From 2026, nearly all non‑British and non‑Irish visitors must secure a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation or eVisa before departure, reshaping spontaneous trips and demanding earlier digital trip planning.
Albay Province in the Philippines stays open and largely safe for tourists despite Mayon Volcano’s Alert Level 3, with risks confined to a strict six kilometer danger zone and nearby evacuated communities.
Middle East air travel snarled as more than 200 delays and 31 cancellations at Dubai and Tel Aviv ripple across Emirates, FlyDubai, KLM, Wizz Air and Kenya Airways networks.
Etihad’s first nonstop Luxembourg–Abu Dhabi flights from October 29, 2026 promise shorter journeys, premium three class comfort and smoother connections across Asia and the Middle East for Benelux travelers.
Storm Goretti cripples UK and France travel networks with hurricane force winds, deep snow and mass power cuts, causing severe airport, rail and ferry disruption and ongoing weekend chaos for stranded passengers.
Galápagos expedition cruises are transforming from niche science trips into coveted luxury adventures, offering small-ship wildlife encounters, strict sustainability standards and limited-capacity itineraries that reward early planners with rare, immersive experiences.
As Europe’s biometric Entry/Exit System ramps up, ABTA warns of longer queues ahead and urges EU border guards to use emergency suspension powers early to protect Easter and summer holiday travel.
