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Spain hotspot branded a 'ghost town' as tourists desert popular resort
For years on end, Spain has been a top holiday spot for the Irish, but it seems the tide is turning. Recent reports suggest that some parts of this much-loved destination are becoming eerily quiet, with one popular spot recently dubbed as "dead."...

Spain's HolaCamp secures €10 million investment
As demand for outdoorsy experiences continues growing, Spanish camping and glamping platform HolaCamp has raised €10 million to expand its technology-driven approach across European markets. Olivia Palamountain reports Madrid-based company...

Hungary’s Sauska 48 Named Among World’s Top Winery Restaurants by Michelin Guide
The French guide highlights restaurants in wine regions that best capture the spirit of their surroundings while delivering memorable guest experiences. This year’s list spans Europe and the Americas, featuring two restaurants each from France,...

Guardia Civil reports eight restaurants in Spain's Balearic Islands for illegal seafood offences
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 09:37 Share The Seprona nature protection wing of the Guardia Civil of the Balearic Islands has reported eight catering establishments for violating regulations on the storage and possession of seafood and has referred...

Spain and UK Finance News Round-Up, August 26
Finance news. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk, Pexels The latest finance, business, and tech news from Spain and the UK. Rolser trolleys SPANISH shopping trolley brand Rolser, founded in 1966, now sells in more than 60 countries, with 63 per cent of...

Three Oklahoma restaurants receive $50K historic grants
Three Oklahoma restaurants are among 50 historic favorites the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express have backed with $50,000 each to help grow their businesses. Florence’s Restaurant in Oklahoma City, Ike’s Chili in Tulsa...

Spain Luxury Tours for First-Time Visitors: What You Should Know
By blending history with a touch of modernity, Spain is a dream destination for many travelers. The vibrant culture, beautiful places, amazing food, and the sweet people of Spain make the trip to Spain unforgettable. It is the perfect destination...

With 14 courses of sushi, this omakase restaurant in New Orleans is a delightful surprise
The freshest possible fish is the best, right? Not necessarily, especially if it’s been treated to dry aging, a process the innovative GW Fins has been introducing to New Orleans in recent years. It’s a technique that can unlock new levels of...

Spain’s Hidden Coastal Gems That Rival the French Riviera
The French Riviera might get most of the attention, but just a few hundred kilometers down the coast, Spain’s shores are just as impressive. From cliffside villages with sweeping views to small fishing harbors where your dinner is served just...

Oldest RI restaurant is oldest in US. How long has it been a business?
If you want to say you've eaten somewhere that pirates used to frequent, there's a spot in Rhode Island for that. The state's oldest restaurant is over 100 years older than the country. First built as a home residence for Francis Brinley in 1652,...

Portugal vs Spain: The ultimate holiday destination showdown
Yes, of course, it's Portugal and Spain. Both nations offer travelers unique experiences, from picturesque coastal towns to bustling cities steeped in tradition. In this article, we’ll explore how would-be tourists might examine various aspects of...

Spain eating out tips: Bad practices in the hospitality industry hit Mallorca
While restaurants in key parts of Mallorca and across the Balearics suffer from a drop in takings this summer, the Spanish Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) is urging diners to understand their rights whilst holidaying in Spain. For...

Refined Sichuan cuisine in the gastronomic heartland of Chengdu
Mountains of fiery red chillies, sizzling oil cascading into pots of simmering fish, and that signature tingling numbness that dances on the tongue – Sichuan cooking thrills diners, leaving them flushed and exhilarated with every bite. Regarded as...

Top 10 most exclusive restaurants in the world: two of the hardest reservations to get are in New York
Actualizado 25/08/2025 - 13:36 CDT In New York, the city where everything seems to be for sale, there are still places that cannot be bought with money. Not with black cards. Not with passing influences. They are temples of exclusivity, spaces...

Spain travellers who rent cars given 'barcode sign' warning
Following warnings from the Foreign Office that thieves in Spain are targeting hire cars and foreign motorists, with Spanish police reporting a spike in tourist-focused crime, car experts are warning that British holidaymakers need to be aware of...

Cosy Bristol pub is named the most exclusive restaurant in the UK
1. The Lost Kitchen, Freedom, Maine, USA (postcard only) 2. Rao's, New York, USA (members only) 3. Disfrutar, Barcelona, Spain (365 day wait) 4. House of Prime Rib, San Francisco, USA (365 day wait) 5. El Celler de Can Roca, Girona, Spain (330 day...

Salmonella Outbreak at Izan Cavanna Hotel in La Manga, Spain: Over 100 Tourists, Including Children and Pregnant Women, Fall Ill
In a shocking health scare that has disrupted the summer holiday season, more than 100 tourists, including a 15-month-old baby and seven children, have fallen ill with suspected salmonella poisoning at the four-star Izan Cavanna Hotel in La Manga,...

Three top-rated Spanish restaurants in Cambridgeshire
With saffron-dyed paella and paprika-laden chorizo, it would be tough to argue that Spanish cuisine is anything but delicious. Thankfully, those living in Cambridgeshire do not have to fork out for a plane ticket to enjoy the flavours of Spain....
AmEx, National Trust for Historic Preservation announce 2025 restaurant grantees
Monday, August 25, 2025 — 16:01:25 (UTC) NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the 2025 class of grantees of the Backing Historic Small Restaurants program,...

Over 100 people including baby struck down by horror vomiting bug in Spain hotspot
More than 100 tourists, including a 15-month-old baby and seven children, have fallen ill with suspected salmonella poisoning at a hotel in Spain - with dodgy fish speculated to be the reason for the outbreak. The youngsters were among 20 people...