Just two weeks after 74 people were killed by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines, a stronger 7.4 tremor struck parts of the country at 9.43am local time on Friday October 10. Buildings have been damaged and two fatalities have been reported so far, and first response teams have been deployed. Tsunami warnings have […]
The Entry/Exit System (EES) will start its roll out this weekend and fliers to popular winter destinations are being warned of increased queues Holidaymakers heading to the Canary Islands are being alerted to possible longer wait times from Sunday Holidaymakers heading to the Canary Islands this month are being warned to expect possible longer waits […]
A major European Union (EU) travel change will hit all British tourists flying to 29 European countries from Saturday, including Spain, France and Italy. From October 12, 2025, Brits will be required to register their fingerprints and a facial photo at European borders before being allowed to enter. The stricter rules are part of a […]
Foreign Office has issued a ‘severe’ Spain alert 11:07, 10 Oct 2025Updated 12:28, 10 Oct 2025 Foreign Office put out a warning on Friday(Image: Alex Tihonov via Getty Images) The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh warning to Brits planning to travel to Spain or those who are already there. The […]
By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 11:04, 10 October 2025 | Updated: 11:04, 10 October 2025 Brits could face being banned from using second homes in Spain – following the implementation of the new EES travel rules. The system, set to come into force on October 12, will introduce biometric checks at border crossings. […]
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to Brits planning to travel to Spain, or those already in the country, with “severe” weather warnings issued. The FCDO, which is responsible for providing updated information and alerts regarding travel to more than 200 countries worldwide, issued a new alert on Friday morning […]
Travel expert Simon Calder has tipped Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania as excellent European winter sun spots. These are budget-friendly destinations boasting average temperatures of approximately 17C during autumn. Yet for those seeking a stunning and “very affordable” coastal getaway minus the throngs of tourists, southern Portugal should be top of the list. During this period, […]
Children and young people have taken more than 250 million free bus journeys since the Scottish Government introduced free travel for those under 22 three years ago. The scheme was launched in January 2022, offering free bus travel to those under 22 across the country. More than 80% of eligible young people now have access […]
Ever fancied a quick snooze in one of IKEA’s snug bedrooms? As it happens, you can do precisely that. Travel influencer Chelsea Dickenson, recognised online as the ‘Holiday Expert‘, recently visited the furniture giant’s world-first hotel and shared her assessment of its amenities. Fittingly called IKEA Hotell, this lodging is located in Älmhult, Sweden, but […]
Democrats and Republicans lauded Trump’s announcement of the first phase of a peace plan to end the war in Gaza, with some Republican senators saying he is deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said on X: “I congratulate @POTUS on this historic peace plan that releases all the hostages. Now, enduring peace […]
