Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in August and September

In 2022, a new startup airline called Norse Atlantic Airways launched cheap flights between Europe and the US, operating Boeing 787 Dreamliners equipped only with economy and premium economy seats.

Europe dominates in a new ranking of the world’s most beautiful cities, filling nine of the top 10 spots.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Charissa Enget, a content creator and cybersecurity architect who gained her graduate degree in Thailand. It has been edited for length and clarity.

A glamorous reboot of the Orient Express is hitting the rails in 2025, and the first look inside its carriages is breathtaking.

Heading off on a long car journey this weekend? Take extra care, as some of Europe’s top holiday hotspots are among the deadliest places in Europe for driving, a new study reveals.

Wife carrying championships, wine marathon and lake leaping contest top alternative summer sports Brits want to travel to Mud Olympics in Germany, Hobby Horse Championships in Finland and famous British Cheese rolling also feature on the list

Holland America Line is offering a unique way to see the solar eclipse that will cross over Europe in 2026 by sailing a trio of cruises into the path of totality.

Prepare to indulge your tastebuds with the return of Visit Lauderdale’s “Dine Out Lauderdale” restaurant months. This gastronomic extravaganza invites food enthusiasts to savor the best of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant dining scene with specially crafted menus at unbeatable prices. From August 1 to September 30, over 150 restaurants throughout the destination will feature menus at $35, $45, $55 or a luxe option for $75 to please every palate.

August has just begun and with it comes the final hurrah of summer—but the savings aren't stopping yet for eager travelers looking to end this season on a high note. This month we're seeing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity courtesy of a Marriott and Blade collaboration, where guests who book suites in New York City can avoid the traffic by hitching a complimentary ride on a helicopter to and from the airport. For travelers still looking to beat the heat, head across the equator with Air New Zealand's offer of round-trip flights for as low as $998 to some of Australia's most popular cities—Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne—from LAX and SFO.

Jul 31, 2024 • 5 min read

Sometimes all that is needed to switch-off from the daily grind is a journey by train to a new destination: getting settled in a seat with a good book, with views to admire out of the window, and perhaps a soundtrack on the ears, with plenty of time to relax, daydream, and to ponder what the destination has in store. According to a recent survey by VisitScotland, 1 in 4 visitors used rail travel when they were in Scotland, with 1 in 3 stating they chose public transport as they felt it would enhance their holiday*. This summer, visitors to Scotland can have a train journey to remember including some brand-new routes such as the Levenmouth rail link direct from Edinburgh.

Crystal Lagoons continues to revolutionize cities worldwide by bringing the tropical beach lifestyle through its Public Access Lagoons® model, also known as PAL® model. The global expansion of the multinational innovation company, which totals 1,000 projects in different stages of development and negotiation in 60 countries, is now evident in Europe with a new complex in Seville, a Mediterranean city and one of the most iconic and attractive in Spain, which will have a Caribbean atmosphere thanks to the new project of the company.