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My UK city is so popular with stag do’s that locals want an anti-tourist tax – but there’s so much more to it than bars

My UK city is so popular with stag do’s that locals want an anti-tourist tax – but there’s so much more to it than bars

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Scottish tourism chiefs warn new tax 'will fail at first hurdle'

Scottish tourism chiefs warn new tax 'will fail at first hurdle'

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Hawaii to make sweeping tourism changes in bid to combat climate change

Hawaii to make sweeping tourism changes in bid to combat climate change

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UK tourists driving in certain footwear issued warning in Spain, France and Greece

UK tourists driving in certain footwear issued warning in Spain, France and Greece

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Passengers rushing off flights on landing to be fined £50 in Turkey

Passengers rushing off flights on landing to be fined £50 in Turkey

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Is there a doctor on the plane? Medical diversions of flights are on the increase

Is there a doctor on the plane? Medical diversions of flights are on the increase

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UK holiday park rivalling Butlin's unveils £10m overhaul with huge new pool

UK holiday park rivalling Butlin's unveils £10m overhaul with huge new pool

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Canary Island airport plunged into passport queue chaos again as 3 issues blamed

Canary Island airport plunged into passport queue chaos again as 3 issues blamed

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Expert shares five 'vital safety measures' to protect yourself from new holiday phone hacking surge

Expert shares five 'vital safety measures' to protect yourself from new holiday phone hacking surge

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UK’s best pubs and beer gardens most likely to be sunny as heatwave nears - full list

UK’s best pubs and beer gardens most likely to be sunny as heatwave nears - full list

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UK holidaymakers warned over SIM swap scams – ‘Can access accounts in minutes'

UK holidaymakers warned over SIM swap scams – ‘Can access accounts in minutes'

about 7 hours ago

UK passport warning as travellers experience Brexit rule hell at airports

UK passport warning as travellers experience Brexit rule hell at airports

about 7 hours ago

UK seaside town named safest place to live transformed with huge £140k facelift

UK seaside town named safest place to live transformed with huge £140k facelift

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Beautiful seaside resort with crystal-clear waters has 'cheap all-inclusives'

Beautiful seaside resort with crystal-clear waters has 'cheap all-inclusives'

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Laid-back, beautiful country just like Scandinavia - but hardly anyone visits

Laid-back, beautiful country just like Scandinavia - but hardly anyone visits

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Three UK seaside towns set for £150m Butlin's boost with eyes on 'fourth site'

Three UK seaside towns set for £150m Butlin's boost with eyes on 'fourth site'

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UK's cheapest airport pint revealed - but can YOU guess the price and where it is?

UK's cheapest airport pint revealed - but can YOU guess the price and where it is?

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Revealed:The cheapest destination for a weekend away this summer - with £1.75 pints and short flights from the UK

Revealed:The cheapest destination for a weekend away this summer - with £1.75 pints and short flights from the UK

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New Spain heatwave maps turn red as Brit tourists warned to expect 34C blast

New Spain heatwave maps turn red as Brit tourists warned to expect 34C blast

about 9 hours ago

Beautiful Mediterranean island just 3.5-hours from UK is just like the Bahamas

Beautiful Mediterranean island just 3.5-hours from UK is just like the Bahamas

about 9 hours ago

No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro to limit live music on the beaches

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No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro to limit live music on the beaches

about 10 hours ago

EasyJet launches new flight route to ‘underrated’ Italian seaside city with stunning golden beaches & historic sites

EasyJet launches new flight route to ‘underrated’ Italian seaside city with stunning golden beaches & historic sites

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No. 1! New list reveals the best rest stops in each state

No. 1! New list reveals the best rest stops in each state

about 11 hours ago

Warning for tourists in Turkey as ‘rude’ gesture can result in prosecution

Warning for tourists in Turkey as ‘rude’ gesture can result in prosecution

about 13 hours ago

'I went to Africa's least-visited country and it was fascinating'

'I went to Africa's least-visited country and it was fascinating'

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Pretty village provides 'slice of Italy' without stepping outside of UK

Pretty village provides 'slice of Italy' without stepping outside of UK

about 16 hours ago

Italy court overturns ban on remote check-ins for AirBnBs despite overtourism row

Italy court overturns ban on remote check-ins for AirBnBs despite overtourism row

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Woman left gobsmacked by McDonald's in one of 'world's poshest countries'

Woman left gobsmacked by McDonald's in one of 'world's poshest countries'

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How to move to Qatar: Dubai's low-key neighbour offers high wages, tax benefits, free accommodations and year-round sunshine

How to move to Qatar: Dubai's low-key neighbour offers high wages, tax benefits, free accommodations and year-round sunshine

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Southwest Airlines Sets Baggage Fees

Southwest Airlines Sets Baggage Fees

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Kate Middleton and I love the Lake District - so here is where to visit

