Barcelona Tourist Tax Could Hit €30 as City Says ‘Not One Tourist More’
Barcelona is considering combined tourist taxes of up to €30 for short-stay cruise passengers as the city intensifies its overtourism crackdown.
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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.
UK Warns Travelers After Brits Ask Embassies for Hair Highlights and Lost Cars
The UK Foreign Office is urging travelers to prepare before overseas trips after revealing some of the strangest requests made to consular staff abroad.
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.
Dubai Is Now One of the World’s 10 Most Welcoming Cities for Expats
Dubai ranked seventh among the world’s most welcoming cities for expats, supported by strong safety scores, infrastructure and a large international community.
Italy’s Famous Beaches Are Now So Crowded You May Need a Reservation
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Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city for 2026, topping the EIU ranking ahead of Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney and Zurich.
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Cabo Verde’s surprise World Cup run is giving the West African island nation a rare global spotlight, with travel searches rising after its historic tournament debut.