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Travelling to Ireland? These are the highest-rated tourist attractions to visit

A new study has revealed Ireland’s highest-rated tourist attractions, with the ranking dominated by museums, distilleries and stunning natural wonders.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/15/travelling-to-ireland-these-are-the-highest-rated-tourist-attractions-to-visit
Skip the crowds: Five of the best under-the-radar European islands to visit instead

Swap overcrowded hotspots for quieter shores with these lesser-known islands, where you'll find dramatic scenery, authentic local life and fewer tourists than their famous neighbours.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/15/skip-the-crowds-five-of-the-best-under-the-radar-european-islands-to-visit-instead
From ocean to fairway: Luxury cruise line tees off with golf itineraries

Silversea has teamed up with PerryGolf to launch a new collection of golf-focused cruises which combine onboard luxury with playing some of the world’s most iconic courses.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/15/from-ocean-to-fairway-luxury-cruise-line-tees-off-with-golf-itineraries
Flying soon? Don't pack power banks in checked luggage, aviation authorities warn

A sharp rise in lithium battery-related incidents has prompted fresh warnings from aviation authorities, with passengers urged to keep power banks and other battery-powered devices out of checked luggage.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/15/flying-soon-dont-pack-power-banks-in-checked-luggage-aviation-authorities-warn
Fairmont’s new English lakeside resort has a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, spa and golf course

Located in England’s northwest, the new Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is a luxury countryside resort with 116 rooms and suites, a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, an 18-hole championship-level golf course plus spa and wellness experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/14/fairmonts-new-english-lakeside-resort-has-a-gordon-ramsay-restaurant-spa-and-golf-course
Planning holidays in Portugal? New map promises crowd-free, peaceful beaches

Portugal's government has moved to bring order to the beaches, issuing maps that show, in black and white, where sunshades can and cannot be put up.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/14/holidays-in-portugal-new-map-brings-peace-to-the-beaches
Tourist visa fees: What EU travellers can expect to pay around the world

Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria charge visitors the most for their tourist visas, with the Sustainable Tourism Fee for the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ set at $100 (€87.60) per person per night.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/14/revealed-these-are-the-worlds-most-expensive-tourist-visas-for-eu-citizens
Greece's famous ‘Shipwreck Beach’ to be extended to save its iconic wreck

Plans to extend Zakynthos' iconic Navagio Beach by 30 metres aim to preserve its rusting shipwreck for future generations, as visitors continue to be barred from the popular island attraction because of safety concerns.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/13/greeces-famous-shipwreck-beach-to-be-extended-to-save-its-iconic-wreck
Why Eurostar's new ‘Celestia’ trains are being upgraded to survive Europe's hotter future

As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/13/why-eurostars-new-celestia-trains-are-being-upgraded-to-survive-europes-hotter-future
Cruises worsen overtourism and pump out emissions, so why are they taxed less than hotels?

A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/13/cruises-worsen-overtourism-and-pump-out-emissions-so-why-are-they-taxed-less-than-hotels
From Pompeii to Bratislava: Europe’s top sightseeing stops this summer

Travellers are increasingly swapping long-distance transfers to Europe’s major tourist hubs for sightseeing opportunities in less popular destinations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/13/from-pompeii-to-bratislava-europes-top-sightseeing-stops-this-summer
England quarter-final win leaves Norwegian adopting British Airways logo

Norway’s low-cost carrier lost its cheeky wager with British Airways after the quarter-final loss, but celebrated England’s win with a new flash sale on Norwegian and England destinations


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/12/england-quarter-final-win-leaves-norwegian-adopting-british-airways-logo
Two cities, one trip: All the airline stopover programmes you need to know about

From free domestic flights on Malaysia Airlines to complimentary hotel stays with Etihad Airways, these carriers are giving you a good reason to extend your layover.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/12/two-cities-one-trip-all-the-airline-stopover-programmes-you-need-to-know-about
Travel like an F1 driver: Esteban Ocon reveals his favourite holiday spots ahead of the summer break

In an interview with Euronews Travel, Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon spoke about his favourite places in his homeland France and adopted home of Switzerland.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/11/travel-like-an-f1-driver-esteban-ocon-reveals-his-favourite-holiday-spots-ahead-of-the-sum
Music bans and fines for peeing: Europe’s surprising beach rules travellers should know this summer

To avoid having possessions confiscated or paying fines, here are all the rules you might not know about when spending time on Europe’s beaches this summer.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/music-bans-and-fines-for-peeing-europes-surprising-beach-rules-travellers-should-know-this
The Oasis and Glastonbury effect: How 2025 was a record year for UK music tourism

New data from UK Music has revealed that sell-out concerts, tours and festivals in the UK in 2025 attracted a record 24.7 million music tourists while spending hit a new high of £11.2 billion (€13.1 billion).


