Summer 2026

France faces severe thunderstorms Thursday, with hail, heavy rain, intense lightning and winds above 100 km/h possible as orange alerts expand

Records for Italy's largest airport this summer: 16 million passengers expected to pass through Rome's airport system, over 1,100 flights in one day, cargo traffic up14%

Looking for September sunshine? These five European destinations still offer warm weather, beaches and better-value holidays after the summer rush

August is coming to an end with temperatures the likes of which we haven't seen this summer. In Athens and Thessaloniki, temperatures will reach almost 40°C

Europe captured one-third of global leisure travel spending in 2025, with Southern Europe leading demand as millions head abroad for summer holidays

A prolonged heat wave and drought are leading authorities to increase supervision of water reservoirs and rivers, reduce waste, and coordinate water management across Italy

Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for Summer 2028, offering more than 450 voyages across 20 ships and nearly 150 destinations worldwide

On August 15th, Italy celebrates one of its most special days: cities empty out, local shops and businesses close, beaches fill up, and transportation shifts to liday mode

A floating lake, colorful villages, waterfalls spilling into the ocean and landscapes that look like they came out of a movie. This is what this small archipelago has to offer

Athens Airport, the largest airport in Greece, reports a 4.7% increase in passenger traffic in July and continued growth in cumulative figures since the beginning of the year

Zurich Airport handled 3.33 million passengers in July as strong summer demand met thunderstorms, airspace restrictions and flight delays

The warm season brought Dublin Airport to a historic high, with a 2.3% increase in passenger numbers compared to July last year

Campagna's historic streets are once again filled with water as Italy's unique A Chiena festival returns throughout July and August

Luxair has inaugurated a new route linking Bilbao Airport and Luxembourg. Flights are scheduled to run through the end of the summer season

Planning a trip to Europe? Learn how to avoid four of the most common tourist scams, from pickpockets to fake taxis and street tricks

Popular vacation destinations are introducing stricter rules to tackle overtourism and preserve fragile environments. Ignore them and you could be fined up to €3,000

From Golden Sands to Burgas, explore Blue Flag beaches, family resorts, local cuisine, historic towns and affordable seaside holidays in Bulgaria

Finland’s Levi resort is hosting a summer treasure hunt ending on August 22, 2026, challenging visitors to follow clues across Arctic landscapes to find a hidden gold bar

From avoiding drink spiking to using licensed taxis, new UK guidance offers practical advice to help friends stay safe on holiday abroad

Picturesque towns, turquoise waters, Italian cuisine, private sailing, breathtaking views and a pampering beach club: week-long itinerary in the magical southern Italy