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Lights, camera, action: How set-jetting tourism boosts Madrid's economy

Madrid’s landmarks have turned the Spanish capital into a sought-after destination for film productions and fans are keen to visit the set locations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/09/lights-camera-action-how-set-jetting-tourism-boosts-madrids-economy
Solomon Islands tourism rebounds: What travellers can see and do in the island nation

World-class diving, untouched nature and rich cultural heritage are drawing visitors back to the archipelago in Oceania.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/09/solomon-islands-tourism-rebounds-what-travellers-can-see-and-do-in-the-island-nation
Eurostar has launched a flash sale. Here’s how to get discounted tickets year-round

Outside of sale periods, you can get discounted train tickets through Eurostar Snap – as long as you don’t need to travel at a specific time.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/09/eurostar-has-launched-a-flash-sale-heres-how-to-get-discounted-tickets-year-round
The best European cities to visit for food and drink in 2026

This year, five cities in Europe were named among the best destinations for foodies around the world.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/09/the-best-european-cities-to-visit-for-food-and-drink-in-2026
100 years of Route 66: Take the ultimate driving trip on America’s ‘Mother Road’

With its glowing neon signs, retro diners and restored motels, Route 66 continues to attract travellers wanting to experience one of the world’s most iconic road trips.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/09/100-years-of-route-66-take-the-ultimate-driving-trip-on-americas-mother-road
This hotel in Florence was just named the best new hotel for 2026 by Esquire

Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection, housed within a 16th-century villa turned boarding school, has views over both the Tuscan countryside and the historic city centre.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/this-hotel-in-florence-was-just-named-the-best-new-hotel-for-2026-by-esquire
DiscoverEU initiative returns for 2026 with 40,000 passes for young travellers

Ten of thousands of young Europeans can unlock destinations that showcase the continent’s architecture, fine art, cuisines and more.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/discovereu-initiative-returns-with-40000-passes-for-young-travellers
165,000 digital nomads have left the UK: Which countries are they moving to?

These European nations are seeing increased interest from British digital nomads for their pleasant weather, robust remote working facilities and relatively low cost of living.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/165000-digital-nomads-have-left-the-uk-which-countries-are-they-moving-to
Cabin calling: Should in-flight phone calls be allowed?

British Airways follows major carriers by partnering with Starlink to keep passengers connected in the air, including allowing voice and video calls. But the move is far from straightforward, with worries over cabin noise and ongoing US restrictions on in-flight calls.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/cabin-calling-should-in-flight-phone-calls-be-allowed
Moldova, Liechtenstein, San Marino: The European countries hardly any tourists visit

These less-visited countries offer rich heritage, stunning natural beauty and quirky attractions for every kind of traveller.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/moldova-liechtenstein-san-marino-the-european-countries-hardly-any-tourists-visit
Glued to the Artemis II livestream? Add these space centres and launch sites to your must-visit list

From the Mission Control Centre made famous by ‘Houston, we have a problem’ to the European spaceport, these destinations bring you closer to space missions both past, present and future.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/glued-to-the-artemis-ii-livestream-add-these-space-centres-and-launch-sites-to-your-must-v
Road trips for gig trips: New app can curate music travel itineraries for fans

Music tourism has become one of travel’s hottest trends and now a US-based app is aiming for similar chart-topping popularity.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/road-trips-for-gig-trips-new-app-can-curate-music-travel-itineraries-for-fans
A new high-speed rail link is launching between Tashkent and Khiva. Here’s what to see and do

This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/07/a-new-high-speed-rail-link-is-launching-between-tashkent-and-khiva-heres-what-to-see-and-d
Capture the perfect picture: New ‘selfie trail’ launched in Magaluf

With its purpose-built stands, the trail in Mallorca aims to solve the modern dilemma of wanting to capture travel moments, while also boosting sustainable tourism.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/07/capture-the-perfect-picture-new-selfie-trail-launched-in-magaluf
Hidden shipwrecks and secret spice routes: These are the best treasure hunting destinations

From finding gold coins to discovering underwater shipwrecks, these are the best treasure hunting destinations for adventure seekers.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/07/hidden-shipwrecks-and-secret-spice-routes-these-are-the-best-treasure-hunting-destinations
Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES): What travellers need to know before 10 April rollout

The new EES system will be fully implemented from 10 April onwards and could help significantly modernise EU control systems – but not without a few initial hiccups along the way.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/06/europes-entryexit-system-ees-what-travellers-need-to-know-before-10-april-rollout
Why are we taxed to fly? Europe’s aviation levies explained