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/the-oasis-and-glastonbury-effect-how-2025-was-a-record-year-for-uk-music-tourism
‘Serious concern’: Nine European countries urge EU to ease Entry/Exit System border checks

Airports and airlines have also joined the chorus of criticism, once again warning of the disruption caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES).


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/serious-concern-nine-european-countries-urge-eu-to-ease-entryexit-system-border-checks
Travel to Europe continues to grow in 2026 with Greece, Italy and Malta leading the way

Amid turbulence across the tourism sector, international visitor numbers to Europe increased by 5% year-to-date, according to European Travel Commission data, with Greece, Italy and Malta recording the largest increases in arrivals.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/travel-to-europe-continues-to-grow-in-2026-with-greece-italy-and-malta-leading-the-way
Travelling to Central Asia? Discover the natural wonders of Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region

Zhetysu is one of Kazakhstan's most diverse regions, combining deserts, mountains, waterfalls, lakes and ancient monuments in a single journey. Here's what to see in this remarkable corner of Central Asia.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/travelling-to-central-asia-discover-the-natural-wonders-of-kazakhstans-zhetysu-region
One of Spain’s earliest cinemas has been transformed into a stunning hotel in San Sebastián

Guests entering the Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián will pass under the former filmhouse’s proscenium arch.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/one-of-spains-earliest-cinemas-has-been-transformed-into-a-stunning-hotel-in-san-sebastian
New flight routes launching to and from Europe in autumn and winter 2026

Whether you’re chasing an autumn break or a winter escape, airlines are rolling out new flight routes to and from Europe in 2026.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/10/new-flight-routes-launching-to-and-from-europe-in-autumn-and-winter-2026
This Tuscan hotel with its own vineyard and golf club was just named the best in Europe

Originally founded in the 1100s, Castiglion del Bosco, a Rosewood Hotel has been crowned the best property on the continent by Travel + Leisure.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/this-tuscan-hotel-with-its-own-vineyard-and-golf-club-was-just-named-the-best-in-europe
Have your say and nominate the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a global campaign to identify the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World – inviting people to nominate modern landmarks built since 1801.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/have-your-say-and-nominate-the-7-contemporary-wonders-of-the-world
Brussels Airlines takes playful jab at Spain ahead of World Cup quarterfinal clash

Brussels Airlines and Norwegian are taking the 2026 FIFA World Cup rivalries to the skies with tongue-in-cheek jabs at their European counterparts.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/brussels-airlines-takes-playful-jab-at-spain-ahead-of-world-cup-quarterfinal-clash
Unvisited Sweden: New map reveals the nature spots far, far away from the crowds

In a bid to ease pressure on popular destinations, a new project highlights 24 locations in Sweden where you’re incredibly unlikely to run into anybody else.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/unvisited-sweden-new-map-reveals-the-nature-spots-far-far-away-from-the-crowds
'Maldives of the Middle East': Saudi Arabia's Red Sea project takes shape

Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/inside-saudi-arabias-maldives
‘Immediately was enchanted’: Viral Puerto Rico song gets its own music video shot on island

The song creator Bill Stiteler worked with Discover Puerto Rico to create a video that highlights some of the island’s top tourist attractions.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/immediately-was-enchanted-viral-puerto-rico-song-gets-its-own-music-video-shot-on-island
A new literary‑inspired Hilton hotel has opened in northern Iceland

Located in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland’s ‘Capital of the North’, the new Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection hotel features rooms and apartments inspired by Icelandic storytelling and Nordic design.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/a-new-literaryinspired-hilton-hotel-has-opened-in-northern-iceland
ETIAS: After EES chaos, will Europe’s new €20 travel authorisation system be delayed?

According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is set to delay the launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until 2027.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/08/etias-after-ees-chaos-will-europes-new-20-travel-authorisation-system-be-delayed
This flight app is making airport connections less stressful

Flighty’s new connection assistant breaks down every step of your journey and predicts how long each will take.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/08/this-flight-app-is-making-airport-connections-less-stressful
Got €200,000 to spare? This ultra-exclusive trip for the 2026 solar eclipse could be yours

Meliá Hotels International’s travel package to the Balearic Islands for August’s total solar eclipse is so exclusive that it's only available for one booking at each of its two hotels. The package includes flights on a private jet, a stay in a presidential suite, and a viewing experience at sea.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/08/got-200000-to-spare-this-ultra-exclusive-trip-for-the-2026-solar-eclipse-could-be-yours
More than 30,000 votes cast so far in search of South Korea’s top travel spots

South Korea has extended voting for its ambitious travel directory of the 10,000 must-visit destinations across the country. So far, more than 30,000 people have already had their say.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/08/more-than-30000-votes-cast-so-far-in-search-of-south-koreas-top-travel-spots
Florence, Prague and Salzburg: These are the best cities in Europe, according to Travel + Leisure

After votes were cast by more than 200,000 people, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico came out on top on the overall world list, with the highest ranked European city coming out 13th.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/08/florence-prague-and-salzburg-these-are-the-best-cities-in-europe-according-to-travel-leisu
Vikings, Victorians and vultures: UK’s first live-action historical show park to open in July

