Mykonos: I explored an alternative side of this Greek ‘party island’

[ad_1] Make your trip to Mykonos more sustainable by travelling in shoulder seasons like autumn instead and be rewarded with an experience of the real, wild side of the island.…

Japan reveals plan to tackle overtourism as visitor numbers soar

[ad_1] Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September. ADVERTISEMENT International tourists have been flocking back to Japan with visitor numbers nearly reaching pre-pandemic…

Japan’s tourism booms as falling yen means bargain holidays

[ad_1] Japan’s falling currency has made the notoriously pricey destination much more affordable. ADVERTISEMENT Visitors have been flocking back to Japan this year, with tourist numbers nearly at pre-pandemic levels…

Barcelona cracks down on cruise ships in its city centre

[ad_1] New rules will come into force this month, including cruise ship caps and dock closures. ADVERTISEMENT Barcelona is closing its city centre to cruise ships. The giant vessels will…

‘They just come, take a nice selfie … and leave.’ Overtourism returns, but cities are fighting back

[ad_1] A woman takes a selfie with an ice cream cone in front of Rome’s Trevi Fountain. Matteo Nardone | Pacific Press | Lightrocket | Getty Images From overtourism to…

Are carbon passports needed to restrain frequent flyers?

[ad_1] Flying could soon be limited by personal carbon allowances, report warns. ADVERTISEMENT Overtourism, carbon-spewing flights and climate breakdown: travel is at a tipping point. If we don’t stop taking…

Halloween visitors urged to avoid famous Tokyo destination

[ad_1] Authorities are concerned that big crowds could lead to disaster. ADVERTISEMENT The mayor of Tokyo’s busy Shibuya shopping and entertainment district is asking Halloween celebrants not to visit. He…

Is it too soon to reopen tourism after Hawaii’s devastating wildfires?

[ad_1] Hawaii has changed. ‘You shouldn’t be there expecting people to serve you your mai tais and your food,’ says one local. ADVERTISEMENT Hawaiians have delivered a petition asking to delay…

New tourist tax will soon make visiting Iceland more expensive

[ad_1] The Nordic country wants to protect its ‘unspoilt nature’ from overtourism with a new nightly fee. Iceland plans to introduce a tourist tax to help protect its unspoilt nature.…

Spanish cruise outrage as ‘all-inclusive’ drinks come with a cost

[ad_1] Norwegian Cruise Line’s ‘Free at Sea’ drinks deal comes with a catch in Spanish waters. A cruise ship holiday is the height of luxury; a time to sit back…