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Nationwide and Lloyds Bank have warned customers of holiday scams, including fake accommodation, flight fraud and bogus refund calls

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The nation is preparing to introduce sweeping new legislation to tackle illegal short-term tourist rentals.

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Lawmakers in the Balearic Islands plan to launch a crackdown on foreign property hunters and holiday rentals amid soaring prices.

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Brits planning holidays to Spain should double-check their bookings, a travel expert has said, after a major crackdown by the government this week

]]>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0000EuropeAirbnb, Canary Islands, British tourists, illegal holiday rentals, Spain accommodation regulations

A replica of Cathy's bedroom from the new Wuthering Heights film starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie is available to stay in at Holdsworth House, but bookings are extremely limited

]]>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0000UKAirbnb, Margot Robbie, Wuthering Heights, Holdsworth House

EXCLUSIVE: Homes in Spain once occupied by locals are now being advertised to tourists, forcing residents from their neighbourhoods in many popular holiday hotspots.

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The number of short-term tourist lets in these popular holiday islands has almost halved in the past year.

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In the heart of Cambridgeshire, Victoria Borman's Airbnb once thrived. Now, with bookings scarce, she and fellow hosts are left pondering their next move.

]]>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:06:00 +0000Travel NewsAirbnb, Tourist tax, bookings slump, tourism tax, accommodation costs

The region seems to have it all - warm weather, fiery culture, stunning architecture, vibrant cities and sunny beaches.

]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:31:00 +0000EuropeTourism, Andalusia, Airbnb, Andalucia, tourism, Eurostat, sustainability, European tourism, short-term rentals, sustainability concerns

The monthly cost of renting a home in the Canary Islands reached record highs in December.

]]>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:29:00 +0000WorldCanary Islands, Renting, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Overtourism, Airbnb, Barcelona, housing crisis, rent increase, Gran Canaria property prices, Spain rental market trends, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Idealista, San Sebastián, Ceuta, reduced local supply