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Holidaymakers warned of largely unknown rule with hefty fine in Spain

Holidaymakers with medical conditions pay 56% more than those without conditions, a new study has found.

Travel insurance cost warning for people with medical conditions

Storm Oscar is set to batter Spain this week.

Travel warning issued as Storm Oscar set to batter Spain

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 30: A general view of Paris Disneyland during the workers' strike in Paris, France on May 30, 2023. (Photo by Mohamad Salaheldin Abdelg Alsayed/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Disneyland Paris warns of disruption amid staff strike

Watch the terrifying moment British holidaymakers were attacked by ‘at least six’ Killer Whales

Watch the terrifying moment British couple attacked by killer whales

Holidaymakers travelling to Sicily have been warned of delays after nearby Mount Etna volcano erupted on Sunday. (Photo by Salvatore Allegra/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Mount Etna eruption: UK travellers warned of delays in Sicily

A screen shows cancelled flights at Milan Linate Airport in Milan, Italy on October 21, 2022 due to strike (Photo by Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Brits heading to Italy warned of disruptions due to strike

Uber UK launches international and domestic flight bookings over coming weeks (Getty Images)

Uber UK launches flight bookings

Cathay Pacific are taking part in the free tickets to Hong Kong campaign

How to apply for free flight tickets to Hong Kong this summer

Ginsters launches competition for a chance to bag a 2-night UK staycation for 4 people – for the price of a Ginsters bake

Bag UK staycation for 4 people for £1.50 – the price of Ginsters bake

Children run through the sand dunes as the sun sets behind Bamburgh Castle

Survey reveals best seaside destinations - is your area on the list?

Jet2 has expanded its hotel check-in service so holidaymakers can enjoy the last day of their trip without having luggage to worry about

Jet2 expands exclusive hotel check-in service to Canary Islands

The new Jet2 route from Birmingham Airport to Vienna is set to launch in November in time for a winter break. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

New Jet2 route from Birmingham Airport to Vienna announced

Alfama neighborhood, Lisbon

Portugal named best summer holiday destination for those over 50

Coastguards have issued a warning about the dangers of Cornish beaches this summer

Urgent warning to Brits heading to Cornwall this summer

For those looking to head to Disney World Orlando next year can bag a bargain with this new offer

Disney World launches early booking offer with free park access

TUI announces new summer 2024 routes from UK airports including Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow & Stansted

TUI announces new routes and more flights for summer 2024

Jet2 has issued a warning to UK holidaymakers, urging them to check for possible delays due to strike action affecting Spanish air traffic services in April (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Jet2 warns UK holidaymakers travelling to Spain of delays

Holidaymakers given travel warning for Cyprus after law change

Cyprus travel warning issued after ‘laughing gas’ law updated

Jet2 is launching its Bid for a Break competition - here’s how you can enter and the holidays up for grabs

Jet2 Bid for a Break returns - how to enter

Loch Ness Monster 2023: Holidaymaker captures image of ‘creature’ with ‘huge neck’ & believes it’s Nessie

Holidaymaker captures photo of mysterious ‘creature’ on Loch Ness

Holidaymakers are being warned to watch out for passport scams

Scams warning as fraudsters exploit Passport Office strikes

Archive image of trucks and passenger vehicles waiting to board ferries to France at the Port of Dover Ltd. in Dover, UK. Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Port of Dover chaos: holidaymakers face 90 minute waits

Traffic at Port of Dover (Photo by Stuart Brock/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

9 alternative UK ferry ports to avoid Dover

Traffic at the Port of Dover in Kent as the getaway begins for the Easter weekend. Picture date: Thursday April 6, 2023.

Delays return to Port of Dover at start of Easter getaway

British Airways will cancel around 32 flights per day to and from Heathrow over the Easter weekend (Photo: Getty Images)

Heathrow security staff start 10-day strike affecting Easter travels

Martin Lewis has issued guidance to British holidaymakers heading abroad soon

Money Saving Expert team issues passport warning to holidaymakers

Katakolo, one of the filming locations of Triangle of Sadness, is accessible in just over two hours by ferry and car making it the perfect day trip from Zante.

