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Russian tourists flee as missile fire rains down on crowded beach in Crimea

Video has emerged of cluster munitions raining down in the Black Sea holiday destination of Uchkuevka beach in Crimea.

Virgin Galactic spaceplane takes tourists on flight

Virgin Galactic SPCE.N flew four tourists to the edge of space and back aboard its spaceplane, marking the second flight this year, the Richard Branson-founded company said last week. The Galactic 07 mission carried Turkish, U.S. and Italian passengers to an altitude of about 55 miles (88.51 km) on a flight lasting slightly more than an hour. […]

Aer Lingus pilots launch work-to-rule actions, tossing travel plans of passengers into disarray

LONDON (AP) — Aer Lingus pilots launched an industrial action on Wednesday, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights and tossing the travel plans of tens of thousands into disarray. Pilots imposed ‘’work to rule’’ actions, refusing to work overtime, accept changes in set rosters or take out-of-hours management requests. An eight-hour strike is planned on Saturday. The flag carrier of Ireland and its pilots have been locked in a bitter...

Urgent £900 travel warning issued to all British holidaymakers

Tourists could find themselves with a significant bill which could add hundreds to the cost of their summer break

Tamayo Perry's eerie post about shark-infested waters is revealed

A native of Oahu, Hawaii , the skilled surfer's unparalleled charisma landed him roles in Pirates of the Caribbean and Blue Crush before his fatal shark attack last week.

Lufthansa to add environmental charge to fares

German airline giant Lufthansa said Tuesday it would add an environmental charge of up to 72 euros ($77) to fares in Europe to cover the cost of increasing EU climate regulations. It will apply to flights from January next year and, depending on the route and fare, will vary from one to 72 euros.

English words that come from Native American languages

Most people are aware that many common geographical names found throughout the USA and Canada have been borrowed from various Native American languages. But these are not the only examples of linguistic borrowings taken from the indigenous vocabulary. From avocado and skunk to hammock, Native American languages have given English speakers a wonderful dictionary of words frequently used today. Check out this gallery for some commonly used words in English, which were coined by indigenous peoples across the Americas.

DoT kicks off UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy

MACTAN, Cebu — The Department of Tourism (DoT) will host the first UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific on Wednesday in Cebu. Gastronomy tourism has emerged as a key driver of tourist travel, with the World Food Travel Association estimating that over 80% of travelers look into food and drink when visiting a particular area and classifying more than half (53%) of those traveling as "culinary travelers."...

Here's Your First Look at the Disney Cruise Adventure

Here's something to look forward to in 2025.

Tell us about favourite escapes near European cities – you could win a holiday voucher

Sometimes you just need to head for the hills. Or the river. Or the countryside. Break out of the city, leave all the people and the traffic behind, and find a tranquil spot to recharge the batteries. People from Venice head for the Brenta Riviera on the banks of the Naviglio del Brenta, 20 minutes out of town, for example. In Bordeaux, they make for the beaches of Cap Ferret. And in Granada, there’s refuge in the cool mountain air of the Sierra...

Native American ceremony will celebrate birth of white buffalo calf in Yellowstone park

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Ceremonies and celebrations are planned Wednesday near the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park to mark the recent birth of a white buffalo calf in the park, a spiritually significant event for many Native American tribes. A white buffalo calf with a dark nose and eyes was born on June 4 in the the park's Lamar Valley, according to witnesses, fulfilling a prophecy for the Lakota people that portends better times but...

Devon yacht club launches new round-the-world race

The first 'WorldStar' round-the-world race will get underway in 2026.

Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons

SEOUL (Reuters) -Takeoffs and landings at South Korea's Incheon international airport were disrupted on Wednesday for about three hours before dawn because of balloons launched by North Korea filled with refuse, an airport spokesperson said. One balloon landed on the tarmac near passenger Terminal 2 and the three runways at Incheon were temporarily shut down, the spokesperson said. North Korea

Is this the UK's most OTT Airbnb? Very probably: Inside Little Nan's coastal holiday home in Weymouth

Little Nan's holiday home is located in Weymouth, Dorset. Inside the Airbnb, a trove of kitsch items and nostalgic memorabilia can be found crammed into every nook and cranny.

Things you should never do at Disney parks

A trip to one of Disney's 12 theme parks can be a magical experience for children and adults alike. However, like any vacation destination, there are rules you should follow to ensure you have the best time possible. From taking on-ride photos to breaking the dress code, if you're planning a visit to Disney, click through this informative gallery to find out what you should never do at a park.

Universal UK resort to open 365 days a year

An economic impact report reveals the planned resort could create 20,000 jobs during construction.

Best solo travel destinations in Europe

Looking for your next solo journey? Europe is perfect for an adventure-packed holiday for one. Here are some of Europe's best destinations for solo explorers. Take a look!

Sydney’s Luna Park lease on sale for first time in 20 years with price tag of $70m

Sydney’s harbourside amusement park Luna Park is on sale for the first time in two decades. The art deco park in Milsons Point opened in 1935 and currently features 17 amusement rides, an immersive “big top” and the heritage-listed Coney Island. The 3.1-hectare site is owned by the state of New South Wales and managed by the Luna Park Reserve Trust which ensures the park and surrounding foreshore is “conserved for all Sydneysiders and visitors...

Hardships of seafarers: A glimpse into the difficult life at sea

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The life of a seafarer is often romanticized as one of adventure and exploration, sailing across vast oceans and visiting exotic ports. But beneath this idyllic image lies a reality composed of challenges and hardships. The reality is that most seafarers endure physical, emotional, and psychological strains that are largely unseen by the world they help connect. Two bulk carrier captains help us dive into the hardships of...

US city has worst traffic in the WORLD and it's costing residents $9bn

One American city has been ranked the most congested place to drive in the world, forcing drivers to spend 101 hours stuck in gridlock last year and costing the economy billions.

Palm Tree Music Festival Talks Hamptons Logistics, Returning for 2025

Pearls are often clutched in the Hamptons, the famous Long Island escape for well-to-do New Yorkers, but perhaps prematurely in the case of a fledgling music festival which just went up in one of its beach towns. The Palm Tree Music Festival, co-founded by hitmaking DJ Kygo, presented its fourth east coast installment in the […]

Keep Calm and Carry On: Hand Luggage Essentials

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Delicious European food: Must-try dishes from across the continent

If you're planning a trip to Europe, we have some mouth-watering news for you: we have made a selection of typical dishes from countries around Europe that you should try! Even if you're not planning on traveling, these dishes will be sure to give you some inspiration for your next meal! Take a look!

Woman, 36, mysteriously vanishes at Atlanta International Airport

Hollie Noelle Seay, 36, mysteriously disappeared after visiting a Starbucks at Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport - sparking a multi-state manhunt.

Six Flags Challenges Universal With Halloween Offerings, Including 'Stranger Things,' 'Saw' and 'The Conjuring' Houses

The IP-based Halloween haunted house wars have begun. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world's largest theme park company, has unveiled Fright Fest Extreme, "featuring an expansive lineup of terrifying horror franchises ahead of the brand's highly anticipated annual event" (according to the official press release). At Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and Six Flags Magic Mountain, just outside Los Angeles, visitors will encounter...

Book your July 4 flights now if you haven't already, travel expert warns: 'You don't want to wait any longer'

Airfare is more likely to go up than down in the next few days.

Shining stars who vacation in Saint-Tropez

The rich and famous have been flocking to the town of Saint-Tropez in the south of France for decades. Every year, Saint-Tropez attracts dozens of celebrities looking for sun, beaches, and fun. Whether aboard a yacht or at the exclusive Club 55, celebs make the most out of this slice of heaven on Earth. If you're looking for a luxury vacation and to increase your chances of spotting famous faces, then this French Riviera town ticks all the boxes. Browse through the following gallery and see who you can bump into if you head to Saint-Tropez.

