Spain, France, Italy Issue Rare Orange Heatwave Alerts as UK Tourists Warned Friday, June 19, 2026 heatwave europe spain france italy temperatures health alert firerisk uk A severe heatwave is sweeping through southern Europe this weekend, with Spain, France, and Italy all issuing rare orange heat alerts as temperatures soar to around 40°C in some areas. Experts are also warning of “super … Read More
Venice Reinstates £260 Tourist Fine for UK Visitors This Summer Friday, April 17, 2026 venice tourism travel italy fines uktourists visitortax summer2024 venetianculture holiday Venice, one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations, is reintroducing a significant fine of up to £260 (€300) for UK tourists who fail to pay the city’s newly reinstated tourist tax this summer. This move aims to … Read More
UK Tourists Face New £32 Air Passenger Duty on Short-Haul Flights to Spain, Portugal, and Italy Wednesday, April 1, 2026 airpassengerduty uktravel shorthaulflights reformuk familyholidays flighttax europetravel spain portugal italy Starting Wednesday, UK travellers on short-haul flights to popular European holiday destinations such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy will face a new £32 air passenger duty (APD) charge. This increase forms part of a broader … Read More
Foreign Office Issues Updated Travel Safety Advice for Spain, Italy, and Portugal Following Croatia Guidance Tuesday, March 24, 2026 fcdo travel safety sexualassault croatia spain italy portugal tourism emergency The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for British tourists visiting Spain, Italy, and Portugal, following recent changes to guidance concerning Croatia. This update includes … Read More