Sunseekers flock to Greek beaches and tourist spots

Sunseekers have flocked to Greek beaches and tourist spots as much of the country’s lockdown restrictions are lifted.  After months of stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus, Greece has re-opened its famed museums and tourist destinations while relaxing restrictions on movement and shopping on the mainland in recent days.   Athenians were able to gather to … Read more

British tourist ‘throws his Thai wife off a seventh floor balcony’ 

British tourist ‘throws his Thai wife off a seventh floor balcony because he was stressed by Thailand’s coronavirus lockdown’ Briton Dave Mitchell, 46, allegedly pushed his Thai wife off a balcony in Rayong Sukanda, 56, suffered a fractured hip and dislocated arm in the fall She told police her husband had thrown her over balcony … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Tourist spots to be shut ‘for some time to come’

British holidaymakers hoping to visit UK tourism hotspots such as seaside towns were warned today they will be unable to do so ‘for some time to come’. Many workers with pre-booked annual leave who had been hoping to travel abroad this spring or summer will now be turning their sights to a holiday in Britain. … Read more

European holiday resorts could open with ‘tourist corridors’ set up to protect holidaymakers

European travel chiefs are calling for the creation of ‘tourism corridors’ so holiday resorts can re-open in time for summer. Ministers from nine countries, including France, Italy, Greece and Spain, wrote to European Union chiefs yesterday warning the industry faces collapse if special measures are not rolled out soon. Ideas under dicsussion include an EU-wide … Read more

Teenage girl injured after falling from selfie cliff in Diamond Bay where tourist died in January

Girl, 16, survives 15-metre plunge from a notorious ‘selfie’ clifftop during late-night catch-up with her friends in one of Australia’s richest suburbs – just months after a British model fell to her death The 16-year-old was at Diamond Bay, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, at 9.30pm  She was reportedly socialising with friends before she fell last … Read more

Teenage girl injured after falling from selfie cliff in Diamond Bay where tourist died in January

Girl, 16, survives 15-metre plunge from a notorious ‘selfie’ clifftop during late-night catch-up with her friends in one of Australia’s richest suburbs – just months after a British model fell to her death The 16-year-old was at Diamond Bay, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, at 9.30pm  She was reportedly socialising with friends before she fell last … Read more

Danny Wallace and Trainline reveal Europe’s 30 most underrated tourist attractions

Pastimes Museum, Rossiglione Italy The collection of items and artefacts found here date back to a simpler time. It’s a treasure trove of rare and unique pieces from history – board games, black-and-white televisions, mopeds, typewriters, graffiti and even a carousel are on display. Solo Per Due, Rieti, Italy Get a table at the smallest … Read more

Western tourist is arrested after wiping saliva on ATM in Cambodia

Western tourist is arrested after wiping his saliva on a banknote and leaving it on an ATM in Cambodia amid coronavirus crisis CCTV footage caught the man hiding the $10 banknote after licking his finger  Staff who found the banknote alerted police and medics after seeing the CCTV The man was arrested by police in … Read more

Norway’s new tourist attraction will look like it’;s ‘growing out of the dramatic landscape’

Thousands of visitors flock to Norway each year in the hope of catching a glimpse of mighty migrating whales off the country’s north coast. And soon these tourists visitors will be able to learn all about these magnificent animals at this incredible new attraction, which has been designed to ‘grow out of the dramatic Norwegian landscape’.  … Read more

The UK tourist attractions you can visit virtually, from the Lake District to Buckingham Palace

A nationwide lockdown doesn’t have to mean missing out on the UK’s top tourist attractions. That’s because many have incredible webcams and virtual tours on their websites, which means you can explore them from the comfort of your living room. Here MailOnline Travel reveals 22 amazing online tours and webcams for royal residences, museums and … Read more