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Maldives Bans Smoking For All Young People Including Tourists. Heres What Travellers Need To Know

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The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country. Read more

New EU Entry/Exit System Border Checks For Tourists Paused At Dover

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The digital border system was due to come into force at the Port of Dover for tourist traffic on Saturday, 1 November. Read more

Spain Smashes Summer Visitor Records In 2025 Despite Overtourism Measures

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Together, the two months saw 22.3 million tourists flock to Spain, far outstripping 2024’s figure of 21.8 million for ... Read more

Venices Daytripper Fee Raised €5 Million In 2025, But Did It Curb Overtourism?

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On the busiest day, 25,000 visitors paid the daytripper fee, a striking number equivalent to over half the resident popu... Read more

European Travellers To The US Will See ESTA Fee Almost Double At End Of September

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The price hike comes as the US is experiencing a steep decline in foreign tourists, and could potentially further dissua... Read more

How Tourists Visiting Dubrovniks City Walls Are Helping Croatia Preserve Its Cultural Heritage

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As record numbers of tourists continue to visit Dubrovnik this year, the city is looking for positive ways to use touris... Read more

Remove Stops From Google Maps: Venetians Angered After Tourists Discover €2 Gondola Ferries

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The ‘traghetti’ ferry passengers between the two banks of the Grand Canal - a useful service considering there are o... Read more

British Tourist Faces €1,500 Fine After Being Caught Stealing Stones From Pompeii

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The stolen items were seized and given back to the archaeological park, with the visitor charged for aggravated theft. Read more

British Tourist Faces €1,500 Fine After Being Caught Stealing Stones From Pompeii

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The stolen items were seized and given back to the archaeological park, with the visitor charged for aggravated theft. Read more

New Zealand To Charge Foreign Tourists To Visit Four Of Its Most Famous Natural Attractions

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

Tourists Evacuated After Icelands Reykjanes Peninsula Hit By 9th Eruption Since 2023

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

We Expect Respect: Bali Politicians Call For Tourists Who Break The Law To Be Deported

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Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences. Read more

Travel Warning: Thailand Bans Tourists From Crossing Land Borders Into Cambodia

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that Thailand will boost screening at land borders and block departing touris... Read more

On Its 2,500th Anniversary, Naples Grapples With The Benefits And Burdens Of A Tourism Boom

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2,500 years after its birth, Naples is revelling in a tourism boom, yet experiencing downsides that most cities learn de... Read more

Selfie Zones And Mobility Scooter Fines: The Weirdest Crackdowns On Tourist Behaviour In 2025

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Efforts to curb visitor numbers have made headlines thanks to outside-the-box thinking from both officials and residents... Read more

3,000 Tourists Pledge To Do The Right Thing On Scotlands Most Famous Road Trip

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The pledge comes after ongoing concerns about road safety and traffic management in the region due to the tourists makin... Read more

Norway To Introduce Tourist Tax Amid Record Visitor Numbers And Overtourism Concerns

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A record-breaking 38.6 million people booked accommodation in Norway in 2024. Read more

Planning A Holiday In Europe This Year? All Of 2025s Tourist Taxes, Bans And Restrictions Explained

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To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting E... Read more

Svalbard, Chios, El Hierro: How These European Islands Have Successfully Avoided Overtourism

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With limited land and fragile infrastructure, islands are some of the destinations worst affected by mass tourism. Read more

LGBTQ+ American Travellers Are Looking To Europe For Safer And More Inclusive Holidays

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Some are even visiting to seek out potential places to relocate to, according to one travel expert. Read more