This Canary Island resort is a haven for active travellers – and surprisingly good for toddlers too

This Canary Island resort is a haven for active travellers – and surprisingly good for toddlers too - The Lanzarote institution has long been a favourite destination for athletes, but Chloe Hubbard found that visiting with her family unearthed a special place for an active brood

Road trip fun: Discovering hidden gems of the USA

Planning your next road trip and looking for an out-of-the-box destination? Beyond the well-trodden paths lie lesser-known destinations, waiting to charm and captivate. These hidden gems offer a perfect blend of nature's wonders, historical richness, and cultural diversity. Join us as we explore 30 unique and inviting locations across the United States, each with its own distinctive character, ensuring memorable adventures for your next road trip. Click on to discover them all!

Shocking images of pollution around the world

It's no secret that our planet is heavily polluted, but actually looking at the waste humans create is pretty horrifying. There are entire mountains and islands that are made up exclusively of garbage. In this gallery, take a look at what we've left behind on Earth.

Banyan Tree set to open Manila Bay property in 2028

Banyan Tree is set to open in Manila come 2028. The luxury hospitality brand, known for its sustainability practices, will open a mixed-use, multiple-tower development development property set to become a called in Manila. Dubbed Banyan Tree Manila Bay, the new property was launched on Tuesday at Cove Manila in Okada. Phase 1 of the property is composed of a hotel, residences, and a retail area, promising its guests and clients to "enjoy true...

What IS going on at Britain's airports? It's not even peak summer yet!

Families have endured an arduous few weeks at UK airports, with chaos caused by power cuts, IT failures, evacuations, e-gates issues and 100ml liquid rule confusion.

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Launches "Wonderful Indonesia Co-Branding School Break 2024" during School Holiday Season

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf), through the Wonderful Indonesia brand, has launched the activation program "Wonderful Indonesia Co-Branding School Break 2024" titled Co-branding: Travel Responsibly to introduce green and sustainable tourism during the school holiday season. Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy...

Metro Hustings: Election parties tell us how they'd plan to tackle cost of train travel

The UK is one of the most expensive places in Europe to buy a one-way train ticket on the day of travel, though it's cheaper to book in advance.

The most hazardous places in the world

Hurricanes, earthquakes, landslides, poison, tsunamis: the world is full of dangers. The most dangerous places also seem to be the most naturally beautiful, so to make sure you stay safe on your future trips, this gallery outlines the most uninhabitable places in the world. From islands with murderous inhabitants to frothing volcanoes, here is everything you need to know about where not to go. Click through for more!

Embarrassing things we all do on vacation

One of the reasons we so look forward to holidays is because we associate a whole different set of rules for life on vacation as compared to life at home. For most of us, normal standards of hygiene, composure, and integrity go out the window as soon as our passports are scanned at the airport. In addition to the lack of rules we maintain for ourselves, there are so many ways to make mistakes while traveling. There are so many seemingly harmless words and actions that vary in degrees of offensiveness all over the world. Plus, there are all the stresses of traveling in a place with a different language, or traveling by yourself, or (sometimes even worse) traveling with other people. The odds are stacked against you when it comes to keeping your composure while on holiday. What makes it worse is how easy it is to make fun of the tourists you see in your own city, with their Hawaiian-printed shirts, fanny packs, and a combined look of awe and confusion. But, if we’re being honest, we all look as ridiculous and out of place as that when we travel. And in more ways than one. Maybe it was your insistence on wearing nice sandals on a hike, the farmer’s tan (read: burn) you got on the first day, or the incredible amount of beer you drank and the dance battle you got into with a group of locals—no matter what it was, you can at least take solace in the fact that you are certainly not alone. Check out this gallery to see just a few of the numerous embarrassing moments we’ve all had while on vacation (the ones we’ll never admit to when we get back)!

