European travel chiefs are calling for the creation of ‘tourism corridors’ so holiday resorts can re-open in time for summer. Ministers from nine countries, including France, Italy, Greece and Spain, wrote to European Union chiefs on Tuesday warning the industry faces collapse if special measures are not rolled out soon. Ideas under discussion include an EU-wide … Read more
Girl, 16, survives 15-metre plunge from a notorious ‘selfie’ clifftop during late-night catch-up with her friends in one of Australia’s richest suburbs – just months after a British model fell to her death The 16-year-old was at Diamond Bay, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, at 9.30pm She was reportedly socialising with friends before she fell last … Read more
Pastimes Museum, Rossiglione Italy The collection of items and artefacts found here date back to a simpler time. It’s a treasure trove of rare and unique pieces from history – board games, black-and-white televisions, mopeds, typewriters, graffiti and even a carousel are on display. Solo Per Due, Rieti, Italy Get a table at the smallest … Read more
Tens of thousands of Chinese tourists have flocked to a popular mountain range over the weekend after it reopened during the coronavirus pandemic. Huangshan was forced to shut down yesterday after its trails were swamped by more than 20,000 visitors. It comes as the local government of Anhui Province in eastern China have offered free … Read more
American tourist, 64, is arrested after wiping his saliva on a banknote and leaving it on an ATM in Cambodia amid coronavirus crisis CCTV footage caught the man hiding the $10 banknote after licking his finger Staff who found the banknote alerted police and medics after seeing the CCTV The man was arrested by police … Read more
Day trippers to Edinburgh may be forced to pay a tourist tax to access certain streets Scottish Government opened a consultation into introducing day-tripper tax The levy would be imposed on day visitors to access certain streets or roads But the Government admits it is ‘difficult’ to envisage how it would be collected By Jennifer … Read more
A nationwide lockdown doesn’t have to mean missing out on the UK’s top tourist attractions. That’s because many have incredible webcams and virtual tours on their websites, which means you can explore them from the comfort of your living room. Here MailOnline Travel reveals 22 amazing online tours and webcams for royal residences, museums and … Read more
The top visitor attractions in England have been revealed by VisitEngland as part of its 2018 Attractions Accolades. In total, 76 attractions including museums, galleries, farm attractions, and churches, have been highlighted following an in-depth annual assessment by expert judges. From an aquarium in Southend-on-Sea putting on a warm welcome to a ruined abbey in Norfolk … Read more
British tourist is slammed for DEFYING health orders and flying to tourism hot spot AFTER testing positive for coronavirus A woman, 36, has been slammed for flying to Hamilton Island with coronavirus She had been in Australia less than a week when she was diagnosed in Sydney Queensland health authorities tracked her down on a … Read more
The Historic Dockyard Chatham – Gold Hook Norton Brewery, Banbury – Quality Food & Drink MINI Plant Oxford – Best Told Story Paultons Park, Romsey – Gold Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden – Best Told Story Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre, Faversham – Welcome Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury – Gold South West Bristol Zoo … Read more