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‘Privileged few’ take vast majority of flights each year, says study

martie 31, 2021

Frequent flying is a ‘luxury’ not enjoyed by the majority, claim campaigners from The Independent https://ift.tt/3czWedg

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Stunning Great Barrier Reef eco-lodge owned by Trailfinders founder Mike Gooley is up for sale

martie 31, 2021

The owner of the Queensland property is Mike Gooley, but the travel pioneer has decided to put it on the market and it's now being auctioned by Sotheby's International Realty. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3u8GJid

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Quarantine-free travel to Thailand for vaccinated Brits gets wide support

martie 31, 2021

Online survey with 3,000 votes was 62:38 in favour of plan for easy access to the island of Phuket from The Independent https://ift.tt/39vj5ox

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Gen Z travellers reveal their social media pet hates for holiday posts

martie 31, 2021

In a study, 42 per cent of young people in the UK said that social media posts with cliché captions such as 'catch flights, not feelings' and 'my Monday is better than yours' were the worst to share online. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2QVchKk

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Silversea World Cruise 2023 sells out in just one day - even though the cheapest fare is £58,000

martie 31, 2021

The 2023 sailing on Silversea's Silver Shadow will start in Sydney, last 139 days and call at 66 destinations in 34 countries across five continents. Prices go up to £218,000 per guest. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fttqFh

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Ryanair boss predicts ALL restrictions on flights to Spain, Portugal and Greece removed by summer

martie 31, 2021

O'Leary said that whilst it is 'foolhardy' to book for a getaway in April or May, he believes 'Europe will catch up' in June, July and August - making way for holidays 'to places like Corfu, Santorini, Ibiza'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sCsbY4

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Road rush as England unlocks – with London’s transport busier too

martie 31, 2021

Exclusive: ‘Public transport has repeatedly been shown to be a low-risk environment,’ says transport expert Thomas Ableman from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ualP2g

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Malta to welcome back vaccinated British holidaymakers from 1 June

martie 31, 2021

Vaccinated travellers will no longer need to get tested from The Independent https://ift.tt/39ugZVS

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Holidaymakers in Spain must wear masks on the beach

martie 31, 2021

New rules apply even when beach-goers are swimming in the sea from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ryAvqd

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Turkey’s top beach breaks for summer and beyond

martie 31, 2021

News that British tourists are welcome to visit shines a spotlight on this country’s superb shores, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent https://ift.tt/31BhXuV

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Pints and pillows: Perfect pub stays around the UK

martie 31, 2021

Support our hospitality industry by booking a weekend break at a local inn, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Pldg66

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Seeking adventure at Worm’s Head, Rhossili’s dragon-shaped island

martie 31, 2021

Hiking to this Welsh headland comes with a tinge of daring thanks to the tide, finds Sarah Rodrigues from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rDvFbx

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UK attractions lost 70% of visitors in 2020

martie 31, 2021

One ‘Shakespeare’ attraction saw a 99% fall in visits from The Independent https://ift.tt/3m7U1Jc

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Looking ahead to the ‘Easter Monday declaration’ on international travel

martie 31, 2021

Plane talk: Will the prime minister use the moveable feast to offer anything that appeals to aviation? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sEZoCb

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Bear Grylls reveals his holiday memories, including an 'amazing' trip to Disney World in Florida

martie 31, 2021

This week adventurer and broadcaster Bear Grylls checks into our travel Q&A. He talks about his essential travel item, his dream holiday hideaway - and more... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3weNO2U

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Virgin to open a 242-room hotel in Glasgow in 2022 overlooking the River Clyde

martie 31, 2021

Virgin Hotels, by Sir Richard Branson, said the property would be located at 236-246 Clyde Street. The hotel will showcase river views and feature 242 'Chambers' and 'Grand Chamber Suites'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31CCP4U

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First completed full-scale hyperloop built with 'vibranium' made famous in 'Black Panther' revealed

martie 31, 2021

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies unveiled designs for the first-ever completed full-scale hyperloop that is set to take passengers from Chicago to Cleveland in just 35 minutes by 2028. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Pk2qNH

