Tourists Paid €40 to Visit This ‘Ancient Roman Amphitheatre’ – but It Was Built in the 2000s
An Italian man has been jailed after building a fake Roman amphitheatre near Vicenza and charging tourists to visit the supposedly ancient site.
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Spain’s FINE Wine Tourism Fair Returns in 2027 With 2,000 Business Meetings
FINE will return to Valladolid in March 2027, connecting wineries, destinations, hotels and travel buyers through more than 2,000 scheduled meetings.
This Dutch Town Built Every Bridge From the Euro Banknotes
The Dutch town of Spijkenisse has turned the fictional bridges printed on euro banknotes into a real-life attraction visitors can explore on foot.
Trunk Bay Named World’s Best Beach for 2026 as Caribbean Shores Dominate Global Ranking
Trunk Bay on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been named the world’s best beach for 2026 in a new data-driven Beach.com ranking.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Is Turning Greece Into the Hottest Set-Jetting Trip of the Summer
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is driving new travel demand for Greece, with tour operators launching itineraries tied to Homer, filming locations and mythology.
UNESCO Just Put Normandy D-Day Beaches and Mount Olympus on the World Heritage Map
UNESCO has added Normandy’s D-Day beaches and Greece’s Mount Olympus to the World Heritage List, while also expanding its danger list.
British Golfers Are Turning Lisbon Into the New Long-Weekend Golf Break Hotspot
British golfers are increasingly choosing Lisbon for short group golf breaks, with average stays of just 4.5 nights, according to Glencor Golf Holidays.
Spain’s Rare Solar Eclipse Could Bring 500,000 Travelers to Empty Spain
Spain expects a major tourism surge for the August 12 total solar eclipse, with rural Castile and Leon preparing for up to 500,000 visitors.
Greece Will Expand Navagio Beach to Save Its Famous Shipwreck
Greek authorities plan to extend Navagio Beach on Zakynthos by 30 meters to protect its famous shipwreck while the site remains closed over safety concerns.
Italy’s Famous Beaches Are Now So Crowded You May Need a Reservation
Popular beaches in Italy, especially in Sardinia, are using booking systems and visitor caps to manage overcrowding and protect fragile coastal landscapes.
Copenhagen Named World’s Most Liveable City for 2026
Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city for 2026, topping the EIU ranking ahead of Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney and Zurich.
Europe’s Best Pizzerias for 2026 Prove London, Madrid and Paris Are Coming for Italy’s Pizza Crown
The 50 Top Pizza Europa 2026 ranking highlights the best pizzerias outside Italy, with London, Madrid and Puteaux leading the list.
Disneyland Hits 1 Billion Guests as an 8-Year-Old Birthday Visitor Makes Park History
Disneyland Resort has welcomed its honorary one billionth guest, marking a major milestone just before the Anaheim destination’s 71st anniversary.
Geneva Is Turning Europe’s Heatwave Problem Into a Coolcation Travel Win
Geneva is positioning itself as a summer coolcation escape, combining lake swimming, vineyard e-bike routes and easy access to Alpine scenery.
London Museum Finally Sets Opening Date for Its Massive Smithfield Comeback
London Museum will open its new Smithfield home on November 28, transforming the restored General Market into one of the city’s major cultural destinations.