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Airport strikes in Italy postponed to avoid travel chaos during Winter Olympics. Here's the new date

The industrial action could impact tens of thousands of air passengers.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/16/train-and-airport-strikes-in-italy-to-disrupt-thousands-of-travellers-this-month
The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry

From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/16/dont-let-a-fear-of-flying-hold-you-back-these-destinations-can-be-reached-from-europe-by-f
Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment and a lack of protection

Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/16/milos-greek-island-threatened-by-overdevelopment-and-a-lack-of-protection
What not to miss in Portugal’s new European Green Capital in 2026

Guimarães in northern Portugal is showcasing its green spaces as part of a year-long programme.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/15/what-not-to-miss-in-portugals-new-european-green-capital-in-2026
This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/15/this-low-cost-airline-is-relaunching-flights-between-europe-and-kuala-lumpur
2026 European cruise travel trends: Smaller ships, cultural exchanges and F1

Europe’s cruise sector is ushering in a new era as it adapts to overtourism pressures and shifting traveller priorities.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/15/2026-european-cruise-travel-trends-smaller-ships-cultural-exchanges-and-f1
Food worth flying for: Unique in-flight meals from around the globe

From Malaysian satay skewers to Korean bibimbap, these airline dishes are not your typical in-flight fare.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/14/food-worth-flying-for-unique-in-flight-meals-from-around-the-globe
From Berlin to Tenerife: All the destinations Ryanair won’t fly to anymore in 2026

Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/13/from-berlin-to-tenerife-all-the-destinations-ryanair-wont-fly-to-anymore-in-2026
Europe may see drop in overseas visitors as young travellers cite high costs as a major barrier

Rising costs, shifting priorities and a cautious outlook for long-haul travel are reshaping who visits Europe in 2026.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/13/europe-may-see-drop-in-overseas-visitors-as-young-travellers-cite-high-costs-as-a-major-ba
Top 10 perfect places to visit on Valentine's Day in Europe

From intimate alleyways to monumental bridges, Europe offers endless ways to celebrate love.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/13/top-10-perfect-places-to-visit-on-valentines-day-in-europe
The world’s most welcoming travel destinations have been revealed for 2026, and seven are in Europe

The new lists reveal 10 cities and 10 regions that have been praised for their hospitality over the past 12 months.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/12/the-worlds-most-welcoming-travel-destinations-have-been-revealed-for-2026-and-seven-are-in
Galicia, Vestland, Normandy: Why these quieter European regions are trending

As overtourism plagues popular destinations and climate change makes traditional holiday spots uncomfortably hot in summer, visitors are changing tack.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/12/galicia-vestland-normandy-why-these-quieter-european-regions-are-trending
Wizz Air just made it easier to book connecting flights, but it’s still self-transfer

You’ll still need to collect your luggage, pass through customs and check-in for your second flight, even when using the new booking platform.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/12/wizz-air-just-made-it-easier-to-book-connecting-flights-but-its-still-self-transfer
‘Barrier to travel’: US visitors warned of possible ‘intrusive’ changes to ESTA application

Travellers may soon need to share social media handles, selfies and extra personal details under proposed US travel rule changes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/12/planning-a-us-trip-travellers-may-soon-need-to-make-their-social-media-history-public
Flexibility to pause EES over summer vital to avoid ‘five to six hour’ queues, travel expert says

Airline groups say immediate action is required to combat "chronic border control understaffing" and "unresolved technology issues".


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/11/eus-entryexit-system-rollout-delayed-until-september-over-fears-of-summer-travel-chaos
The iconic British Pullman just unveiled a new Baz Luhrmann-designed events space on board

Luhrmann, who worked in collaboration with costume and production designer Catherine Martin, took inspiration from the British countryside and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the interiors.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/11/the-iconic-british-pullman-just-unveiled-a-new-baz-luhrmann-designed-events-space-on-board
Capped numbers and umbrellas banned: Capri cracks down on tour groups this summer

Capri receives up to 50,000 daily visitors in peak season, a number far exceeding the resident population of roughly 13,000 to 15,000.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/11/capped-numbers-and-umbrellas-banned-capri-cracks-down-on-tour-groups-this-summer
Points, perks and air miles: How 84% of travellers are ‘gaming’ loyalty schemes to save money