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How to be in the first wave of departures on 17 May

martie 30, 2021

Exclusive: The first arrival abroad will be 3.15am in Calais from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qXUkrE

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Travel agent charges 64 per cent cancellation fee for grounded British Airways flight

martie 30, 2021

‘There was no explanation whatsoever,’ says customer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3fpFfw7

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Boris Johnson to unveil holiday roadmap on 5 April

martie 30, 2021

Announcement will be made a week earlier than planned from The Independent https://ift.tt/39ozB9t

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Mystery holidays promise to send travellers abroad at a low cost

martie 30, 2021

Holidaymakers could pay just £99 and win a 7 night trip to Antigua - or two nights in Dublin - depending on what location they are drawn in Wowcher's mystery getaway offer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3u7L70Y

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LA to Tokyo in less than THREE HOURS: Supersonic Aerion jet unveiled that can fly at over 3,000mph

martie 30, 2021

Florida-based supersonic jet firm Aerion has unveiled a 'first glimpse' of its AS3TM airliner, designed to transport up to 50 passengers at up to 'Mach 4+' - or at least 3,000mph. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31yIr0m

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Duo who led bhangra classes online throughout lockdown awarded free Caribbean flights

martie 30, 2021

‘Airplause’ initiative gifts free flights to those who have lifted the nation’s spirits during lockdown from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dh1WQk

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World cruise costing £58,000 sells out in under a day

martie 30, 2021

Voyage calls at 34 countries over 139 days from The Independent https://ift.tt/3m5iRtc

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Freddie Flintoff: We’re in Scotland, in winter, being chucked in a loch

martie 30, 2021

As A League Of Their Own Road Trip: Loch Ness To London airs on Sky, Danielle de Wolfe discovers more from stars Andrew Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp. from The Independent https://ift.tt/31zaLiW

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The best hotels in the UK for a glamorous post-lockdown break, from London to Edinburgh

martie 30, 2021

Britain's most glamorous large hotels are gearing up to inject some much-needed luxury back into our lives. Here Sarah Turner rounds-up the creme de la creme. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PBeoSR

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Spicejet passenger tries to open emergency exit door mid-flight

martie 30, 2021

Passenger was ‘abusive and aggressive,’ says airline from The Independent https://ift.tt/3czoL2v

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Walking in a Highwayman’s shoes in Oxford

martie 30, 2021

A ramble across Shotover Hill gives Anna Shannon a glimpse into its treacherous past from The Independent https://ift.tt/3w9Mk9W

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Simon Calder’s ‘Ask me Anything’: Independent’s Travel Correspondent will answer your travel questions live

martie 30, 2021

As lockdown lifts and the light at the end of the tunnel grows a watt or two brighter, Simon Calder tackles your pressing questions about the possibility of a summer getaway from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dfaY0o

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Travel questions: What’s the best way to book a holiday to Spain via train?

martie 29, 2021

Simon Calder answers your questions on European and Asian holidays and ‘minimising’ travel from The Independent https://ift.tt/2O4KrKB

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The 1,049ft tower that'll soar above Miami and become the tallest residential building south of NYC

martie 29, 2021

The property - Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami - will be located in the city's Biscayne Bay. It will consist of 360 private residences as well as 205 guestrooms and suites within a five-star hotel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rthBBj

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Surge in travel within England after stay at home rule lifted

martie 29, 2021

Even though the stay at home rule has been removed, the government is urging the public to minimise travel from The Independent https://ift.tt/3fsOfjZ

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What is the four-tier traffic light travel system proposed by Heathrow Airport?

martie 29, 2021

The aviation hub submitted a proposal to government Global Travel taskforce from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PBSGy3

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China's 'bendy' glass bridge that's so extraordinary some didn't believe it was real

martie 29, 2021

When video footage and pictures of the structure - called the Ruyi Bridge in Zhejiang province - emerged on social media channels some users said they'd never have the courage to set foot on it. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wbB39h

