United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Prague ‘trouble hotspot’ for Brits abroad
Prague has emerged as a top trouble spot for Britons travelling abroad due to the “massive influx” of stag and hen parties to the Czech Republic capital.
The Foreign Office reported a “disproportionate number” of lost passports, arrests and people being taken to hospital when visiting Prague. As a result the Czech Republic features as one of the countries where most consular assistance is required.
Prague is one of many European cities served by budget flights, attracting stag and hen parties due to its cheap alcohol and accommodation.
India, Thailand and Australis appeared alongside the Czech Republic in the top ten countries where British travellers required consular help.
FO figures for the year to March 5 found that 1,368 Britons were arrested in the US, 955 hospitalised in Greece, 376 deaths in France and more than 6,000 lost thier passports in Spain.
Greece had the highest number of rapes (48) followed by Spain (41) and Turkey (38).
Greece – the sixth most popular country to visit – also emerged as having the sixth highest number of arrests at 226.
The highest number of arrests of British travellers occured in Spain (1,529), the country most visited (13.7 million).
Foreign Office minister Meg Munn said: “Simple precautions like researching your destination, getting comprehensive travel insurance, checking out medical requirements and taking copies of important documents could help avoid common travelling traumas, ricks and dangers in the long-run.”
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
Exploring Brooklands Museum with Alex Patterson
Global Tourism Challenges and Upcoming Events: A Conversation with Don Welsh
Peebles Barbeque: A Legacy of Flavor and Tradition
Exploring Bok Tower Gardens with Erica Smith
Rue’s Living Water Boat Cruises: Exploring Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes
Durango and Silverton Railroad: A Timeless Journey Through History and Scenic Beauty
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
Qatar Airways adding Manchester flights
EU entry-exit system delayed again
ATC strike in Greece could disrupt flights this week
Jet2 unveils Samos as new Greek destination for summer 2026
Icelandair launches inaugural flight to Nashville