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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…

Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday, but what about a Jet2 wedding?

Jet2 is known for its affordable flights and package holidays – which we all know “nothing beats” – but there’s another side to the company that some travellers may not know about: destination weddings. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Through Jet2Weddings and in collaboration with planners Perfect Weddings Abroad Limited, couples keen to…

The best places in Europe to eat pizza… except Italy

Dean Martin may have compared pizza pies to “amore”, but for this travel journalist, few dishes quite rival a good slice. Although I’m a huge fan of Sicilian-style pizza, I’ve dined on delicious ones outside of Italy, too. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Naturally, Italy will always wear the crown of the world’s…

Andros Routes: Paths leading to the island’s natural heritage

By&nbspApostolos Staikos&nbsp&&nbspAndros Routes Published on 07/07/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 In 2010, a project was launched on Andros that radically changed the Greek island’s cultural and tourism identity. It was an initiative that had nothing to do with beaches, sun or sea. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT On the initiative of the non-profit organisation…

Levi’s debuts “couture jeans” in Paris

Can you wear jeans to a black-tie affair? You can now… at least in Paris. That’s because renowned French designer Christelle Kocher just launched a collection of jeans ahead of Haute Couture week in partnership with Levi’s — oui, the same brand where you got a pair of $21.99 cutoffs…