Hotel safety & accountability: A UK couple says their Tui “four-star” Hurghada stay was dirty, unsafe, and refused help when they tried to switch hotels. Beach rules with real costs: Antalya’s new smoking ban on select beaches carries fines of about £28 (rising higher). Race-weekend travel bundles: Abu Dhabi F1 packages for 2026 reveal pricing plus ticket categories and theme-park access. Overtourism tensions: Anti-tourism protesters in Majorca have started graffiti ahead of a planned “collapse” demonstration next month. Family camping expansion: Eurocamp’s new Eraclea Mare resort near Venice opens with a huge waterpark, Blue Flag beach, and 3,000 pitches. Travel planning tech: Disney says it’s using AI to make trip planning and bookings less stressful and more personalized. Crowd reality check: Reports claim Disney World is unusually light on crowds with shorter waits during typically busy weeks. Budget comparison: Croatia is still cheaper than Germany for German tourists, but the gap is shrinking. Couples on vacation: A survey says personal space helps reduce friction, with couples carving out separate activities. Tourist scam warning: An American couple in Rome says they were “tricked” into paying €44 for two ice creams. Destination value tip: Flight deals to Albania from France are down 31% year-on-year. Ongoing conflict impact: Ukraine drones damaged a key Crimea bridge for a second night, disrupting access routes. Theme-park thrill ranking: Cedar Point tops a new daredevil coaster study.