Top 10 Boutique Hotels in Venice for 2025
Discover the finest boutique hotels in Venice, from art-filled interiors to Michelin-starred island escapes. Our expert guide reveals the best stays for every traveller.
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Avoid These 3 European Cities, Warns Travel Expert
Seasoned traveller Francis Hellyer names three European hotspots where tourists face overpriced food and local resentment. Discover his controversial picks and better alternatives.
UK Rural Tourism Set for Tech Transformation by 2050
A new report predicts UK rural tourism will be revolutionised by 2050 with AI translation, 3D avatar guides, and artificial lakes. Discover the future of countryside escapes.
Northern Ireland's ASMR Tourism Reveals Soothing Soundscapes
Discover how Northern Ireland is embracing the ASMR revolution, offering visitors an immersive sensory journey through its most tranquil natural soundscapes and hidden acoustic gems.
British tourist drowns in Venice canal
Tragedy strikes as a British holidaymaker dies after falling into a Venetian canal following an evening walk with his wife during their Italian getaway.
Cairo tourism plummets as visitor numbers crash
Egypt's tourism industry faces unprecedented challenges as visitor numbers to Cairo's iconic attractions, including the Pyramids and King Tutankhamun's treasures, show dramatic decline according to recent statistics.
Ukraine's Wartime Tourism: Why Visitors Keep Coming
Discover how Ukraine is welcoming adventurous travellers to its western regions, offering cultural experiences and supporting local economies despite ongoing conflict.
UK Tourist Tax Divide: Scotland & Wales Charge Ahead
As Scotland implements its visitor levy and Wales prepares to follow, England remains the tourism tax holdout. Discover how this postcode lottery could reshape British tourism.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Louvre heist sparks true crime tourism boom
The Louvre Museum experiences unexpected visitor surge following dramatic €1.5 million art theft, as true crime enthusiasts seek to walk in thieves' footsteps through world's most famous gallery.
Chioggia: Italy's Secret Venice Without Crowds & Cost
Escape the tourist traps and discover Chioggia - Italy's enchanting canal city offering authentic Venetian charm at half the price and none of the crowds. Your perfect Italian getaway awaits.
Cambodia tourism surges 143% as Korean visitors return
Phnom Penh sees dramatic tourism revival as South Korean travellers return, with visitor numbers surging 143% in early 2024 amid new flight routes and cultural attractions.
Ibiza at Breaking Point: Tourism Crisis Hits Party Island
The iconic party island of Ibiza faces an unprecedented crisis as overwhelming tourist numbers strain infrastructure, sparking local protests and urgent calls for sustainable tourism reforms.
Venice's 'Fake Police' Scam Targets Solo Female Travellers
An alarming new scam is sweeping through Venice's picturesque streets, with travellers reporting encounters with fake police officers demanding to see passports and wallets. Discover how to protect yourself from this sophisticated con.
Tourist falls in Venice canal following Google Maps error
A tourist's Venetian holiday turned treacherous when Google Maps directed him straight into a canal, highlighting the dangers of digital navigation in the floating city's labyrinthine streets.
Vermont's autumn fury: Locals vs leaf-peeping tourists
As Vermont's legendary fall foliage reaches its peak, simmering resentment between residents and tourists boils over into parking disputes, traffic chaos, and shocking acts of vandalism across the picturesque state.
Sri Lanka Pioneers Sustainable Tourism Revolution
Discover how Sri Lanka is transforming its tourism industry through sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives, with Minor Hotels pioneering a new model for responsible travel in paradise.
Screen tourism injects £160m into Scotland's economy
Scotland's film and TV industry creates economic windfall as fans flock to iconic locations from Outlander and other productions, boosting local businesses and employment.
Cornwall's £111k tourism website backfires spectacularly
Visit Cornwall's costly digital overhaul sparks controversy as anti-tourism messaging clashes with economic realities, leaving local businesses counting the cost of declining visitor numbers.
Venice flood emergency: Tourists warned to avoid city
Venice faces its worst flooding in years as severe weather warnings prompt emergency measures. Tourists urged to reconsider travel plans amid rising water levels and safety concerns.
Europe's Vegas-Style Tourist Tax Crackdown Begins
British holidaymakers face new costs as popular European destinations, including Venice and Barcelona, implement strict tourist taxes and visitor caps, mirroring Las Vegas's recent resort fee controversy. Discover which cities are affected and how it coul
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Hotels in Venice
From opulent palazzos to intimate boutique stays, explore our curated selection of Venice's finest hotels for an unforgettable Italian escape.
Venice charges €5 entry fee for day visitors
Venice has launched a controversial €5 entry fee for day-trippers in a bold attempt to manage overtourism and preserve the fragile lagoon city.
Bali freezes hotel permits after flooding crisis
Indonesian authorities hit pause on new hotel and restaurant permits in Bali's most popular districts as rapid, unregulated development exacerbates severe flooding problems on the island paradise.
Venice €5 Tourist Tax Starts 2026: Full Details
Venice confirms a €5 daily tourist tax from 2026. Learn who must pay, how it works, and why the city is implementing this controversial measure to manage overtourism.
British parents fined €1500 for kids' football in Venice square
British tourists fined €1,500 in Venice after children play football in iconic Piazza San Marco. Local authorities enforce strict rules protecting historic sites from 'unseemly behaviour'.
Venice fines parents for children's football game
Venetian police issue fines to parents after children play football in a historic square, igniting debate over public space use and childhood freedoms in the iconic city.
Bourton-on-the-Water's overtourism crisis reaches breaking point
The idyllic Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water is buckling under unsustainable visitor numbers, with residents pleading for urgent measures to protect their community from overtourism's crushing impact.
Venice cracks down on tourist mayhem with new fines
The historic city of Venice declares war on unruly tourist behaviour, implementing strict new fines for swimming in canals and public indecency to preserve dignity and safety.
British couple banned from Venice for canal jump stunt
A British couple's Venetian holiday ends in a ban after they were filmed leaping from a bridge into a historic canal. Discover the consequences of their reckless stunt in one of Italy's most iconic cities.
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