Airfare pricing is no simple business. From dynamic ticketing, to government policies and shifting global factors, what passengers end up paying can be highly unpredictable.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/06/why-are-we-taxed-to-fly-europes-aviation-levies-explained
Sky-high attractions: Iconic roof walks thrill-seekers can’t miss around the world

From a Zaha Hadid landmark in Seoul to a record-breaking view in Toronto, add these adventures to your bucket list.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/06/sky-high-attractions-iconic-roof-walks-thrill-seekers-cant-miss-around-the-world
Travelling to Europe? Here are the essential travel apps you need to download

From trains and translation to booking stays and splitting costs, these are the apps that can make travelling around Europe much easier.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/05/travelling-to-europe-here-are-the-essential-travel-apps-you-need-to-download
A new chocolate mega destination is coming to Switzerland – and 2030 can’t come soon enough

With a price tag of €436.1 million, the mega project will include hotels, restaurants and opportunities to both try and learn about the confectionery in one of Europe’s famed chocolate producers.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/04/a-new-chocolate-mega-destination-is-coming-to-switzerland-and-2030-cant-come-soon-enough
Spain’s Picos de Europa: What to see and do in ‘the world’s most beautiful place’

The dramatic mountain park in northern Spain has topped Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. Still relatively under the radar, it’s a paradise for outdoor adventure.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/03/spains-picos-de-europa-what-to-see-and-do-in-the-worlds-most-beautiful-place
From the Amazon to Antarctica: These are the best once-in-a-lifetime marathons to try

These marathons take runners from dramatic volcanoes to ice fields and historic landmarks, across St. Helena, Antarctica, China and more.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/03/from-the-amazon-to-antarctica-these-are-the-best-once-in-a-lifetime-marathons-to-try
Are you the world’s worst photographer? This airline will pay you to take snaps of Iceland

Icelandair is offering up a 10-day trip to prove that even the worst photographers can take incredible snaps of the country.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/03/are-you-the-worlds-worst-photographer-this-airline-will-pay-you-to-take-snaps-of-iceland
Forget Brussels and Paris: Here are Europe’s new unexpected chocolate capitals

Europe’s lesser-known chocolate cities are drawing attention this Easter, with Turin, Perugia and York ranked among the continent’s sweetest destinations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/03/forget-brussels-and-paris-here-are-europes-new-unexpected-chocolate-capitals
These are the best destinations for solo female travellers – and two are in Europe

From the wildlife wonders of Costa Rica to the charming old towns of Estonia, here’s where you should be headed.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/these-are-the-best-destinations-for-solo-female-travellers-and-two-are-in-europe
From Camembert to Gabietou: New tour lets you sample 100 of France’s most iconic cheeses

This 11-day tour allows fromage fans to experience the best of France’s cheese and wine regions like Bordeaux, Loire Valley and Burgundy.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/from-camembert-to-gabietou-new-tour-lets-you-sample-100-of-frances-most-iconic-cheeses
Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off

Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/pilgrims-may-soon-fly-directly-to-mecca-as-airport-plans-take-off
Looking for a holiday home in Spain? Valencia plans to set cap across the city

The Spanish city is moving to limit holiday accommodations amid local ‘touristflation’ woes in a country that has seen large-scale anti-tourism demonstrations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/looking-for-a-holiday-home-in-spain-valencia-plans-to-set-cap-across-the-city
Game on in Sin City: How Las Vegas is betting big on sports tourism and major events

Following a fall in visitation in 2025, the Nevada city’s tourism industry is counting on major league sport, iconic attractions and new value-driven offers to turn its fortunes around.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/game-on-in-sin-city-how-las-vegas-is-betting-big-on-sports-tourism-and-major-events
We travelled on European Sleeper’s first Paris to Berlin night train. This is what it was like

A great alternative to flying, you save money and time wasted at the airport by opting for this 14-hour train journey.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/01/we-travelled-on-european-sleepers-first-paris-to-berlin-night-train-this-is-what-it-was-li
This Swedish city wants you to put down the camera in favour of brain-boosting ‘IQ tourism’

Visitors to Uppsala are invited to discover more about the area’s history from the Vikings to more modern day inventions like the Celsius scale.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/01/this-swedish-city-wants-you-to-put-down-the-camera-in-favour-of-brain-boosting-iq-tourism
This UK ‘fish and chip train’ blends nostalgia, delicious treats and sunny seaside vibes