Kate Middleton and I love the Lake District - so here is where to visit

about 17 hours ago

The best Cotswolds hotels for luxury spa breaks and countryside cuisine

The best Cotswolds hotels for luxury spa breaks and countryside cuisine

about 17 hours ago

United Airlines announces imminent new check-in rule that could lead to missed flights

United Airlines announces imminent new check-in rule that could lead to missed flights

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10 UK beaches that look like they’re abroad

10 UK beaches that look like they’re abroad

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The 12 prettiest UK towns and villages to visit this summer

The 12 prettiest UK towns and villages to visit this summer

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UK’s ‘capital of romance’ set for £18.4m waterfront revamp – including regenerating pier & new landmark tourist building

UK’s ‘capital of romance’ set for £18.4m waterfront revamp – including regenerating pier & new landmark tourist building

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European ‘pleasure island’ with lido, flumes and wave pool gets new TUI flights from the UK

European ‘pleasure island’ with lido, flumes and wave pool gets new TUI flights from the UK

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Adult-only hotels and holiday resorts could be banned in European country – as they are a ‘threat to society’

Adult-only hotels and holiday resorts could be banned in European country – as they are a ‘threat to society’

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Breakthrough could pave the way for green flying that soaks up CO2

Breakthrough could pave the way for green flying that soaks up CO2

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The dirtiest area of a cruise revealed - and it's NOT the toilets

The dirtiest area of a cruise revealed - and it's NOT the toilets

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Pretty cathedral city is the ideal staycation destination for exploring on foot

Pretty cathedral city is the ideal staycation destination for exploring on foot

about 19 hours ago

British woman parks car in the US and gets 'warning' for breaking little-known rule

British woman parks car in the US and gets 'warning' for breaking little-known rule

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Flight attendant shares plane seat to avoid if you're a nervous flyer

Flight attendant shares plane seat to avoid if you're a nervous flyer

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American Airlines opens new lounges that are ‘like hotels’, with spa-style showers and fireplaces

American Airlines opens new lounges that are ‘like hotels’, with spa-style showers and fireplaces

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The best driving detours in France – off the beaten track and all the better for it

The best driving detours in France – off the beaten track and all the better for it

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Six Senses, Con Dao, Vietnam hotel review

Six Senses, Con Dao, Vietnam hotel review

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IKEA opens first hotel on Spanish island with outdoor swimming pool and cheap rooms

IKEA opens first hotel on Spanish island with outdoor swimming pool and cheap rooms

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Peaceful African city right by the sea that feels ‘more like Europe’ – but tourists always miss it

Peaceful African city right by the sea that feels ‘more like Europe’ – but tourists always miss it

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Mother sparks fiery debate after slamming airline for child-free seat feature

Mother sparks fiery debate after slamming airline for child-free seat feature

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Donald Trump's plan backfires as £1.9tn industry fears 'slump' as tourists 'avoid the US'

Donald Trump's plan backfires as £1.9tn industry fears 'slump' as tourists 'avoid the US'

about 20 hours ago

Southwest Airlines flyers warned of final day before decades-old policy change

Southwest Airlines flyers warned of final day before decades-old policy change

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Much-loved European holiday island to join Schengen Area next year and why it’s bad news for Brits

Much-loved European holiday island to join Schengen Area next year and why it’s bad news for Brits

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Historic attraction named best in the UK by Which? has free-roaming deer, water gardens and kids playground

Historic attraction named best in the UK by Which? has free-roaming deer, water gardens and kids playground

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I visited the UK’s first Legoland music festival with live gigs and a Lego sushi bar

I visited the UK’s first Legoland music festival with live gigs and a Lego sushi bar

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EasyJet launches new holidays to ‘charming’ but underrated Italian seaside destination

EasyJet launches new holidays to ‘charming’ but underrated Italian seaside destination

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I spent a week at a 5-star hotel in the Maldives — here’s how much it really costs

I spent a week at a 5-star hotel in the Maldives — here’s how much it really costs

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EasyJet passengers warned of 'perfect storm' of chaos to major holiday hotspots

EasyJet passengers warned of 'perfect storm' of chaos to major holiday hotspots

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Butlin's Big Weekender unveils headliners for seven new dates of 'mayhem'

Butlin's Big Weekender unveils headliners for seven new dates of 'mayhem'

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Jet Set: Minimalist Travel Picks from the Nordstrom Sale

Jet Set: Minimalist Travel Picks from the Nordstrom Sale

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Stomach-churning moment Costa Del Sol sea turns brown at tourist hotspot

Stomach-churning moment Costa Del Sol sea turns brown at tourist hotspot

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Greek island clean up begins as plastic bottles and garbage litter seabed

Greek island clean up begins as plastic bottles and garbage litter seabed

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