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Smarter transatlantic flight paths can cut emissions by one-sixth

ianuarie 31, 2021

Exclusive: New York-London journeys could be cut by 21 minutes. ‘It is literally a free ride from the atmosphere,’ said Professor Paul Williams from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ovtDsg

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Why writer MAX DAVIDSON is dreaming of the beautiful island of Burano during lockdown

ianuarie 30, 2021

Burano is 45 minutes or so by boat from the centre of Venice, and in high summer it's a magnet for day-trippers, its brightly coloured houses famous the world over. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3acdcfm

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We've gone potty for Channel 4's Great Pottery Throw Down during lockdown

ianuarie 30, 2021

From Portmeirion to Poole, Britain is home to some of the world's top pottery and ceramic names. Most have factory tours and discount shops, and many are preparing for a hoped-for influx of new TV converts. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3j5sQgv

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Our guide to the sunny hotspots you should aim for this year, from Montenegro to Croatia

ianuarie 29, 2021

Hopes are high that summer trips will be possible this year - and there are huge bargains to be had. So here's what is happening in Europe and beyond... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2KZuaVA

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UK holiday homes: Prices are higher than last year but these ones are worth it

ianuarie 29, 2021

We looked at ten of Britain's top staycation options and compared 2021 prices to last year's. So where have we seen the biggest price hikes - and where can you still find a bargain? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3py93cb

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No one is travelling - so go online and learn skills for when we can

ianuarie 29, 2021

Don't mope around. Thanks to the internet, there are courses galore to explore - from dance to painting and much more. Go online now and your next trip abroad will be even more rewarding. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3j7olSQ

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Dubai is blamed for exporting new virus strains

ianuarie 29, 2021

Britain last night placed an outright travel ban on the Middle East party hub, while Denmark and the Philippines have detected the British and South African variants in travellers from Dubai. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3j01kRE

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Daredevil loses both skis in mid-air as he does a stunt jump - but at least he has a soft landing

ianuarie 29, 2021

Oscar Mandin, 23, lost both of his skis as he flew mid-air during a 720-degree corkscrew stunt near his home in Morzine, France. A thick mound of snow thankfully softened his fall. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2NMkVt4

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Coronavirus: What difference will the quarantine hotels make?

ianuarie 29, 2021

Simon Calder answers your questions on the latest travel restrictions and gives advice on holiday insurance from The Independent https://ift.tt/3crU9QT

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The stunning winning images from the 2020 Travel Photographer of the Year contest

ianuarie 29, 2021

The 2020 Travel Photographer of the Year contest received 25,000 entries from snappers in 147 countries. The overall winner was Vladimir Alekseev, the contest's first-ever Russian winner. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3t3eged

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Best European train journeys to try in 2021

ianuarie 29, 2021

Forget air travel – this year is all about embracing the rails, says Helen Coffey from The Independent https://ift.tt/3n47jFn

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Inside Majara: Iran's cartoon village overlooking the Persian Gulf from the island of Hormuz

ianuarie 29, 2021

There are around 200 of them, and they form a zany retreat on the Iranian island of Hormuz, with multi-coloured exteriors and interiors. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2L5SAgo

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Why Gothenburg is Europe’s most sustainable city OLD

ianuarie 29, 2021

Abigail Lowe checks out the Swedish second city’s green credentials from The Independent https://ift.tt/32ASenT

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Why Gothenburg is Europe’s most sustainable city

ianuarie 29, 2021

Abigail Lowe checks out the Swedish second city’s green credentials from The Independent https://ift.tt/36ldJus

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Could nanotourism be the answer to sustainable travel?

ianuarie 29, 2021

Small, local, site-specific: a new movement is here to tackle overtourism head on, says Emily Manthei from The Independent https://ift.tt/3r2uank

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Last UAE flight lands in UK as travel ban comes into effect

ianuarie 29, 2021

BA104 touched down at 12.57pm, three minutes before the deadline from The Independent https://ift.tt/3iZOLFZ

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Tanzania’s president claims God is protecting country from Covid, but church disagrees

ianuarie 29, 2021

Populist president John Magufuli has also branded vaccines 'inappropriate’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3iWfyCW

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Could nanotourism be the answer to sustainable travel?

ianuarie 29, 2021

Small, local, site-specific: a new movement is here to tackle overtourism head on, says Emily Manthei from The Independent https://ift.tt/2I1eHTK

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UK ban on UAE flights: the options and rights for affected travellers

ianuarie 29, 2021

From Dubai to London, feasible hubs include Istanbul, Cairo, Paris and Frankfurt from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Yt7TTn

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Dubai travel: Latest restrictions as flights from UAE banned

ianuarie 29, 2021

The United Arab Emirates has been placed on the UK’s ‘red list’ of countries. from The Independent https://ift.tt/38zNuBH

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Video mocks influencers stuck in Dubai as flight ban comes into effect

ianuarie 29, 2021

‘I just packed my case that quick it was like working in Lidl on the checkouts,’ jokes Jake Quickenden from The Independent https://ift.tt/3iVXbyb

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Epic photographs of lions, tigers and rhinos by Simon Needham, who warns of their fragile existence

ianuarie 29, 2021

The stunning images were snapped by Simon Needham, who is originally from Leeds and now lives in Los Angeles. He warns that the animals he captures are in a fight for survival. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39y2MYx

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Thousands of travellers stranded with sudden ban on UAE flights

ianuarie 29, 2021

The final arrival from Dubai until further notice is due to arrive at Heathrow just four minutes before the government’s 1pm deadline from The Independent https://ift.tt/2KXWW95

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Should I book a holiday in 2021?

ianuarie 29, 2021

Prices are likely to be significantly higher than in 2019, the last ‘normal’ year from The Independent https://ift.tt/3a8UQvK

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UAE extends visitor visas for Britons amid flight ban

ianuarie 29, 2021

The UAE has been placed on the UK’s ‘red list’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t76tMj

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Even amid the continuing tragedy, we cannot have all our travel dreams crushed

ianuarie 29, 2021

The Man Who Pays His Way: The world will soon start to open up. Where is the UK’s plan to do the same? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qZ6aRS

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More than half of all trained pilots no longer working

ianuarie 28, 2021

The pandemic has decimated the aviation industry from The Independent https://ift.tt/3orp8PA

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Dubai joins ‘red list’ with travel ban from UAE

ianuarie 28, 2021

Rwanda and Burundi in central Africa are also included from The Independent https://ift.tt/3r6hj3z

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Airbnb's most-liked property pictures on Instagram during 2020

ianuarie 28, 2021

The online rental company has revealed the 10 most-liked property photos on its Instagram account from last year, with the clicks arriving in their tens of thousands. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pw8XS8

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Should I book a 2021 holiday now?

ianuarie 28, 2021

Prices are likely to be significantly higher than in 2019, the last ‘normal’ year from The Independent https://ift.tt/382zeBl

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How much will hotel quarantine cost?

ianuarie 28, 2021

Travellers from high-risk countries will have to cover the cost from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ptZmLA

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Lockdown UK: How far can I travel and can I go abroad?

ianuarie 28, 2021

These are the key questions and answers about journeys in lockdown from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Lql6ZZ

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Peak travel bookings shift from August to October amid holiday warnings

ianuarie 28, 2021

Exclusive: Canary Islands, Barbados and Turkey are the top destinations sold last week from The Independent https://ift.tt/3a78IGO

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‘Uber Air’: Co-founder of the city car app has launched his own airline, Aero

ianuarie 28, 2021

‘Traveling with Aero is not merely flying – it is an event,’ says the company from The Independent https://ift.tt/2MciJdR

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Family of 20 removed from flight after passenger’s mask slips under their nose

ianuarie 28, 2021

Airline said travellers were reportedly ‘noncompliant’ with its face covering policy from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ozgwGJ

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Discover the Moon, Mars...and moths at next month's Virtual Dark Skies Festival

ianuarie 28, 2021

The festival may even complement home schooling as experts reveal science secrets from the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3iVhXxZ

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Distance between Britain and America is widening by 1.5-inch a year

ianuarie 28, 2021

An 'upsurge of matter' from deep beneath the Earth's crust is pushing Britain and America an inch and a half (4cm) apart every year, a new University of Southampton study reveals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3iPtbE9

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Priti Patel slams influencers ‘showing off’ trips to sunny parts of the world on social media

ianuarie 28, 2021

‘People should simply not be travelling,’ says home secretary from The Independent https://ift.tt/3acrvjT

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Hotel quarantine red list: The 30 high risk countries where new rules apply

ianuarie 28, 2021

The government is introducing tighter restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qXtC1V

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Priti Patel blasts influencers 'showing off in sunny parts of the world'

ianuarie 28, 2021

Furious expats have slammed reality stars and social media 'influencers' who 'exploited grey areas' in a bid to get around lockdown rules to jet off to Dubai. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3om0eAH

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Coronavirus travel UK: Furious bosses blast government for 'overlooking' beleaguered sector

ianuarie 28, 2021

The Home Secretary read the riot act to would-be UK travellers tonight warning that people on fake work jaunts and influencers heading for sunny destinations will be turned away from airports. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/36hibdz

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Holidaymakers vow to get around new quarantine rules by driving from Portugal to Spain

ianuarie 28, 2021

Boris Johnson's plans to forcibly confine travellers from 22 'high risk' countries was branded 'another omnishambles' amid claims it can easily be bypassed by flying home via Spain or Ireland/ from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3r2aboR

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Dubai axes free Covid testing on arrival for Brits

ianuarie 28, 2021

The rules come into effect on Sunday from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t35EnQ

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From Bonn to Tokyo: A brief history of dogs around the world

ianuarie 28, 2021

Fed up of your local dog walk? Let Mark Jones whizz you through 30,000 years of canine history, from Bonn and Papua New Guinea to Finnish forests and Tokyo’s Shibuya station from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t0Bj9o

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Vaccination havens: the countries welcoming immunised travellers

ianuarie 28, 2021

Had your jab? These destinations will open their doors to you from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qYzYxX

