Tag: Travel
Thomas Cook collapse and Brexit threaten tourism CRISIS for Spain’s Mallorca and Canary Islands as 500 hotels face closure...
THE Canary Islands are facing a tourism crisis as more than 500 hotels are facing closure following the collapse of Thomas Cook. It comes after...
OPINION: Spain’s Andalucia is ticking every box, so there’s no wonder why it’s now more popular than ever
On the coast, once deprived towns like Estepona have blossomed and are attracting visitors seeking a more authentic experience than that offered by the celebrity glamour of Puerto Banus.
Ryanair announces new routes between Malaga and Marrakesh, Vitoria, and more and customers in Spain get 25% off
RYANAIR has announced its summer flying programme for 2020 and Malaga has several new routes. The Dublin-based carrier will connect the main Costa del Sol...
THOMAS COOK: Refunds now open for Brits who booked holidays to Spain before travel giant went bust
Refunds are to be repaid within 60 days on the submission of a valid completed claim form
Luggage Hero is the cheap, safe and easy way to store your bags while you explore Spain’s top destinations
One hour of storage priced at just €1 and a whole day at a maximum of €8
€150 million luxury hotel opening on Spain’s Costa del Sol will create 700 jobs
Over 2,200 people have already applied to work in Ikos’s first hotel in Spain.
As World Tourism Day approaches we explore why Spain brings in the most foreign cash, despite a lower footfall...
The WTO has said many visitors are now choosing Spain for its sports and gastronomic offerings, particularly in the Basque region
Madrid barrio voted one of Time Out’s top 10 coolest suburbs in the world
The Time Out Index survey asked more than 27,000 city-dwellers around the world about the 'best, most overrated and most undervalued' neighbourhoods in their hometown
Ryanair pilots in Spain threaten strike as unrest over job cuts spreads
The budget airline had angered unions after boss Michael O'Leary told staff the company had 900 more pilots and crew than it needed
British Airways computer glitch sparks travel chaos at London airports
The airline has blamed a 'system problem' for delays, cancellations and long queues affecting short-haul flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports
Superstition emptied a Spanish village in the 14th century before turning it into a must-visit festival, discovers Jack Gaioni
There is live music, falconry demonstrations, sword fights, hypnosis and magical shows
SIMPLY THE REST: Driving through Spain this summer? Here are the best boutique hotels to stop at en route
Depending on your route, you will pass some of Spain’s most emblematic cities and towns
REVEALED: 10 new UK to Spain flights run by airline Alba Star announced
The new flights, which are the first from the UK airport in seven years will arrive just in time for the school holidays
British giant Virgin Trains eyes up moving into Spain market after UK becomes ‘uninvestable’
Patrick McCall, Virgin Group’s senior managing director, confirmed the company has declared interest in Spain
Life in the laid-back East of the Costa del Sol has never seemed more appealing
‘WELCOME to the most beautiful town in Spain,’ toothless local Jorge calls out in broken English as I wipe the sweat from my brow....
British tourists still flocking to Spain’s Malaga as first quarter of 2019 shows almost 10% increase in hotel stays
Some 39,632 Brits visited the capital of the Costa del Sol in the first three months of the year
REVEALED: Retiring to Spain will see your money go further than almost ALL other British expat hotspots in Europe
Spain is the fourth most economical place to retire out of 14 countries studied in a poll
Marbella has never lost its charm – in fact it’s only getting better, writes Laurence Dollimore
MarbellaSMOKING sardines, bikini-clad roller skaters and children with ice cream-covered faces… this is Marbella in full seasonal...
Alicante Airport pandemonium was just about worth it for an English bowl of jellied eels, writes Loraine Gostling
Oh well, it was only 55 minutes, so we could browse the Toblerone and smell the latest designer aromas at leisure in Duty Free
Madrid airport faces Champions League final ‘chaos’ with 150,000 British fans set for Spain
Staff at Madrid Airport normally handle up to 3,000 passengers an hour but the huge number of supporters flying in will see that number double
British mum outraged after Ryanair allegedly tried to charge autistic son extra for support doll on flight from Spain’s...
Helen alleges the low-budget carrier tried to claim the toy was hand luggage
FLIGHT CHAOS: Travel strikes across Spain mean HUNDREDS of flights cancelled over Easter
Strike action by airport ground workers, pilots and train drivers is set to affect hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers
MUST READ: Updated Brexit travel advice for British expats living in Spain
The British government has advised British residents in Spain to check their passport before travelling post-Brexit
TASTING MANILVA: Discovering another side to this expat hotspot through cottage industry wine
If you want to connect to a foreign culture, you have to find a route in
Find out what is attracting people to the town of Manilva
AT Kinsale restaurant in the heart of Duquesa port you can order a fantastic homemade pie washed...
Top 5 Travel Apps to Use in 2019
Are you thinking about a trip abroad? Already making holiday plans for the summer of 2019? Then you definitely need to consult out top...
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Andalucia enjoys most successful summer IN HISTORY as tourism figures for Spain revealed
ANDALUCIA has enjoyed its most successful summer in history in terms of tourism. Spain's southernmost region benefited from more than 26 million overnight stays in...