Looted by the Nazis and never returned: the art removed from a Swiss museum

All the places in our world where you can find hell

In most belief systems, the afterlife can only be accessed once one has passed. But then there are some who believed, and still believe, that the living could access the underworld directly here on Earth. From Mayan caves to Japanese swamps, there are various entrances, scattered across the globe. And while some of these spots involve the Christian concept of hell, some lead to other, sometimes not so unpleasant, afterlives. If you should decide to visit any of these sites, any consequences on opening an infernal portal are on you! Now that you've been warned, click through the following gallery to check them out.

Passport concierge helps celebrities, lawmakers, Fortune 500 CEOs expedite travel documentation

ItsEasy.com is a digital passport and visa service that offers users an easy way to obtain passports and visas without having to visit U.S. government agencies.

Saga buoyed by ‘exceptional’ cruise bookings but flags ongoing insurance woes

Saga buoyed by ‘exceptional’ cruise bookings but flags ongoing insurance woes - The over 50s group highlighted a buoyant start to the year for its ocean and river cruises.

Boeing isn't bringing any of its signature jets to the year's biggest air show for the first time in over a decade

Boeing said it's prioritizing work on a safety and quality plan, as it deals with a crisis following the Alaska Airlines blowout.

Moment tourist performs citizen's arrest on 'pickpocket'

Footage showing two apparent 'tourists' catching an alleged pickpocket and holding her outside the royal residence has gone viral on social media.

Korean Visa Applications Now Require a Privacy Consent Form

Don't worry. You can get this online.

Avanti West Coast says fleet overhaul means ‘much-improved travel experience’

Avanti West Coast says fleet overhaul means ‘much-improved travel experience’ - The operator said the 56th and final modernised Pendolino train has returned to service.

How I conquered the Isle of Man’s summit trails

There’s a magic pool in Ballaglass Glen. Scored deep into the ancient flagstone, amid the oak, larch and beech, it’s fed by a cascade, spangled with shafts of sunlight and probably hides mooinjer veggey – Manx Gaelic for the mythical “little people”. As I slid my tired legs into the numbingly cold water, I felt a sense of exhilaration. It had been the most glorious of days, tackling my first of the island’s eight new summit walks; between them,...

Bizarre trees with a fascinating history

Trees have been around for a long time. Some date back thousands of years, and we really are lucky to be able to admire them today. There are some trees around the world that are indeed special. Not just because they're beautiful and unique, but also because they have amazing stories behind them. In this gallery we tell these fascinating stories, so click through and be amazed.

A New Santa Monica Hotel Restaurant Offers Tulum-Meets-Santorini Vibes

Raphael Lunetta arrives at the Sandbourne Hotel with breezy bites and refreshing resort-style drinks

In Colombia, a long, perilous romance to save the harpy eagle

Wounded and wary, the young couple appear to be into each other: their arranged romance, years in the making, is aimed at preserving the rapidly disappearing harpy eagle, one of the world's largest raptors. One of the world's most powerful and largest eagles, able to hunt monkeys and sloths, the harpy eagle has been hunted to near-extinction in some parts of its territory in Central America.

Newport World Resorts earns Most Outstanding Humanitarian Award

THE Philippine Red Cross conferred the Most Outstanding Humanitarian Award to Newport World Resorts in recognition of its efforts in bolstering the country's response against Covid-19. The prestigious recognition underscored Newport World Resorts' contributions, which have been cited as "instrumental in strengthening the public health response, enabling the Philippine Red Cross to provide vital and lifesaving assistance to those most in need."...

Disney World to Take Ride Reservations One Week in Advance

Walt Disney Co.’s Florida theme parks will let visitors reserve a space for shorter lines on rides as much as one week in advance, in an effort to address complaints about the process.