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EasyJet boss condemns government advice not to book holidays

ianuarie 28, 2021

Passenger numbers plunge as travel restrictions bite from The Independent https://ift.tt/2YjEGdx

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The Holiday Guru tackles Brexit and Covid-related travel issues

ianuarie 27, 2021

The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru's advice has never been more sought-after. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3poi5br

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Joss Stone talks about her favourite hotel, in Jamaica, and why she travels in slippers

ianuarie 27, 2021

This week singer-songwriter Joss Stone checks into our travel Q&A. She talks about her best and worst touring memories, her favourite place in the UK, her dream destination - and more. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oiSzmI

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Dubai hotel offering big discounts to vaccinated guests

ianuarie 27, 2021

It’s one of a handful of businesses offering discounts to vaccinated customers from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qWomvl

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Skytrax hygiene audit team left shocked by Zanzibar airport's 'complete lack of Covid-19 measures'

ianuarie 27, 2021

Respected air transport rating agency Skytrax said that Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume Airport was 'failing on Covid-19 safety protocols' after it assessed measures and standards there. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39jFpS9

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Welcome to my home town: Why rural Aberdeenshire made the perfect lockdown playground

ianuarie 27, 2021

Village life in rural Scotland may have had its drawbacks growing up, but Janice Hopper ’s home town of Whiterashes has come into its own during the pandemic from The Independent https://ift.tt/3r9qIaD

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Spain rolls out budget bullet train

ianuarie 27, 2021

Tickets are going for the new AVLO train link between Madrid and Barcelona for just €5, says Graham Keeley from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ch6OpW

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Hotel quarantine: The 22 high risk countries where new rules apply

ianuarie 27, 2021

The government is introducing tighter restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NxlaIa

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The joy - and agony - of completing the toughest cycle ride in Britain, the Fred Whitton Challenge

ianuarie 27, 2021

Cyclist Josh Reid reveals what it's like to complete the Fred Whitton Challenge in the Lake District, which includes a slog up Hardknott Pass - one of Britain's steepest roads. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qUzcSx

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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort haemorrhaging members, says author

ianuarie 27, 2021

‘It's a very dispirited place,’ says Laurence Leamer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qTK3wa

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What it’s really like to quarantine in a hotel room for two weeks

ianuarie 27, 2021

As UK hotel quarantine looks set to be introduced, Chloe Cann relives the lows (and even some highs) of mandatory isolation in Australia from The Independent https://ift.tt/36jjSXR

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Boeing 737 Max given green light to fly in the EU

ianuarie 27, 2021

The latest version of the highly successful twin-jet was involved in two fatal crashes that claimed 346 lives from The Independent https://ift.tt/39rcs77

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The best hotels to get stuck quarantining in

ianuarie 27, 2021

As the government proposes making all arrivals self-isolate in mandated facilities, Mark Jones picks the rooms he wouldn’t mind holing up in for a fortnight from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LYYIHN

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Ghana government fury over British Airways’ Heathrow to Gatwick move

ianuarie 27, 2021

Ministry of Aviation ‘strongly objects to the change’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3or6mHU

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‘Spread love, not Rona’: Dubai restaurants offering discounts to vaccinated customers

ianuarie 27, 2021

It comes amid a Covid-19 surge in the emirate from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Mr5ndt

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New Zealand tells travellers to stop taking ‘influencer’ photos for Instagram

ianuarie 27, 2021

Stop ‘travelling under the social influence,’ says new video from The Independent https://ift.tt/3a5MKny

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Belgium demands ‘sworn statement’ from travellers exempt from Covid rules

ianuarie 27, 2021

‘Plausible evidence’ is demanded for several of the reasons for travelling from The Independent https://ift.tt/3plUQyM

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UAE could be added to Britain's list of up to 30 'high risk' quarantine countries

ianuarie 27, 2021

The Prime Minister last night met with officials to put the finishing touches to the Australian-style scheme, which is being introduced following concerns about new Covid variants entering Britain. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3a4AQu8

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People share the most ridiculous interior design mistakes they've come across

ianuarie 27, 2021

From a toilet in the kitchen to a washing machine above the bath, Russian Instagram account typical.rykozhop documents some of the very worst properties on the internet. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3phDcfD

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Staycations UK: Center Parcs, Haven and Butlins rocket in price for Easter

ianuarie 27, 2021

Center Parcs, Haven and Butlins have all hiked their prices for Easter as they plan to reopen in March despite concerns that the national lockdown will still be in place. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ppt5W8

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FOURTEEN baby North Atlantic right whales are sighted off the Florida coast

ianuarie 27, 2021

FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, who published a bulletin on population statistics, says 65 North Atlantic right whales have been spotted so far this year off the coast of Florida. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39jiRAX

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Stalag Heathrow: The bleak airport hotels set to become home for Brits returning from quarantine

ianuarie 27, 2021

The Cabinet coronavirus operations committee is today finalising an Australian-style hotel quarantine system that will cost up to £1,500 for 10 days' isolation with meals served to their room. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Yg86cq

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Airline industry fury at hotel quarantine plans

ianuarie 27, 2021

‘Each day the UK is isolated from the world is causing untold economic damage.’ say the chief executives of British Airways, easyJet and Virgin Atlantic from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sZDN7Z

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Architects design incredible 384ft-tall tree-shaped skyscrapers for Vancouver

ianuarie 26, 2021

The design has been drawn up by renowned British-based firm Heatherwick Studio which said it used 'the tree as our inspiration' to 'develop the idea of gently curving vertical structures'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oey7U4

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Thailand’s tourism industry wants vaccinated visitors to dodge quarantine

ianuarie 26, 2021

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a ‘Happy Quarantine’ project from The Independent https://ift.tt/3olvZK0

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Twice as many guns seized at US airports last year

ianuarie 26, 2021

It comes as passenger numbers across US airports fell by 500 million in 2020 from The Independent https://ift.tt/39jAAby

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Britons' top takeaway choices during lockdown 3.0 revealed - and it's fish and chips that's No1

ianuarie 26, 2021

The single most popular item is chips, followed by fish, with haddock (44 per cent), then cod (35 per cent) the two varieties Britons want to reel in. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2NESayr

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Aviation security: we need to talk about mental health

ianuarie 26, 2021

Plane Talk: the most significant events, according to the guru Philip Baum from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qSquUX

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The winning images in the Art of Building photography contest 2020 revealed

ianuarie 26, 2021

The Art of Building photography contest, now in its 11th year, is run by the British Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) to celebrate creativity in the construction industry. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3a8XzoK

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Hunting Viking spirit in Shetland

ianuarie 26, 2021

The islands’ notorious fire festival, Up Helly Aa, might be cancelled this year, but there’s still plenty of Norse code to crack, says Janice Hopper from The Independent https://ift.tt/2KV29yE

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Norwegian Cruise Line will vaccinate crew before sailings

ianuarie 26, 2021

‘It is our intention that all crew members be vaccinated before boarding our vessels to begin their duties,’ says Norwegian Cruise Line spokesperson from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NDCw6o

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Finland launches world’s first urban ski sharing scheme

ianuarie 26, 2021

‘We want to promote emission-free ways of getting around the city all-year round,’ says programme director from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qYXf33

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Southwest Airlines to ban emotional support animals

ianuarie 26, 2021

New rules begin from 1 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/3iMY6Rm

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Former airport security agent jailed for tricking passenger into showing her breasts

ianuarie 26, 2021

Passenger also claims agent looked down her trousers from The Independent https://ift.tt/2M8C0wC

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‘Don’t book holidays yet,’ minister warns – to the dismay of the travel industry

ianuarie 26, 2021

Nadhim Sahawi said ‘It's far too early for us to even speculate about the summer’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cp5amf

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New Zealand borders could stay shut for most of this year, PM Ardern says

ianuarie 26, 2021

The island nation reported its first community case of Covid-19 in two months from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ojCzRl

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‘Absolute chaos’ likely if hotel quarantine applies to all arrivals, says leading Tory MP

ianuarie 26, 2021

Earlier the prime minister had called for ‘maximum possible protection against reinfection from abroad’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/39iDi16

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TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2021: St Ives named a top emerging destination

ianuarie 26, 2021

Yorkshire Dales awarded Europe’s best national park from The Independent https://ift.tt/2YesY3J

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Bali beats London to title of most popular destination in 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards

ianuarie 25, 2021

The awards reveal where travellers around the world ventured in 2020, while travel was open, as well as where they dreamed of going while the pandemic kept them stuck at home. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pk25r4

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Why writer HARRY MOUNT is dreaming of Kardamyli in Greece during lockdown

ianuarie 25, 2021

The Daily Mail's Harry Mount recalls swimming across the 100-yard channel between Merope and the little town of Kardamyli in the Mani area of the Peloponnese peninsula. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3a77xXI

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Will there be a warning about hotel quarantine coming into force?

ianuarie 25, 2021

Simon Calder answers your questions on the latest travel restrictions and mandatory self-isolation from The Independent https://ift.tt/36c8woJ

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Hays Travel to close one in six high street agencies as lockdown continues

ianuarie 25, 2021

‘We had hoped the business would bounce back in January and it has not,’ says owner Dame Irene Hays from The Independent https://ift.tt/2M2Ac8y

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Spain travel: Will Easter or summer holidays be possible for British travellers?

ianuarie 25, 2021

As the vaccine rollout continues, could tourism open back up in Brits’ favourite destination? from The Independent https://ift.tt/39UYjOc

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Ryanair 'jab and go' advert described by advertising watchdog as misleading

ianuarie 25, 2021

The ad featured a syringe and a small bottle labelled 'vaccine'. The ad promoted flights to sunny European destinations and offered seats for £19.99 ($27), telling customers to 'jab & go'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3iMlRc4

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The best big family holidays, from road trips across the United States to trekking in the Himalayas

ianuarie 25, 2021

Missed family trips and get-togethers mean that plenty of us are looking for an extra-special break for 2021. The epic ideas here also include trips to Iceland, Sweden and Paxos. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2MqTZOA

