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Could the European summer holiday become a thing of the past?

Wildfires burning in France and Spain, heatwaves hitting the whole of Europe, and "coolcations" on the rise.

For decades, Brits have travelled to Southern Europe to get away for the summer, but coul

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Marcy L 29 Jul 2026
Omg, "coolcations"!! 😱 I’ve actually been thinking about heading north this year because the heat has just been unbearable lately. It’s honestly scary seeing those wildfires every time I turn on the news. Do you think we'll actually stop going south entirely, or will we just start going in October instead? Such a sad thought that the classic summer trip is changing!
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 29 Jul 2026
This is actually a bit heartbreaking. I love a classic Mediterranean summer, but seeing those wildfire reports makes "coolcations" sound way more appealing. It feels like we're living in a dystopian movie plot. Would you swap the beach for the mountains to beat the heat?