Croatia

Where is everyone? We’re on the Greek island of Zakynthos – recently deemed the busiest tourist spot in Europe by the consumer group Which? – but it’s lovely and quiet as we drive through pretty countryside along empty lanes.Using…

In the early 2000s, Croatia was Europe's hidden gem - untouched by crowds, it was totally off the tourist map.But once the nation joined the EU in 2013, that changed entirely, and Croatia soon became the 'it' destination, with flocks of…

By ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 09:26 EDT, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 09:32 EDT, 8 April 2026 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- It…

Croatia is renowned for its lush green landscapes, charming medieval towns and sparkling blue waters, but one island tells a different story. On the northern side of Pag, the land turns pale, rocky and almost otherworldly - a wind-shaped…

After more than four weeks of war in the Middle East, tens of thousands of bookings have been affected, while Europe has seen the world's biggest growth in hotel bookings - with average nightly room rates up a staggering 42 per…

As the cost of living remains stubbornly high, many people might be looking for a lifestyle that could bring them more money. Fortunately, there are several countries across the world that pay individuals for relocating.Many have already…

‘It's often the little things that end up being the highlights, the things that you've discovered yourself that nobody else went to.’Rachel Kolsky, 67, from Kenton in Harrow, Middlesex, is no stranger to discovering underrated - and…

Former England manager Steve McClaren suffered more major-tournament qualifying embarrassment overnight as his Jamaica team lost out to Curacao for a place at the World Cup - the smallest nation ever to reach the finals.McClaren, 64, was…

By ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 04:06 EST, 12 November 2025 | Updated: 04:09 EST, 12 November 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- -->…

A British grandfather has been left unable to walk after slipping and breaking his neck, and is now facing a massive £40,000 bill to fly home due to making a 'silly mistake' on his travel insurance form. Brian Ackroyd and his close…