The new attraction, Kynren – The Storied Lands, tells stories from England’s history both real and fictional across shows and immersive experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/08/vikings-victorians-and-vultures-uks-first-live-action-historical-show-park-to-open-in-july
Why ‘alpine summer’ is one of this year's coolest European travel trends

According to Google Trends data, UK search interest for ‘alpine summer’ is up 82% year-on-year – with travellers seeking out mountain holidays for their coolcations in Europe.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/08/why-alpine-summer-is-one-of-this-years-coolest-travel-trends
Canary Islands' new voluntary tourist tax will fund local sustainability projects

Rather than introducing a mandatory tourist tax, the Canary Islands are enlisting travellers to contribute to local projects aimed at restoring nature and supporting communities to make tourism sustainable.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/07/canary-islands-new-voluntary-tourist-tax-will-fund-local-sustainability-projects
No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s international airport

Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have launched a new biometric service that uses facial recognition for passengers to have a paperless departure in Doha.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/07/no-passport-needed-use-your-face-for-a-fast-pass-in-qatars-international-airport
Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday, but what about a Jet2 wedding?

Planning a wedding in Europe can be a lot to organise, but now Jet2 has added new destinations for the big day, including Malta, Italy, Greece, Spain, Türkiye and Portugal.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/07/nothing-beats-a-jet2-holiday-but-what-about-a-jet2-wedding
Hungry for a slice? Here are the best places in Europe to eat pizza... except Italy

From London to Zagreb, the 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards reveal the best places to eat pizza. While Italy will always take the pizza crown, here’s what’s on the menu across the rest of the continent.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/07/hungry-for-a-slice-here-are-the-best-places-in-europe-to-eat-pizza-except-italy
Andros Routes: Paths leading to the island's natural and cultural heritage

The trails are systematically maintained and cleared, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Andros Routes volunteer team.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/07/andros-routes-paths-leading-to-the-islands-natural-and-cultural-heritage
The Dean Munich marks Irish hotel brand’s second opening in Germany

Located in Munich’s vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the design-led boutique hotel has 281 rooms, three bars, and a Japanese restaurant.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/07/the-dean-munich-marks-irish-hotel-brands-second-opening-in-germany
Italy tops European tourism in 2026 with a busy summer in sight

Visitor numbers increased during the first half of 2026, driven primarily by international tourists. Tourism Minister Gianmarco Mazzi said the sector a 'pillar of the national economy'.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/italy-tops-european-tourism-in-2026-the-most-visited-regions
Flights resume at Catania Airport following closure over volcanic activity at Mount Etna

Passengers are being advised that they should still check their flight status with their airline before travelling to the airport.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/catania-airport-suspends-flights-following-volcanic-activity-at-mount-etna
One of Europe’s highest revolving restaurants just reopened in this Baltic capital

Open once again, the Milky Way restaurant in Vilnius is only serving up wines from vineyards above 165 metres above sea level – the same height diners reach while eating there.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/one-of-europes-highest-revolving-restaurants-just-reopened-in-this-baltic-capital
Greece: Civil Aviation Authority reports fewer flight delays recorded in June

The problem of flight delays at Greek airports has now reached the highest echelons of the national government in Athens.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/greece-flight-delays-down-in-june-says-civil-aviation-authority
‘Skillidays’: Nearly half of European travellers plan to learn a new skill this summer

A survey by Mastercard has found that Europeans are swapping poolside lounging for pottery wheels, cooking classes and creative arts workshops when on holiday, with many valuing new skills gained over traditional keepsakes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/skillidays-nearly-half-of-european-travellers-plan-to-learn-a-new-skill-this-summer
This beach in Cornwall was just named the best in the UK

After visiting more than 600 sandy stretches across Britain and Northern Ireland, Bude Summerleaze took the top spot.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/this-beach-in-cornwall-was-just-named-the-best-in-the-uk
Europe’s best islands for holidays in 2026, ranked by weather, food and greenery

In a new study of Europe’s best island escapes for 2026, Spain and Croatia dominate the overall top 10 ranking.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/europes-best-islands-for-holidays-in-2026-ranked-by-weather-food-and-greenery
Dusit’s new lakeside retreat in Hokkaido has villas, open-air bathing and stunning wooden décor

For a peaceful escape in northern Japan, WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection offers guests a scenic night’s sleep overlooking Lake Tōya. There are also Japanese and Thai delicacies to choose from, made with locally sourced ingredients, as well as a spa and indoor hot baths.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/06/dusits-new-scenic-lakeside-retreat-in-hokkaido-has-villas-open-air-bathing-and-a-wooden-ca
England’s Lake District unveils €47 unlimited travel pass for visitors

Covering trains, buses and boats, getting around the famed Cumbrian landscape car-free is now easier and cheaper.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/05/englands-lake-district-unveils-47-unlimited-travel-pass-for-visitors