International Travel tips

Airports and emotional farewells go hand-in-hand, but one hub in New Zealand is cracking down on public displays of affection.

Have you ever wanted to travel around the world by train, but in ultimate luxury rather than in cramped couchettes?

While the debate surrounding overtourism rages across Europe, one French mayor has announced a novel plan to tackle the problem.

If you’ve searched for a Eurostar train between the UK and its hubs in mainland Europe, you might have noticed that prices are not cheap..

Did you know that 63 per cent of travellers say they are likely to visit a lesser-known, less crowded destination on their next trip?

Whether you’re a frequent flyer in first class or it’s a distant dream, the experience may soon be coming to an end worldwide.

Thursday marks a month before the EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) was due to launch.

Following numerous delays, the EU’s planned Entry/Exit System (EES) for travellers outside the Schengen Area has been postponed once again. 

Some holiday destinations in Europe can be staggeringly expensive - think Monaco, Switzerland and the Amalfi Coast. However, the continent boasts 44 countries and territories, meaning there are trips on offer for every budget. 

I have never been a party girl. When I was at university, you’d never find me out at student bars; instead, I’d be holed up in my accommodation, watching news analysis shows. 

Airline loyalty programmes are famously big business - but how much do you actually understand about how they work? 

As Europe's main tourist season winds down, cities are putting in place legislation to control overtourism and crack down on badly-behaved visitors alongside landlords who run illegal accommodation. 

Travelling is turning into a nightmare for people with beauty enhancements like botox and filler. 

Lanette Canen and Johan Bodin gave up life on land to become seaborne nomads on a years-long cruise.

Holidays for 18-to-30 year olds have traditionally been the stuff of infamy, with young people heading to party spots like Magaluf and Ayia Napa, often to drink to excess and dance until the sun comes up. 

Passport stamps are badges of honour for many travellers, creating a nostalgic paper trail of their adventures.

India’s travel landscape is evolving rapidly, reflecting the country’s growing economic clout and the increasing confidence of its travelers. The first half of 2024 saw a significant surge in both outbound and inbound tourism, with Trevolution Group reporting 46% market growth compared to the same period last year. This uptick is not just a rebound from the pandemic but an indicator of the deeper shifts in Indian travel habits.

India’s outbound tourism market is expected to reach $55.4 billion by 2034, annual growth of over 11%, according to a new report by Indian commerce body FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry). The market is projected to reach $18.8 billion in 2024.  

Intrepid Travel’s India arm has a target of getting 30,000 tourists a year to India by 2030 — that’s four times the 7,500 it brought last year.

Going into the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday, some oft-burned England fans were convinced their team wouldn’t take the win - but they did, beating the Netherlands 2-1.

Sicilians have been waiting for a bridge between the island and the Italian mainland for years, sick of using ferries to cross the Strait.