DESTINATIONS. HOLIDAY TIPS

Europe continues to dominate global tourism, attracting hundreds of millions of international visitors each year. New figures show that traditional favourites remain extremely popular, with Spain once again topping the list as the most visited country in Europe — and the world. Top 10 Most Visited European Countries (Overnight Stays 2025) Spain — 329.7 million nights Italy — 264.7 million nights Türkiye — 154.8 million nights France — 150.8 million nights United Kingdom — 149

Montenegro is smaller than Hawaii, but mile for mile it packs an impressively scenic punch. Hugging the eastern Adriatic coast opposite Italy's Puglia region, the destination is diverse, picturesque and welcoming yet still flies under the radar for most international travelers. Interesting and inspiring review from Travel Weekly It took me just four days to discover its dual soul -- the contrast between its coast and mountains and between its historical roots and contemporary

From Latvia to the Balkan coast, these destinations offer the beauty, culture and atmosphere travellers want – without the price or crowds. An interesting overview of BBC reporters. Budva, Monte Negro While Europe remains the default summer fantasy for many travellers, this year, getting there may feel less straightforward. Between overtourism, soaring airfares, the Iran war driving up fuel costs and the rollout of the EES system causing long queues and delays, the continent

The village of Ouranoupolis (which beautifully translates as “Heavenly City”), located on the pristine coast of eastern Chalkidiki in Greece, is a captivating seaside village that combines deep historical Orthodox spirituality with absolute summer relaxation. It has just over 800 permanent residents (2021). This village is known worldwide as the final stop for pilgrims before entering the monastic state of Holy Mount Athos, but it is also a top holiday destination, offering b

The island of Karpathos has emerged as one of the most authentic and rising tourism destinations in the Mediterranean for 2026, according to a new list by Austrian news website oe24.at highlighting the region’s most beautiful “hidden gems” for the upcoming summer. The international recognition from one of Austria’s largest news and entertainment platforms, with a wide audience across Germany and Switzerland, confirmed the island’s growing appeal in foreign markets as a desti

A stunning beach on the Greek island of Kefalonia has been named the second-best beach in the world for 2026, according to the latest rankings by The World’s 50 Best Beaches. The annual list highlights the most breathtaking coastlines across the globe, with crystal-clear waters, pristine sands and dramatic natural backdrops defining the top destinations. Greek beach shines on global stage Fteri Beach secured second place worldwide, earning praise for its secluded setting, tur

Southern Europe is emerging as the big winner of the 2026 summer tourism season, with demand surging across key Mediterranean destinations, including Greece. According to the latest data, Spain leads in overall bookings with a 14% share of travellers, followed by Italy at 11% and France at 8%. Greece and Portugal are also performing strongly, each capturing 6% of total bookings, highlighting sustained international interest in the region. Spain’s performance is particularly r

With the arrival of summer 2025 in Greece, the Greek City Times (GCT) team is excited to share its list of the 20 best beaches in Greece for the season (in no particular order). As Europe recovers from last year’s unforgettable vacations, now is the perfect time to plan your next beach adventure in Greece, renowned for its crystal clear waters, golden sands, and breathtaking coastal scenery. Balos Lagoon, Crete Balos lagoon on the west coast of Crete is an amazing spot to vis

Beautiful Halkidiki. Sarti and Nea Roda We all know the famous Halkidiki. If any of us have not been there, at least we have heard about this place. This peninsula is located in the north of Greece and is known primarily for its diverse nature, the beautiful Aegean Sea and a number of places for vacation. The city of Thessaloniki is a kind of metropolitan center. The peninsula is also known for its "three fingers", the peninsular promontories of Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount

Heringsdorf is a popular seaside resort on the island of Usedom in West Pomerania, Germany. It is also known as Kaiserbad. It is located on the Baltic Sea coast of the island of Usedom, about 10 km as the crow flies northwest of Świnoujście. Heringsdorf was formed in January 2005 from the former municipalities of Heringsdorf, Ahlbeck and Bansin. Until January 2006, the municipality was called Dreikaiserbäder, which literally means Three Emperors' Baths, referring to several h

We visited one beautiful and important destination on the coast of the Baltic Sea in the north of Poland. In addition to resorts and tourist destinations such as Gdańsk and, for example, Kolobrzeg, we present to you one more destination, the spa town of Swinoujscie . This is nothing new in recent years, it is even remembered by tourists from the 80s of the last century who had the opportunity to visit it within the Eastern bloc. Just like the entire coast of the Baltic Sea, w

This is the question that each of us who is actively thinking about and trying to plan a summer vacation asks ourselves. In light of and in the context of the current international situation in the Middle East and other regions of the world, the question naturally arises - where is it safe? Many tourists have the habit of regularly visiting Egypt, Turkey, the southern Greek islands, Israel and, of course, Dubai. However, the situation changed radically at the end of last mont