As many as 68 per cent of travellers have booked outside their loyalty programmes for better deals in the last year.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/11/points-perks-and-air-miles-how-84-of-travellers-are-gaming-loyalty-schemes-to-save-money
Lunar New Year: Travellers brave 30-hour train journeys with record 9.5 billion trips expected

Hundreds of millions are expected to travel to their hometowns as part of the world's largest movement of humanity.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/10/lunar-new-year-travellers-brave-30-hour-train-journeys-with-record-95-billion-trips-expect
New Machu Picchu airport might bring 200% more visitors. Conservationists aren’t happy

A new airport that would slash transit times to Machu Picchu has long been in the pipeline.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/10/new-machu-picchu-airport-might-bring-200-more-visitors-conservationists-arent-happy
Spain rail strike ends after government reaches deal with unions

The three-day national strike over safety concerns was set to last until Wednesday but has now been called off.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/09/spain-train-strikes-which-services-are-still-running-and-what-are-your-refund-rights
Olympic tourists in Cortina can explore the Dolomites with the new 'Uber Snowmobile' service

The service is available for one month during the Winter Olympics.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/09/olympic-tourists-in-cortina-can-explore-the-dolomites-with-the-new-uber-snowmobile-service
From instant noodle libraries to saunas: These airport lounges take pre-flight relaxation up a notch

From saunas and gyms to Gen Z-inspired social spaces, these are the airports shaking up your pre-flight routine.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/09/from-instant-noodle-libraries-to-saunas-these-airport-lounges-take-pre-flight-relaxation-u
An Ottoman-era lock-up and a juvenile jail: How former prisons are turning into five-star hotels

As "salvaged stays" begin to trend, we take a look at some of the infamous jailhouses finding new life as luxury properties.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/08/an-ottoman-era-lock-up-and-a-juvenile-jail-how-former-prisons-are-turning-into-five-star-h
Ayahuasca retreats are booming in Spain, one of the only European countries with a legal loophole

Ayahuasca has boomed in popularity as a wellness practice in recent years.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/07/ayahuasca-retreats-are-booming-in-spain-one-of-the-only-european-countries-with-a-legal-lo
Berlin flights grounded for second day as winter weather hits. What are your refund rights?

Flights were suspended once again at Berlin airport on Friday morning due to black ice.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/06/flight-delayed-or-cancelled-by-winter-weather-here-are-your-rights-to-rebooking-and-refund
‘Our quiet lives are threatened’: Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival axed over bad tourist behaviour

The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/06/our-quiet-lives-are-threatened-mount-fuji-cherry-blossom-festival-axed-over-bad-tourist-be
Dreamy beaches and incredible wildlife: Sri Lanka just launched a digital nomad visa

You could make the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ your new home in 2026.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/05/dreamy-beaches-and-incredible-wildlife-sri-lanka-just-launched-a-digital-nomad-visa
‘National disgrace’: UK airports hike drop-off fees while continental Europe keeps them free

Earlier in the year, London Gatwick airport raised its 'kiss and fly' fee to become the most expensive in the UK.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/05/national-disgrace-uk-airports-hike-drop-off-fees-while-continental-europe-keeps-them-free
‘Cross us off the list’: Why locals in this tiny European village want its UNESCO status removed

Some residents believe they would be better off if the village was removed from the prestigious list.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/04/cross-us-off-the-list-why-locals-in-this-tiny-european-village-want-its-unesco-status-remo
'Our main export is joy': Why Europeans are flocking to Brazil in record numbers

Brazil closed 2025 as the world's fastest-growing international destination, driven by new air routes and a growing push from European tourism.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/04/european-visitors-propel-brazils-37-tourism-boom
Spain plans to focus on ‘quality over quantity’ as tourist numbers hit record high

Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/04/spain-plans-to-focus-on-quality-over-quantity-as-tourist-numbers-hit-record-high
Religious tourism is booming in Cyprus thanks to these UNESCO-listed churches

The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/03/religious-tourism-is-booming-in-cyprus-thanks-to-these-unesco-listed-churches
All the reasons to visit Slovakia’s new European Capital of Culture

Expect music festivals, art exhibitions and more in Trenčín throughout 2026.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/03/all-the-reasons-to-visit-slovakias-new-european-capital-of-culture
EU's new Entry/Exit System has had a shaky start. Here’s what travellers need to know

Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/02/eu-announces-launch-date-for-entryexit-system-heres-how-travellers-can-prepare
Rome tourists have to pay to get up close to the Trevi Fountain from today

Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.”


