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So much for the Dolce Vita! Huge crowds of tourists swarm through narrow corridors and mob popular spots in Italy as holiday season begins
Footage has captured chaotic scenes unfolding in the streets of idyllic Positano, Cinque Terre, and Rome, as the holiday season booms.
Thailand Rolls Back Welcome Mat for Most Foreign Tourists
Thailand is rolling back some of its tourism friendly visa policies as the government seeks to crack down on crime and illegal employment involving foreign nationals, risking another setback for an industry that remains central to the economy.
Saudi budget airline flyadeal launches India flights
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flyadeal will begin scheduled flights to India for the first time, launching daily non-stop services between Riyadh and Hyderabad from July 1, 2026.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move marks flyadeal’s – a subsidiary of national carrier Saudia - entry into one of the Gulf region’s busiest aviation markets, where millions of Indian expatriates travel frequently between the Gulf and India for work, family visits and religious...
Hiking, swimming and Creole cuisine in the Caribbean
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Spa days and family fun: why Ibiza isn’t just for partying
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Beach holidays in Turkey for all types of traveller
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New country opens visa-free entry for Filipinos, allowing 30-day stays, new travel horizons
Indian passport climbs to 75th in Feb 2026, visa-free access now for 56 destinations Indian passport climbs to 75th in Feb 2026, visa-free access now for 56 destinations Pakistan passport ranking May 2026 update: Full visa-free list revealed as travel map shiftsGood news: Pakistan cuts passport delivery timeManila: Good news for Filipino travelers: you can now explore Angola without a visa for short stays — a welcome expansion of the world that’s suddenly within easier reach.Filipinos can now vi...
Hundreds left scrambling after Australian travel company cancels holidays at the last minute
Hundreds left scrambling after Australian travel company cancels holidays at the last minuteMore than 200 travellers were affected Read more: Disgraced travel agent secretly rips off customersBy BURNEY WONG Published: 04:05, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 04:05, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Look Mum, no principles! Anyone who watched Eurovision was given a free preview of what lies in store for the UK if we're dragged back into the EU - 'Nul points' and a cold shoulder: RICHARD LITTLEJOHN
Look Mum, no principles! Anyone who watched Eurovision was given a free preview of what lies in store for the UK if we're dragged back into the EU - 'Nul points' and a cold shoulder: RICHARD LITTLEJOHNBy RICHARD LITTLEJOHN Published: 16:56, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 03:30, 19 May 2026 e-mail 92 View comments
I've been to the Maldives death caves countless times but NEVER into the third chamber where the tourists died... it was an accident waiting to happen, says local expert as he describes the horrors the group could have experienced there
I've been to the Maldives death caves countless times but NEVER into the third chamber where the tourists died... it was an accident waiting to happen, says local expert as he describes the horrors the group could have experienced thereBy ISABELLA MACHIN, REPORTER Published: 02:32, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 02:32, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Tourist takes forbidden plunge at iconic landmark as visitors watch, stunned
A tourist visiting Rome drew outrage and anger on social media after he dove into the city’s famous Trevi Fountain.The man was described by British media outlet The Telegraph as a 30-year-old visitor from New Zealand. He was filmed jumping into the historic fountain while fully clothed as crowds nearby watched. A TikTok video of the incident, which has been viewed more than 12 million times, showed the tourist walking backward before running toward the fountain and then diving into the water.HIS...
Planning an Eid staycation? Dubai unveils hotel deals and family experiences for Eid Al Adha 2026 - Emirates 24|7
Planning an Eid staycation? Dubai unveils hotel deals and family experiences for Eid Al Adha 2026 Emirates 24|7
Aaron Rai Delivers Statement Win At Aronimink For The PGA Championship
BusinessSportsMoneyAaron Rai Delivers Statement Win At Aronimink For The PGA ChampionshipByJeff Goudy,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Golffor Break80Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 11:49am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 17: Aaron Rai of England celebrates with The Wanamaker Trophy after victory during the final round of the PGA Champi...
Seagrass Is Disappearing Fast, But Resorts Are Fighting To Bring It Back
LifestyleTravelSeagrass Is Disappearing Fast, But Resorts Are Fighting To Bring It BackByEmese Maczko,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 08:00am EDTSea grass underwatergettyBottom trawling is one of the ocean’s most destructive but least visible practices: heavy fishing gear dragged across the seabed, damaging the habitats most people never see. Then, last year, O...
UAE launches ‘Year of Family’ passport stamp for travellers
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has introduced a special “Year of Family” passport stamp at selected entry points to mark the International Day of Families.Launched on May 15 by the ICP’s General Directorate of Ports, the commemorative stamp highlights the UAE’s “Year of Family 2026” initiative, aimed at strengthening family bonds and promoting social values.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here....
British tourist, 38, plunges to his death from mountain viewpoint in Spanish city
British tourist, 38, plunges to his death from mountain viewpoint in Spanish cityBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER and GERARD COUZENS Published: 11:35, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 11:39, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Tourist sparks fury in Italy after diving into Rome's ancient Trevi Fountain
Italians have erupted in fury after a tourist dove into Rome's historic Trevi Fountain for a swim.
Route 66 sees neon-fueled resurgence in Tulsa ahead of centennial
As Route 66 prepares to celebrate 100 years since its creation, the Route 66 Commission in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is already looking ahead to the next century.When the sun goes down in Tulsa, bright neon signs light up the historic highway along the city’s 28-mile stretch of Route 66.Michael Wallis, founder of the Route 66 Alliance and known as the voice of the Sheriff in the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars," has spent years driving, studying and exploring Route 66."We think of it as this winding museum," he...
UAE travel update: Turkish Airlines to resume Istanbul–Dubai flights from June 8
Dubai: Turkish Airlines has announced the resumption of its Istanbul–Dubai services starting June 8, restoring a key air link between Turkey and the UAE.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. In a statement shared on social media, Turkish Ambassador to the UAE Lutfullah Goktas said Turkish Airlines was “meeting in the skies over the United Arab Emirates in June” and expressed excitement over reconnecting with passengers in the country.“We are delight...
UK holidaymakers preparing for European border delays because of EES – poll
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