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Why has Trump banned travel from these countries?

Why are these 12 countries on Trump's travel-ban list?3 hours agoJames FitzGeraldBBC NewsA travel ban issued on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump is set to primarily affect countries in Africa...

Forget Benidorm as 'hidden Spanish gem' from TV shows is even better

Spain has long been a beloved holiday destination for sun-seeking tourists, just a two-hour flight from many parts of the UK and boasting an array of enticing destinations.Benidorm, on the country's...

Inside King Henry VIII's secret Essex love nest where he kept a pregnant mistress

Essex boasts a rich history with connections to the infamous King Henry VIII, renowned for his string of marriages. It is said that the king first encountered his ill-fated second wife Anne Boleyn at...

Tourist months could be lost in Spain because of extreme heat, warns meteorologist

Key tourist summer months could be lost in Spain thanks to extreme heatwaves becoming more and more frequent. Last year Spain recorded their warmest year on record with soaring temperatures...

The pretty city just 15 miles from the UK's "most beautiful" with way less tourists

With its cute cobbled squares, historic buildings and its towering cathedral visible for miles across the fens, this pretty pocket city is the often forgotten gem of the east of...

Gibraltar tourism boom as Rock scores all-time record month - but seeks 'better visitors'

Gibraltar registered an impressive all-time record of cruise calls in April, welcoming 41% more than the same period last year. The tourist destination also expects to close 2025 with more than 240...

Namibia marks colonial genocide for first time with memorial day

Namibia marks colonial genocide for first time with memorial day17 hours agoNatasha BootyBBC NewsUllstein Bild / Getty ImagesDubbed "Germany's forgotten genocide", and described by historians as the...

Panic as Brits abandon five European holiday destinations to avoid furious protesters

British holidaymakers seem to be rethinking their travel plans for 2025, with growing concerns over overtourism protests prompting a major shift in preferred European destinations. Barcelona, the...

Canary Islands shock as Tenerife gets more tourists than world's 5th biggest country

The Canary Islands is a destination loved by Brits and UK holidaymakers across the world. Famed for its beautiful beaches, sunny weather, and stunning landscapes, each one of the islands offers...

The beautiful UK seaside town where you can actually get free parking

This pretty seaside town is situated in Scotland and while you might not have heard of it, it’s the perfect place for a weekend away and it even offers free parking - a true rarity nowadays. Troon...

'Underrated' UK hidden gem looks like something out of a 'Disney movie'

An ‘underrated’ hidden gem in the UK is thought to be so beautiful that it looks like something out of a ‘Disney movie.’The UK is full of pretty towns and villages that are not well known, as...

‘I had the perfect day out in a charming UK market town with an amusing name’

Penistone in South Yorkshire is the highest market town in the country - and it's that fact that its slightly unfortunate name stems from. Originally called Pengeston, then later Peningston, the name...

Desperate fight to save beloved pub in little Cornish village 'destroyed by second homers'

Portloe, a charming village nestled on the Roseland peninsula in Cornwall, is teetering on the brink of becoming a ghost town. Once a thriving fishing community, it now lies dormant for much of the...

Ryanair update as expert reveals what baggage ruling could mean for UK flights

Cheap flights to Spain could be a thing of the past following a landmark court ruling that, on the surface, appears to be a win for holidaymakers saddled with hefty baggage charges.Ryanair has been...

Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC after antisemitism row

Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC8 hours agoKatie RazzallCulture and Media EditorPA MediaGary Lineker is set to leave the BBC, with an announcement expected on Monday.Speculation is mounting the...