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Immunotourism: Broad support for ‘vaccine passports’

ianuarie 25, 2021

Exclusive: After Saga and the Seychelles offered paths for opening up travel, Twitter poll finds only one in three against making jabs mandatory for tourism from The Independent https://ift.tt/36asQqy

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St Dwynwen’s Day: A walk with ancient Celtic lovers for the Welsh Valentine’s Day

ianuarie 25, 2021

25 January marks a day for romance in the Welsh calendar; David Atkinson heads for a very special fifth-century church to celebrate from The Independent https://ift.tt/39frFrx

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737 Max: ‘unexplainable electrical anomalies’ and other faults, claims former Boeing manager

ianuarie 25, 2021

Ed Pierson depicts ‘a chaotic and dangerously unstable production environment’, which led to faulty aircraft being delivered from The Independent https://ift.tt/3a5e0T0

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Ryanair withdraws 'jab & go' ad after Irish advertising watchdog rules it was misleading

ianuarie 25, 2021

In response, no-frills carrier Ryanair said it would comply with the ruling, issued by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland, but described it as 'baseless'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Mn4Lpn

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Six of the best flexible flight and holiday offers, from Mauritius to Florida

ianuarie 25, 2021

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at an important holiday topic. This week: The best of the new 'book now, change later' holiday and flight deals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3c3i2OC

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Ryanair forced to pull controversial ‘jab and go’ ad campaign

ianuarie 25, 2021

Airline calls ASA ruling ‘baseless’ but says it will comply from The Independent https://ift.tt/39eEXog

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The young people of Paris are giving fishing the influencer treatment

ianuarie 23, 2021

Once the pastime of old men, fishing in the Seine is attracting a younger generation, writes Antonella Francini from The Independent https://ift.tt/2KGs6ld

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Why writer HARRY MOUNT is dreaming of Kardamyll in Greece during lockdown

ianuarie 23, 2021

The Daily Mail's Harry Mount recalls swimming across the 100-yard channel between Merope and the little town of Kardamyli in the Mani area of the Peloponnese peninsula. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pdeixB

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Norfolk holidays: How exploring a holy site that drew kings can be a heavenly experience

ianuarie 23, 2021

Kit Hesketh-Harvey reveals the bucolic delights and religious history of Norfolk, from charming medieval streets and glorious harbours to a shrine erected after a vision of the Virgin Mary. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2MgSUce

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Why has six months of validity been wiped from my son’s new passport?

ianuarie 22, 2021

Simon Calder answers your questions on post-Brexit passports, travel insurance, Covid-19 regulations and bringing pets to the UK from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LZw1dF

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Sardinia holidays: Craggy coves, rich vistas and a history to rival Rome

ianuarie 22, 2021

The Daily Mail's Teresa Levonian Cole visited the Italian island, which is also popular with the likes of the Clooneys and Elton John. She headed for Gallura, which she says is an 'unspoilt wilderness'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sMnhYN

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Israel aims to vaccinate the whole country by April - so head to this fascinating land of plenty

ianuarie 22, 2021

If all goes well with its vaccination programme, tourism in Israel will be open for business in April - which happens to be one of the best months to visit. Here's our guide to the country... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3c7MDdN

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Budget Obsessives, Air Miles Accumulators and Spontaneity Gurus: Which Travel Tribe are YOU in?

ianuarie 22, 2021

There are those chomping at the bit to take to the skies, rails and roads - and others who baulk at the prospect of going beyond their newsagent. So where do you stand? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qI9i4l

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Holiday booking blitz: Britons race to secure trips to popular spots like Costa Del Sol and Menorca

ianuarie 22, 2021

Reservations on rental cottages in the UK are 63 per cent higher than last year as others take the more cautious approach of planning a staycation amid tightening border restrictions in the UK. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3984641

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Spain to open by spring says tourist minister – after PM previously said ‘autumn’

ianuarie 22, 2021

‘Only mass vaccination will open the way to the normality we want,’ the prime minister had said from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bZRGNv

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Spain to open by spring says tourist minister – after PM previously said ‘autumn’

ianuarie 22, 2021

‘Only mass vaccination will open the way to the normality we want,’ the prime minister had said from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bZRGNv

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Qatar Airways gets five-star Covid-19 safety rating from Skytrax, Edinburgh Airport gets four stars

ianuarie 22, 2021

The UK-based air transport rating agency carried out a safety audit of the measures in place to stop the spread of Covid-19 on Qatar Airways flights and at Edinburgh Airport. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/398dlkP

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Missing American Airlines wine? Now flyers in the States can have it delivered to their door

ianuarie 22, 2021

The at-home service is called Flagship Cellars and members of the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program can earn two miles per dollar spent on every order. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/362bkV8

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One in four wild bee species worldwide 'haven't been seen since the 1990s'

ianuarie 22, 2021

Argentinian researchers have used a publicly available database on bee specimen collections and observations to reveal a global decline in multiple species observed in the wild. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/397DgJ4

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Could Joe Biden reverse America’s railroad disaster?

ianuarie 22, 2021

Los Angeles to Las Vegas and San Francisco are high on the agenda from The Independent https://ift.tt/3p8tL29

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The amazing FOLDABLE house: Mini dwelling can be transported by truck almost anywhere and unfolded

ianuarie 22, 2021

The incredible abodes are made by Latvian start-up Brette Haus. They cost from 18,000 euros (£16,000) to around 50,000 euros (£44,500) for one with top-end spec. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3o9OeCn

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Eurostar rescue: expert says UK should demand trains in return for bailout cash

ianuarie 22, 2021

Exclusive: ‘The Man in Seat 61’ says move could lead to greater competition on Channel Tunnel rail link from The Independent https://ift.tt/3o7YevR

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‘Hotel quarantine’: What travellers to the UK could soon face

ianuarie 22, 2021

Tougher restrictions could soon be introduced for arrivals from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bZQSYL

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Pilot requests low-altitude sightseeing flight over Amsterdam

ianuarie 22, 2021

‘Any chance that we can make a visual flight over Amsterdam at 4,000ft?’, he asked from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qJodvq

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American Airlines launches home wine delivery service

ianuarie 22, 2021

The wines are those normally served to business and first class passengers from The Independent https://ift.tt/363yPgC

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Nepal to open gallery displaying art made of rubbish left on Mount Everest

ianuarie 22, 2021

‘We want to showcase how you can transform solid waste to precious pieces of art,’ says project director from The Independent https://ift.tt/3oekqEM

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Lufthansa could sell €9 flights just to keep its airport slots

ianuarie 22, 2021

The airline is currently only operating 20 per cent of its schedule from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Y47mHq

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Passport to freedom: the 2021 arms race for travellers

ianuarie 22, 2021

The Man Who Pays His Way: Immunotourism is coming to the Seychelles, which is vaccinating itself against tourists from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Y3dboh

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Commercial supersonic travel edges closer: Aerion breaks ground on Florida HQ for 1,000mph jet

ianuarie 21, 2021

Aerion Park in Melbourne, Florida, will produce 300 of the jets - called the AS2 - said Tom Vice, Chairman, President and CEO of Aerion, the firm that's developing them. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bXjAtq

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Remote-controlled glider clocks 548mph to make a new dynamic soaring speed world record

ianuarie 21, 2021

A remote-controlled glider top speeds of 548 miles per hour and broke the world record for the dynamic soaring speed. The event took place atop Parker Mountain, California. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qEBrcH

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Space satellites use machine learning to count elephants on Earth

ianuarie 21, 2021

Researchers are using satellite images processed with computer algorithms, which are trained with more than 1,000 images of elephants to help spot the creatures. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sKIOBf

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Turkish designer reveals jaw-dropping New York skyscraper design

ianuarie 21, 2021

It has been dreamt-up by Turkish architecture firm Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio, which described the structure as 'amorphous' and having a 'transparent, ghostly stance in the city skyline'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Nhn2EQ

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Airport boss demands end to ‘constant changing’ of travel rules

ianuarie 21, 2021

Exclusive: ‘The most valuable thing the government can do is to create confidence in the market,’ said Glyn Jones of London Southend airport from The Independent https://ift.tt/35ZSRZr

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New York skyscraper design is made up of tube-like structures coiled inside a towering frame

ianuarie 21, 2021

It has been dreamt-up by Turkish architecture firm Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio, which described the structure as 'amorphous' and having a 'transparent, ghostly stance in the city skyline'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Y1lwck

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Trillions of noisy cicadas are set to emerge this spring after hiding hibernating for 17 years

ianuarie 21, 2021

The Brood X colony is expected to emerge from the ground after hibernating for 17 years. Experts predict there will be trillions of cicadas in this group that will appear in 15 US states. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3o2lL16

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Electric planes coming to Scotland’s islands

ianuarie 21, 2021

Project will also consider using drones for delivering urgent medical supplies to remote islands from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Y1KA2E

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The Gilpin hotel review: The ultimate Covid-secure retreat in the Lake District

ianuarie 21, 2021

Hedonism meets seclusion in these spacious spa suites from The Independent https://ift.tt/3p4JcZd

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Add a sense of adventure to lockdown exercise with a microchallenge

ianuarie 21, 2021

With the UK once again under lockdown, keen outdoorsman Peter Watson has learned to get creative from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qS9HSb

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Passenger dies on Emirates flight after choking on meal

ianuarie 21, 2021

Her death was ruled an accident from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sS9HDx

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KLM could ground all long-haul flights

ianuarie 21, 2021

Airline is calling to exempt crew from testing requirement from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sJq4Ca

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Fire breaks out at site of world’s largest vaccine maker in India, say reports

ianuarie 21, 2021

A fire broke out at the site of the Serum Institute of India in Pune city from The Independent https://ift.tt/2KxYFli

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Man leaves hotel one-star TripAdvisor review complaining about wife’s infidelity

ianuarie 21, 2021

‘I am not blaming the resort for this, this is my wife’s fault. But just know that this is the thing that can happen at this resort,’ says man in review from The Independent https://ift.tt/39PV5eZ

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Travellers vaccinated against Covid won’t need to quarantine in Romania

ianuarie 21, 2021

It is the first country in Europe to do so from The Independent https://ift.tt/3c0bSPo

