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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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Cruise ship outbreaks fail to scare off travelers ahead of busy summer season
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus aboard cruise ships have been drawing a great deal of attention, but many travelers do not appear to be changing their vacation plans as a result.Cruise industry experts say demand remains strong heading into the busy summer travel season, despite recent illness cases reported on several ships.The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) recently projected that more than 38 million people worldwide will take ocean cruises this year, up from a rec...
Air Miles Andy II! Manchester's 'man of the people' enjoys NINE globetrotting jaunts - costing £53,000
Air Miles Andy II! Manchester's 'man of the people' enjoys NINE globetrotting jaunts - costing £53,000By MARTIN BECKFORD, POLICY EDITOR Published: 23:16, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 23:16, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'Drunk' passenger causes mid-air diversion after 'biting flight attendant and putting holidaymaker in chokehold'
A drunken Qantas Airlines passenger has caused a mid-air diversion after allegedly biting a flight attendant and putting another holidaymaker in a chokehold.The passenger was removed from the long-haul flight after the plane touched down on the rainforest island of Tahiti.The QF21 flight left Melbourne at 2.30pm on Friday before being forced to divert to French Polynesia.He was subsequently arrested by the authorities upon arrival in Papeete. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The man was als...
MV Hondius cruise ship to arrive in the Netherlands on Monday
The MV Hondius cruise ship is due to arrive Monday at the Netherlands’ Port of Rotterdam, where the remaining crew will disembark and the vessel will be disinfected, according to ship owner Oceanwide Expeditions
Cruise ship crackdown hits tourist hot spot as city fast-tracks new visitor tax
One of Europe's most crowded tourist cities is cracking down on cruises and their passengers, with the mayor of the city pushing to fast-track a tax hike on short-stay passengers.Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni on Wednesday said he wants cruise passengers to pay up to $9.30 (8 euros) per night, a 100% increase from the current $4.65 rate (4 euros).The news was reported by El País, Spain's paper of record, after Collboni appeared on Betevé, the local network.POPULAR TRAVEL DESTINATION DOUBLES CONT...
Longwood Gardens: A jewel of nature
After industrialist Pierre S. du Pont bought a small farm outside Philadelphia to save its trees from being sold for lumber, he spent the rest of his life creating his dream oasis. Today, the 1,700-acre Longwood Gardens, recently expanded, continues its mission of providing "joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning." Jim Axelrod reports.