‘Europe cannot fail twice on migration’, EU Commission warns

‘Europe cannot fail twice on migration’, EU Commission warns, as it urges countries to ensure there is no repeat of the 2015 crisis when a million exiles entered the continent A huge influx of migrants five years ago caused significant rifts within the EU Proposals for reform of EU migration and asylum policy expected in … Read more

Sailing to Europe? It’s such a breeze now ferries are back in business

Sailing to Europe? It’s such a breeze now ferries are back in business as the holiday season finally bursts into life Regular sailings to France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain are restarting Bookings are also shooting up for trips to Belfast and Dublin from Welsh ports Numbers will be limited on board to comply with … Read more

River cruising sets sail again thanks to the Mail!  Here are some of the best in Europe

There’s never been a better time to book your floating boutique hotel holiday The ropes are off and the joy of river cruising can restart after the Foreign & Commonwealth Office changed its advice to give river cruising the green light this week.  It’s something the Mail has been pushing for and we’re pleased the … Read more

CDC confirms coronavirus spread through NYC from Europe

The CDC has now confirmed that coronavirus was already spreading throughout New York City from Europe by the time Donald Trump banned travelers from the EU and UK entering the US in March.   A new report from the health agency released Friday provides more evidence that the first cases of the deadly virus in NYC … Read more

Nine Daily Mail reporters on what it’s like to travel to Europe during the tail-end of a pandemic

Finally, the news travel lovers have been waiting to hear for weeks: summer holidays abroad are on. When the announcement came last week that quarantine-free travel is permitted in 59 countries, tour operators experienced a welcome surge in bookings — with plenty of bargains, as well. Tui, Britain’s largest travel company, was offering discounts of … Read more

British tourists ‘are left sleeping on beaches’ in Europe after paying for locked down hotel rooms

British tourists are having to sleep on beaches in Europe after paying for rooms in hotels abroad that are still closed due to coronavirus lockdown.  Consumer watchdog Which? reported the findings and said that the travel agency Loveholidays has been the main offender, according to the Times newspaper.    One tourist, who set off for … Read more

Nine reporters on what it’s like to travel to Europe during the trail-end of a pandemic

 Finally, the news travel lovers have been waiting to hear for weeks: summer holidays abroad are on. When the announcement came last week that quarantine-free travel is permitted in 59 countries, tour operators experienced a welcome surge in bookings — with plenty of bargains, as well. Tui, Britain’s largest travel company, was offering discounts of … Read more

British tourists ‘are left sleeping on beaches’ in Europe after paying for locked down hotel rooms

British tourists are having to sleep on beaches in Europe after paying for rooms in hotels abroad that are still closed due to coronavirus lockdown.  Consumer watchdog Which? reported the findings and said that the travel agency Loveholidays has been the main offender, according to the Times newspaper.    One tourist, who set off for … Read more

Coronavirus Europe: Death rate two thirds up on bad flu year

Death rate is now TWO THIRDS higher than a bad flu year- as coronavirus kills 185,000 people across Europe Spain had the worst mortality rate across all ages at the height of the pandemic  The 15-44 age group also died in greater numbers than their peers across Europe The European Union and the UK have … Read more