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Tourists turn to the Balkans and Brazil: How the Middle East conflict has redrawn our holiday map

TRAVEL INSIDER: As the war between the US, Israel and Iran continues to disrupt flight routes and rattle traveller confidence, tourism is shifting away from the Middle East and its neighbours – with the Balkans, South America and northeast Asia among the surprising winners. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reports…

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Campbeds, snacks and baby food: Should airports have contingency plans for disruption?

TRAVEL INSIDER: After more than 2,000 flights were grounded in a single day, MPs are asking why UK airports still have no formal crisis plan for major disruption. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman says it’s about time that changed in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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I was wrong to avoid Barcelona because of overtourism – here’s why

TRAVEL INSIDER: As anti-tourism protests flare across Spain and visitor numbers hit record highs, one destination has kept Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman away for years. She explains what finally changed her mind in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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UK travellers are still being caught out by this Brexit passport rule

TRAVEL INSIDER: Travellers are still being turned away at the gate over the same overlooked passport rule. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman explains this Brexit blind spot in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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Why I think it’s time to ban alcohol on flights

TRAVEL INSIDER: As incidents of air rage soar, one common factor keeps cropping up: alcohol. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman explains why she thinks it’s time to ground the in-flight drinks trolley in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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Is this the end of the Mediterranean summer holiday? Why Brits are turning to ‘cool’ destinations

TRAVEL INSIDER: As extreme heat grips the Mediterranean, more holidaymakers than ever are turning to cooler destinations like Scotland, Norway and Canada – but with half the Travel Desk still booked into Crete, Croatia and Naxos, the 'coolcation' trend isn't the full picture, as Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reveals…

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Voices: ‘Tax the day trippers too’, say readers as UK tourist tax sparks debate

YOUR VIEWS: Travel Insider readers say the system has a fundamental flaw: overnight visitors pay while day trippers, who can cause just as much strain on a city, get off scot-free

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Tourist taxes are coming to the UK – is your city next?

TRAVEL INSIDER: Edinburgh has become the first UK city to charge visitors a tourist tax – but with Glasgow, Aberdeen and Cardiff set to follow, the levy is only the beginning, as Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reveals in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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Why I fell for the ‘ugly’ city social media told me to skip

TRAVEL INSIDER: Online, Prishtina is dismissed as ‘boring’ and ‘ugly’ – but Kosovo's capital has a rough-edged charm that rewards those who give it a chance, as Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reveals in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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These European beaches are charging visitors to reserve a spot – and it just doesn’t sit right with me

TRAVEL INSIDER: From Sardinia to Puglia, a growing number of Europe's beaches are charging visitors just to reserve their patch of sand. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reports on what's driving the move in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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Why I always build in a ‘travel buffer’ – especially now EES delays are in full swing

TRAVEL INSIDER: As EES border delays cause chaos across Europe, more travellers are building extra time into their trips to dodge disaster. But how big a buffer is really enough? Annabel Grossman reports in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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Travelling to Spain, France or Greece? How Europe’s heatwave could affect your trip

TRAVEL INSIDER: Europe is experiencing another summer of extreme temperatures. From heat-related health risks and wildfire disruption to what Foreign Office advice really means for your holiday, Annabel Grossman looks at what travellers need to know before they fly in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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Why Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s luxury resorts are exactly the type of tourism Albania does not need

TRAVEL INSIDER: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s luxury resort plans are facing mounting protests in Albania, as debate grows over who tourism should really benefit. Annabel Grossman reports from Vlorë in the latest Travel Insider newsletter

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The World Cup could revive US tourism – if America lets it

TRAVEL INSIDER: With five million visitors expected for the World Cup, the US is hoping for a tourism boost after a slump in international arrivals. But amid reports of visa issues, border delays and rising costs, questions remain over how welcoming the experience will be, as Annabel Grossman reports in…

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The Middle East destination quietly welcoming tourists back

TRAVEL INSIDER: Jordan is quietly returning to the travel map as restrictions ease, Annabel Grossman reports in the latest Travel Insider newsletter, with Petra’s empty canyons offering a rare chance to experience one of the world’s great ancient wonders without the crowds

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