It has come the time for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to release its list of the Best Tourism Villages in Spain for 2023. These villages have each demonstrated a remarkable ability to utilize tourism for the betterment of their local communities. Moreover, they have embraced sustainable tourism practices to showcase the villages’ valuable cultural and...
In recent years, love locks have become a popular phenomenon, with lovers locking padlocks on fences around the world. Often, like in Paris, they had to be banned for the damage they wrought. Surprisingly, the trend has also affected the Grand Canyon National Park in the US. This has led to park officials asking people to stop, as the locks and their keys become a...
When thinking of Europe’s best tourist attraction, most travelers would think of the Colosseum, the Sagrada Familia, the Eiffel Tower or Buckingham Palace. It turns out they would be way out, as a surprising attraction in Dublin just came out tops at the World Travel Awards. In fact, the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland is officially the top tourist attraction...
Taking the kids to Walt Disney World and Disneyland can cost you a lot of money, especially over the holidays. However, Disney is now offering a number of new park deals to help. These include 50 percent off hotel rates, dining discounts, ticket packages and more. Including $50 kids’ tickets and dining promo cards can save a lot of money on your family’s next trip to...
In the age of climate change and reducing travelers’ carbon footprint, Austrian rail operator OeBB has introduced its latest generation of sleeper trains. As responsible travelers are ditching flights for better alternatives, the new night trains come at the perfect time. Meanwhile, the new night trains will connect Vienna with Italy, Germany and the Netherlands and...
Government officials in The Netherlands have announced an increase in tourist tax for travelers staying over in Amsterdam in 2024. When the new tourist tax comes in next year, this will make the city’s fee higher than anywhere else in Europe. Amsterdam announces increase in 2024 tourist tax Since the end of the pandemic, travel is back in a huge way with people...
In recent years, Spain has taken great strides in ensuring that cultural tourism is available and accessible to everyone. The European country features adapted routes and facilities, specialized services and accessible guides in its major cities. Read on to find out which major Spanish cities and attractions are now available for those with disabilities. Madrid...
People say that everything is big in Texas, but it turns out the state has major competition from Dubai in the UAE. First, they built a major modern city in the desert; then they built the tallest buildings and now they are planning the world’s largest airport. What it dubbed Dubai’s “second airport” could handle as many as 250 million passengers annually by 2050...
In previous years, the iconic and beautiful Sevilla has always come out number one city with more than 80,000 residents in the Top Twelve listing. This year, Sevilla was beaten to second place by Granada. With the incredible Alhambra and more historic buildings, the city thoroughly deserves the award. The most beautiful city in Spain was picked by an online poll run...
If you are heading to Europe on vacation and planning to fly on British Airways, easyJet, or Ryanair within the EU, please take note. Passengers are being warned of a potentially banned item that cannot be taken on the planes. All three airlines have recently introduced new rules and luggage restrictions relating to the technology that could disrupt your travel plans...