Summer


2025 Holidays Are Selling Fast: What You Need To Know About When To Book And When To Go

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2025 holidays are selling fast: What you need to know about when to book and when to go Read more

Southern Europeans Are Flocking To Denmark Fleeing Heat

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While the south swelters, Denmark’s mild temperatures and extended daylight hours are providing the perfect summer esc... Read more

Ferragosto: The Origins Of Italy's Biggest Holiday, How To Celebrate And The Rookie Error To Avoid

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15 August is traditionally celebrated with pasta bake on the beach. Read more

SNCF Trains In France Gradually Resume After 'massive' Arson Attack: Chaos For 800,000 Travellers

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Passengers have been asked not to go to train stations unless they know their train is still running. Read more

Night Riviera: Why I Ditched The Car And Travelled To Cornwall On The Sleeper Train

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This is one of just two sleeper trains left on the UK rail network. Read more

'The Loss Is Noticeable': Georgia's Summer Season Hit By Lack Of Israeli Tourists

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"Bookings have been cancelled, and projections for new bookings are very low" according to one restauranteur. Read more

Should You Use Reef-friendly Sunscreen On Holiday? Heres How To Protect Your Skin Responsibly

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Your sun protection could be damaging coral reefs. Here's what you can do about it. Read more

Maypoles, Pickled Herring And Sack Races: What To Expect From Midsummer In Sweden

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In 2024, Midsummer Eve falls on 21 June and there are celebrations throughout the whole weekend. Read more

Croatia, Greece, Austria: Which European Destinations Have The Cleanest Water For Swimming?

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Most of Europe's bathing waters, ranging from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, are of outstanding quality for swimming... Read more

From Benicàssim To Rock En Seine: The Best Festivals This Summer For A European Break

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Escape the UK’s muddy and expensive festivals for these cheaper alternatives in Europe. Read more

Europes Best Beaches: These Coastal Hotspots Came Out On Top For Sun, Safety, And Swimming

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Spain was the ultimate summer holiday destination with 28 per cent of Europe’s best beaches. Read more

It Was Magical: Greeks Are Discovering Their Forgotten Mountains As Summer Heatwaves Hit Beaches

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Cost, crowds and climate change: Why I swapped Greek beaches for mountains this year. Read more

Is This The End Of The Spanish Summer Break? Heatwaves Are Pushing Travellers To New Destinations

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Heatwaves in southern Europe are causing travellers to seek out cooler destinations this summer. Read more

Pasta Bake On The Beach: How To Celebrate Italys Biggest Summer Festival

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The August Ferragosto holiday in Italy is traditionally celebrated with a big lunch on the beach. Read more

Table For One? Barcelonas Restaurants Turn Away Solo Diners In Favour Of Tourist Groups

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Local people are becoming increasingly frustrated by restaurants looking to maximise profits from tourists during the bu... Read more

Mauritius Rather Than Mallorca? How Heatwaves Are Changing Our Summer Holidays

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Does the classic Mediterranean summer holiday have a future? Read more

Mauritius Rather Than Mallorca? How The Heat Waves Are Changing Our Summer Holidays

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Does the classic Mediterranean summer holiday have a future? That's the question travellers looking for relaxation in so... Read more

Catania Airport: Advice For Travellers As Airport Stays Closed Until Tuesday

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No flights to or from the UK and Ireland will land at Catania airport until 26 July. Read more

Rhodes And Corfu Wildfires: Airlines Cancel Flights And Repatriate Tourists As Over 19,000 Evacuated

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It is not safe to travel to some areas of Greece as climate change-related wildfires devastate tourist regions. Read more

Ferry Passengers Warned They Could Face Two-and-a-half-hour Queues At Dover This Weekend

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Passengers have been advised to arrive three hours ahead of time at Dover as port braces for weekend queues. Read more