Demand for tourist accommodation in Europe is predicted to grow by a third in the next 10 years, with intra-continental visitation also set to rise, according to research published by Accor. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In its new report, “The Changing Face of Europe’s Tourism Map to 2036”, the hospitality group says…

Fright night is upon us and Halloween fans are plucking up the courage for scary experiences that promise to send a shiver down their spines. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT For some travellers, the prospect of paranormal encounters is also shaping their holiday plans, with Booking.com including “Trip to the Beyond” among its…

Seven in 10 Gen Zers feel more lonely and isolated than they ever thought they would (69%), according to new research. A survey of 1,000 Gen Z respondents looked at their social habits, finding that connection matters to them, but adulthood has made it harder to come by than expected.…

A spectre is haunting Europe. No, hang on. Spectres are haunting Europe, and apparently people are willingly sleeping in the same space as them. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While I personally would avoid any hotel that claims to be haunted, there are a number of properties across the continent that loudly and…

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are friendly with another couple, “Matt” and “Mara.” They have two young children, one of whom is autistic. We have five children, so we understand the daily challenges of parenting. My husband and Matt have been friends since preschool. I met Mara soon after…

Choosing where to go on a ski holiday involves more than finding a great resort, especially if you have a need for speed, slopes and adventure. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Snow conditions, the reliability of snowfall throughout the season and whether lifts and slopes are open can make a huge difference to…

This scientific study might be the last straw. A damning study out of South Korea has revealed that paper straws might actually be worse for the planet than plastic ones, especially when their life cycle is traced from the factory floor to the landfill. The findings suck the air out…

Dictionary.com just dropped its Word of the Year — and it’s already maxing out people’s patience. In line with the growing social media trend toward seemingly never-ending self-optimization, the site has declared “maxxing” — meaning “maximizing” or “increasing” — as the top word of 2026. According to Dictionary.com’s research, “maxxing”…

November can sometimes be an awkward month for travel. The days are shorter, the weather is less predictable, and much of Europe is firmly between autumn and winter. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT However, that all tends to equal fewer crowds, plenty of cultural events and, by the end of the month, the…