{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a10937355b99c7f8917423c/6a3d48a0cb67fc75ea7e0566?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Europe's top ‘coolcations’, and why the ‘no-fly cruise’ is on the rise","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a10937355b99c7f8917423c/1782401177498-991f0d38-eedc-4586-8fd4-595e6aac1427.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>You can watch The Travel Expert on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7B8r8XAkKIY</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s episode, Simon calls in from a boat in the Outer Hebrides while Greg roasts in central London. With the mercury surpassing 40°C in some corners of Europe, they discuss the best destinations to sidestep the Continental heat, including a “coolcation” in a laid-back Spanish coastal town.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, they discuss the Foreign Office removing its Dubai travel advisory. What does this mean for long-haul stopovers, and will holidays to the Middle East now be cheaper? Simon and Greg delve into what it all means.</p><p><br></p><p>As Simon weaves between Scottish islands, they discuss the rising popularity of the “no-fly cruise” — from British shores you can reach the Med, the Norwegian fjords and even Greenland without boarding a flight. Do the pros outweigh the cons?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, they answer your burning travel questions, including how many bottles of duty free alcohol you can take onto a flight, and the best way to tackle mega-airports with mobility requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Send your questions to thetravelexpert@telegraph.co.uk.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read our latest travel advice</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/uk-passport-validity-checker/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check your passport validity</a></p><p><a href=\"http://telegraph.co.uk/travelnewsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for The Telegraph Travel newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p>Video Producer: Carla Mercer</p><p>Producer: Georgia Coan</p><p>Executive Producer: Louisa Wells</p><p>Head of Travel: Ben Ross</p><p>Studio Operator: James England</p><p><br></p><p>Highlights</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Europe's top ‘coolcations’ to beat the summer heat</li><li>Why does British transport fall apart during a heatwave?</li></ul>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}