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Swedish beauty spot devastated by dangerous Algal blooms

Euro Weekly News · July 2, 2025

With a history of human occupation that goes back some 5,000 years and chosen by UNESCO for protection, the Swedish island of Öland was an ideal tourist attraction. It is a beautiful island and a thriving spot for holidaymakers with many...

Can Music Tourism Shore Up The Australian Economy?

The Music.com.au · July 3, 2025

More Taylor Swift On 16 February 2024, the excitement was palpable in Naarm/Melbourne as Taylor Swift prepared for the first of three record-breaking shows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) – the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere. The...

GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3

Sail-World · July 2, 2025

by World Match Racing Tour 2 Jul 14:22 PDT 30 June - 5 July 2025 The qualifying round-robin stages at GKSS Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand finished today with the surprise departure of defending champion USA's Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing and...

Air France–KLM Confirms Plan for Majority Control of SAS

FTN News · July 4, 2025

Air France–KLM confirms plan for majority control of SAS, signaling a major shift in European aviation strategy and a landmark partnership that could reshape travel across Scandinavia and beyond. This move marks a pivotal chapter for both airlines...

Travel Guide: 7 countries to visit in July for once in a lifetime experience

Asianet Newsable · July 2, 2025

Good mental health is not a destination—it's a daily practice. These seven habits are science-backed and straightforward enough to integrate into any lifestyle. Begin with one or two, build consistency.  18 Image Credit : Freepik 7 Countries...

Travelogue: A short two months in Greece, part 3

Lynnwood Today - Washington State · July 2, 2025

The Altis, ruins of the palestra, or training ground. (All photos by Nathaniel Brown unless otherwise noted.) This is the third installment of Edmonds resident Nathaniel Brown’s recent travels to Greece. You can read part 1 here and part 2 here....

Europe's Heat Wave Shuts Down Sights and Cities—What Travelers Should Know

Travel + Leisure ·

The new normal for European summer is heat. Europe is experiencing an extreme heat wave, and if you’re traveling currently in Europe, make sure to stay informed and stay cool. A marine heat wave from the Mediterranean is combining with a heat dome...

This European Country Will Now Fine You for Smoking on the Beach

Fodors Travel Guide · July 2, 2025

Smoking in public places is now a no-no. Keep those cigarettes safely away in Paris. Starting July 1, it is illegal to smoke in public places in France where children might be present. That means you can’t light up on beaches, in parks, or at...

Europe's Heat Wave Shuts Down Sights and Cities—What Travelers Should Know

AOL ·

Jerome Gilles/Getty Images Parisians and tourists cool off at the Trocadero fountain in Paris, France, on July 1, 2025, as temperatures in France are expected to hit a peak today, according to the Meteo France weather agency, with some areas...

This is officially Europe’s best cycle path

The Times ·

Many, many years ago, when I was just starting out along the travel writing path, I secured a berth on MS Juno, which murmurs along Sweden’s Gota Canal between Gothenburg and Stockholm. This luxurious period piece has the reputation of being the...

Germany and Sweden Launch Joint Initiative to Monitor Shadow Fleet in Baltic Sea

gCaptain · July 2, 2025

A handout photo released on January 10, 2025, shows the suspected 'shadow fleet' tanker Eventin, carrying around 99,000 metric tons of oil from Russia, under tow after a propulsion issue in the Baltic Sea. Photo: Havariekommando/German Central...

How to Plan Your Best Cycling Trip to Italy

PezCycling News · July 4, 2025

After 30+ years travelling to Italy to chase multiple Giro’s, ride events, visit brands and attend product launches, plus a few holiday trips, I’ve learned a lot about most regions of the country, how to get around, and more importantly, where to...

Sweden invented flight shaming. Now it wants to axe the tax and lure airlines back

The Economic Times · July 1, 2025

In a major policy shift, Sweden has officially scrapped its air travel tax from July 1, reversing a six-year-old levy that charged passengers up to 517 kronor (approximately $54) per flight. The decision is aimed at reviving the country’s...

UK heatwave is causing Brits to last-minute cancel holidays to ‘too hot’ Spain

Olive Press · July 2, 2025

BRITS are sweating under the summer sun – not in Spain, but on the shores of their own isle, as the United Kingdom is hit with several heat waves in a row. As a result, at least two-thirds of British tourists are reportedly reconsidering their...

My “epic” vacation

Morrison County Record - Minnesota ·

There’s a famous saying that goes something like: “If you don’t have anything nice to say about an airline, don’t say anything at all unless you want to get sued.” So instead of complaining yet again about an airline rhyming with “Bun Munchy Bear...

Spain and France go after mega-rich in huge changes to air travel rules

The Mirror · July 2, 2025

France and Spain are among a group of countries that have pledged to tax premium flying and private jets. In a bid to raise funds for climate action and sustainable development, the European nations along with Kenya and Barbados have committed to...

Imserso budget holidays for pensioners in Spain 2025-2026: Where you can go and how to apply

Murcia Today ·

Date Published: 02/07/2025 The time has come again for retirees and pensioners to apply for their place in the Imserso Tourism Programme. This 2025-2026 season has 879,213 places for seniors, which can be requested until July 23 of this year....

UAE Summer Airfares To London, Istanbul, New York Crash – Tickets As Low As Dh1,300

Gulf Insider · July 4, 2025

For the first time in years, a last-minute getaway during the busy summer months of July and August is possible even for budget-conscious UAE travellers. For example, connecting Economy airfares from Dubai to London are available for a price as...

Police crackdown on bicycles and scooters on Marbella beachfront – here’s how much you could be fined

Olive Press · July 2, 2025

POLICE have launched a major summer crackdown on cyclists and electric scooter users along Marbella’s popular seafront promenade. From July 1, officers will be carrying out special patrols to enforce a string of new mobility rules, including a...

Thailand crowned best massage nation and participation numbers break records at World Championship in Massage

Leisure Opportunities · July 4, 2025

The event is both a competition and a space to network and promote the different massage techniques practiced around the world Participants pay a fee of €260 (US$306, £223) to compete The overall individual winner, receiving a gold medal, was...