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These are the world’s best countries to move to – and number one is in Europe

Whether you’re moving as a family or looking to improve your cost of living balance, here’s where you should be heading.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/these-are-the-worlds-best-countries-to-move-to-and-number-one-is-in-europe
‘Devastating blow’: Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status

Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/devastating-blow-three-major-luxury-hotels-in-france-lose-palace-status
A new flight tracker just launched, complete with alerts for unusual activity

The alerts are triggered by things like altitude oscillation and squawk codes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/a-new-flight-tracker-just-launched-complete-with-alerts-for-unusual-activity
Prague Airport named overall winner at Routes Europe 2026 Awards

The award comes as Prague Airport expands international connectivity, having launched new routes last year and earmarked for new long-haul paths to the US and Taiwan in 2026.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/prague-airport-named-overall-winner-at-routes-europe-2026-awards
Revealed: Europe’s cheapest and most expensive city breaks for 2026

New research has found which European cities offer the best value for travellers once they’re there – and which could leave visitors paying far more.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/revealed-europes-cheapest-and-most-expensive-city-breaks-for-2026
Frequent flyers: How many of these airline collectibles do you have?

From Lufthansa’s first class ducks to KLM’s miniature houses, these items are a hot commodity among aviation enthusiasts.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/24/frequent-flyers-how-many-of-these-airline-collectibles-do-you-have
‘Anime effect’: Fans boost tourism across Asia with pilgrimages to attractions and festivals

An anime-inspired ‘set-jetting’ travel trend is surging in Asia, with Trip.com reporting a 195% year-on-year rise in searches for anime and comic-related tourism experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/23/anime-effect-fans-boost-tourism-across-asia-with-pilgrimages-to-attractions-and-festivals
From rolling clothes to shoe hacks: The packing tips travel experts swear by

Heading away this summer? These tips from seasoned packing experts and the team at Euronews Travel will make travelling smoother, lighter and far less stressful.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/from-rolling-clothes-to-shoe-hacks-the-packing-tips-travel-experts-swear-by
Secure your spot in Hell: Part of Michigan’s quirky tourist town is going up for sale

You could be the new owner of the “Gateway to Hell”, which comes complete with a Crematory ice cream shop, devil-themed mini golf and a wedding chapel.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/secure-your-spot-in-hell-part-of-michigans-quirky-tourist-town-is-going-up-for-sale
EU air connectivity ‘flatlined’ in 2025 thanks to costs and regulatory burden, says IATA

Over 12 months, 1,281 routes were added – but 568 of these were relaunches of routes that were paused over the past decade.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/eu-air-connectivity-flatlined-in-2025-thanks-to-costs-and-regulatory-burden-says-iata
Portugal braces for travel chaos as nationwide strike threatens 500 flights

Holidaymakers heading to Portugal in June are being warned to expect delays and disruption as cabin crew, rail workers and metro staff prepare for a nationwide strike that could affect hundreds of flights and public transport services across the country.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/portugal-braces-for-travel-chaos-as-nationwide-strike-threatens-500-flights
Portuguese among top in Europe for desire to travel in 2026, but high costs remain a concern

Nearly 50% of those polled in the country cited financial limitations as a reason not to travel, according to a study by Europ Assistance.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/portuguese-among-top-in-europe-for-desire-to-travel-in-2026-but-high-costs-remain-a-concer
Feeling hungry for Cretan cuisine? Crete named one of the world’s top dining destinations for 2026

National Geographic has picked Crete in its Best of the World list for food, and the island is also an official 2026 European region of gastronomy.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/feeling-hungry-for-cretan-cuisine-crete-named-one-of-the-worlds-top-dining-destinations-fo
Where to travel for accessible adventures in Europe, according to the experts

From accessible mountain adventures in Scotland to tactile museums in Sicily, disabled travellers and accessibility experts reveal the European destinations making holidays easier, more inclusive and less daunting for people with additional access needs.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/where-to-travel-for-accessible-adventures-in-europe-according-to-the-experts
How to have a responsible day trip in Europe’s most overtouristed cities

Intrepid Travel has launched ‘uncommon day trips’ in Barcelona, Venice and Paris which aim to take travellers away from the main sights.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/how-to-have-a-responsible-day-trip-in-europes-most-overtouristed-cities
Airbnb expands beyond rentals with AI planning tools, airport pickups and World Cup experiences

The holiday rental giant is expanding far beyond accommodation, adding car hires, luggage storage, boutique hotels, AI-powered planning tools and exclusive travel experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/airbnb-expands-beyond-rentals-with-ai-planning-tools-airport-pickups-and-world-cup-experie
A brand new airline is set to launch this July – and you can book tickets from London now

Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/a-brand-new-airline-is-set-to-launch-this-july-and-you-can-book-tickets-from-london-now
Qatar’s tourism sector shows resilience and is ready to welcome visitors again

In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/qatars-tourism-sector-shows-resilience-and-is-ready-to-welcome-visitors-again
Lisbon tops global study of the world’s most livable cities for expats

As more people move abroad for work, lifestyle and flexibility, a new ranking has revealed the best cities for expats to actually live in. The study factors in everything from healthcare and safety to affordability and ease of settling in, with Europe dominating the top spots.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/lisbon-tops-global-study-of-the-worlds-most-livable-cities-for-expats
Want to climb Africa’s highest mountain? Getting to Kilimanjaro from Europe is about to get easier

Three airlines are launching routes – including one that starts in early June.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/want-to-climb-africas-highest-mountain-getting-to-kilimanjaro-from-europe-is-about-to-get-
How to travel this summer without paying more for the crisis in the Middle East

More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before booking to avoid overpaying.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/how-to-travel-this-summer-without-paying-more-for-the-crisis-in-the-middle-east
A new Orient Express journey will whisk passengers from Rome to Istanbul – for €20,000

More than 140 years after the original Orient Express captivated travellers, a new luxury rail route will carry passengers from Rome to Istanbul for five days of Michelin-starred dining and classic European scenery, with tickets starting at €20,000.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/a-new-orient-express-journey-will-whisk-passengers-from-rome-to-istanbul-for-20000
Fancy a taste of Finland? Then RSVP to this special foodie invite

Visit Finland is inviting 16 international guests on an all-expenses-paid culinary trip this autumn as it aims to put Finnish cuisine on the global foodie map.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/fancy-a-taste-of-finland-then-rsvp-to-this-special-foodie-invite
Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea

Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/four-seasons-opens-a-stunning-new-resort-on-the-red-sea
Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime

Holidaymakers from more than 90 countries could soon face shorter visa-free stays in Thailand, as officials move to curb crimes involving foreign nationals despite tourism remaining vital to the country’s economy.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/thailand-plans-to-cut-visa-free-stays-for-tourists-amid-crackdown-on-foreign-crime
Dutch groups launch equal air travel tax campaign over flight cost fears

Netherlands-based travel firms are urging the Dutch government to rethink steep aviation tax rises they say could price ordinary families out of holidays and push travellers to airports across the border.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/dutch-groups-launch-equal-air-travel-tax-campaign-due-to-unaffordable-flight-fears
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 potential host cities: What to do in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas

From the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe to the Bulgarian Riviera, here’s where the 71st edition might be held.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/eurovision-song-contest-2027-potential-host-cities-what-to-do-in-sofia-plovdiv-varna-and-b
Spain, Italy or France? Which countries in Europe attract the most tourists?

The traditional hotspots continue to dominate European travel despite overtourism protests, with new figures revealing where hundreds of millions of travellers are spending their holidays across the continent.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/which-are-europes-most-visited-countries-by-tourists
Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath

More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/suez-canal-summit-global-tourism-holds-its-breath
Grief travel is booming as mourners turn to healing retreats and wellness escapes

From Greek spa retreats to psychedelic healing breaks in Jamaica, a growing number of travellers are booking grief-focused getaways to process loss, trauma and heartbreak away from everyday life.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/grief-travel-is-booming-as-mourners-turn-to-healing-retreats-and-wellness-escapes
‘Long snooze’: Is this the world’s best hotel bed?

The ‘Curator Suite 1503’ at RYSE, Autograph Collection in Seoul is home to an enormous extra-long bed, which stretches the near length of the room.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/18/take-a-long-snooze-in-south-korea-is-this-the-worlds-best-hotel-bed
Off-grid Greece: This private island is going up for auction from €247,000

Just don’t plan on living in the lap of luxury, because the island’s protected status means major infrastructure upgrades are impossible.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/18/off-grid-greece-this-private-island-is-going-up-for-auction-from-247000
Short-haul trips are on the rise for European summer holidays – here’s where to book now

Trending destinations this summer include rural Sweden, Vlorë in Albania and Normandy in France.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/18/short-haul-trips-are-on-the-rise-for-european-summer-holidays-heres-where-to-book-now
‘Dusking’ is the latest travel trend – and these are the world’s best destinations for it

