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The unspoilt seaside town in Tenerife with a dark past and incredible volcanic pools

Spain is one of the world’s most visited countries, attracting millions of tourists all year round. In the summer months, some destinations like Tenerife, Majorca and Lanzarote see huge crowds and...

Stunned EasyJet passengers spot 'drunk and naked' pilot in bar before flight

Stunned plane passengers watched on agog as they realised a hotel guest stripping off at the bar in a five-star hotel was their pilot due to fly them home the next day. It's reported the sozzled...

British dad dies in Canary Islands after eating 'half-cooked' chicken at 4-star resort

A British man died after eating half-cooked chicken at a plush 4-star resort during a holiday to the Canary Islands, an inquest heard. Leslie Green contracted salmonella while staying at the...

Panic in Majorca as unemployment soars in tourism sector

Unemployment figures in the Balearic Islands' tourism sector are soaring, causing panic in the industry. In the second quarter of the year, the industry employed 181,769 people across the islands, a...

I visited one of the most overrated European islands — 1 thing made it an incredible trip

I visited one of the most overrated European islands - 1 thing made it an incredible trip (Image: Angela Patrone)Santorini is one of the world’s most unique and beautiful islands, and that’s why...

The pretty little town that's absolutely beautiful but no one has heard of

Summer is upon us and millions of Britons will be making plans to jet set off to locations far and wide. But what if we said you needn’t go too far or too wide?There’s a quaint, historically...

Spain's population hits record-breaking 50m after staggering migrant arrivals

Spain's population has hit a record high of nearly 50 million due to the high level of migration into the country. The European nation is now home to 49,315,949 people as of July 1, according to...

Disney World reveals bombshell plan to change beloved world-famous attraction

Walt Disney World Resort is preparing to make sweeping changes to some of its most recognisable park attractions, with new construction plans filed for Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life and the closure...

The island destination just 3 hours from the UK loved by Royals and other celebs

The Greek islands are certainly popular holiday destinations, with thousands of people flocking onto cruises for some island hopping every year. And this year among those jetting off to these...

The deserted UK seaside town where locals say they need 'to get out'

Locals say they need to “get out” of a seaside town that has been deserted by most of its young people. Gosport is a small town to the west of Portsmouth on its own island.Despite the natural...

'I'm a cruise expert - these are the best 10 in the world for your bucket list'

With so much on offer, it can be hard to decide where to travel to when booking a cruise. But one expert has revealed the top locations to visit on your next voyageGary Bembridge from Tips for...

British girl, 5, dies day after being pulled from Canary Islands pool

A five-year-old British girl pulled unconscious from a swimming pool in a tourist complex in Morro Jable, in Fuerteventura, has died. The little girl was admitted to the Maternal and Child University...

Horror as evidence of cannibalism found in Spanish cave

Archaeologists have uncovered chilling evidence of cannibalism dating back nearly 6,000 years in a cave in northern Spain, challenging long-held ideas about prehistoric communities. Within El Mirador...

The beautiful island 3 hours from UK that's home to 'picturesque beaches'

This beautiful island is just a short distance from the UK, and it’s one that can’t be missed this summer. Even though it's within reach of the UK, it’s not a destination you often hear of...

River Island to shut 33 stores in huge blow to high street - full list

A number of River Island stores are set to close following the approval of a major restructuring plan by the High Court, a move that will see hundreds of jobs lost but could save the struggling...