Scots gran fighting for life in Croatia after falling unconscious on holiday flight home

Gina Thomson(Image: Supplied) A Scots gran is fighting for her life in Croatia after falling unconscious on a flight home from Turkey. Gina Thomson, from Dundee, had been flying back to Scotland on September 9 after a week-long holiday with pals...

Start Planning Your 2026 Travel With These New Southwest And United Routes Launching Next Year

Jet-setters can add to their 2026 travel itineraries with newly announced flight routes from two of the United States’ biggest carriers. Southwest Airlines has a slew of flight routes scheduled to debut during the first six months of 2026....

Travel review: How taking the ferry unlocked delights of the Scottish Highlands

There was no need to panic. As we were about to discover over the course of five fabulous days, everything we had read and been told about our destination was true, and then some. My wife and I travelled from Belfast to Cairnryan on the Stena...

Spanish passport beats the UK in 2025 ranking of the world’s most powerful travel documents

Spain’s passport ranks among the world’s most powerful in 2025. Credit : Mehaniq, Shutterstock Spain has once again proven it holds one of the most powerful passports on the planet. The latest Henley Passport Index, released this October, places...

Bosnia’s mountain resorts pivot to summer tourism as climate changes

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel Europe Travel International Mid-altitude mountain resorts near Sarajevo -- traditionally dependent on snow sports -- are pivoting to attract summertime tourists Author of the article: Associated Press Eldar...

Croatia Embraces “Slow Living” As A New Travel Philosophy

Croatia is quietly redefining how we travel: its new ethos is slow living, a travel philosophy rooted in leisure, connection, and appreciation of place. According to a recent BBC Travel feature, the country’s charm lies not just in spectacular...

Croatia Invests €32 Million to Strengthen Transport Links with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia is investing €32 million to improve road infrastructure and boost transport connectivity with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure Oleg Butković announced on Friday. The...

UNWTO includes Kaštelir-Labinci in Top 52 Best Tourist Villages 2025

October the 23rd, 2025 – The UNWTO has included Kaštelir-Labinci in the top 52 Best Tourist Villages of 2025, shedding light on Croatian tourism far away from the typical bustling destinations we’ve become so used to. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Ana...

Croatia’s Grand Hotel Bonavia converting to AC Hotels by Marriott flag

Jadran Hoteli Rijeka and Marriott International have signed a franchise agreement that will see the Grand Hotel Bonavia in Rijeka, Croatia, convert to an AC Hotels by Marriott. The signing took place on October 2 and was attended by city officials...

Where to go on a cheap and hot holiday every month in 2026 – with trips from £168pp

THE year of 2025 is coming to a close, which means it’s time to think about where you should be taking a break next year, and we have some very good deals for you. Holiday expert for On the Beach, Robert Brooks, has found some incredible deals for...

Do I need a visa to visit Europe? What UK travellers need to know about Etias

If you’re planning a trip to a European country such as Spain, France, Portugal or Italy, you may have heard about new travel rules coming into effect for UK visitors in 2025 and 2026. The first change is the Entry/Exit System (EES), the EU’s new...

Visiting with ‘the Croatian Mob’ means plenty of cigars

Gillespie Life, Outdoors OUTDOORS ON EDGE By Gayne C. Young on October 22, 2025 Visiting with ‘the Croatian Mob’ means plenty of cigars Todd Pribanic is the founder and owner of Croatian Mafia Cigars. I was fortunate to speak with him about...

U.S. Cruise Passenger Detained in Italy After Gun Found in Backpack

A 77-year-old U.S. citizen traveling from Tennessee to Venice was charged in Ravenna, Italy, after security at the Porto Corsini Cruise Terminal found a firearm in his luggage. According to news reports, the man was getting ready to board a cruise...

Cambodia and Croatia Forge New Partnership on Mine Clearance Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, October 22, 2025 -- Cambodia and Croatia have initiated talks to establish a formal partnership in humanitarian mine action, a move that would mark the first bilateral cooperation between the two nations in this critical field. The...

A look at this year's Best UN Tourism Villages

In this fifth edition, UN Tourism has picked 52 Best Tourism Villages from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. These villages were selected from 270 applications from 65 UN Tourism Member States. Another 20 villages have...

New entry system kicks in for South Africans travelling to Europe

A major change is coming for South Africans travelling to Europe. As of 12 October 2025, the European Union has implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES), a fully digital border control process that replaces traditional passport stamps with...

Art Beat: Theater, holiday markets, art classes, music and the only West Coast art exhibition

Spotlight: ‘O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy’ Thursday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N. All ages Tickets or call (425) 275-9595 Reminiscent of classic British pantomimes and blending physical comedy,...

Croatia’s delightful philosophy of slow living

In Dubrovnik, “pomalo” isn’t just a holiday indulgence. It’s a philosophy of life that shapes everything from seaside swims to long lunches. When I told my husband I needed a mumcation, he knew exactly where I’d go. My obsession with Croatia is no...

Sail Croatia’s Private Yacht Tours Go from Strength to Strength - New Lagoon Catamaran Joins Fleet

Sail Croatia has expanded its Private Yacht Tour fleet with the addition of a new Lagoon catamaran. Tiny Dancer, a 2026 build Lagoon 55, will join the Sail Croatia fleet next Spring, taking the total fleet size to 21 vessels, including 11 Lagoon...

UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025

From Koyasan in Japan to Chamarel in Mauritius, Bled in Slovenia, Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina, and Masfout in the United Arab Emirates, 52 newly recognized Best Tourism Villages from 29 countries showcase the power of tourism The latest list of...