Wildfire Travel Alerts: The UK Foreign Office has updated Spain guidance as wildfires trigger a national emergency, with evacuations in central areas and advice to avoid affected routes, follow local instructions and check emergency updates before travelling. Wildfire Escape Stories: Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo and husband James Watt fled Cap Ferret hours before “apocalyptic” blazes forced mass evacuations across south-west France and parts of Spain. Anti-Tourism Protests: Mallorca is set for a major anti-tourism march in Palma, with organisers warning the island is “at its limit” amid a housing crisis and rising visitor numbers. Summer Safety: North East councils are pushing water-safety messages after multiple sea tragedies, ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day. Holiday Planning Tips: Travel health advice urges people to book vaccinations early (often 6–8 weeks), keep routine jabs up to date and prepare for heat. UK Travel Costs & Rules: HMRC reminds drivers about the 55p-per-mile business mileage rate change (retrospective from April 6, 2026). Family Travel Perks: England’s free bus travel for 5–15-year-olds is confirmed for August, running alongside wider summer savings. Local Leisure Picks: Aldershot Lido’s flumes and snack shack are spotlighted for school-holiday fun, plus a Kent wild swimming spot named among the best in the UK. Travel Retail & Transport: London Gatwick launches a robotic parking service, while easyJet adds a new route from Bristol. Tourism Taxes: Edinburgh’s tourist tax has started, with councils urged to follow the model. On the Ground: Birmingham’s Victoria Square hosts a free pop-up football festival ahead of FC Barcelona’s visit.