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Are you planning to visit the Schengen area in 2025? Know the latest travel rules before you pack—stricter customs controls could mean surprises at the border. Credit: Shutterstock, Media Core Design Are you planning a trip to Europe? This is the only packing list you will need You’ll need more than just sun cream and swimwear if you are lucky …

Paros Island, the most beautiful island in the world for 2025. Credit: Shutterstock, Aerial Motion What comes to mind when you think of the most beautiful island on earth? What comes to mind when you think of the Caribbean? Remote Pacific escapes like Bora-Bora? You’ll have to look closer to home this year. In a surprise twist, Paros—a sun-kissed Greek …

Tourists gather for a flamenco show in Seville’s Plaza de España.Credit: imren tutuncu from Pexels via Canva.com Even valid euros are not always accepted by tourists arriving in Spain during the summer of 2025. The issue isn’t due to counterfeits or scams, but about genuine €50 notes being rejected after coming into contact with the security ink, which is usually …

Spain will increase airport fees in March 2026, which is expected to raise ticket prices. Credit: RossHelen via Canva.com The airport is the latest to be affected. First it was baggage, then it was seat choice, and now it’s even the airport itself. From March 1 2026, Spain’s airport operator Aena will raise passenger charges by 6.5% — its most …

Spain’s overbooking issue leaves many tourists in limbo. Credit: Prostock-studio via Canva.com It’s not a cancellation, it’s overbooking. If you are flying from Spain this summer, you’re not alone. This is not a flight cancellation. It’s a case of overbooking. If you are flying out of Spain this summer, then you are not alone. There are many travellers who arrive …

Credit: SHOTPRIME via Canva.com. UK holidaymaker with passport and suitcase. Credit: SHOTPRIME via Canva.com British tourists are the most visible and loyal of all visitors to the UK. The sunbeds on Mallorca. The pint nights at Benidorm. Queuing in front of the Colosseum. There are some changes, mostly in the tone and rules of the country, as well as the …

Inside a Ryanair flight — passengers seated as crew carry out in-flight service. Credit score: kasto by way of Canva.com The aircraft’s boarding, your resort is booked. Merely wheel your bag down the aisle and sit. Nevertheless, a Ryanair staffer stops you chilly. If the bag is tagged incorrectly or is one centimetre too tall. This isn’t an exaggeration, as …

Spain’s car hire desks look similar, but they aren’t always the same. Credit: IJzendoorn via Canva.com, Getty Images Pro You have just landed on Spanish soil with your suitcase and a dream of driving along the coast or up winding mountain roads. There’s a growing group of travellers who are less confident about driving after getting out of the car.  …

From tourist taxes to new passport rules, here’s what travellers to Spain should know in 2025 — including airport changes and heat warnings. Discover Tailor-Made Tours Simply Holiday Bookings offers a wide range of personalized vacation experiences. Book Now

Extreme heat is forcing travelers to adjust across Europe. Credit: 89Stocker via Canva.com Has anyone noticed that temperatures in parts of Spain, Greece, and Turkey have pushed past 44 °C? The heat is impacting travellers, airports and their bookings. It may be too late for the UK to issue its advice. On July 2, it issued a formal warning for …