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Get A Taste Of Local Life In The Maldives With These Community-led Tourism Initiatives
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Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivi... Read more
'Kyoto Is Not A Theme Park': Tourists Told To Stay Away From Ancient City's Famous Geisha District
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The Japanese city will stop visitors from passing through a number of streets in the picturesque geisha district. Read more
'Just Not Acceptable': Miami Beach Is Breaking Up With Spring Break - Or At Least Trying To
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Some civil rights advocates have claimed that the proposed changes are racially motivated. Read more
Cefalù, Praiano, Tropea: Italys Dreamy Coastal Villages You Should Visit This Spring
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From nature-rich hikes to foodie havens, Italy's seaside in the off-season is full of unexpected joys. Read more
One Day: How A Netflix Series Has Boosted Bookings On The Greek Island Of Paros
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The desire to see locations featured in films and TV shows has seen visitor heading to destinations to follow in the foo... Read more
Plaza De España: Sevilles Plan To Charge Entry Fee For Iconic Square Sparks Backlash
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The flamboyant plaza was originally built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition and designed to showcase the best of Sp... Read more
Hardly Any Travellers Have Heard Of It: Spains Best Hidden Gems According To A Tour Guide
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Timon van Basten explored 40 countries before making Spain his home. Read more
Barcelona, Venice, Bali: How Hotspot Destinations Are Spending Millions In Tourist Tax Revenue
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Dozens of tourist hotspots around the world now charge for entry. Here’s how some have been spending the millions they... Read more
A Small Price To Pay To Preserve Paradise: Hawaii Wants To Charge Tourists A €23 Climate Fee
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Years of disrespectful behaviour from tourists has forced Hawaii to raise funds to undo the damage. Read more
Tourist Taxes, Bus Bans And TikTok: How Europes Popular Cities Are Tackling Overcrowding
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From Venice to Amsterdam, bus bans and TikTok influencers are helping reduce tourist numbers. Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line Quits Venice: Where Will Ships Stop Instead?
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Here are the historical cities where cruise passengers may find themselves instead of Venice this year. Read more
A Mountain Of Rubbish: Japan Introduces Visitor Cap At Mount Fuji To Crack Down On Pollution
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Beginning this summer, visitors to Mount Fuji will have to pay to hike one of the routes up the iconic mountain. Read more
Venice Entry Fee Launches: You Can Now Book Your Ticket To Visit In 2024
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Venice is rolling out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more
Selfies Are More Lethal Than Shark Attacks. Should More Tourist Destinations Ban Them?
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Selfie bans are becoming more common in popular tourist spots. Here’s how they save lives. Read more
Tourist Taxes: All Of The Cities And Countries You Will Have To Pay To Enter In 2024
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From Venice to Bali, new fees are being chged to try and combat overtourism. Read more
Venice Bans Large Groups And Loudspeakers To Make Life Better For Locals
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The iconic Italian city will restrict tour group sizes as part of its mission to regulate huge crowds and improve local ... Read more
Selfie Fines And Towel Bans: The Weirdest Crackdowns On Tourist Behaviour In 2023
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Tourists faced fines for playing music too loudly and taking selfies. Read more
From Bedbugs To Bomb Hoaxes, Should Tourists Avoid Paris? I Live In The City And Here's The Reality
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From bedbugs to bomb hoaxes, should you avoid visiting Paris? Local resident Caroline Harrap argues not. Read more
Flowery Bikes, Eco-living And Diversity: Amsterdam Paints A New Vision Of The City For Tourists
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Amsterdam is softening its ‘stay away’ messaging - but it still wants to deter rowdy visitors. Read more
Venice Entry Fee: Here Are All The Dates When You'll Have To Pay To Visit In 2024
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Venice is rolling out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more
