Travel
Luminara arrives in Monaco, redefining luxury yachting with Ritz-Carlton style
With Prince Albert II stepping aboard, flutes of champagne flowing, and live music drifting over the Principality, the 794‑foot floating palace unveiled itself in true Monegasque style.
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European tourism grows modestly in Q2 2025 as long-haul markets and off-season demand drive resilience
Destinations like Malta (+19%) and Cyprus (+16%) saw notable gains, while Spain and Portugal also benefited from this extended seasonal demand.
EasyJet launches new direct route from Nice to Santorini
Travellers from the French Riviera can now reach the iconic Greek island of Santorini in just a few hours, thanks to a new easyJet route from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.
French air traffic controllers’ strike grounds flights on eve of summer holidays
Air traffic control strike hits France as holidays begin, grounding flights in Paris, Nice and beyond. Affected? Here’s what you can do.
MEPs back stronger travel rights: free hand luggage, child seats and multimodal protections
EU to ease travel: free carry-on now includes 1 personal item + 1 small bag (max 100 cm/7 kg). Kids sit with guardians for free; better rights for reduced mobility & damaged mobility aids.
Step onboard Explora II as it docks in Monaco: luxury cruising finds a new benchmark
More boutique resort than cruise liner, the ship’s opulence, sheer scale and culinary ambition have set an exciting new tone for the future of ultra-luxury travel by sea.
