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A trip to London doesn't have to be expensive
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The highest tier of the tax will be more than double the previous cost.
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This is possibly the last - and only - way to avoid summer crowds in Venice
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Is it safe to travel to Iceland? Volcano closes tourist attractions
A second eruption has swallowed houses in South Iceland and shut tourist attractions.
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Italy's 'other Venice' is a city of canals that are far more tranquil
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Travel highlights from 2023 and the best countries to visit in 2024
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Santa’s real home is a stunning Mediterranean town tourists often miss
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Ibiza is for the wild and the reckless, right? Wrong!
Forget what you think you know about Ibiza.
There's really only one way to see Milan... and that's with a personal shopper
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London’s $2000-a-night hotel is here to stay – this is how they justify the absurd prices
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Passenger gets stuck on a cruise ship: claims it's a blast
If you’re unfortunate enough to get injured at sea, this is a pretty luxe place to rehab.
Venice hands protestors four-year bans for Grand Canal stunt
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How a deep-fried Mars bar made Edinburgh a top gastronomic destination
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Which of these European wonderlands does Christmas better?
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Police called after locals post fake bedbug warnings to scare away Athens tourists
Locals in Athens went to new lengths to keep tourists away.
Hey, you! Get onto my land! Faroese use Viking era law to cash in on tourism
How to make the most of a tourism boom - pay-to-access nature.
France to ban popular yet deathly activity in shock announcement
The activity is quintessentially 'French' but will soon result in a fine.
This is how you sidestep the crowds in Athens
Avoid the hordes by doing exactly as the locals do.
The world's most beautiful villages that you've (probably) never heard of
Goodbye big cities, hello cute little dwellings.
Continental trio top list of 10 most visited countries in 2023 so far
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More travellers going to Turkey in 2023 according to tourism report
The country's tourist numbers are currently 73 per cent higher than in 2019.
Tourist-free Italy: The most wonderful place you’ve probably never heard of
Calabria has never made it onto the well-beaten tourist trail.
How to holiday in the Netherlands for 25 euros a day
$18 is all you need to access the cheapest Dutch holiday imaginable.
Forget flying, you should travel from Switzerland to Italy by train
The Swiss Rail Pass offers unlimited travel on Switzerland's rail network.
Fall in love with Italy's best-kept seasonal secret
Italy’s rustic appeal comes to life during the sleepy shoulder season
Non-touristy places to eat and drink in Paris
Dine here when you don't want to nudge elbows with other tourists.
Istanbul 24-Hour guide: The best places to visit during a cruise stopover
24 hours in Istanbul: More minarets than minutes, and a cruise to boot.
The Greek island where inhabitants live to 100... What’s their secret?
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