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Timelapse video shows first giant creature being assembled for Legoland Windsor's new Mythica land

ianuarie 21, 2021

The beast is a suitably mythical Chimera with four heads and is the first of 13 new giant Lego mythical models being created in Lego's master workshop for the Windsor park. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Y2n8Cx

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Air Europa buyout by BA’s parent could spell higher fares

ianuarie 21, 2021

The half-billion euro purchase price will not be handed over for another six years from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qIEEYz

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Saga Cruise company says people must get Covid vaccine before journey

ianuarie 21, 2021

Passengers who cannot get both vaccinations in time can get a full refund from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bWZQGn

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Story of couple's epic three-year cycle ride told in stunning coffee table book Bike Life by Lannoo

ianuarie 21, 2021

Tristan Bogaard and Belen Castello have cycled through California, Oregon, Italy, the Canary Islands and Norway - and across the extreme landscapes of Central Asia. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39PNdKD

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Welcome to my home town: Why Barnard Castle is so much more than a Twitter punchline

ianuarie 20, 2021

Dominic Cummings may have temporarily turned Barney into a national joke, but the political advisor’s bizarre eye test shouldn’t define this idyllic northeastern market town, says Elizabeth Atkin from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XWUz9p

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Influencer kicked out of Bali after calling it ‘queer friendly’ and encouraging people to move there during pandemic

ianuarie 20, 2021

American digital nomad said she was being deported ‘because I am LGBT’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bVykJe

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Eurostar: expect ‘arm-wrestling’ between London and Paris to rescue rail firm, says top economist

ianuarie 20, 2021

Professor Yves Crozet said the train firm’s financial position was as if it had been through a war from The Independent https://ift.tt/2M51nPQ

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Thailand planning to introduce tourist tax for all international visitors

ianuarie 20, 2021

The proposal is currently under consideration from The Independent https://ift.tt/35WrwaD

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Pizza is the world's favourite takeaway meal but Chinese is top in Britain and America

ianuarie 20, 2021

On the world map - generated using Google search data - country names have been supplemented by their residents' most-searched-for takeaway cuisine. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3quNY2m

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Lynx could be reintroduced to Scotland for the first time in 500 YEARS to manage deer populations

ianuarie 20, 2021

Experts believe that the Scottish Highlands have sufficient space to support around 400 wild lynx. This area is also home to a huge number of woodland deer, which must carefully be managed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38ZpNDj

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Passenger captures aircraft’s near-miss with UFO on video

ianuarie 20, 2021

It’s unclear what the object was from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LFB6b1

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Holidays 2021: Can't decide if you want a hotel or villa? Have both!

ianuarie 20, 2021

Here are some fabulous places where you can enjoy the best of both worlds later this year. The list includes luxury villas at a clifftop resort in the Algarve and a new adults-only hotel in Paxos. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39SdjfZ

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What it’s like to be an agoraphobic travel writer during lockdown

ianuarie 20, 2021

Lockdown brought on a long-buried case of agoraphobia for travel writer Sian Meades-Williams. Could she overcome it? from The Independent https://ift.tt/2MbxcpV

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Government extends test before travel deadline after passengers stranded at airport

ianuarie 20, 2021

Exclusive : Flaws in rules for travellers were pointed out before they took effect from The Independent https://ift.tt/3iunpHA

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Boeing 737 Max to be cleared to fly in Europe next week

ianuarie 20, 2021

It will still need to be approved by the CAA before it’s allowed to fly in the UK from The Independent https://ift.tt/2M9XvNb

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European regulator moves to clear Boeing 737 for flight

ianuarie 20, 2021

Europe’s aviation regulator has taken a step closer to letting the Boeing 737 Max fly again from The Independent https://ift.tt/3p54Yf6

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Three passengers attack airline staff after being questioned on size of hand luggage

ianuarie 20, 2021

Video shows an employee being hurled to the ground from The Independent https://ift.tt/3o2bge8

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Teenager jailed in Cayman Islands for breaking Covid quarantine returns home

ianuarie 19, 2021

'It was a selfish decision. There's no reason that I can give you to grant me a second chance,' Skylar Mack says from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XWePYY

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Could the Seychelles show the flightpath to the future?

ianuarie 19, 2021

Plane Talk: the vaccine will protect airline crew and people at your destination from The Independent https://ift.tt/35Y8QHw

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The Nissan van that comes with a built-in OFFICE that even slides out so you can work outside

ianuarie 19, 2021

A video demonstrating the Japanese vehicle - a customised NV350 Caravan - shows how the pod can be slid back and forth using a smartphone and even has a roof balcony. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35WnK0J

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UK named worst-performing European nation for flights

ianuarie 19, 2021

Milan Linate is the only major airport in Europe that has not seen a drop in flights since the start of 2021 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bRDplI

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Airbnb reveals the top 10 places Britons in lockdown 3.0 are dreaming of visiting

ianuarie 19, 2021

The Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar, has taken the No1 spot in an Airbnb ranking of Britons' top 10 'wanderlust destinations', based on search spikes in January 2021 compared to 2020. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sEy1sg

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US travel ban to be tightened: How will it affect your holiday?

ianuarie 19, 2021

‘We plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel,’ said Joe Biden’s team from The Independent https://ift.tt/3p2u2DB

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Airport workers arrested for accepting bribes to let passengers skip quarantine

ianuarie 19, 2021

Mumbai airport employee charged £40 to forge entry documents from The Independent https://ift.tt/2M1wg7M

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Epic Epping: Exploring London’s ancient woodland by bike

ianuarie 19, 2021

Charlie Allenby takes a two-wheeled trip through the rich history of Epping Forest from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qCmEz0

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Woman blames airline after pet dog dies during flight

ianuarie 19, 2021

‘They simply handed him over to me like any other object, avoiding any type of responsibility,’ says passenger from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XVUnaG

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Seychelles to get rid of quarantine for all visitors with coronavirus vaccine

ianuarie 19, 2021

The policy will be split into two parts from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qweB72

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More than 40 travellers try to enter Croatia with fake Covid-19 PCR tests

ianuarie 19, 2021

Those found guilty of forgery face up to three years in prison from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sCL4dA

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Michelin awards one of its coveted stars to a vegan restaurant in France for the first time

ianuarie 19, 2021

The ONA restaurant in the city of Ares, near Bordeaux, is run by Claire Vallee. She said it felt like getting hit by a train when the Michelin guide informed her of the award. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ivhtOD

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Dubai faces biggest Covid surge as pandemic catches up with party destination

ianuarie 19, 2021

Coronavirus infections are surging to unprecedented heights in the United Arab Emirates from The Independent https://ift.tt/39MRoXh

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Pictured: The house in Irkutsk that's normal on the outside and like a palace on the inside

ianuarie 19, 2021

Allow us to take you through the keyhole of this seemingly humdrum 11-year-old abode on the outskirts of the city of Irkutsk and into an ornate fantasyland with furnishings fit for a tsar. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39OAJTz

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SHELL – Paraíso perdido: cómo un “resort” de fiestas mexicano se enfrenta al desastre ambiental

ianuarie 18, 2021

cccc from The Independent https://ift.tt/3syNCJQ

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Canada wilderness: 12 incredible pictures of its mountainous landscape

ianuarie 18, 2021

They were taken by amateur photographer James Cliburn , from Vancouver, who has spent the past five years exploring his country's wild terrain, camera in hand. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sEacR8

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Why the Isles of Scilly offer the perfect spots to hole up after lockdown

ianuarie 18, 2021

When domestic travel is back on the table, the most southerly part of the UK should be top of your wishlist, says Helen Coffey from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qBtEfP

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‘She is crying her eyes out’: British woman stranded at Madrid airport by Covid travel rules

ianuarie 18, 2021

Exclusive: Lisbet Stone, a mother-of-four from Sussex, is unable to leave the airport by air or land from The Independent https://ift.tt/2M5PFEj

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Kmart mum shares ultimate pool bar hack - with thousands saying it's the ultimate summer solution

ianuarie 18, 2021

An Australian mother has found the perfect solution to enjoy drinks and snacks in the water without having to get out of the swimming pool. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3p08R5i

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‘Too early’ to book summer holiday abroad, says foreign secretary

ianuarie 18, 2021

It’s ‘very difficult to plan’ for international trips, says Dominic Raab from The Independent https://ift.tt/38VOf8x

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Australia unlikely to fully reopen borders in 2021 even with vaccine

ianuarie 18, 2021

The country’s borders have been largely closed since March 2020 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qpDOQq

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UK aviation ‘almost closed’ as tough new rules begin

ianuarie 18, 2021

‘These measures may not having a huge direct impact as so few people are flying, but they are having a massive impact on consumer confidence’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XOY1mm

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Every passenger onboard two flights told they’ve been potentially exposed to Covid

ianuarie 18, 2021

Two planeloads of people told to monitor symptoms from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bNayir

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Exploring the most beautiful estuaries in England, from Norfolk to Cornwall

ianuarie 18, 2021

Estuaries hold secrets - some a bit murky, but all the more fascinating for it - and some of Britain's most potent history, writes Sarah Turner. Here she explores the UK's most beautiful estuaries. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2LHDXA4

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A mobile 'bubble'? It's just vantastic! Book early to secure the best campervans this summer

ianuarie 18, 2021

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at an important holiday idea. This week: Why it makes sense to book early to secure the best campervans this summer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3szvgs8

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Baby kangaroo spotted onboard American Airlines flight

ianuarie 18, 2021

Harry was relocated as part of a conservation project from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XQd13A

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Dubai travel corridor: Latest restrictions as UAE is added to ‘no go’ list

ianuarie 18, 2021

The United Arab Emirates has been removed from the travel corridors list from The Independent https://ift.tt/38zNuBH

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Man scared of coronavirus lives undetected at airport for three months

ianuarie 18, 2021

Passenger charged with criminal trespass and theft from The Independent https://ift.tt/3imbImi

