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Turkey is a big winner this summer with the British (Pic: iStock)
Value set to be 'bigger factor' for UK tourists this summer than other markets
New European Travel Commission data warns UK consumers are being cautious about their holiday spending plans
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Three Austrian hotels offering epic Alpine adventures
Hear from three hotels in the Austrian Alps to find out why they’re the best for mountainous adventures and sampling lakeside living
Crystal Ski has added four new resorts for next winter
Crystal Ski adds two more destinations for next winter
Crystal Ski adds resorts in Spain and Slovenia to next winter’s programme
Iceland on volcano alert following fresh eruption near main airport
Iceland on volcano alert following fresh eruption near main airport
Flights continue as normal after eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula, which is home to Iceland’s only international airport as well as the famous Blue Lagoon spa
London City airport shuts for 24 hours at Saturday lunchtime
London City airport's expansion plans thrown out by local council
Councillors unanimously vote down City airport’s plan for full seven-day operation and an increase in passenger numbers to nine million
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From plate smashing to barefoot dancing – hanging out at two of Turkey's best resorts
These two beachside resorts in Turkey couldn’t be more different – yet both offer sophisticated hideaways with great service
Jet2 plc returned to profit in the six months to 30 September
Jet2 plc returns to profit as package sales run ahead of 2022
Airline and operator says package and flight-only pricing has been robust despite various cost pressures
The FCDO has updated its travel advice for Spain (Credit: Filip Sochor / Unsplash)
Spain scraps mask mandate after declaring Covid-19 health crisis over
Face coverings will no longer be required in health care facilities, social care centres or pharmacies
Fresh France strike action triggers new FCDO travel warning
Fresh plea to EU to unlock cross-border green European travel
Coalition of environmental NGOs urge European Commission to harness new regulations to enable customers to seamlessly combine lower-carbon transport options like rail and bus
Danilia Village has been used as a film set for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 and The Durrells
My Big, Fab, Greek Fam Trip: Behind the scenes of the latest TTG Luxury Journey
Dinners in film sets, idyllic beaches, the finest Greek food and red-carpet treatment in luxurious hotels – it can only be a TTG Luxury Journey
Cala Cuncheddi in Sardinia
VRetreats expands Italian hotel collection with five properties
VRetreats has added five hotels to its Italian portfolio, in Siracusa, Lecce, Olbia, Cervinia and Florence
Marella Explorer 2 starts its Spanish sailings from 22 September before heading to the Caribbean in November where it’ll homeport in Montego Bay for the winter season
Marella Cruises to return to Dominican Republic after seven-year absence
Line will homeport Marella Explorer 2 in La Romana for a series of winter 2024/25 sailings
The pool area at Pnoe Breathing Life
Crete welcomes new all-suite wellness retreat
Greek-owned MK Hotel Collection has opened the 60-suite wellness retreat Pnoe Breathing Life in Crete
France will include the UK in its marketing efforts (Credit: Anthony Choren / Unsplash)
France protests ease after five nights of unrest but FCDO advice remains
Local authorities reportedly made just 49 arrests on Sunday (2 July), down from 2,000 over the previous two days
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Holland America Line puts first ex-UK sailing for five years on sale
Nieuw Statendam will operate the 11-day Iberian itinerary, which will depart Dover on 8 September
Colosseum vandals identified as UK tourists by Italian police
Colosseum vandals identified as UK tourists by Italian police
The duo – thought to be called Ivan and Hayley – were identified by authorities from footage posted online
There are concerns over the infection rate in France (Credit: Chris Karidis / Unsplash)
Paris protests prompt FCDO warning for Brits travelling to France
The warning comes as the French government continues to battle unrest in the capital following the shooting of a teenager
Major European OTAs agree significant EU refund concession
Major European OTAs agree significant EU refund concession
Brands, including eDreams, Opodo, GotoGate and Kiwi.com, agree to refund customers within 14 days in the event of a flight cancellation
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EasyJet launches thousands of packages and 15 new routes from Birmingham
To mark the launch of the new routes, agents have been given the chance to win a £300 shopping voucher
Leger Holidays expands into river cruising and European rail breaks
Leger Holidays and Shearings open 2025 EU bookings
Deposits will start from £50 per person at Leger Holidays, while Shearings has launched a £1 per person offer on bookings made up to 31 July
Spain has eased its Covid travel restrictions for UK arrivals (Credit: iStock)
Bookings with Advantage's Scottish members almost double 2019 levels
Summer 2023 business has outperformed recent years with bookings up 30% on 2022 and up 83% on 2019, according to the consortium
Iceland's north will provide good opportunities to spot the Northern Lights
Jet2 puts biggest-ever Iceland programme on sale for 2024/25
The airline and operator put flights and breaks on sale to the destination for winter 2024/2025 from 10 UK bases
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Celestyal Cruises pledges closer trade ties after unveiling newest ship
Agents and tour operator partners will get a taste of Celestyal Journey first-hand with onboard visits and fam trips, said Celestyal chief commercial officer Lee Haslett
Guests can relax at the pool, looking out across the Aegean Sea
Domes Resorts opens the doors to new hotel in Mykonos
Domes has opened the 38-suite Domes Noruz Mykonos, ready to welcome its first guests from 6 July