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Manchester Evening NewsBrits in Portugal told to 'stop doing' one thing in restaurants
An expat has issued a warning to UK tourists who eat in the European hotspot's restaurant while abroad
- Edinburgh Live
Amsterdam introduces new strict ban on UK tourists and says 'this means no'
The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists and has introduced a ban on the construction of new hotels to be implemented immediately
- Bristol Live
Vaping holidaymakers warned of fines and 10-year jail sentence
Thailand has strict rules, as do other popular destinations - in Australia fines can be as much as £125,000
- Belfast Live
Foreign Office advice for UK holidaymakers going to Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Portugal
Key information on passport requirements and other entry rules
- Edinburgh Live
Foreign Office advice for Brits heading to Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Portugal
The Foreign Office regularly updates its guidance on what tourists need to know before they leave the UK. Here, we look at some of the key bits of advice including passport requirements.
- Bristol Live
Ryanair passengers should 'forget packing cubes and rolling' if they want to avoid fees
Ryanair's free baggage allowance is one of the smallest of most budget carriers, so the experts from Which? Travel put some common packing hacks to the test to see what works best
- CNN
Island near Mull of Kintyre for sale for $3.1 million
An idyllic 453-acre private island is up for sale off the west coast of Scotland and it comes with sandy beaches, puffins galore, seven houses, a pub, a helipad and a flock of black-faced sheep.
- LoveEXPLORING
Terrible travel advice that could RUIN your holiday
We take a look at the so-called 'advice' that has the potential to ruin your trip.
- BuzzFeed
The 17 Creepiest Towns In The US, According To People Who Visited Them
"We got followed by two cars the entire time we were there, and the whole town felt exactly like something you would see in a Stephen King novel."
- USA TODAY
I'm a grandma, I love traveling: Here are my 5 unique multigenerational vacation picks
As a grandparent and worldwide traveler, I'm most interested in multigenerational vacations that offer something a little different
- The Independent
More than 150 passengers fell sick following norovirus outbreaks on US cruise ships in April
There have been six norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships so far this year, says the CDC
- INSIDER
An ultra-luxury cruise line wants to attract wealthy Americans with its all-inclusive 'yachts' — see what the new 128-guest ship will be like
Emerald has a history of river cruises. It's now investing more into ultra-luxury ocean "yachts," with the next one slated to sail up to 128 guests.
- Birmingham Live
UK tourists in Portugal told stop eating in restaurants or face 'hot water'
"Tourist trap" restaurants are charging UK holidaymakers and tourists for bad, unauthentic cuisine, an expat has warned.
- Daily Echo
Queen Anne: The A to Z of Cunard's latest liner as she arrives in Southampton
The A to Z of Queen Anne, the latest luxury liner in the Cunard fleet, as she arrives in her homeport of Southampton this week ahead of her maiden voyage.
- Sky News
Premier Inn banned from advertising rooms 'from only £35 a night' by advertising authority
Hotel chain Premier Inn has been banned from advertising rooms "from only £35 a night" by the advertising regulator. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found that an online ad from November, saying "Premier Inn Edinburgh - rooms from only £35 per night" was "likely to mislead" viewers. Premier Inn's owner Whitbread showed the watchdog there were 377 rooms on offer in the Scottish city for £35 a night within a year of the ad running.
- Birmingham Live
UK tourists in Australia 'heading home' and warn 'it's big problem'
A British expat has said there's a few issues with their life in Melbourne and they'd "definitely return to the UK" after moving to the southern hemisphere.
- Chronicle Live
Travel expert urges holidaymakers to do 10 vital things before jetting off - here's the checklist
There are certain things you should always do before going on holiday, whether it's a short trip or long journey
- Wales Online
'Unforgettable' city you can get to on £17 flight from UK
Taking to the skies is the ideal way to cap a visit to Lithuania's little-known capital, writes Ed Elliot
- The New York Times
Are Disposable Hotel Slippers the Next Plastic Straws?
In November, managers at the Arenas del Mar resort near Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica challenged employees to come up with ways to operate more sustainably. The maintenance crew suggested electric locks on guest room doors. The food and beverage department proposed making jams from fruit peels. And the housekeepers advised: Ditch the slippers. “It didn’t make sense because you use them once and throw them out,” said Hans Pfister, the president and co-founder of Cayuga Collection, th
- Dorset Echo
Plans for coffee and ice cream bar on seafront
PUBLIC comments have backed a proposal for a new coffee bar and ice cream kiosk at Shore Road, Swanage.