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10 of the best European destinations to visit this winter
Europe might be best known for its summer holidays, with “Eurosummer” a highlight of many travellers’ years, but winter brings a completely different kind of escape, from snowy adventures beneath the Northern Lights to sun-soaked island breaks. Now, a new…
Riga vs Tallinn: How these Baltic capitals compare
Coolcations have been on the rise for a few years now, but as heatwaves batter large swathes of Europe, they’ve become even ‘cooler’ (all puns intended – sorry!). Scandinavia has long dominated the conversation, but in recent years the Baltics have been on…
2 airport workers are dead after malaria cases shock officials at major travel hub
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two employees have died after a cluster of malaria cases emerged among workers at Frankfurt Airport, as officials investigate mosquitoes at the major German travel hub. Six employees contracted a form of the disease…
Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California’s Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures. The National Park Service (NPS) announced the death of Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, on…
New real-time map now tracks trains across France, Spain and Belgium
For the age-old question of “where’s my train?”, there’s now a new live map for that which tracks rail traffic across France, Spain and Belgium. Launched in August with an initial focus on the three countries, TrainTracker24 lets users browse Europe’s railway…
2027 eclipse sends prices soaring: Up to €33,129 a night in El Palmar
Published on 27/08/2026 – 14:58 GMT+2 Although there is still almost a year to go, the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is already driving up prices in some of the destinations that will offer the best views. Accommodation bookings have multiplied in…
Divers uncover mysterious shipwreck loaded with ancient cargo lost for 2,400 years
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Divers investigating waters off a Greek island have discovered a roughly 2,400-year-old shipwreck carrying hundreds of ancient amphorae. The discovery was announced this summer by Greece’s Ministry of Culture. In…
High-speed trains from London to Europe to run ‘every 15 minutes’
Catching a train from London to mainland Europe could soon become a lot more straightforward. A new analysis by Politico suggests high-speed services between London St Pancras and destinations including Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam could depart as often as…
The Alps beat Scandinavia in Europe’s active coolcation ranking
Published on 27/08/2026 – 7:01 GMT+2 You might think Scandinavia would be the obvious choice for an active European coolcation, but a new ranking suggests the Alps could be just as tempting. As this summer winds down following months of record-breaking…
This stunning hotel just opened in Catalonia – and it’s adults only
Earlier this year, Sitges was named among the top trending destinations to visit this summer. And if you’re planning a visit but haven’t booked your hotel yet, you might just want to take a look at the newly opened CASA METT Sitges. The boutique property…