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Oil spill in the Bahamas turns crystal clear beach orange

Even small oil spills can harm or kill ocean life, especially if they're in sensitive areas such as beaches.

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Costa Rica’s digital nomad visa is now open for applications

After an unexpected delay, travellers can now stay and work in this Central American country for up to a year.

Destinations

These popular Marseille beaches are asking day-trippers to pre-book

A French national park is limiting its visitor numbers to make your day at the beach better for you and the environment.

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Italy: 7 stunning beaches to relax on this summer

Not sure where to head on your Italian beach holiday? Here are some of the most popular spots for sun, sea and sand.

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Secret beaches just a short trip from the UK’s biggest cities

These are the best seaside destinations for a day trip to make the most of the warm weather.

Travel News

Spanish resort bans football shirts and swimwear - but why?

The summer season has only just started but business owners in Playa de Palma are already fed up with a certain type of tourist.

Climate

Locals melt as Spain hit with hottest pre-summer heatwave for 20 years

Temperatures could rise to 42 C (108 Fahrenheit) degrees in the Guadiana valley in Extremadura and other parts of southern Spain.

Destinations

The cleanest place to swim in Europe may surprise you

Here are the best - and cleanest - wild swimming spots to check out in Europe this summer.

Culture news

This summers must-reads, according to TikTok's book critics

Books to devour this summer at the beach, recommended by TikTok's ‘bookfluencers’

France

D-Day commemorations see parallels drawn between France and Ukraine

“Kyiv maybe 2,000 kilometres away from here, they too, right now, today, are experiencing the same horrors as the French citizens experienced in World War II at the hands of the Nazi invader.”

Residences

7 of the best campsites in Croatia for summer 2022

In partnership with Croatia

Whether you're looking for lakes, glamping or family fun, Croatia has you covered for your 2022 camping holiday.

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Name of slain Al Jazeera journalist carved on beach in Gaza

The name of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is seen carved on a beach in Gaza, following her death after she was shot dead as she covered an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank.

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North Carolina beach house collapses into the ocean

An unoccupied beach house on the North Carolina Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean on Tuesday, May 10, amid severe coastal flooding.

Travel News

'Toxic caterpillars' are taking over beaches in the UK

The hairy caterpillars making a home on British beaches as the weather warms up: what to look out for to keep safe

Destinations

This coastline has just become the UK’s first World Surfing Reserve

A coastal area of south-west England has been selected as a World Surfing Reserve by global non-profit organisation, Save the Waves Coalition.

Moments

This hotel claims to heal women's broken hearts....for €2,500

The retreat also claims it can help you spot narcissists and avoid them forever.

Nature

Tourists shocked by swarms of crabs invading Cuba's beaches

At dawn and dusk the multi-coloured crabs emerge, scuttling sideways toward the turquoise sea, climbing up house walls and carpeting the roughly paved coastal road.

Destinations

Flights to India are restarting. Here’s where you should explore first

Air India is soon resuming its regular service. Which means the 'Venice of India' is once again within reach.

Nature

Chile’s mysterious fish death phenomenon is perplexing scientists

Shocking footage has captured the moment thousands of dead fish were discovered on a Chilean beach - an unexplained phenomenon that has perplexed scientists around the world.

Destinations

Mallorca: Explore the big balearic with a wild heart

There’s more to Mallorca than just sun, sand and sea. Get off-the-beaten track and discover its wild heart.