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Why Alpine Summer Is One Of This Year's Coolest European Travel Trends

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According to Google Trends data, UK search interest for ‘alpine summer’ is up 82% year-on-year – with travellers s... Read more

Skillidays: Nearly Half Of European Travellers Plan To Learn A New Skill This Summer

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A survey by Mastercard has found that Europeans are swapping poolside lounging for pottery wheels, cooking classes and c... Read more

Extreme Weather, Conflicts And Responsible Tourism: How Travel Is Changing In 2026

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Destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt to uncertainty, according to a new report. Read more

Is Talking About 'slow Tourism' Elitist, Or Just The Sector's Latest Trend?

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Travel platforms are rushing to praise slow travel as the must‑try trend for 2026, citing its potential environmental ... Read more

White Pass & Yukon Route: One Of The Worlds Most Scenic Rail Journeys Returns For Summer

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Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Ala... Read more

From The Odysseys Greece To House Of The Dragons Spain, Heres Where Set-jetters May Head In 2026

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The newly released Screen Tourism Forecast Index is predicting which countries and cities will see a surge in visitors t... Read more

Hot Dogs In First Class? Fast Food Classic Goes Gourmet On Swiss Firsts In-flight Menu

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The ‘bastardo’ hot dog will be available in SWISS First on all flights departing Switzerland until 1 September. Read more

Why Travel Has Become One Of The Best Ways To Make New Friends

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New research has found that almost half of Europeans believe travel is the most effective way to start new personal rela... Read more

Europe Summer Travel Trends: Short Breaks, Family Holidays And Coolcations Drive Demand

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From quick getaways to heatwave-avoiding escapes, new data from Trip.com reveals the trends that are shaping summer trav... Read more

Mediterranean Travel Trends: How Blue Mind Experiences And Local Culture Keep People Coming Back

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As fly-and-flop holidays fall out of fashion, travellers are looking for more meaningful travel experiences even while p... Read more

AmaRudi: Europe's Largest River Cruise Ship To Launch On The Danube Next Spring

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The AmaRudi, AmaWaterways’ second double-width vessel, will accommodate 196 guests across 98 staterooms and suites whe... Read more

These Luxury European Hotels Have Been Included In A New Hall Of Fame List

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From Paris and Monte Carlo to Lake Como and St Moritz, nine of Europe's most iconic luxury hotels have earned places in ... Read more

Coolcations In Europe: New Index Reveals The Best Places To Escape The Summer Heat

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A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland... Read more

Europe's Top Listening Hotels: Check In For Music, DJs And Vinyl

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From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are t... Read more

Spain, Italy And France From The Sea: Inside One Of The World's Most Popular Cruises

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The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top Euro... Read more

Want To Book A Life-changing Holiday? Then Travel To These Destinations

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Searching for more than a beach break? These are the places that travellers say transformed their lives when they return... Read more

Revealed: The Most Beautiful Restaurants In Europe For 2026

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The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have revealed the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants for 2026. Five... Read more

Travelling To Kotor? Explore One Of Europes Most Underrated Escapes

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With cheap flights, medieval streets, Adriatic views and surprisingly low prices, Montenegro’s coastal gem Kotor is qu... Read more

From Fairytale Towns To Secret Islands: Europes Hidden Gem Travel Destinations For 2026

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Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lak... Read more

These Are The Best Holiday Destinations For A First-time Trip With Your Partner

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The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress. Read more