10 affordable breaks to Oscar-nominated film locations

Holidaymakers travelling from this UK airport will be able to take up to two litres of liquid on-board as it scraps a security rule

Airport scraps 100ml liquid in hand luggage rule for Easter holidays

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak

Blackpool has been named as the UK’s best budget staycation destination.

Poll ranks top UK budget staycation during the cost of living crisis

Dog Reckless Ralph jumps in taxi & takes 100-mile ride to Manchester Airport after becoming lost from owner

Dog takes 100-mile taxi ride after becoming lost from owner

Spain, France and Turkey travel update by Foreign Office

Passport fees have increased for the first time in five years - here’s how much they now cost

New passport prices for adults & children as fees increase

The government urges travellers to check their passports before booking a holiday this year

Government issues ‘do not book travel’ passport warning

Health chiefs in Spain are reintroducing Covid guidance to stop the spread of the virus

British tourists travelling to Spain warned of new Covid rule

Air fares to Greece and Italy increased by the most, Which? reported. Picture: Dutchpilot22/Adobe

Holiday costs soar by as much as 71 per cent – Which?

Martin Lewis has issued a travel insurance warning to British holidaymakers

Martin Lewis issues travel warning to British holidaymakers

US holidaymakers may need visa after visit to Cuba

Major travel scams and how to avoid in 2023 including pickpockets, fake COVID tests, and unlicensed taxi firms

Major travel scams and how to avoid in 2023

Holidaymakers plan to visit the UK beauty hotspots – before global warming affec...

Virgin Atlantic cancels Edinburgh to Orlando flights in Spring 2023

A Whizz Air plane on the apron at Edinburgh Airport

Worst airline for UK flight delays revealed

Martin Lewis warns travellers of mobile roaming mistake costing £6 a minute

Spanish public places, such as pubs, restaurants and bars, will be forced to follow new air conditioning rules. (Credit: Getty Images)

Holidaymakers warned over new Spanish air conditioning law

Car queue at the check-in at Dover Port in Kent as many families embark on getaways at the start of summer holidays for many schools in England and Wales. Staffing at French border control at the Port of Dover is "woefully inadequate" causing holidaymakers to be stuck in long queues, the Kent port said. Picture date: Friday July 22, 2022.

Fears over Scottish exports after Port of Dover declares critical incident

Face masks are now mandatory in all indoor venues and on public transport in Cyprus (Photo: Getty Images)

Warning to holidaymakers as European holiday spot brings back Covid rules

Strict beach laws in Benidorm could see visitors fined £130 for building a sandcastle (Photo: Adobe)

Warning to tourists over £130 fine for breaking strict beach rule in Spain

Everyday holiday photos could help protect and preserve Ring of Brodgar on Orkney, which suffers from drainage and erosion, by tracking changes at the site, Historic Environment Scotland said. PIC: HES.

Holidaymaker urged to share snaps of Orkney's ancient Ring of Brodgar

Barcelona has banned smoking on all of its beaches (Photo: Getty Images)

Spain issues fine warning over strict new beach rule in holiday hotspot

Wildfires threaten habitat, wildlife, forestry, property and crops

The number of Scottish wildfires more than doubled last summer

Vigo in Spain will start issuing fines to holidaymakers for urinating in the sea (Photo: Getty Images)

British tourists face £640 fine for weeing in the sea in Spain

Parts of Spain are forecast to reach highs of 45C this week (Photo: Getty Images)

Spain travel warning as holiday spots brace for scorching heatwave

The Canary and Balearic Islands are currently on “very high” summer heatwave alert (Photo: Getty Images)

Spain issues travel warning to Brits visiting over next three months

Flights to Edinburgh Airport were among those affected by cancellations

Edinburgh flights cancelled on eve of Platinum Jubilee bank holiday

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A man vaping, as researchers are searching for volunteers to take part in a new study being launched into the potential health effects of passive vaping. Picture: Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire

New study will aim to find out health impact of 'passive vaping'

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie arrive for the Warner Brothers Pictures red carpet photocall of "Barbie" during CinemaCon 2023 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 25, 2023. (Photo by BRIDGET BENNETT/AFP via Getty Images)

Barbie is the blockbuster film of summer 2023 - Gaby Soutar

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater has been heading the decision on bracken herbicide permission (pic: Jane Barlow/PA)

'It could cost lives': Farmers reach tipping point over herbicide decision