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Rail expansion across Europe and Africa as UK borders close

ianuarie 18, 2021

A 150-minute trip between Madrid and Barcelona is on sale for as little as £8 each way from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bQtdtQ

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Farewell Butch, the king of the Caribbean: The dazzling founder of Sandals resorts has died aged 79

ianuarie 18, 2021

Sarah Hartley pays tribute to Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, a true travel industry legend. He grew an all-inclusive hotel empire after renovating a rundown property in Montego Bay, Jamaica. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Ly9ODn

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Passengers with negative Covid tests turned away from London-bound flight

ianuarie 18, 2021

Exclusive: ‘My daughter was in tears begging to be let on the plane’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/38VLvYV

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Toughest travel rules in a lifetime take effect for UK arrivals

ianuarie 17, 2021

Travellers must take a test 72 hours before departing and self-isolate on arrival from The Independent https://ift.tt/3iv0NXK

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‘It takes you out of the city’: The rowers of the river Nile

ianuarie 16, 2021

The Nile gave birth to Egyptian civilisation, and still provides the people with a lifeline – and rowers a way to escape the chaos of urban Cairo, writes Vivian Yee from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LEgDmO

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Chasing whales and catching kingfish - Kenya's marine life makes for an epic sea safari

ianuarie 16, 2021

The Daily Mail's Sadie Whitelocks ventured to Watamu in Kenya for a whale-watching adventure. The waters off the small town, about an hour's flight from Nairobi, are home to the marine 'Big Five'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2XO9eUt

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Why the Mail's Travel Editor Mark Palmer is... dreaming of Bequia during lockdown

ianuarie 16, 2021

Mark Palmer recalls a blissful holiday on the Caribbean island of Bequia. It's a mere seven square miles, with a population of fewer than 5,000. Bequia Beach Hotel is the posh place to stay. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oUFBg4

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Brexit: How travel to the EU has changed

ianuarie 16, 2021

Everything you need to know from passports to pets from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LIcpu4

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Would it be wise to book a spring trip to Turkey now?

ianuarie 15, 2021

Simon Calder answers your questions on booking future holidays, buying chocolate and getting refunds on first-class seats from The Independent https://ift.tt/38NhD0E

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Which is older, the London Underground or Budapest Metro?

ianuarie 15, 2021

Many in Budapest will tell you that their metro is the oldest in Europe, how true is that? It’s complicated. Mick O'Hare tells the story from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rVKZ4D

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Grant Shapps warns over-50s to think twice before booking summer break

ianuarie 15, 2021

Grant Shapps today suggested over-50s should think twice before booking a summer holiday despite rising optimism prompted by the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39uzs3K

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Aviation: Hybrid-electric plane could reduce NOx emissions by 95 per cent, MIT engineers claim

ianuarie 15, 2021

Inspired by the emissions scrubbers used in diesel trucks, the aircraft concept from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology could cut premature deaths from NOx pollution by 92 per cent. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qtLVeZ

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Is this Belize break the ultimate all-inclusive holiday?

ianuarie 15, 2021

The three-night first stage of the package sees guests flown to Gladden Island in the Belize Barrier Reef. The second part is a stay at recently opened sister swankpad Valley Stream. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oQgf2L

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Travel corridors axed completely in latest quarantine U-turn

ianuarie 15, 2021

The main effect will be on British travellers on long-stay holidays in the Caribbean from The Independent https://ift.tt/39Eg58v

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US plan to breed 10,000 monkeys a year for medical experiments means industrial farming of primates, say critics

ianuarie 15, 2021

Exclusive: Numbers could be increased to 30,000 a year as Covid pandemic intensifies worldwide demand for lab animals, writes Jane Dalton from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XK7yve

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Flight ban bites with last departures between the UK and Portugal ‘until further notice’

ianuarie 15, 2021

Travel restrictions also apply to Cape Verde, Panama and the entire South American continent from The Independent https://ift.tt/38JwDN5

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EasyJet Holidays cancels all package breaks until March

ianuarie 15, 2021

The firm has extended the cancellations due to current lockdown and travel restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/35GGkd2

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Driver takes ‘wrong turn’ and ends up on airport runway

ianuarie 15, 2021

Motorist was found to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Kg7hNi

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Covid: infections brought from abroad lower than one in 1,000 in December, says Grant Shapps

ianuarie 15, 2021

Transport secretary’s figures indicate only 3% of arriving travellers have been contacted by Public Health England from The Independent https://ift.tt/3oM57nP

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Disneyland is cancelling annual passes and issuing refunds

ianuarie 15, 2021

The park has been closed since March 2020 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nUvDKx

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China unveils levitating train that can travel at 400mph

ianuarie 15, 2021

‘Maglev’ heralds the next generation of rail travel from The Independent https://ift.tt/39DiIaD

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Great British boltholes: A review of No 1 Bruton hotel, Somerset

ianuarie 15, 2021

Jane Knight checked into No 1 Bruton, a new hotel in a Grade II listed building in the boho town of Bruton. She loved the elegant interior and the food by chef Merlin Labron-Johnson. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3suoRyk

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Travellers require permit to enter Guernsey

ianuarie 15, 2021

Failure to secure a permit before travel could result in a £10,000 fine from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nHifZP

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UK’s ‘travel corridor’ shrinks further as Qatar and several Caribbean islands removed

ianuarie 14, 2021

Travellers from Doha may beat the 4am Saturday deadline on flights to the UK from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XIQBkA

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Should you book a post-pandemic holiday?

ianuarie 14, 2021

The Man Who Pays His Way: The five questions travellers must ask themselves before they plan their escape from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XIiMQG

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The sci-fi-style twin skyscrapers by Zaha Hadid that will be as tall as the Empire State Building

ianuarie 14, 2021

'Tower C' has been designed by the acclaimed Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) as part of the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base business centre. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39wFBMH

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The sci-fi-style 'superscrapers' by Zaha Hadid that will be as tall as the Empire State Building

ianuarie 14, 2021

'Tower C' and has been designed by the acclaimed Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) as part of the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base business centre. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2LNHmgn

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UK bans travellers from South America and Portugal

ianuarie 14, 2021

Residents of the UK and Ireland will be able to travel home from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qq2sR7

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The best luxury hotels in London

ianuarie 14, 2021

From a Chelsea palace to the highest hotel in the capital, these are the best luxury hotels in London from The Independent https://ift.tt/3so7ort

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OLD - The best luxury hotels in London

ianuarie 14, 2021

From a Chelsea palace to the highest hotel in the capital, these are the best luxury hotels in London from The Independent https://ift.tt/34AHvHA

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Wind, kayaks and folklore: The enduring charm of the Orkney islands

ianuarie 14, 2021

Exploring the Scottish archipelago by sea comes highly recommended - but watch out for the weather, says J. R. Patterson from The Independent https://ift.tt/38FTIjA

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Where to find cheap Covid-19 PCR tests for travel

ianuarie 14, 2021

Some enterprising companies are subsidising the cost from The Independent https://ift.tt/2JjMirY

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Disruptive air passengers could face jail under new FAA rules

ianuarie 14, 2021

The new rules will be in place until 30 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LMMjGf

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Holiday bookings from over-50s surge as ‘vaccine confidence’ grows

ianuarie 14, 2021

‘We took a week's worth of bookings in a day,’ says National Express boss from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LSTcpm

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More than 1,000 jobs lost at Gatwick as Norwegian abandons long-haul network

ianuarie 14, 2021

In 2019, the Oslo-based airline flew more passengers to New York than any other airline – many of them from the Sussex airport from The Independent https://ift.tt/3insotX

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New book Greece: The Cradle of Western Civilization is stuffed with stunning images

ianuarie 14, 2021

New book Greece: The Cradle of Western Civilization takes the reader on a journey through time from antiquity to modernity and across landscapes, from huge mountains to tiny islands. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ijngHa

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Covid: ‘Test before travel’ plan in disarray as start date is postponed

ianuarie 13, 2021

The first travellers to be affected were due to leave Singapore at 3.45pm GMT on Thursday, with no clarity on what test they would need from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qfDT9i

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China unveils prototype of 385mph 'super bullet maglev train'

ianuarie 13, 2021

The lightweight, carbon-fibre locomotive rolled off the production line and made its debut at a ceremony in the south-western city of Chengdu on Wednesday. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2LNdvVv

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British Airways class action suit on data breach: the key facts on the compensation case

ianuarie 13, 2021

The 2018 cyber attack was not spotted for two months, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office from The Independent https://ift.tt/3swJ72y

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Cruise: Tui cancels Marella sailings to April as re-start uncertainty continues

ianuarie 13, 2021

Many other cruise lines are revising their 2021 plans from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XBZdJU

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The Pembrokeshire Murders: Where did the crimes take place and where was the series filmed?

ianuarie 13, 2021

New series charts true story of serial killer John Cooper from The Independent https://ift.tt/35EtcFr

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Former Shanghai city airport runway is transformed into a stunning park

ianuarie 13, 2021

The project is the brainchild of U.S architecture firm Sasaki, which has transformed the concrete runway of Shanghai's Longhua (or Lunghwa) Airport. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39uQD5i

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Virgin Atlantic and easyJet staff to help with Covid vaccine efforts

ianuarie 13, 2021

Some staff will help administer the vaccine from The Independent https://ift.tt/38DLDvH

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Emirates ordered to pay passenger £1.2m after losing his luggage 12 years ago

ianuarie 13, 2021

Man spent 12 years trying to claim his money back from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XEaOYZ

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Discovering stunning creatures, polar plunges and wild weather in Antarctica

ianuarie 13, 2021

Sadie Whitelocks went on an Oceanwide Expeditions cruise to the Antarctic - the coldest and windiest continent. But the harsh conditions didn't stop her going for a dip in summer bathing gear. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38D4pTZ

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Welcome to my home town: How Plymouth went from grey sprawl to Ocean City

ianuarie 13, 2021

Resentment turned to enchantment after the Devonshire port city finally wore Emily Woodhouse down from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XC7uh6

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Passenger stung by scorpion during flight

ianuarie 13, 2021

Airline says it has thoroughly fumigated the aircraft from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bBh4sr

