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Ryanair to close check-in and bag drop 20 minutes earlier

Europe’s largest airline has made the change to accommodate long airport security and passport queues.

Destinations

Revealed: The top destinations for last-minute trips in Europe

Whether you’re looking for a cultural break exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites or just want to relax by the beach, here’s where you should be headed.

Residences

Sweden’s famed Treehotel is getting a new suite

Oasis, which will open at the property in Harads in August, comes complete with a private sauna and hot tub.

Travel News

Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 is opening. Here’s what to expect

Airlines in Terminal 2 will move operations to the new building over the next three months.

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Conscious Travel

All the sustainable travel habits tourists are adopting in 2026

From travelling in off-season to avoiding overtouristed destinations completely, these are the changes travellers are making now to ensure their trip is more sustainable.

Travel News

Helsinki unveils one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges

Spanning 1,191 metres, Kruunuvuorensilta bridge in Finland connects Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta.

Travel News

These are the best airports in the world for dining

From Roman pizzerias at Fiumicino Airport to taxiway views in Munich, these airports take pre-flight food and drink up a notch.

Travel News

You can now track individual hotel prices with Google

Would-be guests can get email updates on the costs of their choice of hotel for their preferred travel dates.

Destinations

These are the top trending rural destinations in Europe

From a charming lake town in France to a winter sports resort in the Upper Harz Mountains, these spots need to be on your radar.

Residences

These are the most luxurious new hotels around the world

This year’s ‘It List’ includes a €11,000 a night hotel in the Maldives, a six-suite tented camp in South Africa and a luxury ecolodge overlooking India’s second highest peak.

Residences

Dubai’s famed Burj Al Arab hotel to close for 18 months

The property, which opened in 1999, is known for its opulent interiors featuring Statuario marble, Swarovski crystals and 24-carat gold leaf.

Travel News

This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods on long-haul flights

Available on select flights between Auckland and New York, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248.

Travel News

Inside the Qantas plane set to launch world’s longest flight next year

As the Australian airline prepares for the first test flight on its new A350-1000ULR aircraft, we take a look at what passengers can expect onboard.

Travel News

Revealed: The world’s busiest airports for 2025

While only two European airports made the overall list, five made it onto the rankings for the busiest airports based on international arrivals and departures.

Residences

New luxury Scottish retreat to open near the UK’s most remote village

Kilchoan Estate by Dunton, found in the Knoydart Peninsula, will open in June 2026 with five cottages and a spa.

Moments

The must-visit wine destinations and regions for 2026

From ancient winemaking in Georgia to New World wine in California, here’s where you should be headed this year.

Travel News

Thinking about moving to Ireland? This entire village is up for sale

The Village at Lyons, once owned by Ryanair founder Tony Ryan, has 47 bedrooms and is on the market for a cool €20 million.

Residences

Iconic hotels made famous by film and TV

From obvious scene stealers in The White Lotus to the unexpected gem in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, these properties are well worth checking into for cinephiles.

Travel News

Lore chasing and snackpacking: 2026’s biggest travel trends revealed

According to this new report, today’s tourists are embracing spontaneity and prioritising trying local crafts and flavours.

Travel News

Eurostar launches flash sale with tickets starting from €25

Outside of sale periods, you can get discounted train tickets through Eurostar Snap – as long as you don’t need to travel at a specific time.

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