Seaside resort where ‘tourists are priced out’ while businesses ‘hold on’

Businesses in one of Cornwall’s most iconic coastal towns are reportedly in “survival mode” as a decline in tourism leaves large numbers of holiday homes empty, with the community “trying to keep its head above water” as locals struggle to find homes to rent or buy. Cornwall has long been one of the UK’s most … Read more

Tourists share the holiday destinations they would NEVER go to again

Vacations are not always the dream experiences we would like them to be. Even to destinations that are home to world wonders, stunning mountain scenery and waterfronts beloved by the rich and famous. On the other hand, there are also places where tourists like to return. But where are they? Two Reddit threads reveal all. … Read more

Tourists reveal the holiday destinations they will NEVER visit again – including a ‘dirty’ US state – and the ones they’d like to visit again (including a ‘beautiful’ English seaside town)

In a recent thread on a Reddit forum, tourists shared the travel destinations they would never visit again, with Monaco (above) coming in for heavy criticism

Vacations are not always the dream experiences we would like them to be. Even to destinations that are home to world wonders, stunning mountain scenery and waterfronts beloved by the rich and famous. On the other hand, there are also places where tourists like to return. But where are they? Two Reddit threads reveal all. … Read more

This jewelry trick is being used to scam tourists at holiday destinations in Europe

HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned about a popular scam targeting visitors to popular tourist destinations in Europe. Whether you visit the Eiffel Tower or the Trevi Fountain, it is crucial that you are aware of the different dangers and how to avoid them. Tourists visiting Paris this summer for the Olympics or flying to Italy for … Read more

The jewelry trick in which tourists at European holiday destinations are cheated out of money

HOLIDAY MAKERS have been warned about a popular scam targeting visitors to popular tourist destinations in Europe. Whether you are visiting the Eiffel Tower or the Trevi Fountain, it is essential that you are aware of the various dangers and how to avoid them. 2 Tourists visiting Paris for the Olympics this summer or flying … Read more

EasyJet cancels flights as hundreds of British tourists cancel summer holidays

easyJet has canceled flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports without notice to travelers who came to check in before being sent home (MI News/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock) easyJet has axed a series of flights, throwing families’ summer holidays into chaos. Several trips from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have been canceled without notice by the budget airline. However, tourists … Read more

Mobile networks are being swamped by tourists and causing ’embarrassing’ problems for North Wales

New figures have revealed the boosting effect of tourism on the North Wales economy as the sector heads into its peak season. But companies may struggle to take advantage of the boom due to the limited capacity of mobile signal networks, according to a taxi driver who is sometimes unable to take payments from customers. … Read more

Moment Boeing jet performs an emergency stop during a failed takeoff

By David Averre 3:02 PM June 13, 2024, updated 4:12 PM June 13, 2024 Share or comment on this article: Passengers on a Boeing 737-800 flight bound for Manchester experienced sheer panic when the pilot was forced to abort takeoff just as the plane took off from the tarmac at an airport in Turkey earlier … Read more

Peak Japan: Why Foreign Tourists Go Crazy for Mount Fuji

Japanese artist Hokusai made a famous series of woodblock prints entitled Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, and centuries later the majestic mountain still captures the imagination. However, that is now translating into record numbers of tourists eager to commemorate their visit with carefully staged photos. An unobstructed view of Fuji is something to be cherished … Read more