Apart from nostalgic chippy teas and ice cream, this train also serves other classic favourites like brunch, cream teas and sausage and mash dinners.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/01/this-uk-fish-and-chip-train-blends-nostalgia-delicious-treats-and-sunny-seaside-vibes
Religious tourism: 10 Portuguese monuments to visit at Easter

Located from the north to the south of Portugal, here are some of the most popular religious monuments to visit during Holy Week with your family.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/01/religious-tourism-10-portuguese-monuments-to-visit-at-easter
Venice’s hotel boom: Luxury openings reshaping stays in 2026

From restored palaces to coastal resorts, Venice and its surrounding region are welcoming a wave of luxury hotel openings and reopenings in 2026.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/01/venices-hotel-boom-luxury-openings-reshaping-stays-in-2026
Childlike wonder and archival photography: National Geographic Museum of Exploration to open in D.C.

The newly revamped museum will immerse visitors in the work of the nonprofit organisation’s researchers and take them behind the scenes of the famed magazine.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/31/childlike-wonder-and-archival-photography-national-geographic-museum-of-exploration-to-ope
Celestyal cancels all April cruises with ships still stuck in the Middle East

The cruise line is unable to reposition its vessels from the Gulf region, while MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys revise winter 2026-2027 schedules.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/31/european-cruises-cancelled-due-to-ships-being-stuck-in-gulf-ports
All the under-the-radar US destinations you should be visiting this year

From Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon to a former gold rush city in Nevada, you won’t find any crowds at these spots across the country.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/31/all-the-under-the-radar-destinations-you-should-be-visiting-across-the-us-this-year
From Seville to Zamora: Spain's best places to experience an unforgettable Holy Week

Discover Spain’s top spots to experience Holy Week, from the passion of Seville and Málaga to the hush of Zamora and the unique rites of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, on a journey from north to south through the country’s most spectacular celebrations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/31/from-seville-to-zamora-spains-best-places-to-experience-an-unforgettable-holy-week
Venice daytripper fee returns this week: When visitors have to pay and how to avoid fines

In 2026, daytrippers will be required to pay from Friday to Sunday in April, May, June, and July.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/30/venice-daytripper-fee-to-return-in-2026-when-will-visitors-have-to-pay
Travelling to Spain for Easter? Flight disruption as airport staff call 'indefinite' strikes

The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/30/travelling-to-spain-for-easter-prepare-for-flight-disruption-as-airport-staff-call-strikes
US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend?

The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/30/us-tourism-is-experiencing-a-trump-slump-will-the-fifa-world-cup-reverse-the-trend
China resumes flights to North Korea after a six-year pause

Air China resumed direct flights to North Korea on Monday after a six-year pause. Following the return of rail services, the move signals a major step in reopening the isolated nation after strict pandemic-era border closures.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/30/china-resumes-flights-to-north-korea-after-a-six-year-pause
'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/30/more-airlines-increase-airfares-as-iran-war-drives-jet-fuel-price-spikes
Brush up: How to plan a creative holiday in Europe

More people are seeking experiential and retreat-based travel – creative holidays do both, and there are trips to suit all palettes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/30/brush-up-how-to-plan-a-creative-holiday-in-europe
Paw Patrol, Pokémon and LEGO: The top toy tourism attractions opening in 2026

We look at the best places for toy enthusiasts to visit this year, from a gala celebration at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort in the UK to a new Pokémon park in Japan.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/29/paw-patrol-pokemon-and-lego-the-top-toy-tourism-attractions-opening-in-2026
Time zone quirks around the world that travellers may not know about

With European Summer Time almost upon us, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to look at time zones across the globe.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/28/time-zone-quirks-around-the-world-that-travellers-may-not-know-about
Cyprus: Travel to the Middle East on the rise - there will be no repatriation operation

There has been an increasing trend of travel to the countries covered by the travel directive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/27/cyprus-travel-to-the-middle-east-on-the-rise-there-will-be-no-repatriation-operation
How country music has hit the right note as an international travel trend

‘Music City’ Nashville will soon welcome a new Dolly Parton hotel while a country music-themed cruise will set sail in Europe next year.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/27/how-country-music-has-hit-the-right-note-as-an-international-travel-trend
This residential cruise allows passengers to live onboard – and bring their furry friends

Fabled Voyages is addressing a ‘key barrier’ to long-term travel, especially as interest in residential cruising grows among retirees, remote workers and long-stay travellers.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/27/this-residential-cruise-allows-passengers-to-live-onboard-and-bring-their-furry-friends
Explora Journeys becomes latest cruise line to be impacted by Middle East war

A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/explora-journeys-becomes-latest-cruise-line-to-be-impacted-by-middle-east-war