Overview

• Greece has hiked entry fees at some 350 archaeological sites, imposed cruise passenger surcharges up to €20 per stop and introduced daily tourism and climate levies of €2–€15 to protect its heritage.
• Severe wildfires fueled by heat and drought have forced thousands to evacuate in Greece, Turkey and Italy, with firefighting aircraft working around the clock.
• German holidaymakers have booked the Azores as their leading summer 2025 destination, overtaking traditional favourites like Spain and Turkey.
• Families in Germany are opting for domestic microadventures such as Bushcraft weekends to keep costs down while enjoying nature-based experiences.
• Social-media travel stories—from a viral TikTok of a 91-year-old on Mallorca to nostalgic accounts of GDR-era camping—are shaping multigenerational holiday trends.