Following in the footsteps of Europe’s Schengen Area, which has recently announced that, starting from next year, Americans will have to apply for a paid travel permit before entering, the United Kingdom has also confirmed it will be bringing in its own entry fee. For years now, Americans have been able to fly to London …
With the Olympics about to commence and around 15 million tourists expected to visit this summer only, drawn to a twinkling Eiffel Tower, the award-winning gastronomy, and high culture, you’d expect Paris to be the most visited city in the world right now. Or perhaps New York and its iconic Brooklyn Bridge, verdant urban parks, …
We’re slowly approaching the point in summer when high temperatures stop seeming exciting and start feeling exhausting. If that’s how it is right now, things aren’t about to get better anytime soon, so why not swap the typical sweaty tropical vacation for a refreshing European city break? I know, I know – dealing with the …
London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Riding on a red double-decker, posing with a telephone box, seeing the sprawling skyline from up the giant wheel by the Thames, and crossing Tower Bridge are all bucket list items for visitors. As great a city as it may be, however, London …
If summer is the time for tropical beach getaways and winter is the time for mountainous retreats, spring is the season for sunny European city breaks, which explains why so many travelers are flying across the Atlantic to experience the best of what the Old Continent has to offer. In recent months though, one of …
There’s something about London. The world’s third most visited city will always have a special place in the hearts of American travelers – it’s an iconic, historic, and captivating place that can offer you something completely different with each visit. From the major sights like Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, down to trendy districts such …
After three years of lackluster performance, tourism in London, one of the most popular destinations in Europe, has surged back to record levels: it was the third most visited city worldwide in 2023, and Americans seem to be the leading nationality among visitors. According to data from the Office of National Statistics, they make up …
We’ve all heard the saying, “it’s about the journey, not the destination.” Well, these trains are living proof. In the face of skyrocketing flight prices and reliably chaotic airports, more travelers are turning to trains than ever before. Plenty of trains are scenic, trendy, and comfortable – but some trains are more than just a …
Island destinations rate high on travelers’ wish lists of places to escape to in the summer, causing overcrowding in popular places like Greece, Spain, Italy, and Mexico. This has caused tourists a range of issues to contend with, from increased pricing and additional visitor taxation to flight cancellations and travel delays. While many are prepared …
Travelers searching for a lesser-known and exciting coastal destination in England are in luck thanks to a new long-haul airline. Global Airlines is set to begin flying in Spring 2024 and aims to kick off with long-haul routes into London Gatwick Airport from New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX). While London may seem like …
Summer is upon us, and now that travel restrictions have been dropped and international travel has picked up pace, Americans will be heading to the airport en masse with one goal in mind: jetting off to the next trendy sunny spot. With multiple options at hand, and so many countries reinstating normality it’s hard to …
After the EU announced tourists will be subject to new travel rules from 2023, requiring them to apply for a permit to visit the Schengen Area, the U.K. decided to introduce its own pre-entry clearance scheme. Pretty soon, Americans visiting Britain will have to pay a fee, or else they won’t be allowed to board …