'Dusking', the trend encouraging people to slow down and watch the sunset, is taking off, and a new ranking has revealed the world’s best destinations to experience it, from Santorini and Bali to the Amalfi Coast and the Maldives.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/18/dusking-is-the-latest-travel-trend-and-these-are-the-worlds-best-destinations-for-it
Japan’s Pokémon travel trend flies high with new themed airport

A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/17/japans-pokemon-travel-trend-flies-high-with-new-themed-airport
Adult ‘playcations’ emerge as the ‘defining’ US summer travel trend, according to Airbnb

Short-haul playcations are shaping US summer travel, as adults flock to unexpected destinations built around active hobbies and hands-on experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/17/adult-playcations-emerge-as-the-defining-us-summer-travel-trend-according-to-airbnb
Cruise booking demand stays strong despite onboard illness outbreaks

Industry experts say the incidents are unlikely to dent demand – and cruise lines are still forecasting record passenger numbers worldwide this year.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/17/cruise-booking-demand-stays-strong-despite-onboard-illness-outbreaks
Portugal’s hidden river beaches can now be discovered with this new app

The free River Beaches app maps more than 130 inland swimming spots across Portugal, as travellers increasingly swap crowded coastal resorts for quieter freshwater escapes in mountains and forests.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/17/portugals-hidden-river-beaches-can-now-be-discovered-with-this-new-app
New ranking reveals the world’s best places for cold-water swimming and wild bathing

Travellers are ditching heated pools for icy lakes and wild swims, as a new global ranking reveals the world’s most invigorating cold-water destinations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/17/new-ranking-reveals-the-worlds-best-places-for-cold-water-swimming-and-wild-bathing
Tennis travel: Europe’s top hotels and resorts for a grand slam holiday

Europe is a dream for tennis fans, with five-star resorts boasting world-class facilities where players of all levels can get on court to train, practice and compete.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/16/tennis-travel-europes-top-hotels-and-resorts-for-a-grand-slam-holiday
Why brutalist architecture is the latest travel trend taking over social media

The controversial style is best explored on a walking tour in Skopje in North Macedonia, but there are plenty of other cities where you can embrace the trend.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/why-brutalist-architecture-is-the-latest-travel-trend-taking-over-social-media
The world has 10 five-star airlines – and none are European

Asian and Middle Eastern carriers have once again dominated Skytrax’s prestigious 5-star airline rankings, with no European airline earning a place among the world’s top-rated operators.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/the-world-has-10-five-star-airlines-and-none-are-european
These are the best cocktail bars in Europe, according to the Pinnacle Guide

The guide’s assessment, which assigns up to three ‘pins’, looks at the drinks programme, look and feel, and community.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/these-are-the-best-cocktail-bars-in-europe-according-to-the-pinnacle-guide
Europe dominates new ranking of the world’s best walking cities for 2026

Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, while destinations across Asia and Latin America rapidly climb the list.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/europe-dominates-new-ranking-of-the-worlds-best-walking-cities-for-2026
14 new beaches in Italy have been awarded Blue Flags – here's where they are

There are now 525 award-winning beaches, with Liguria in the lead and growth in Calabria, Puglia and Sicily.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/14-new-beaches-in-italy-have-been-awarded-blue-flags-heres-where-they-are
Mexico City: A travel guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup host city

Azteca stadium is set to host five matches this summer as one of the host cities.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/heading-to-mexico-city-for-the-world-cup-heres-where-to-go-and-what-to-see
From London to Athens: Europe’s best cities for easy day trips revealed

New research has revealed the European cities that travellers most frequently use as bases for day trips, from London escapes to Stonehenge and Bath to island visits from Athens and wine tours from Florence.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/15/from-london-to-athens-europes-best-cities-for-easy-day-trips-revealed
Raffles and One&Only head to Courchevel’s slopes with Alpine hotel expansions

The French Alps are about to reach new peaks of hospitality, with Courchevel 1850 set to welcome two new luxury arrivals.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/14/raffles-and-oneonly-head-to-courchevels-slopes-with-alpine-hotel-expansions
Trump administration drops $15,000 visa bond for some World Cup fans travelling to the US

The Trump administration is suspending controversial visa bond payments of up to $15,000 (€12,800) for some World Cup supporters travelling to the US after concerns the rules could damage attendance at the 2026 tournament.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/14/trump-administration-drops-15000-visa-bond-for-some-world-cup-fans-travelling-to-the-us
Waterfront goals: Seattle will host a floating World Cup fan zone

The Pacific Northwest city is turning its waterfront into a floating football festival complete with fan zones, watch parties and a pitch.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/14/waterfront-goals-seattle-will-host-a-floating-world-cup-fan-zone