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European destinations are introducing new tourist taxes, overnight levies and entry fees as they try to manage over tourism, protect historic areas and fund essential infrastructure. These changes affect city breaks, beach holidays and cultural hotspots, and they’re becoming increasingly common across the continent. Whether you’re planning a weekend in Rome, a summer escape to the Greek islands or a winter break in Barcelona, it’s important to understand how these new charges

Travelling across Europe this winter has become more challenging, with strikes affecting airports, rail networks and local transport in several major countries. Industrial action has been triggered by disputes over pay, staffing levels and working conditions, and the timing couldn’t be worse for travellers heading away for holidays, family visits or winter breaks. With multiple countries striking at the same time, disruption is spreading across the continent and affecting bot

In 2025, wellness travel has entered a new era, one where artificial intelligence, biometric feedback, and immersive nature therapy converge to create deeply personalized retreats. From Iceland’s geothermal sanctuaries to Costa Rica’s jungle-backed writing escapes, travellers are embracing modular, tech-enhanced wellness journeys that go far beyond traditional spa getaways. According to Project Bold Life , the most popular wellness retreats this year include VR-guided meditat

In the far north of Norway, just above the Arctic Circle, a new kind of wellness retreat is taking shape, one that promises not only to restore the traveller, but to regenerate the planet. Six Senses Svart, set to open in 2026, is the world’s first energy-positive  hotel, meaning it will produce more energy than it consumes. But this isn’t just a sustainability milestone, it’s a reimagining of what wellness travel can be. Located at the foot of the Svartisen glacier, the 94-r

In a world that rarely pauses, the act of self-reconnection has become a quiet revolution. It’s not about escaping the noise—it’s about...

In a world that rarely slows down, peace and quiet have become destinations in their own right. Travel built around stillness isn’t just...

Rest isn’t just about sleep—it’s about space, rhythm, and the kind of presence that lets you feel whole again. In a world that moves fast...