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No guidance on what Covid tests are acceptable for UK entry with 24 hours to go

ianuarie 13, 2021

Exclusive: Check in for the first flight to the UK to be affected starts at 12.45pm GMT on Thursday from The Independent https://ift.tt/35CzIfN

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Virgin Atlantic and Ryanair rated worst for customer service over refunds, says Which?

ianuarie 13, 2021

Only 13 per cent of customers satisfied with airlines’ service from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sjxVpR

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Banned from EU: apples, beef, cheese and other items you cannot take in baggage

ianuarie 13, 2021

Many restrictions apply equally to trips from Great Britain to Northern Ireland from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bAEtuo

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British holidaymakers will dodge EU speeding fines as Brexit ends detail-sharing agreement with UK

ianuarie 13, 2021

The UK'S departure from the bloc means owners of British-registered vehicles will no longer be sent fines from EU countries. Drivers will escape most fines because of an end of an agreement to share info. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2LIgdLZ

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Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic worst for delaying refunds for cancelled holidays in 2020, says Which?

ianuarie 13, 2021

A survey by the UK consumer champion found a third of customers who had a flight cancelled by Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic waited more than three months for their cash back in 2020. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3i6UGIR

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Pictured: The megayacht that comes with a helicopter landing pad and its own fold-out BEACH CLUB

ianuarie 12, 2021

The oceangoing super-rich are in a perpetual state of one-upmanship with their fancy vessels - and it's this mindset that sparked Florida-based Opalinski Design House to design megayacht Indah. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2LHbJ8c

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No holidays until late March, says Jet2

ianuarie 12, 2021

Airline association laments governments ‘aiming for a zero-Covid world’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/39kOfOo

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New Indian airline Flybig may just be the next small idea

ianuarie 12, 2021

Plane Talk: This is not necessarily the worst time ever to start a new carrier from The Independent https://ift.tt/38E0hDa

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Southwest Airlines flight diverts after ‘suspicious message’ found onboard

ianuarie 12, 2021

‘I'm just glad nothing more serious happened,’ says one passenger from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qhcYtA

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How hotels will change after Covid

ianuarie 12, 2021

Hygiene initiatives and contactless technology are just the start of the hotel design revolution, says Qin Xie from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Xx3cYj

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Covid: Ireland has highest infection rate in the world

ianuarie 12, 2021

Nearly 2,000 people are in hospital with the disease from The Independent https://ift.tt/39rZ80H

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Heartwarming snaps show two rescue dogs enjoying trips to some of Europe's most stunning landscapes

ianuarie 12, 2021

The beautiful images feature former Romanian street dogs Finn and Yuri and were snapped by their Austrian owner, Anne Geier, in countries such as Italy, Norway and Switzerland. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qeFLze

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Cat found at La Guardia airport 11 days after going missing

ianuarie 12, 2021

Pet spent New Year’s Eve in airport ceiling from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qacfdO

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Alaska Airlines bans 14 ‘rowdy’ passengers after Washington flight

ianuarie 12, 2021

‘Their behaviour was unacceptable,’ says carrier from The Independent https://ift.tt/3i3R6iy

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Four Seasons Resort Dubai hotel review: The perfect place to escape the emirate’s gaudier side

ianuarie 12, 2021

There’s more to Dubai than the Palm’s high-rises – take a time out at this Jumeirah Beach gem from The Independent https://ift.tt/3q6f7s6

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Covid UK: Dubai goes on the quarantine list

ianuarie 12, 2021

Love Island's Wes Nelson was among those flying back to the UK ahead of the new rules from Friday. The influencer shared a picture on a plane with a glass of champagne as he watched a film in a bed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bruw2c

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Dubai travel corridor: Latest restrictions as UAE is added to ‘no go’ list

ianuarie 12, 2021

The United Arab Emirates has been removed from the travel corridors list from The Independent https://ift.tt/38zNuBH

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Airbnb to ban Capitol rioters from staying in Washington DC properties for Biden inauguration

ianuarie 12, 2021

GoFundMe also bans travel expenses fundraisers for those attending potentially violent political events from The Independent https://ift.tt/35xRQYi

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Race is on for British travellers to get Covid tests before returning to UK

ianuarie 12, 2021

Holidaymakers in Antigua, Barbados and St Lucia have been given an extra six days’ leeway ‘due to lack of testing infrastructure’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3oCTEa1

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Covid: Britons arriving from UAE must self-isolate after travel corridor removed

ianuarie 11, 2021

Arrivals from Dubai to Scotland since 3 January must quarantine retrospectively from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bu8WtL

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The best audio tours to try during lockdown that conjure up cities, castles and country villages

ianuarie 11, 2021

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don't have to. This week: Audio tours to try during lockdown. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35vwefa

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Top travel writers reveal the perfect British breaks they plan to take as soon as the lockdown ends

ianuarie 11, 2021

Forget Dubai or Barbados - we can't wait to explore more of Britain when things open up again. Here seven travel writers share where in the UK they long to visit. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35yNnom

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Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover Venice with TV's Kevin McCloud

ianuarie 11, 2021

During this incredible Italy experience, you'll cruise the islands of the Venetian lagoon before staying in stunning Lake Garda and heading home on the famous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nzTCyi

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‘Global Health Insurance Card’ launched

ianuarie 11, 2021

The government has confirmed the ‘Ghic’ will cover fewer countries than the pre-Brexit European version from The Independent https://ift.tt/3shhWbV

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The best webcams for seeing the world, from the Caribbean to Edinburgh Zoo

ianuarie 11, 2021

Go online, find the right webcam and you can soon feel as though you're almost - but not quite - in your favourite spot or dream destination, from a Caribbean beach to an African game reserve. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3seaj5V

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The Holiday Guru tackles lockdown issues from bike-ride rules to Jet2 refunds

ianuarie 11, 2021

The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru's advice has never been more sought-after. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2LDlggv

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AA president issues manifesto for less driving when normality returns

ianuarie 11, 2021

Exclusive: 'Less commuting, more walking and cycling, and think electric,’ says Edmund King from The Independent https://ift.tt/3s9WAgB

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Pictured: World's shortest street Ebenezer Place in Wick, Scotland, which is six feet, nine inches

ianuarie 11, 2021

The street is in Wick and is occupied by one sole building - the thin end of Mackays Hotel. It takes the average adult just three steps to conquer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oB399x

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Hunting for treasure in Norfolk’s sandbanks

ianuarie 11, 2021

A sailing trip to The Wash provides more than the promise of a gold rush, finds Katja Gaskell from The Independent https://ift.tt/3oLMznm

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Amsterdam mayor wants to ban tourists from its cannabis shops

ianuarie 11, 2021

New rule could come into effect from next year from The Independent https://ift.tt/39p90Zl

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Scientists create jet fuel using CO2 that could lead to carbon neutral flights

ianuarie 11, 2021

New method could produce competitively priced fuel from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LCCCKD

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France should consider closing borders with UK, says government adviser

ianuarie 11, 2021

Top epidemiologist recommends return to shutdown which caused chaos before Christmas from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XtRq0z

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Dubai holidays: Am I allowed to visit, do I need a PCR test and what are the rules?

ianuarie 11, 2021

The United Arab Emirates is currently on the travel corridors list but different rules apply in Scotland from The Independent https://ift.tt/38ks0aI

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Inside the macabre August von Spiess Museum of Hunting in Romania

ianuarie 11, 2021

For those interested in delving into the world of the hunter - and the hunted - there's the unique and slightly grisly August von Spiess Museum of Hunting in Romania. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ouG1tk

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Catering truck gets stuck under Air Canada plane

ianuarie 11, 2021

The aircraft’s nose was lifted into the air from The Independent https://ift.tt/39l6RxJ

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Heathrow boss says ‘aviation industry is fighting for survival’ as numbers slump

ianuarie 11, 2021

One runway and two terminals at Heathrow have been closed to save cash from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LzioBj

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Passengers claim to have been kicked off Delta flight for being Trump supporters

ianuarie 11, 2021

‘I said Trump 2020 and they kicked me off the plane,’ says man from The Independent https://ift.tt/3i0gaae

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The best gay and lesbian holidays to celebrate a same sex wedding anniversary

ianuarie 11, 2021

Three years on from same-sex marriage in the UK, LGBT travel expert Darren Burn picks the best gay-friendly honeymoon destinations from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XmCYHX

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Ryanair boss demands ‘test before travel’ scheme ends in February

ianuarie 11, 2021

Airline planning as few as 10 daily flights, compared with normal schedule of 2,000 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3i2fFML

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Boeing 737: History and safety record of the aeroplane

ianuarie 11, 2021

The world’s biggest and most successful budget airlines, Ryanair and Southwest, fly 737s exclusively from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LIZ0SE

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The airline loyalty scheme business and how one man turned it into an empire

ianuarie 10, 2021

Brian Kelly, The Points Guy, has created an empire dedicated to maximising credit-card rewards and airline miles. What are they worth in a global pandemic - and why are they worth anything at all, asks Jamie Lauren Keiles from The Independent https://ift.tt/3i2kqpG

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‘Basic elements of our identity’: Unesco adds cultural traditions to its heritage list

ianuarie 09, 2021

Unesco has given more traditions, sometimes at risk of fading away, especially during coronavirus, international recognition, writes Liza Weisstuch from The Independent https://ift.tt/3hW3a5A

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Indonesia missing plane: Dozens feared dead after Boeing 737 drops 10,000ft into the sea

ianuarie 09, 2021

Investigators will consider a wide range of possible causes, including mechanical failure, terrorism or an encounter with a storm cell from The Independent https://ift.tt/3btaaFJ

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Comedian Susan Calman checks into our travel Q&A

ianuarie 09, 2021

This week comedian Susan Calman checks into our travel Q&A. She talks about her earliest holiday memory, her favourite part of Scotland, a bad flying experience - and more. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2XwGOOp

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Visiting Laos: It hasn't had one Covid death and has an uplifting ancient capital

ianuarie 09, 2021

The Daily Mail's Kate Wickers travelled to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Laos. A highlight of the trip was a visit to the 'picture-perfect' Kuang Si waterfalls. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3biDT4e

