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EXPLAINED: What we know about proposed travel rules to Spain under new ‘vaccine passport’ scheme

THE EU has given the go ahead to a vaccine passport scheme which will be available across the bloc by the end of June. Travellers...

Increase in passengers passing through Malaga port

This month saw a 41.2% increase on the same month last year in people travelling through Malaga port

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia named Europe’s top tourist attraction

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona has been named as Europe’s top must-visit attraction.

Eco-ferry begins new route from Portsmouth to Bilbao in Spain

THE UK’s first liquified natural gas-powered ferry has made its inaugural voyage as it sailed from Portsmouth to Bilbao. Brittany Ferries’ Salamanca departed at 9.30pm...

LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: Tourism sector in Spain’s Castellon optimistic that July will see a return to normality

CASTELLON tourism sector is very optimistic about the future – so much so that the experts believe the situation will be back to normal...

Passengers reveal horrific moment pensioner dies on flight from Spain to UK as horrified wife looks on

PASSENGERS have described the horrific moment a pensioner died on a flight from Spain to the UK. The holidaymakers said a medical team desperately tried...

Renfe offers the chance to see Spain’s history in style on new luxury trains

RENFE is offering four new luxury train routes transporting passengers across historic locations of Spain in the height of style.  The experience of using Renfe...

IN PICS: Brits rushed to hospital as coach overturns on ‘sheer drop’ in Spain

A COACH carrying British tourists has overturned on a 'sheer drop' in Spain. Two Brits have been injured after the coach carrying 22 holidaymakers flipped...

Ryanair cancels Spain flights in preparation for September cabin crew strikes

The airline has revealed six flights on Sunday September 1 , and eight flights on Monday September 2 have been cancelled

It’s Time to Experience Dubai For Yourself

Dubai is one of the most popular tourist destinations for visitors from all over the world. Its opulent lifestyle, spectacular skyscrapers, one-of-a-kind man made...

Barcelona named the fifth most visited European city

The Catalonian capital came out ahead of Madrid

Top of the Sierra Nevada slopes

With his restaurants La Bodeguita and La Tinaja and now a shop, Snow Dream, Rafa Vigo is one of the key entrepreneurs on the slopes

POP! Suez Canal unblocked after six days with huge bottleneck of cargo ships waiting to go through

As businesses and authorities worldwide breathe a collective sigh of relief, port managers are now struggling to make up for lost time.
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How British expat turned land rover into luxury home ahead of ‘mammoth’ road trip through Africa

A British expat has converted a Land Rover into a mobile home with a double bed and an indoor shower. It’s all in preparation for...

DAM HEALTH: Last minute PCR and antigen tests in Spain to make your travel plans go smoothly

IT'S that time of year again. But most locals and expats in Spain are still trying to work out where they want - and...

Another stunning and rare photo of Mallorca from the mainland

EVERY so often when the skies are clear, Mallorca can be seen from the Catalan capital of Barcelona. Between the storms and clouds that have...

Morocco bans flights to and from UK ‘until further notice’ due to rising COVID rates but government ‘sticking to...

MOROCCO has banned flights to and from the UK indefinitely because of the rising Coronavirus infection rates, but government officials still don't have plans...

More than 50km of cycle lanes planned for Spain’s Costa del Sol SCRAPPED by Government

Meanwhile the regional budgets for this year have earmarked a further €8.7 million for cycling lanes in Cadiz

Vueling expands its offer this winter with new route between Spain’s Malaga and Munich

THE Spanish low-cost airline has announced that this winter, it will operate flights from the capital of the Costa del Sol to Munich. The new...

Hacienda Beach in Estepona makes the perfect summer getaway and here’s why

There is a playground and splash pool for little ones, a paddle court, and you can even bring the dog to one of the pet-friendly apartments

Ryanair accused of treating passengers like dogs for accepting bookings for cancelled flight to Spain from Morocco

A Spanish tourist stranded in Morocco has accused Ryanair of treating customers 'like dogs' and 'deceiving people' after taking bookings for cancelled flights out...

Seal of royal approval for Spain’s major international tourist fair, Fitur, in Madrid

SPAIN'S big International Tourism Fair (Fitur) was officially opened on Wednesday by King Felipe and Queen Leitizia in Madrid. The royal couple toured the different...

Five new roundabouts for accident blackspots in popular expat town on Spain’s Costa Blanca

PILAR DE LA HORADADA is planning a €750,000 project to build five new roundabouts at accident blackspots in the town. The council has put out...

Australia: A Guide to Getting Down Under

Australia is one of the most diverse and beautiful countries worldwide. Famous for its jaw-dropping natural landscapes, unique wildlife, and beautiful beaches, the “Land...

Cruising industry looks set to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels as two new ships stop off in Gibraltar

THE Rock welcomed two inaugural cruise calls in one day, as the industry looks set to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels. Le Bougainville and the...

Alicante calls time for 2021 on one of the top outdoor events of the year on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ALICANTE Council has cancelled this year's San Juan Hogueras(Bonfires) celebrations to extinguish the chance of an autumn rescheduling. It's the second year that the Hogueras...

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