Saga Ocean Cruises is offering significant discounts on select 2024 cruises, featuring destinations like the Canary Islands, USA, Canada, and the Caribbean. These limited-time offers include voyages with notable guests, like TV chef Phil Vickery and evolutionary biologist Ella Al Shamahi, and range from short escapes to extended festive celebrations.
A cruise ship rescued 68 migrants and discovered five bodies in a wooden dinghy adrift off the Canary Islands. The rescue occurred after an oil tanker spotted the drifting boat and alerted Spanish authorities, who diverted the Insignia cruise ship to assist. The incident highlights the perilous journey migrants undertake across the Atlantic in search of a better life in Europe.
The Canary Islands are facing a growing threat from severe calima storms, with the potential to impact tourism and mar the islands’ appeal. In recent years, the intensity of these storms has increased, posing greater risks to travelers and disrupting vacation plans.
The Canary Islands, a popular holiday destination among British tourists, has become a hotbed of protests as locals demand changes to the region’s tourism model. Concerns over environmental damage, strained infrastructure, and the impact on local life have sparked widespread protests across the archipelago. The government has responded with a ‘new transformative strategy’ for tourism, but residents fear plans to increase tourist capacity and develop new resorts are unsustainable.
Carlos Tarife, deputy mayor of Santa Cruz, advises British tourists seeking affordable all-inclusive vacations to consider the Caribbean instead. Tarife advocates for higher-quality accommodations and discourages tourists who remain confined to their hotels. His remarks come amid growing concerns over mass tourism and its impact on the Canary Islands, fueling protests and a call for action from protesters.
Due to a strict implementation of European Union regulations, UK nationals can now only spend a limited time in the Canary Islands. This has led to disgruntled British tourists considering returning home, leaving a significant impact on the region’s tourism industry. Locals have also taken to the streets to protest against the rise in short-term holiday rentals and hotel developments, which are driving up local housing costs.
British tourists are reportedly leaving the Canary Islands in droves due to a strict EU visa rule change that limits their stay to 90 days. This has sparked protests among locals who are calling for an end to the rise in short-term holiday rentals and hotel developments, which they say are driving up housing costs and depleting resources.
A Tenerife activist, Atterni Rivero Quintero, has raised concerns about the dwindling presence of native islanders due to the increasing influx of expats, particularly British tourists. Quintero warns that this overtourism and property acquisition by outsiders could lead to the extinction of the local population if left unchecked. The protests in Santa Cruz on April 20, with 120,000 participants, highlighted the frustration and anger among islanders over the negative impacts of tourism, including environmental degradation, poverty, and rising property prices. Quintero, a former resident of El Medano, was forced to leave her hometown due to the overwhelming presence of outsiders and the disruption it caused to her daily life.
Tenerife is facing demands from locals to regulate tourism, including new taxes and visitor limits. Mass anti-tourism protests have taken place, with residents calling for restrictions on holidaymakers and protection of natural spaces. The government is considering proposals for a daily visitor fee, while other measures to limit tourist numbers and impact are being explored.
Anti-tourist sentiment is growing in Spanish holiday destinations, with graffiti targeting ‘low-quality’ British tourists. Majorca joins the Canary Islands in experiencing protests against overcrowding, noise, and environmental damage. Locals are demanding sustainable tourism practices, including a possible tourist tax, restrictions on foreign home ownership, and a halt to hotel construction.
