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Spain has banned hotels from copying IDs of guests without a legal basis. The AEPD is the place to file complaints for travelers. You should know the following. Discover Tailor-Made Tours Simply Holiday Bookings allows you to create your own personalized holiday experience. Book Now

As airline strikes ripple across Europe, travellers are left scanning boards — and plans — for any sign of movement. Credit: JESHOOTS.com via Canva.com June 17th, 2025. It started early — departures were delayed, and the departure boards were flashing yellow. Airports in Finland were packed by midday. Between Helsinki and Oulu at least 11,000 people were caught up in …

British bar with mobility scooters outside in Benidorm. Credit: Shutterstock Benidorm is a popular Spanish town located on the Costa Blanca. It’s the birthplace of a new and wild tourist trend. Benidorm has been a favourite destination for European tourists for many years. It is famous for its partying all night and for its beautiful beaches. And especially among British …

The city of Cuenca, located 2 hours from Madrid, is an amazing place to visit. The city, while not a tourist destination per se, is a gem to visit. You can find out more about this by clicking here. It may not be a “gem” of Spain any more, given its increased popularity in the past decade, but it is …

The unquenchable demand for tourists to visit Spain is beginning to show in the hotel and hostel rates, which jumped 7% on an annual basis last month. The average price for a room was almost 50% more expensive in May than in 2019. Data shows a steep rise in prices that is affecting both residents and holidaymakers. Trend shows a …

EasyJet had to make two emergency landings within 48 hours. Credit: 12019 by pixabay via Canva.com In the span of just two days on June 14-15, easyJet was faced with not one, but two emergency situations in flight. One was a bird strike suspected, while a smoke-like odour mid-flight caused the other. Different routes. Different aircraft. Both ended the same way — …

The Spanish Confederation of Medical Unions and the Andalusian Medical Union both called a strike on Friday 13th June over the working conditions that caused mass disruptions, especially during rush hour. The L-79 bus took two hours to get from the Marbella bus stop to San Pedro. A journey that would normally take 37 minutes, actually took two hours. One …

Santorini’s views haven’t changed — but the meaning of “home” on the islands has. Credit: Aleksandar Pasaric via Canva.com Greece is still a postcard. The whitewashed stairways, the sunsets and sunrises are stunning. The Aegean has changed, not just the prices, but also the atmosphere. Many Greeks no longer see the islands as a place to escape during summer, but …

The heat is tracked in a language that everyone can understand. Credit: Aflo Images from アフロ（Aflo) via Canva.com Years ago, tourists and expats alike in Spain were forced to guess whether the heat outside is just uncomfortable or dangerous. It’s over. Spain launched its official heat alert site in English as it prepares for the hottest summer on record. This …

Ryanair customers warned: bringing sandwiches into Europe can now cost you. Credit: Kasto via Canva.com You ate a meal before your Jet2 and Ryanair flights? If you bring it into Europe, you could get fined. By 2025, UK travelers are reminded by Travel Experts that any meal or item, even a sandwich, brought into the EU will be banned. If …