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Staycation: A review of Devon's Cricket Inn pub with rooms, which has views that'll bowl you over

martie 29, 2021

Sarah Hartley checked into The Cricket Inn at Beesands. It serves freshly caught seafood and has seven rooms each with a New England nautical vibe. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39GrOnZ

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'Will a summer holiday in the Med be possible?': The Holiday Guru answers travellers' questions

martie 29, 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/2P74h8B

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Travel insurance: How to find the best cover for an upcoming trip

martie 29, 2021

If your heart is set on a holiday, we offer a guide to everything you need to know about travel insurance. Plus, our tips on making sure your insurer pays out. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2O5hIW4

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Holidaymakers are expected to spend an astonishing £62 billion on staycations this year

martie 29, 2021

Hotels, cottages, campsites and caravans are booked up months in advance amid uncertainty over foreign travel being allowed. Cottages are seen above in Lower Slaughter, the Cotswolds from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fhsbZD

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Testing times for British holidaymakers, plan drawn up for all UK nationals flying back from abroad

martie 29, 2021

It is understood Government officials met on Friday to discuss whether they should take a tougher approach to travel restrictions, reports claim. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PvbWxa

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The top spots for food and drink for Alfresco April, from hotels to country houses

martie 29, 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: The best places to eat during alfresco April. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fjJtp1

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Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Explore the new RHS garden with designer Tom Stuart-Smith

martie 29, 2021

It's one of the biggest gardening projects in Europe - the new RHS garden at Bridgewater. And you can be one of the first to visit when it opens in May during this exclusive four-day tour. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3w8DmtD

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The inside track on being a female LNER train driver

martie 29, 2021

If the reason women aren't interested in being train drivers is that they think it's a dull, unrewarding job in a sexist atmosphere, LNER's female drivers have news for them. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3w7RIdM

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A quest to find restaurants with matriarchs in charge has stops in Sicily, New Orleans and London

martie 29, 2021

The Mail on Sunday's Anastasia Miari reveals some of the best foodie spots that have truly great grandmothers at the helm - keeping alive traditional local recipes that need to be tasted to be believed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3m2RboA

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Should I book a holiday this summer?

martie 29, 2021

Prices are likely to be significantly higher than in 2019, the last ‘normal’ year from The Independent https://ift.tt/39oG5W3

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Why well-heeled travellers are flocking to Kenya during lockdown

martie 29, 2021

‘It’s hard to find an apartment here now - the town is full’: Arjun Neil Alim hears from the travellers who are waiting out the pandemic in style from The Independent https://ift.tt/39riynw

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When can I go on holiday in the UK?

martie 29, 2021

‘A distinction is drawn between self-contained accommodation (second homes, self-catering cottages, caravans) and places to stay where facilities and space are shared’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wbrx66

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When can we travel again? Key lockdown easing dates

martie 29, 2021

The first key date for travel in Boris Johnson’s roadmap is 29 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QETm6g

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What it’s like to board the first National Express coach after lockdown

martie 29, 2021

Exclusive: First inter-city departure was a National Express coach from Manchester to London from The Independent https://ift.tt/3u0Y1Om

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Lockdown lifting: Britons urged to ‘be measured, stay cautious’ over coronavirus

martie 29, 2021

Exclusive: ’This is a very difficult, agile virus’ says Professor Anthony Harnden from The Independent https://ift.tt/39mY9Qp

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7 things you didn’t know about the fabulously colourful Holi Festival

martie 28, 2021

There’s more to this annual celebration than throwing paint and powder, says Katie Wright. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cqfsC2

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Heathrow Airport proposes four-tier traffic light system for foreign holidays, reports say

martie 27, 2021

Chief executive claims ‘risk-based approach’ could help protect public health and economy from The Independent https://ift.tt/3flKRHQ

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Thailand to open partially on 1 July – to vaccinated tourists only

martie 27, 2021

‘Our core market is 50-plus years old’ – Chiravadee Khunsub, London director of Tourism Authority of Thailand from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PzU0BG

