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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 24 MIN

Europe's top ‘coolcations’, and why the ‘no-fly cruise’ is on the rise

from The Travel Expert with Simon Calder

You can watch The Travel Expert on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7B8r8XAkKIYIn this week’s episode, Simon calls in from a boat in the Outer Hebrides while Greg roasts in central London. With the mercury surpassing 40°C in some corners of Europe, they discuss the best destinations to sidestep the Continental heat, including a “coolcation” in a laid-back Spanish coastal town.Plus, they discuss the Foreign Office removing its Dubai travel advisory. What does this mean for long-haul stopovers, and will holidays to the Middle East now be cheaper? Simon and Greg delve into what it all means.As Simon weaves between Scottish islands, they discuss the rising popularity of the “no-fly cruise” — from British shores you can reach the Med, the Norwegian fjords and even Greenland without boarding a flight. Do the pros outweigh the cons? Plus, they answer your burning travel questions, including how many bottles of duty free alcohol you can take onto a flight, and the best way to tackle mega-airports with mobility requirements.Send your questions to [email protected] our latest travel adviceCheck your passport validitySign up for The Telegraph Travel newsletterVideo Producer: Carla MercerProducer: Georgia CoanExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsHead of Travel: Ben RossStudio Operator: James EnglandHighlightsEurope's top ‘coolcations’ to beat the summer heatWhy does British transport fall apart during a heatwave? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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