Authentic Algarve: Exploring Portugal Beyond the Beach
Discover the real Algarve through its hilltop villages, cork forests and traditional markets. Escape the tourist trail and experience authentic Portuguese culture.
Discover the real Algarve through its hilltop villages, cork forests and traditional markets. Escape the tourist trail and experience authentic Portuguese culture.
Travelling with friends? Expert reveals the 5 red flags that signal a difficult travel buddy and how to avoid holiday conflicts. Plan your perfect 'mate-cation' today.
Share your favourite European travel discovery of 2025 for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. The best tips will be featured in the Guardian Travel section.
An 85-year-old British woman has died and dozens were injured after a tornado ripped through a Portuguese holiday campsite. Read the latest on the devastation.
New Era Travel in Alresford, Hampshire, ceases trading just three years after opening. Discover the impact on customers and the wider UK travel industry turmoil.
Budget airline Ryanair announces 18 exciting new flight routes from the UK to Portugal's stunning Algarve region, making sunny getaways more accessible than ever.
Discover how to transform your long-haul flights with our expert guide to the best travel pillows available in the UK. From memory foam to inflatable designs, find your perfect comfort companion for restful journeys.
A British grandmother's dream holiday turns to tragedy as she's fatally struck by falling concrete while showering in her Algarve hotel room, sparking safety investigations.
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Discover essential safety strategies, transformative benefits and expert tips for women embarking on solo travel adventures, from navigating unfamiliar destinations to building unshakeable confidence.
Discover the revolutionary travel essentials that have passed rigorous testing - from space-saving packing cubes to life-changing tech gadgets that will transform your journeys.
A leading travel expert shares her clever money-saving hack that could transform how you book flights forever. Discover how to slash your travel costs with this simple strategy.
Discover expert-approved tips and clever tricks to transform your family flights from chaotic to calm. From packing strategies to in-flight entertainment, make your next journey with children enjoyable for everyone.
Planning an autumn getaway? Don't get caught out! Our comprehensive breakdown reveals all the latest travel regulations that could make or break your October half-term holiday plans.
A British tourist's innocent mistake in a foreign country led to an embarrassing home invasion and a valuable lesson about cultural awareness while travelling alone.
Portugal introduces sweeping new tourist taxes targeting 13 popular areas including Lisbon and Porto, with visitors facing charges of up to €4 per night in radical sustainability move.
Young professionals are transforming business travel by demanding luxury experiences and turning work trips into 'bleisure' adventures, according to new industry research.
A British couple's bold decision to sell everything for permanent travel ended in unexpected disappointment as reality shattered their wanderlust dreams. Discover why their global adventure lasted mere months.
Discover insider secrets from travel experts that can slash your holiday costs without sacrificing the experience. From flight booking tricks to accommodation savings.
Discover the Mediterranean gem where Britons are flocking for sun-drenched living, affordable costs and welcoming communities - find out why Portugal's Algarve region is the new dream destination.
Exclusive: Kate and Gerry McCann explain why they couldn't face returning to the Algarve resort where their daughter vanished 17 years ago in emotional new interview.
Discover insider secrets to experiencing luxury destinations like Singapore, Zurich and New York without breaking the bank. Our expert guide reveals budget-friendly accommodation, dining and transport tips.
Travel experts uncover the most affordable travel dates for Thanksgiving and Christmas flights, with savings up to 35% for savvy holiday planners.
A budget traveller reveals the ultimate hack to exploring 24 European countries for under £2,000, challenging the expensive Interrail pass with a game-changing bus strategy.
Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance, Christian Brueckner, charged with multiple sexual offences in Germany between 2000 and 2017. Prosecutors allege five separate attacks.
Discover the secret sweet spot for British travel. We reveal the surprisingly perfect month for exploring the UK's beauty with fewer crowds, better weather, and lower prices.
Exclusive: German prosecutors confirm new charges against Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, for unrelated sex crimes. Could this finally lead to a major breakthrough in the infamous 2007 disappearance?
Exclusive details emerge from the German investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance, revealing the key evidence that led to the high-profile search of the Barragem do Arade reservoir in Portugal, as prosecutors speak out on their prime suspect.
A solo female traveller's shock after a casual meal in a European bar resulted in a staggering £90 bill serves as a crucial cautionary tale for all independent explorers. Discover her story and the essential tips to avoid similar scams.