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30,000 votes cast so far in search of South Korea’s top travel spots

From K-pop-inspired attractions to coastal towns and mountain escapes, South Korea’s travel destinations are all vying for the public’s vote to decide which deserves a place on a soon-to-be-published tourism directory. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT An ambitious project is underway to map out 10,000 tourist spots across the country. The Ministry of…

These are the best cities in Europe according to Travel + Leisure

San Miguel de Allende in Mexico has just been named the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Following votes from 207,000 readers, the city in Guanajuato, which is known for its colonial-era architecture and arts and culture scene, claimed the top spot in the 31st…

UK’s first live-action historical show park to open in July

The UK is preparing for a clash to rival the Battle of Stamford Bridge, with former friends pitted against each other, echoing drums and lots of vikings, all taking place in an arena. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No, we don’t mean Norway vs England in the World Cup on Saturday – we’re…

Why ‘alpine summer’ is one of this year’s coolest travel trends

Published on 08/07/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 As Europe braces itself for another heatwave, demand for holidays in cooler destinations remains a very hot topic in travel right now. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT First coined by Condé Nast Traveller in its 2024 industry predictions, the “coolcationing” travel trend has since evolved, spinning off…

Canary Islands’ voluntary tourist tax to fund sustainability projects

Known for their year-round sunshine, mild climate, beaches perfect for relaxation or watersports, and rich biodiversity, the Canary Islands are a popular tourist destination. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In 2025, the Spanish archipelago welcomed 18.4 million visitors who stayed for an average of around nine days. Unlike other Spanish destinations, such as…

No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s airport

Published on 07/07/2026 – 14:12 GMT+2 Passengers flying on Qatar Airways from Doha will now be able to breeze through the airport using just their face as their passport following the launch of a new biometric service. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Implemented by Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways, in partnership…