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The Express shares all the latest Foreign Office travel advice for Spain, Turkey, Greece and Italy. (Image: Getty)As many Brits set their sights on booking their Easter and summer holidays to balmy southern European countries to get some well-deserved Vitamin D, it is essential that everyone is up to date with the Foreign Office’s latest travel advice. From entry requirements to ever-changing safety and security, as well as what to do in an emergency if someone in your travel party becomes unwell, all this information is vital so that you can jet off with peace of mind.Below, the Express looks…

Global Mobility🌍 Kenya makes a big bet on the nomadsThe new visa aims to draw remote workers, but will safari, beaches and fast Wi-Fi be enough to rival normal hotspots?Celia Fernandez for CNBCNomadic lifestyle 🏡 Pop-up Village: A digital nomadic future?Nomads are exchanging fleeting connections for something created in a temporary town where group chats turn into real-world tribes.Rosie Bell for WiredTravel Tips🤖 AI Travel Assistant Saves 5+ hours of planningTravel plans are about to get an upgrade. AI can book flights, map itinerary, and process details before packing your bags. This is how to proceed.Journee MondialeCounts guess the countryCheck…

Cruise lines in their 50s and above have been named by passengers as the best name in the world.Which is the consumer watchdog? We have released a cruise passenger survey. In October 2024, we asked about 2,865 members. Connect and the public about the cruise experience over the past two years.This study considers factors such as customer service, passenger-to-space ratio, food, cabin quality, itinerary, and value value to give each cruise line a score.The best score was Saga Ocean Cruise, which made you the top spot? Recommended provider. Brands in their 50s and above were selected as the best cruise…

Recent plane accidents have raised public concerns about flight safety across the United States. After several notable incidents, including one tragic crash that led to the deaths of 67 individuals, many Americans have taken them online for peace of mind about flight safety. The surge in Google searches asks, “Are you flying safely?” Surprisingly, data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) provides a totally different picture of aviation safety this year.According to NTSB statistics, January and February 2025 were unusually safe months for air travel. Typically, this part of the year records around 20 fatal aviation accidents per month.…

Some Brits like to relax and soak in the sun on the beach, while others are enthusiastic explorers who can walk miles by revealing the history behind each destination. For the latter traveller, one important destination is emphasized as being ideal for visiting during the offseason when the weather is mild and there are few surrounding crowds.Greece's Olympia reaches a refreshing 16c in April, making it ideal for those who want to avoid the summer heat. Known as the birthplace of the ancient Olympics, this charming Greek village is often overlooked by tourists. Still, it offers incredible historic landmarks and…

Johannesburg, March 6, 2025: In this 40th anniversary year, City Lodge Hotels announced that it had achieved Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Level 1 status as of March 4, 2025. This exciting development is the first time I've achieved Level 1. City Lodge Hotels has earned a total of 92.95 points and 1.5 Bbee levels through participation in the Youth Employment Services (Yes) program. Points were obtained using key metrics such as: Enterprise Ownership: 23.34 Points Management Control: 14.65 Points Skill Development: 12.05 Points Enterprise and Supplier Development: 34.91 Points Socioeconomic Development: 8.00 Points Learner Participation and Absorption 1.5 x…

Martin Lewis warned the British planning a summer vacation, urging them to stick to his golden rules or face the possibility of losing thousands. As summer approaches, many people are beginning to book their holidays.Statistics show that only 15% of Brits who leave their bookings until less than a month before departure tend to book in advance. In an episode of Martin Lewis Money Show, Financial Guru highlighted the key steps to take right after booking a vacation.Mr. Lewis highlighted the importance of travel insurance in his Mantra: Asab – as soon as you book. He said: “Travel insurance doesn't…

With growing organic interest in Africa from Australia's travel trade and adventurers, specialist hotel and tourism agents, Perfections Group and Tanzanian Destination Management Company (DMC), Tanganyika Expeditions, Custom Safari Experience, Kilimanjaro Treks and Zanzibar St partnered with Australia to offer a new Zealand. Founded in 1989, Tanganyika Expeditions has over 25 years of expertise in curating immersive travel across Tanzania and catering to travelers, small groups, tour series groups and incentives. With its robust safari vehicle fleet, private luxury accommodation and sophisticated technical resources, the company has set a benchmark for high-quality, reliable safari experiences in Tanzania. Over the years,…

Budget airline Ryanair has announced it will delay its physical boarding pass disposal and plans to become completely paperless for six months. In a statement released on Wednesday (March 5), the airline confirmed it would delay travel until the start of its winter schedule on November 3rd. The move, which sparked debate among travelers, was first announced by CEO Michael O'Leary at a press conference in October, revealing that they are “working for May 1st.” Once installed, Ryanair passengers will no longer download and print physical boarding passes, but instead use the digital pass generated by the “Myryanair” app during…

Africa is famous for its safari tourism, offering world-class game reserves and animal encounters. However, these safaris are primarily designed for those who rely on their vision to interpret and evaluate their surroundings, creating barriers for visually impaired individuals who want to experience African bushes. When the company first opened for business, South Africa-based sound safari's Multi-sensory safari was aimed at tourists who wanted something different to normal game drives. Sound Safaris used advanced stereo microphones and amplifiers mounted on game drive cars to shoot intricate soundscapes of the bush and sent directly to the guests via individual headphones. In…