May is one of the most tempting times of year to book a holiday. With the two bank holidays, warm but not boiling weather and fewer crowds than summer, it’s the perfect time of year to explore Europe. But where are the cheapest destinations to fly to? In an exclusive experiment for Express.co.uk, I searched Skyscanner...
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‘I live in Amsterdam and there’s a big problem with British tourists’
Amsterdam has had enough of tourists. A new campaign targeting stag parties is trying to discourage rowdy Britons from visiting the Netherlands’ capital. On Reddit, a local resident has described their impression of British tourists saying that some of them “trash the city”. The person opined: “As a person who has lived in the city...
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British tourist warning as popular destination launches tourist tax
Many countries and cities around the globe have a tourist tax where tourists pay a small fee to visit. Tourist taxes take many formats and while some may just be a flat fee, others vary based on the style and price of a person’s accommodation. British tourists who book a package holiday or cruise may...
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Tourist claims Europe’s top holiday destinations are ‘too crowded’ to enjoy
A tourist has taken to Reddit to express their shock at the tourist crowds in some of Europe’s top holiday destinations. Reddit user ‘Addicted_2_tacos’ said they visited Europe in October, travelling to a mix of cities, towns and rural areas. They said: “I was astounded at how crowded some cities were! I even overheard someone...
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Europe’s cheaper alternative to Amsterdam without the tourist crowds
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s leading city break destinations. If you’re dreaming of cycling from attraction to attraction with a bunch of tulips in your basket, there’s probably no better destination. But the Dutch capital has become increasingly crowded in recent years and according to some reports, there are 12 times as many tourists as...
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Popular European destination introduces strict rules affecting British tourists
Amsterdam has long been known as one of Europe’s stag party capitals with many Britons travelling to enjoy one of the city’s famous coffee shops. However, a new campaign launched by city officials is aiming to deter partying Brits from travelling to the Dutch capital. British tourists who google common searches such as ‘Amsterdam red...