christmas markets to visit in 2026, according to travellers
Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers. 👉 Click on the link below to read the article https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/11/europes-best-christmas-markets-to-visit-in-2026-according-to-travellers |