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British tourist turns up to restaurant in Greece at 6:30pm and is left floored
Manchester Evening News
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August 20, 2025
Alexa, a British holidaymaker in Greece, took to TikTok to share an important tip for fellow travellers who are considering doing the same. That's because she made a big blunder when booking into a restaurant. She uploaded a video on the platform...
How Family or Couple Travel Can Strengthen or Challenge Relationships?
News Blaze
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August 20, 2025
Family or couple travel is a litmus test for any relationship. When we take the people close to us from their and our safe and familiar environment and transfer them to a new, unfamiliar, and sometimes challenging space, dynamics begin to be...
The UK passport rules that are STILL catching thousands of Brits out as families are forced to miss their holidays
The Scottish Sun
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August 20, 2025
THOUSANDS of Brits still using their burgundy passports are being caught out by confusing rules when travelling. Since March 2020, anyone getting a new passport would be issued the new blue versions instead. 2 Your burgundy passport could be...
U.S. Travel Honors Destination Marketers with 2025 ESTO Awards
Hospitality Net
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August 20, 2025
Source: U.S. Travel Association U.S. Travel Association announced recipients of the 2025 ESTO Awards at the 41st annual ESTO conference, held August 17-19 in Phoenix, Arizona. Winners were announced Monday evening at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert...
Business News | How Go4Explore Is Powering the Gen Z Travel Revolution in India
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 20: Travel has become more than a leisure activity for India's youth--it has become a lifestyle, a statement, and a path to self-discovery. Riding this wave of change, Go4Explore has emerged as one of the most...
Half of Brits pack food and drink from home when travelling abroad
Bristol Post
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August 20, 2025
With summer holidays in full swing, new research released today reveals the extent Brits go to in order to bring home comforts with them on holiday, particularly when it comes to food and drink. Despite friends, family and pets topping the list of...
International families lukewarm on Finland's plans to delay school summer holidays
Yle Uutiset
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August 20, 2025
Education minister Anders Adlercreutz (SPP) announced earlier this week that he wants Finnish schools to start their summer holidays in the middle of June — instead of at the very beginning of the month, as they currently do. Adlercreutz first...
Florida tourism numbers up despite drop in Canadian visitors
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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Domestic travelers continue to bolster Florida's tourism industry, while the state hopes to make up for a decline in Canadian visitors by drawing people from other countries. Visit Florida on Tuesday estimated 34.435 million people traveled to...
Luxury Tourism Flourishes in Africa, Yet Local Impact Remains Modest: Study
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 20, 2025 (ENA)—Efforts by some African nations to attract luxury tourism have yielded limited benefits for local communities, with new research by the University of Manchester saying on Tuesday that it often causes more harm...
It’s bank holiday weekend! Get ready for “extremely busy” roads and EV chargers
Auto Express
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August 20, 2025
Drivers are being told to brace for queues on both the motorway and at EV charging stations this August bank holiday. Over 17 million getaway trips are expected to take place between Friday and Monday. A report by the RAC and transportation...
Expanding partnerships open fresh opportunities for Azerbaijan’s tourism sector
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
Azerbaijan’s tourism sector, which has long been one of the country’s key drivers of non-oil revenue, is undergoing structural changes as traditional visitor flows from the Gulf countries experience a decline. This shift highlights the importance...
Canadian tourist arrivals to Cuba grow
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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August 20, 2025
The month-end figure showed that 50,083 visitors from that country crossed the borders of the Caribbean archipelago, equivalent to 112.34 percent compared to 2024, expressed Tourism Advisor Lessner Gomez. Although data from the National Office of...
World’s top 10 destinations leading international travel
The Times of India
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August 20, 2025
International travel didn’t just bounce back in 2024, it boomed in several parts of the world, and there are abundant reasons. According to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), many countries saw such strong tourism demand that they exceeded...
NDMA issues travel advisory for Gilgit-Baltistan over safety risks
Associated Press of Pakistan
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August 20, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday issued a travel advisory urging citizens and tourists to avoid visiting parts of Gilgit-Baltistan due to...
The seaside resort near Greater Manchester named cheapest UK staycation destination
Manchester Evening News
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August 20, 2025
It's perfect for those planning a last-minute summer staycation Blackpool has been named the cheapest summer staycation destination in the UK according to new research. The seaside resort is known for its iconic tower, magnificent piers and...
Rock Band Cardinal Black Recommends Welsh Travel Sites
Forbes
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Welsh rock band Cardinal Black poses triumphantly after their first concert in New York City at a sold-out Gramercy Theatre. Cedric Perrier Most American travelers are unfamiliar with the riches of South Wales Valleys in Wales. They are very...
TSA just banned these popular travel items from checked bags: See the list
Democrat & Chronicle - New York
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Do you have end of summer travel plans? Or are you looking ahead to your flight home for the holidays? Either way, there are some new items you'll need to leave out of your checked luggage. TSA has banned some cordless hair tools from checked bags...
Moment Jewish holidaymakers dismantle hillside Christian cross and use stones to create giant Star of David instead
Daily Mail
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August 20, 2025
A group of Jewish tourists were filmed dismantling a landmark cross on a Welsh hillside and using the stones to create a giant Star of David in its place. The 60ft long cross made from loose stones is believed to have been in place for at least 50...
Venice Enforcing 7 ‘Forbidden Behaviors’ for Tourists That Come with Fines
Travel Awaits
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August 20, 2025
In 2024, the City of Venice laid out new rules for incoming tourists, limiting group size, enacting day-trip fees, and more. Videos by TravelAwaits Similar to the new regulations that launched for Machu Picchu in 2025, the new rules seek to...
Why you should always put a shoe in your hotel safe: A travel hack explained
The Times of India
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When travelling, it’s easy to forget valuables in hotel rooms, especially in unfamiliar surroundings. A clever hack shared by flight attendants is to always leave one shoe in the hotel safe along with your important items. This simple trick works...