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'I couldn't step outside': Irish tourists swelter as 'heat dome' blankets southern Europe
The Journal
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July 1, 2025
High temperatures are forecast for Tuesday. UK Met Office UK Met Office EXTREME HEAT ACROSS southern European countries will continue today, with red alerts issued for cities across the region due to dangerously high temperatures. A ‘heat dome’ –...
Travel card tourists need before flying to Europe to avoid hefty fees on holiday
Chronicle Live
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June 24, 2025
Holidaymakers planning to go to Europe this year are being urged to get a travel document that could save them money. The document, which is without charge, grants access to free or reduced-cost healthcare while overseas. The UK Global Health...
Parents issued '24 hour’ warning to avoid summer holiday headache
Birmingham Live
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June 30, 2025
With the school summer holidays on the horizon, parents are racing to geet everything ready for their family vacation in the sun. However, parents have been warned that they have just hours left to apply for essential healthcare, with 1.53 million...
Travel document Brits must get just over two weeks before flying
Liverpool Echo
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June 24, 2025
This free card could help you avoid some hefty fees while on holiday Brits planning a European getaway this summer are being urged to secure an essential card at least 15 days before departure. This free document grants access to free or...
Tanzania welcomes global travel leaders for World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
Breaking Travel News
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June 28, 2025
Tanzania is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 on 28 June. Travel and tourism leaders from across the region are gathering in the capital Dar es Salaam to discover who...
Rentout: The best Car Rental App in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia
Breaking Travel News
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June 27, 2025
We have unprecedented news for you, Rentout launched a supercar rental application in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Practically, this app will simplify your life, offering such a high level of convenience that you will thank us...
Holidayakers urged to visit 'hidden gem' country boasting private beaches and city breaks
Irish Mirror
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June 21, 2025
Montenegro, an overlooked gem in the Balkans, deserves to be on more Irish holidaymakers' rader this summer. It's a perfect destination for both beach getaways and city breaks, with direct flights from the UK to two of its cities - Tivat and...
Surfin’ USA? Not this year: 10 European alternatives to classic American holiday destinations
The Guardian
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June 28, 2025
Swap surfing in California for Santa Cruz in Portugal Sprawled on a towel, observing silhouetted surfers chasing the ocean-plunging carmine sun, I don’t need to squint to imagine I’m in the Golden State. But my sandy toes and salty hair are...
Holiday mistakes could mean people are committing benefit fraud
The Mirror
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June 21, 2025
Benefit recipients planning a holiday abroad this summer must take three crucial steps before departure. Failure to do so could lead the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to view their trip as an intentional act of fraud. Firstly, you need to...
Brit who's travelled to over 50 European cities reveals the most underrated
Daily Mail
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June 27, 2025
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 05:54 EDT, 27 June 2025 | Updated: 06:32 EDT, 27 June 2025 A British man who has visited more than 50 cities in Europe has revealed where he thinks is the most underrated. Scott, who shares his travel views on his...
Backpacking the Balkans, part I
Sandpoint Reader - Idaho
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June 18, 2025
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are times in life when the ruts grow too deep around us. Some might settle in and come to love the growing walls around them. When I reach this inflection point, I book a plane ticket to a place I’ve never been...
Seaside vacation, more expensive in 2025. What destinations do Moldovans choose and how much does a stay cost
IPN
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June 26, 2025
0 Seaside vacations have become more expensive this year. The prices for stays have increased, on average, by 10% to 30% compared to last year. Travel agencies explain the price hikes with inflation, rising fuel costs, increased wages in tourism,...
Montenegro inflation drives up fruit prices
Fresh Plaza
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June 17, 2025
Inflation in Montenegro has been experiencing rapid growth, reaching nearly four percent over the past year, as reported by Monstat. This rise challenges greenhouse growers, especially during the tourist season when demand surges. The "Limited...
Nearly two million health cards to expire this year for UK travellers
Dorset Echo
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The cards – European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) and Global Health Insurance Cards (GHIC) – entitle holders to emergency medical care in Europe, and their expiry could leave travellers without access to free or reduced-cost treatment during...
Brits urged to secure free travel document before European holidays
Bristol Post
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June 25, 2025
British holidaymakers eyeing a European trip this coming summer are being reminded to obtain a card at least a fortnight before they set off. This complimentary pass entitles holders to free or subsidised medical care whilst abroad. The UK Global...
Essential travel document Brits must get 15 days before European holidays
The Mirror
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June 25, 2025
Brits eager for a sun-soaked European trip this summer are being reminded to snag an indispensable card at least a fortnight before they jet off. This cost-free card opens doors to complimentary or discounted medical care while gallivanting...
WATCH: JC Santos, Valeen Montenegro test movie knowledge in 'Larong Linyahan'
Philippine STAR
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June 25, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — In this latest edition of "Larong Linyahan," Philstar.com has "I Remember You" stars JC Santos and Valeen Montenegro guessing movie quotes from beach ocean- or beach-related films. From "You're gonna need a bigger boat" to...
Britons must apply for free health card at least 15 days before travelling to Europe
Daily Express
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June 25, 2025
Britons dreaming of a sunny European retreat this summer should act swiftly to ensure they snap up a vital card at least 15 days before they jet off. This complimentary resource provides access to free or subsidised medical care whilst abroad. The...
Holidaymakers facing chaos as UK travel company loses ATOL licence
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 16, 2025
The travel provider has ceased trading as an ATOL holder, meaning customers' holidays are in doubt Holidaymakers have been left in limbo this summer after a travel company lost its ATOL protection. Great Little Escapes, a firm based in Berkshire,...
Few flights, high fares await Israeli travelers this summer
Globes
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June 25, 2025
After two weeks of restrictions on air traffic because of Operation Rising Lion against Iran, Ben Gurion, Ramon and Haifa airports are returning to full activity. The Israel Airports Authority announced yesterday evening that the limitations on...