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Holidaymakers head to the Costa del Sol for natural beauty, authentic charm and A-rated, sustainable second homes
The thriving Costa del Sol is delighting holidaymakers with its incredible natural beauty, picturesque towns and villages and exceptional quality of life – so much so, that many are choosing not just to visit the region, but to buy a second home...

International beach volleyball tournament comes to South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire will play an important role in the international sporting scene by hosting a leg of the 2025 Small Countries Association (SCA) Beach Volleyball Zonal Tour next week. The international tournament is set to take place from Friday,...

Major international sporting tournament coming to Ayr this week
A leg of the 2025 Small Countries Association (SCA) Beach Volleyball Zonal Tour will take place from July 18 to 20 at the inland courts at Kyle Academy. The tournament will feature teams from across Europe, including Andorra, Ireland,...

KTI showcases global vision at its ‘Growing Together’ distributor conference
Bulgaria-based, independent tobacco manufacturer KT International (KTI) held its KTI Distributor Conference 2025 from June 25–27 under the theme ‘Growing Together’, welcoming 50 distributor partners from more than 30 countries, reinforcing the...

The Canadian Government Just Slapped One Of The World's Most Glamorous Countries With A Travel Advisory
Canada has been issuing a series of travel advisories to different countries since the start of 2025. That includes a bold warning to Canadian tourists planning to visit the U.S. amid border tensions and rising tariffs, to which the U.S. responded...

Imserso budget holidays for pensioners in Spain 2025-2026: Where you can go and how to apply
Date Published: 02/07/2025 The time has come again for retirees and pensioners to apply for their place in the Imserso Tourism Programme. This 2025-2026 season has 879,213 places for seniors, which can be requested until July 23 of this year....

Captain Sandy shares the travel moment that changed her life, why boating is an escape
Captain Sandy Yawn of Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean"Captain Sandy Yawn is best known for leading crews on Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean," but her maritime career began with a visit to The Bahamas. Yawn, who has traveled the world as a...

Europe’s underrated ski holidays that won’t break the bank
Spain A country famous for its balmy weather isn’t top of skiers’ agendas, but the Spanish Pyrenees offer miles of powdery pistes. Baqueira-Beret, where the ski season runs from pre-Christmas to post-Easter, is a favourite with the Spanish royal...

Donald Trump remakes American diplomacy in Florida’s image
From Panama to Singapore, President Donald Trump is deploying an unprecedented number of Floridians to represent the United States as he transforms the country’s approach to diplomacy. One out of every three nominees to ambassador-level positions...

Andorra will not return to Eurovision 2026
The national broadcaster of Andorra (RTVA) has confirmed they will not be returning for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 taking place in Austria next May. RTVA not returning for Austria 2026 Over the years there have been numerous proposals to...

10 alternatives to France's overcrowded tourist hotspots
With France on course for another record-breaking year of tourism, some of the most popular sites are already severely overcrowded - so here are some alternatives. France is popular with tourists - it's the world's most-visited tourist destination...

Italy sorts vast piles of post for popular Pope Leo
Leo XIV has not long been pope, yet the American head of the Catholic Church already receives 100 kilogrammes of letters a day, faithfully sorted by the Italian post office. Missives from around the world, addressed to "His Holiness" in flowing...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

Expert issues warning to UK travellers over little-known food fine
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 08:06 EDT, 17 June 2025 | Updated: 08:06 EDT, 17 June 2025 British holidaymakers have been issued a warning over an easily-made mistake that could see them fined in the European Union. Tourists who bring ready-made...

Where to get ice cream, cold treats in Pensacola area: 25 sweet spots
The Pensacola area is filled with sweet treats to try this summer, ranging from creamy artisanal gelato to cold shaved ice. A few Pensacola area favorites include Lamonte Gelato, Fannie Lou's Ice Cream, Wild Honey Frozen Yogurt, Vampire Penguin...

Cyclist whose gear was stolen on France-Spain route warns of light-flash trick
A cyclist who had thousands of pounds worth of equipment stolen in a roadside scam has urged anyone else driving in the area to exercise caution. Global Cycling Network's Conor Dunne was driving along the AP7 road that links Barcelona with France...

Joyful Aging — Carole Carson: Creating a new life at age 80
Do you have the impulse to pick up and move to another country? To start over where new ways must be learned and old habits are disrupted? Many Americans do. Nearly four million expatriates like me live outside the United States as immigrants in...

IDS Next Completes 50+ Hotel Installations in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Global enterprise hospitality technology leader IDS Next has successfully crossed the 50+ hotel installations milestone across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its enterprise hospitality technology solutions. With the new...

Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (NASDAQ:BSET) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (NASDAQ:BSET) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 10, 2025 Operator: Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated’s second quarter 2025 earnings...

Ian Rankin’s ‘Rebus’ Gets S2; DAZN Ligue 1, Serie A Deals; Paradigm Signs Filmmaker & Comedian — Global Briefs
‘Rebus‘ S2 Crime-drama Rebus from Eleventh Hour Films will return for a second series, penned by Gregory Burke and with Richard Rankin reprising his role as Detective Sergeant John Rebus. Based on the popular books by Ian Rankin and filmed in and...