Travel News New fleet of electric hydrofoil boats to be deployed in the Maldives The Maldives will introduce up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats, promising smoother and more sustainable transfers between its islands. 17/06/2026
Destinations ‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals where to escape the heat A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland and Norway leading the way. 17/06/2026
Travel News Direct trains restart from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia and Varna Romania's national railway has relaunched daily direct summer trains from Bucharest to destinations in Türkiye and Bulgaria, with fares starting from €27. 17/06/2026
Travel News Greece, Spain and Italy drive surge in summer travel demand New data shows that Southern Europe is the fastest-growing tourism region this summer, as travellers look towards destinations that feel ‘closer, more familiar and more accessible’, amid geopolitical uncertainty and aviation disruption. 15/06/2026
Travel News New Brussels-Strasbourg-Basel rail link trial planned for 2027 Rail operators will test a new TGV INOUI service linking Brussels, Strasbourg and Basel from July 2027, improving cross-border rail connections and offering new alternatives to air travel. 14/06/2026
Destinations Guadalajara: A World Cup host city travel guide Mexico's second-largest city is hosting its third men's World Cup after previously staging matches in 1970 and 1986. 07/06/2026
Destinations Toronto: A World Cup host city travel guide Canada's largest city will host six World Cup matches, including the co-host nation’s opening fixture. 07/06/2026
Destinations Philadelphia: A World Cup host city travel guide Philadelphia will host five World Cup group games as well as a Round of 16 clash on 4 July – exactly 250 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed in the historic city. 06/06/2026
Destinations Vancouver: A World Cup host city travel guide BC Place in downtown Vancouver will host seven World Cup fixtures – including two of Canada's group games. 06/06/2026
Travel News France unveils 33 ‘palaces’ for 2026 as six new hotels join elite list The latest collection of palace hotels have been revealed, with six properties joining France’s most exclusive hospitality club. 04/06/2026
Destinations Seattle: A World Cup host city travel guide Known as the Emerald City, Seattle will host World Cup games for the first time - including the USA's second group D fixture. 03/06/2026
Destinations San Francisco Bay Area: A World Cup host travel guide Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host six fixtures during the World Cup – five group-stage games and a Round of 32 clash. 03/06/2026
Destinations Miami: A World Cup host city travel guide With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres. 02/06/2026
Destinations Boston: A World Cup host city travel guide France, England, Scotland and Norway are among the nations who will play World Cup group games at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough. 02/06/2026
Residences Luxury New York hotel unveils $1m World Cup final package At The Mark hotel in Manhattan, football fans are in for a treat – provided they have a million dollars to spare for this lavish World Cup final experience. 01/06/2026
Destinations Monterrey: A World Cup host city travel guide The Mexican city will host four fixtures at this summer’s World Cup, including three group games and a Round of 32 clash. 01/06/2026
Destinations Los Angeles: A World Cup host city travel guide The 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host eight matches at this summer’s World Cup. 31/05/2026
Sport The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know. 30/05/2026
Destinations New York/New Jersey: A World Cup travel guide Eight matches will be held in New York/New Jersey during this summer’s World Cup – including the final on 19 July. 30/05/2026
Destinations Machu Picchu overtourism: Bucket list dream turning into a ‘nightmare’ A global heritage foundation has offered to work with Peruvian authorities to improve conditions at Machu Picchu as tourists face overcrowding, long queues and transport problems. 28/05/2026