By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
New Literary-Themed Hilton Hotel Opens in Akureyri, Iceland's Capital of the North
Skáld Akureyri, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, has opened on Hafnarstræti street in Akureyri, Iceland. The 71-room hotel and 15 serviced
ETIAS Launch Likely Delayed to 2027 After EES Rollout Chaos
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is likely to be postponed until 2027, according to reports. The delay follo
Flighty App's New Connection Assistant Eases Airport Transfers Across Europe
Flighty's new connection assistant breaks down airport transfers step by step, predicting times for security, baggage, and passport control.
Meliá Offers €200,000 Eclipse Package to Balearic Islands for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
Meliá Hotels International offers a €200,000 eclipse package to the Balearic Islands for the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse. Limited to
Florence, Prague, Salzburg Top Travel + Leisure's European City Rankings
Florence tops the European list in Travel + Leisure's 2023 World's Best Awards, followed by Prague and Salzburg. Italy and Portugal each hav
Kynren: UK's First Live-Action Historical Theme Park Opens in July
Kynren – The Storied Lands, the UK's first live-action historical theme park, opens in Bishop Auckland on 18 July. The attraction features f
Alpine Summer: Europe's Coolcation Trend Gains Momentum as Heatwaves Persist
UK Google searches for 'alpine summer' have risen 82% year-on-year. Mountain holiday specialist Heidi has doubled its cooler walking destina
Canary Islands Launch Voluntary Tourist Tax to Fund Local Sustainability Projects
The Canary Islands are launching RegNext, a voluntary tourist tax to fund sustainability projects. Visitors can contribute to nature restora
Qatar's Hamad Airport Rolls Out Facial Recognition for Faster Boarding
Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have introduced a biometric service that lets passengers use facial recognition instead of a p
EU Parliament Finalizes Air Passenger Rights: Free Cabin Luggage and Delay Compensation Upheld
The European Parliament has approved updated air passenger rights after over a decade of negotiations. Passengers will keep free cabin lugga
Jet2 Expands Destination Wedding Packages Across Europe
Jet2 has expanded its wedding packages to include new European destinations like Malta, Sorrento, Santorini, and Türkiye. Packages start at
Europe's Best Pizzerias Outside Italy: 2026 Top Pizza Awards Revealed
The 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards highlight the 60 best pizzerias across Europe outside Italy. London's Napoli on the Road takes the top spot