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Sidmouth holidays: The cream of Devon resorts is appealing at any time of year

ianuarie 09, 2021

Sidmouth is one of Britain's most sedate seaside towns, located 14 miles from Exeter. Kate Wickers paid a visit and enjoyed learning about a particularly famous old telescope. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38tzPMM

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Indonesia plane missing - live: Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 flight lost after Jakarta take off

ianuarie 09, 2021

Follow here for the latest updates from The Independent https://ift.tt/39hn9rf

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Sriwijaya Air flight SJ182: Boeing 737 loses contact in Indonesia

ianuarie 09, 2021

The aircraft is a ‘classic’ 737 — two generations older than the Boeing 737 Max from The Independent https://ift.tt/38qrnhd

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Travelling the world through taste

ianuarie 08, 2021

As an international correspondent with nowhere to go during lockdown, my exploration takes the form of food and the memories it conjures up, writes Hannah Beech from The Independent https://ift.tt/3s8kNUw

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Recipes to whet your appetite for travel, from Italian Tagliatelle al Ragu to Moroccan lamb tagine

ianuarie 08, 2021

With recipe-inspiring holidays on hold, how about cooking up a taste of abroad? Here's a selection of classic dishes to revive your wanderlust in the lockdown... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2XquSxY

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The best webcams to see the world, from the Caribbean to Edinburgh Zoo

ianuarie 08, 2021

Go online, find the right webcam and you can soon feel as though you're almost - but not quite - in your favourite spot or dream destination, from a Caribbean beach to an African game reserve. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3blDii9

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The Holiday Guru answers to travellers' lockdown questions from bike rides to Jet2 refunds

ianuarie 08, 2021

The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru's advice has never been more sought-after. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38op3qV

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Travelodge UK: Bizarre items left behind in hotel rooms during the year of coronavirus lockdowns

ianuarie 08, 2021

A Siberian husky, a small army of six-foot tall Nutcracker soldiers and £500,000 worth of share certificates were among items found in empty hotel rooms across Britain in the last 12 months. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Lbm7oS

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Great British boltholes: A review of Farlam Hall hotel in Cumbria

ianuarie 08, 2021

Sarah Turner finds that the country house hotel, near Carlisle, has 'space and grace'. It's seriously foodie, too. And train fans will love that Stephenson's Rocket was tested in the grounds. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38qAgHy

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Meet the world's smallest giraffes! Two animals born with dwarfism are no more than nine feet tall

ianuarie 08, 2021

Gimil and Nigel are two giraffes living in Africa that were born with dwarfism or skeletal dysplasia. The condition hindered their growth to no more than nine feet tall - the average giraffe is 18 feet tall. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3s3ydRk

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UK tourists may be stranded abroad if test-to-fly rule introduced

ianuarie 08, 2021

Thousands of Britons fear being trapped around the globe by the looming threat of a 72-hour test-to-fly rule - as those jetting in today spoke of their disbelief at no regulations being in place yet. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nkGixx

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The top 20 Earth images of 2020 revealed by Nasa

ianuarie 08, 2021

These mesmerising pictures were taken by International Space Station astronauts as they whizzed over the globe, over 200 miles up. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35lORSM

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Boeing 737 Max: Planemaker will pay $2.5bn to settle criminal conspiracy charge

ianuarie 08, 2021

The money will be split between a fine and compensation for airlines and victims’ families from The Independent https://ift.tt/2MOEn89

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Trump supporters who stormed Capitol should be banned from flights, says union

ianuarie 08, 2021

‘Acts against our democracy, our government and the freedom we claim as Americans must disqualify these individuals from the freedom of flight,’ says association from The Independent https://ift.tt/3otKeNT

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Test-before-travel plan prompts anger from industry

ianuarie 08, 2021

‘It is an addition to, rather than instead of, the need to quarantine,’ said the transport secretary, Grant Shapps from The Independent https://ift.tt/2K1HmJi

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Truck gets jammed under Wizz Air plane

ianuarie 08, 2021

Vehicle got caught on aircraft’s landing gear from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XoikqA

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British Airways economy class food will now come from Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge

ianuarie 08, 2021

Food from Tom Kerridge's menu will be available on a 'buy before you fly' basis from a new 'Speedbird Café' service. The gourmet menu will include a posh Warm Steak & Ale Pie and a Soft Brie Ploughman's. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2LzhZi5

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British Airways picks chef Tom Kerridge to replace M&S for sandwiches

ianuarie 08, 2021

Passengers will have to order meals and drinks at least 12 hours in advance to reduce contact with cabin crew from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nts2Tc

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Covid testing before travel to the UK: What we know so far

ianuarie 07, 2021

Move is likely to dampen demand for travel still further from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XmfdQ8

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Government announcement on testing for travellers into UK leaves unanswered questions

ianuarie 07, 2021

‘This should be a short-term, emergency measure only’ – Tim Alderslade, Airlines UK from The Independent https://ift.tt/38mrwSE

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UK extends travel ban to southern Africa, Seychelles and Mauritius over virus variant

ianuarie 07, 2021

Health secretary, Matt Hancock, said he was ‘incredibly worried’ about the variant from The Independent https://ift.tt/39eQKSa

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What is a ‘third country’ and what does it means for UK travellers after Brexit?

ianuarie 07, 2021

Everything you need to know about the country’s status change from The Independent https://ift.tt/35mHz18

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World map reveals the world's favourite fashion brands - and Louis Vuitton is top

ianuarie 07, 2021

On the map - generated using 12 months of Google search data - country names have been supplemented by their residents' most-searched-for fashion label. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35iejbR

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Gloucestershire-based SteelPad transforms shipping containers into luxury lodges and pool rooms

ianuarie 07, 2021

Gloucestershire-based SteelPad Ltd takes run-of-the-mill shipping containers and transforms them into bespoke rooms and lodges. Prices for a refitted container start from around £17,000. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3hSXvwR

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Capitol Hill riots: Will America’s disgrace deter travellers?

ianuarie 07, 2021

The Man Who Pays His Way: the tourism prospects for the world’s newest banana republic from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ooBJ6R

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Plane, coach and train services slashed due to lockdown

ianuarie 07, 2021

National Express coaches and Grand Central trains will not restart until March from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XgLZBZ

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Tallinn named best city for remote workers

ianuarie 07, 2021

Its digital nomad visa helped Estonian capital top the list from The Independent https://ift.tt/3pXq8vL

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Plane stolen from airport on New Year’s Eve

ianuarie 07, 2021

Police still hunting for thieves from The Independent https://ift.tt/39aUPXK

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The mild wild West: Why Exmoor’s wildness is best explored on a literary tour

ianuarie 07, 2021

Taking on Doone Valley, Coleridge Way and Tarka Trail has expanded Alexis Self ’s lockdown horizons from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nkrr6b

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Japan has most powerful passport - but it’s meaningless during Covid

ianuarie 07, 2021

In normal times, Japanese citizens would be able to visit 191 countries visa-free from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nqUXHr

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Paris taxi driver charges tourists €230 for 40-minute cab ride from airport

ianuarie 07, 2021

The official rate is €53 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3hNyIKS

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What does Brexit mean for expats who still need health cover?

ianuarie 07, 2021

Things are likely to change for expats, who up until now may have depended on their EHIC card for some of their healthcare protection. However, there are other options available to ensure they are safe from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bd3I5L

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Venice hotels: 11 best for location and value of money

ianuarie 07, 2021

Grand dame or boutique? Five star or three star? Forget the same old categories – for style and value, here’s the real-world luxury guide to Venice hotels from The Independent https://ift.tt/3pWFBw5

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Lockdown UK: How far can I travel and can I go abroad?

ianuarie 07, 2021

These are the key questions and answers about journeys in January from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Lql6ZZ

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Japan has most powerful passport in 2021 with USA and UK seventh

ianuarie 06, 2021

Citizens of Japan can visit 191 countries around the world visa-free, according to the 2021 Henley Passport Index. The Singaporean passport is in second place on 190 countries. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pRYfFx

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Ice arches supporting the Arctic's 'Last Ice Area' could COLLAPSE due to warming trends

ianuarie 06, 2021

Ice arches holding the Arctic's 'Last Ice Area' in place are showing signs of melting. If these structures collapse, large chunks of the Last Ice Area could float south and create an 'ice deficit.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3q8q1xN

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Passenger punches woman in face after children allegedly kick her seat throughout flight

ianuarie 06, 2021

‘You do what you got to do,’ traveller tells police from The Independent https://ift.tt/3hMl5LX

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UK watchdog investigates Ryanair's 'jab & go' ad

ianuarie 06, 2021

Britain's advertising watchdog received 1,600 complaints about Ryanair's 'jab and go' ad, which suggested the vaccines would open up Easter and summer travel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/396h0OP

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The incredible twin temples perched atop a breathtaking rocky spire on China's Mount Fanjing

ianuarie 06, 2021

This jaw-dropping spire is called Red Clouds Golden Summit and sits on a ridge on Mount Fanjing, or Fanjingshan - an other-worldly Unesco World Heritage Site - in China's Wuling mountain range. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2XjCsdm

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MARKET REPORT: Will summer dreams mean take-off for Tui?

ianuarie 06, 2021

The rollout of vaccines this winter comes during the quietest part of the year for travel firms - and the mass jab programmes may mean holidaymakers can book ahead for the summer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Muzd0F

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Boeing 737 Max fears have not affected bookings – so far

ianuarie 06, 2021

‘If a customer doesn’t want to fly on a Max, they won’t have to,’ says American Airlines from The Independent https://ift.tt/393MCVf

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British travellers must show negative Covid test to enter Ireland

ianuarie 06, 2021

Republic also extends ban on travel from Britain by 48 hours from The Independent https://ift.tt/3pV26S9

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Pilot investigated after breaking quarantine to play golf

ianuarie 06, 2021

China Airlines says perpetrator could face suspension or termination from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XsDZhH