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/02/rome-tourists-will-have-to-pay-to-get-up-close-to-the-trevi-fountain-next-year
'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income communities.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/01/stigmatised-territory-why-tourists-have-abandoned-rios-posh-attractions-for-these-favelas
Why tourists are travelling to this rural Indian region filled with forgotten mansions

In recent years, the Chettinad area has seen an uptick in tourism, as new hotels have opened in restored mansions and the nearest airport expanded.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/01/why-tourists-are-travelling-to-this-rural-indian-region-filled-with-forgotten-mansions
Natural wine, long hikes and history: Could Kutaisi be Georgia’s next great travel destination?

Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/31/natural-wine-long-hikes-and-history-could-kutaisi-be-georgias-next-great-travel-destinatio
Europe's most unique cable car rides – from an urban view in Paris to open-top cars in Switzerland

With Europe’s longest urban cable car now open in the French capital, turn your eyes to the skies for some unmissable gondola experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/31/europes-most-unique-cable-car-rides-from-an-urban-view-in-paris-to-open-top-cars-in-switze
How an AI-generated travel website sent tourists to a non-existent hot spring attraction

From non-existent hot springs to fabricated sacred sites, travellers using AI to plan trips have found themselves searching for nothing.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/30/how-an-ai-generated-travel-website-sent-tourists-to-a-non-existent-hot-spring-attraction
Europe’s rail network renaissance continues with five new trains launching in 2026

From a revived Balkan connection to an underrated Scottish city link, here are five new train routes confirmed or planned for 2026.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/30/europes-rail-network-renaissance-continues-with-five-new-trains-launching-in-2026
Why this overlooked Greek island is appearing on must-visit destination lists for 2026

Ios is setting itself apart from other Greek islands where tourism is straining local infrastructure and community resources.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/30/why-this-tiny-greek-island-is-appearing-on-must-visit-destination-lists-for-2026
The rise of cold climate viticulture: Unexpected destinations wine lovers need to visit

New developments in hybrid grapes and the effects of climate change have seen wine regions expanding ever further north over the past few decades.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/30/the-rise-of-cold-climate-viticulture-unexpected-destinations-wine-lovers-need-to-visit
Solar eclipses to star signs: Where you should travel in 2026 according to an astrologer

Fourty-three per cent of travellers would reconsider trips based on a horoscope warning, according to one survey.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/30/solar-eclipses-to-star-signs-where-you-should-travel-in-2026-according-to-an-astrologer
Flying to Brazil? This Interrail-style air pass could help you explore more for less

The Azul Brazil Air Pass starts at €400 for trips including up to four destinations over 14 days, rising to €500 for 30-day trips covering up to eight destinations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/29/flying-to-brazil-this-interrail-style-air-pass-could-help-you-explore-more-for-less
These are all the European airlines offering Starlink – and the ones that aren’t

While Lufthansa Group is the latest to announce a collaboration with Elon Musk’s company, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/29/these-are-all-the-european-airlines-offering-starlink-and-the-ones-that-arent
Paved with gold: Dubai announced plans to construct a street made with literal gold

The new attraction will be located near the city’s Gold Souk where tourists can buy gold and other jewellery.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/29/paved-with-gold-dubai-announced-plans-to-construct-a-street-made-with-literal-gold
Upper age limits for clubs are common in South Korea. Now Japan is following suit

The chain claims it merely wants its patrons’ preferences to match its boisterous atmosphere, but the move has sparked controversy.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/28/upper-age-limits-for-clubs-are-common-in-south-korea-now-japan-is-following-suit
Want to book a bargain holiday? Try Skyscanner’s new Cheapest Destination Planner

Travellers can select the month of travel and the new tool will show the best-value destinations by average flight price as well as the ideal day to fly to snag a bargain.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/28/want-to-book-a-bargain-holiday-try-skyscanners-new-cheapest-destination-planner