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Travel news · 2026-10-20 · 1 min
Nonstop to Thailand: ITAKA's Neos-operated Budapest–Phuket charter is scheduled from 22 February 2027 using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Winter holiday packages are already listed.
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Travel news · 2026-10-20 · 1 min
Ryanair unveiled 29 routes for summer 2027 on 9 October, including Budapest–Leeds Bradford. Tickets are on sale, but travellers should confirm operating days and start dates when booking.
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Travel news · 2026-10-16 · 1 min
Regulation (EU) 2026/2202 enters into force on 22 October, but it applies to passengers only from 23 October 2027; until then, today's rules stay in place. The €250/400/600 compensation remains, and new rules add a 96-hour information duty and a ban on no-show policies.
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Travel news · 2026-10-16 · 1 min
ÖBB's 2027 timetable starts on 13 December, and tickets are on sale now. New direct EC trains run between Vienna and Košice, with 10 daily ICEs from Vienna to Nuremberg and an overnight ICE to Stuttgart. The planned Vienna–Belgrade train depends on line approval in Hungary.
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Travel news · 2026-10-16 · 1 min
New winter routes from Budapest: Oslo from 25 October, four times a week at first and later five; Marsa Alam in Egypt from 27 October, twice a week. Wizz Air also adds flights to Bilbao, Tenerife, Keflavík, Thessaloniki, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Giza.
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Winter sun travel · 2026-10-18 · 1 min
Compare real December daytime climate averages for Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and warmer Mediterranean destinations without mistaking winter sunshine for summer bathing weather.
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Winter sun travel · 2026-10-18 · 1 min
Compare two Atlantic islands for December: weather expectations, microclimates, swimming, activities and budget traps.
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Winter sun travel · 2026-10-18 · 1 min
A realistic winter travel budget checklist for Atlantic islands and milder European destinations, without imaginary flight prices.
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Insider travel tips · 2026-10-20 · 2 min
The Last Supper ticket trap, a free drinkable-water secret, museum closing days and quieter corners: the Milan details that make a city break easier.
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Travel rules · 2026-10-16 · 3 min
Regulation (EU) 2026/2202 was published on 2 October 2026, enters into force on 22 October 2026 and applies from 23 October 2027. What changes for compensation, baggage and no-shows – and why today's rules apply until then.
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Travel Intelligence · 2026-10-16 · 1 min
Sunshine in winter without a connection: the Canary Islands, the Red Sea and Dubai on direct flights from Budapest and Vienna – with current fares in our Price watch.
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Travel news · 2026-10-03 · 1 min
Born in 2008? The autumn DiscoverEU round is open until 15 October 2026, with around 40,000 travel passes planned for 18-year-olds across eligible countries.
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Air travel · 2026-10-03 · 1 min
OAG's Megahubs 2026 index puts Istanbul Airport in first place globally, with connectivity to 337 destinations and Turkish Airlines dominating the hub.
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Travel rules · 2026-10-03 · 1 min
Venice officials are discussing a much higher day-visitor access fee for 2027. The reported figure is up to €30, but the proposal still needs further approval.
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Before you go · 2026-10-21 · 1 min
Exchange rate, commission and the “0% fee” trap: how to spot a fair exchange desk and how much cash to carry.
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Before you go · 2026-10-21 · 1 min
How to set up your card before you leave, when conversion gets expensive and why hotels and car-hire firms block money.
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Before you go · 2026-10-21 · 1 min
What dynamic currency conversion (DCC) is, why the terminal offers your home currency and how to pick a safer, cheaper ATM.
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Before you go · 2026-10-21 · 1 min
When roaming is free in the EU, when a travel eSIM pays off and what to watch during setup.
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Before you go · 2026-10-21 · 1 min
The difference between the European Health Insurance Card, private cover and card insurance, plus a checklist before you buy.
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Before you go · 2026-10-21 · 1 min
Cabin and checked baggage rules, power banks and liquids, and the steps to take if your bag is late or damaged.
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Before you go · 2026-10-21 · 1 min
When an ID card is enough, when you need a passport, visa or ETA, and what to do if your document is lost.
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Travel guide · 2026-09-28 · 1 min
A calm Madeira plan built around levadas, north-coast villages, ocean pools and time to actually enjoy the island.
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Island guide · 2026-09-27 · 1 min
Pyrgos, Emporio, volcanic beaches and small wineries offer a calmer way to experience Santorini.
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City break · 2026-09-26 · 1 min
A three-day Rome structure that balances the classics with neighbourhood time, long lunches and evening walks.
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Planning · 2026-09-25 · 1 min
A simple framework for matching weather, crowd levels, trip style and budget before you book.
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