Europe

1+ hour, 12+ min ago   (637+ words) Take a bath with a boar Credit: Maria Enache/FB You are paddling in the turquoise shallow waters, looking back at the stunning cove and a gorgeous shoreline. Now imagine it with a crowd of wild pigs swimming past your…...

3+ hour, 41+ min ago   (1040+ words) Many British travellers see roaming as an unavoidable problem when travelling abroad. But once they use a travel eSIM — choosing a plan for a specific trip, locking in the price before departure and experiencing the convenience of managing their connection…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago   (141+ words) A towering octopus is currently climbing a Valpo tower, thanks to the Valparaiso Creative Council and mural artist “Flex” Maldonado, who’s painting a new octopus mural at Smith Ready Mix. It’s more than a striking piece of public art — it…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago   (495+ words) Limitless Travel plans to offer more cruise-and-stay options and expedition sailings after launching its first dedicated programme for new-to-cruise passengers. Limitless Travel is keen to expand its existing cruise programmes to retain customers who have already done several ex-UK sailings…...

2+ hour ago   (801+ words) Former investment banking director Elmira Amdiy is expanding beyond her seven-strong London restaurant portfolio and existing French Riviera hotel, with a new hotel development and art-led villa on the Mediterranean coast. The businesswoman behind the Wild Group, the eight-figure hospitality…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (238+ words) Set in a restored 19th-century manor, Six Senses Douro Valley pairs vineyard views with wine experiences, a spa, and peaceful countryside luxury. Overlooking Porto from Vila Nova de Gaia, The Yeatman brings together wine, fine dining, a striking infinity pool,…...

12+ hour, 59+ min ago   (384+ words) Viking’s new ocean ship Viking Astrea has officially floated out for the first time. Viking Astrea has floated out for the first time at Fincantieri Shipyard in Italy. The new ship will be the second Viking ship that operates with…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago   (1095+ words) Six months after Ocean Ventures Advisory founder Trevor Young first told Cruise Industry News that Asia was the only real option left for cruise operators shut out of Europe’s booked-up yards, the conversation has moved on from whether Asia can…...

2+ hour, 52+ min ago   (482+ words) The Canary Islands are strengthening their position as one of Europe’s most important winter cruise destinations, with more than 2.29 million cruise passengers using the archipelago’s ports during the first half of 2026. Traffic was around 9.8% higher than during the same period…...

5+ hour, 4+ min ago   (1073+ words) Updated on: 15 September 2026 2:30 pm Travel across the Middle East has looked very different in 2026. Airspace disruptions, cancelled flights and security concerns have affected destinations across the region, but not in the same way. While some destinations have seen a sharp…...