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NHS inundated with Global Health Insurance Card applications after Brexit

ianuarie 06, 2021

Financial guru Martin Lewis has mocked the government’s claim of a ‘global’ medical card from The Independent https://ift.tt/35fI7pp

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Glorious pictures of the UK's 15 epic national parks

ianuarie 06, 2021

The parks range from the Cairngorms with its jaw-dropping lochs and mountains in the Scottish Highlands to Devon's Dartmoor, home to one of the land's most magical churches. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bhSPPZ

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‘One slip and she’s gone’: Woman hangs off 11th floor balcony at hotel resort for unauthorised photoshoot

ianuarie 06, 2021

‘I cannot impress how foolish this behaviour is,’ says superintendent from The Independent https://ift.tt/35c4SL2

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Does the UK need more travel restrictions to reduce Covid?

ianuarie 06, 2021

As testing for UK arrivals finally gets the go ahead, two travel writers debate whether the government needs to go even further from The Independent https://ift.tt/38kWBX7

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10 ultimate bucket list trips to plan ahead

ianuarie 05, 2021

Get planning now for the future trip of a lifetime, recommends Tamara Hinson from The Independent https://ift.tt/35bHEEQ

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American Airlines will no longer allow emotional support animals on flights

ianuarie 05, 2021

The policy change goes into effect next week from The Independent https://ift.tt/3hJ8r0d

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Norwegian good, Ireland not: the league table of how much flying took place in European nations last year

ianuarie 05, 2021

Plane Talk: Just how ghastly was 2020 for Europe’s airlines? from The Independent https://ift.tt/399CD0K

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End of Qatar air blockade opens up flying in the Gulf

ianuarie 05, 2021

What it means for travellers – and the environment from The Independent https://ift.tt/35eSPwe

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Five of the best US destinations to visit in 2021

ianuarie 05, 2021

When crossing the pond is back on the menu, here’s where Simon Calder will be making a beeline for from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ohUUPI

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Ryanair’s ‘jab and go’ advert being investigated by watchdog

ianuarie 05, 2021

The Advertising and Standards Authority received 1,600 complaints from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ogMFDB

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Qantas named world’s safest airline

ianuarie 05, 2021

‘Qantas has been the lead airline in virtually every major operational safety advancement over the past 60 years,’ says ratings chief from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nhbiyk

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Britons forced to sleep at airport after being denied entry into Sweden

ianuarie 05, 2021

Travellers provided negative PCR tests but were still stopped from entering the country from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XeSlSB

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Find a taste of high society on Britain's most aristocratic hotel and B&B breaks

ianuarie 05, 2021

Jane Knight checked into The Falcon hotel, an old pub on the Castle Ashby estate in Northants, and thoroughly approved. Read about her stay and her tips for other aristocratic staycations. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3og7sqR

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British citizens turned away from flights to Germany despite evidence of residency

ianuarie 05, 2021

Only those who reside in Germany are allowed to enter from the UK from The Independent https://ift.tt/2LgNayJ

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Government finally introduces mandatory Covid tests for UK-bound travellers

ianuarie 05, 2021

Quarantine will still be required for arriving passengers from The Independent https://ift.tt/35c70SW

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‘Never a railway line, always a metro’: The story of the Budapest Metro

ianuarie 04, 2021

Many in Budapest will tell you that their metro is the oldest in Europe, how true is that? It’s complicated. Mick O’Hare tells the story from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rVKZ4D

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Lockdown travel: What are the rules for home and abroad during national shutdown?

ianuarie 04, 2021

These are the key questions and answers about journeys in January from The Independent https://ift.tt/2JPdNKU

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The best gay and lesbian holidays to celebrate a same sex wedding anniversary

ianuarie 04, 2021

Three years on from same-sex marriage in the UK, LGBT travel expert Darren Burn picks the best gay-friendly honeymoon destinations from The Independent https://ift.tt/2XmCYHX

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Ghic: Third party websites already cashing in on the new health card

ianuarie 04, 2021

Exclusive: NHS promises new Ghic instead of European card – but third parties may charge £30 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ndCXjU

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Inside Tenerife's eerie ghost town of Sanatorio de Abona, built to quarantine leprosy victims

ianuarie 04, 2021

Sanatorio de Abona, on the southeast coast, was designed in 1943 as a town where the sick could quarantine. But it was left half-finished after an effective leprosy treatment was developed in 1945. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2LgZ0ci

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The 20 safest airlines in the world for 2021 revealed and Qantas named is No1, with BA 10th

ianuarie 04, 2021

The ranking is drawn up by Australia-based AirlineRatings.com, which monitors 385 carriers and takes into account audits from aviation governing bodies and airlines' crash and incident records. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oeodTf

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Global subsidence to threaten a FIFTH of world's population by 2040

ianuarie 04, 2021

An international team of researchers led from Spain have created a new model that estimates local subsidence risks across the globe. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rJFOVm

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UK has new low-cost transatlantic airline flying from Manchester – and it’s Irish

ianuarie 04, 2021

Aer Lingus aims to start selling tickets from Manchester to New York, Boston and Orlando on 8 January from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Mt5fdr

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From super-size cases to cabin bags that meet Ryanair's size limits, the best January sales luggage

ianuarie 04, 2021

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don't have to. This week: Best-buy luggage in the January sales. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/389X1iU

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Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Get a taste of Alsace with Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt

ianuarie 04, 2021

You will be joined by popular Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt on this four-day river cruise through the Alsace region. He will host an exclusive cookery demo and take part in a Q&A session. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3b4sF31

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Treat yourself to a photography course anywhere from Cornwall to Cambodia and... snap out of it!

ianuarie 04, 2021

Here's our pick of the best specialist holidays that will get you snapping away like a professional. The list includes a 20-day tour of Africa with National Geographic photographer Sandesh Kadur. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2L05eNN

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TONY HETHERINGTON: I'm going off the rails trying to pay £7 fare

ianuarie 04, 2021

I used Trainline to buy a £7 Merseyrail ticket from Ormskirk to Liverpool Central Station, but when I arrived in Liverpool, staff would not accept it as valid. An officer issued me with a £20 penalty notice... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Mtbcah

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New picture of £3.5bn London Resort theme park revealed

ianuarie 04, 2021

Park could open by 2024 from The Independent https://ift.tt/38RK5gw

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Best second cities in Europe to visit in 2021

ianuarie 04, 2021

The Independent ’s travel team suggests the alternatives to bustling capital cities from The Independent https://ift.tt/3hEpjoR

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Guests banned from hotel after base jumping off roof

ianuarie 04, 2021

New Year’s Eve stunt left onlookers shocked from The Independent https://ift.tt/2MoowN6

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UK travellers blocked from entering the Netherlands following Brexit

ianuarie 04, 2021

Non-EU residents must have an urgent reason to visit from The Independent https://ift.tt/356RNTa

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Beware online travel agents charging TWICE the price for your flight

ianuarie 04, 2021

We found some websites charging more than double what you would pay if you went to the airline directly. Others hike baggage and seat reservation fees and add on costly 'service' or 'agency' fees. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2L2j0PT

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The AA's head of hotel inspections reveals why a smile is more important than a 'massive suite'

ianuarie 04, 2021

Paul Hackett has worked as a chef and in management roles in three and four-star hotels. Now he oversees an inspection team that anonymously visits UK accommodation and grades it. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pK5wXJ

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Meet the co-owner of 'the world's best B&B', The 25 in Torquay, who says four out of five is failure

ianuarie 04, 2021

Andy Banner-Price has run The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay with his husband, Julian, since 2015. He tells MailOnline Travel the lengths they go to in order to maintain a perfect Tripadvisor score. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3hApzoQ

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British Airways denies boarding to UK residents of Spain at Heathrow

ianuarie 03, 2021

Airline refused compensation to a passenger wrongly turned away from The Independent https://ift.tt/2JCKlYe

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Quiet European beach destinations to visit in 2021

ianuarie 02, 2021

The Independent ’s travel team picks out the less-visited spots in Europe from The Independent https://ift.tt/3pCLChk

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Van Gogh’s letters: A window into the mind of one of the world’s most troubled artists

ianuarie 02, 2021

Vincent van Gogh might not be known for his writing but, as a new exhibition in Amsterdam shows, they are artworks in their own right, writes William Cook from The Independent https://ift.tt/3obbFvF

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From headphones to luxe luggage, grab a bargain in the January sales and get set to travel again

ianuarie 02, 2021

You'll want to be ready and raring to go when travel gets up and running again - and that means having all the right gear. Here we round-up the best items to buy in the January sales. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pUzPLJ

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PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Sir David Attenborough's new series is accompanied by a magnificent book

ianuarie 02, 2021

Sir David Attenborough's latest series, A Perfect Planet, is on BBC1 and starts tomorrow with an episode about the power of volcanoes. These stunning pictures are from an accompanying book. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3n1gLJK

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The BBC's Black Narcissus is the perfect inspiration for the trip of a lifetime to Nepal

ianuarie 02, 2021

An independent kingdom-turned-republic, Nepal is bordered by India on three sides and Tibet to the north. The Daily Mail's Teresa Levonian Cole recalls her most recent trip to the enthralling country. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3hBlpgf

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The best places to visit in 2021, from Japan during the Olympics to Antarctica for the solar eclipse

ianuarie 02, 2021

With fingers firmly crossed that the vaccines and testing protocols allow us back on the road very soon, here's our pick of the best places to head to around the world in the coming year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2MtjVt9

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Best European train journeys to try in 2021

ianuarie 01, 2021

Forget air travel – next year is all about embracing the rails, says Helen Coffey from The Independent https://ift.tt/3n47jFn

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What are the new border checks to enter the EU?

ianuarie 01, 2021

Simon Calder answers your questions on border controls, tier 4 restrictions, Irish passports and French ID cards from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rMN7v9

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Air safety in 2020: fewer flights but more deaths in accidents than 2019

ianuarie 01, 2021

More than half the fatalities were aboard a Ukraine International Airlines flight mistakenly shot down outside Tehran from The Independent https://ift.tt/38TwtBw

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