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Meet Richard Garriott, the first person to visit space, both poles and the Mariana Trench

martie 27, 2021

MailOnline Travel spoke to British American Richard Garriott about sitting in a tiny metal ball 36,000ft down in the Pacific, the weird beauty of Antarctica and the joys of poetry. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39fHgXH

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World Theatre Day: 7 of the most jaw-dropping venues around the globe

martie 27, 2021

From Cornwall to Beijing, these are some of the best places to catch a show. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3lUwN9a

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World’s deepest lake in Siberia has become a place to be seen for Russians

martie 26, 2021

With Russia’s borders still closed, the world’s deepest lake will have to make do with home visitors for now, write Anton Troianovski and Sergey Ponomarev from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tQd6Cm

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Where should I start and finish my trip down the Pan-American highway?

martie 26, 2021

Simon Calder answers your questions on future journeys, railcards and the Boeing 737 Max from The Independent https://ift.tt/39hYu6V

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Motorhomes, with their own Covid bubble, have never been more in demand - here's our pick of them

martie 26, 2021

There are some 225,000 motorhomes on UK roads now. Meanwhile, rental companies report sales up by about 40 per cent year on year, with celebrity endorsements across the pond boosting popularity. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39l9C2P

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Morocco's vaccination programme is exemplary and the city of Tangier is opening its doors for breaks

martie 26, 2021

Glenys Roberts has been locked down in Tangier for more than a year. Here she reveals why its record on Covid suggests it is likely to be a better bet for a holiday than Europe this year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fm2DdM

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Pubs open beer gardens on April 12 - so work up a thirst first with these enchanting UK rambles

martie 26, 2021

From April 12 in England we can meet friends for a ramble and a pint. Here are some top ideas for country walks ending at a classic pub. In other parts of Britain people will need to watch this space. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fiPAKk

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Beyond the pandemic: new travel adventures from enterprising operators

martie 26, 2021

A private jet tour to Timbuktu sold out without any promotion from The Independent https://ift.tt/3fpmp86

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Disney Cruise Line to launch ‘staycation’ UK sailings this summer

martie 26, 2021

Guests must stay onboard the ship for the entirety of the cruise from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ssA41Z

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New book Volcano shows the breathtaking majesty of volcanoes via jaw-dropping photographs

martie 26, 2021

New book Volcano takes the reader on a photographic tour from Hawaii to Chile and from Portugal to New Zealand, taking in phenomena that are reminders of Earth's raw power. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cphQsy

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Geology experts map 'hidden' continent near Australia that sank 23m years ago

martie 26, 2021

The mostly-submerged continent - of which New Zealand and New Caledonia remain above the waves - was first identified by geologists back in 2014. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2QygtiQ

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London Zoo is calling on the public to help name three new fluffy-haired alpacas

martie 26, 2021

A trio of young male South American alpacas, all less than a year old, arrived at the closed outdoor attraction from a British farm two weeks ago. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rqRT06

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The UK’s 10 best quirky hotels for when the travel ban lifts

martie 26, 2021

Plan the perfect overnight stay with these one-of-a-kind digs, says Jane Knight from The Independent https://ift.tt/31kgDwi

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Holidaymakers struggle to book UK breaks as demand soars this summer

martie 26, 2021

‘Everyone got organised and booked self-catering and what is left is slim pickings,’ says one thwarted traveller from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Pc8uI3

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British Airways charges £80 for four-course inflight takeaway meal

martie 26, 2021

The cheapest meal for two costs the same as a single return BA flight between London and Nice from The Independent https://ift.tt/39hY7Jq

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Why I love wild swimming in the winter

martie 26, 2021

Come in, the water’s cold! Open-air enthusiast Joe Minihane explains why he’s ‘swimming through’ for the fourth year from The Independent https://ift.tt/3d5tuIw

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More than 25,000 Dutch holidaymakers sign up for ‘test trip’ to Greece

martie 26, 2021

Only 200 spots are up for grabs from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tXeP8Q

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Soothe your soul with these stunning images of Japan’s cherry blossoms

martie 26, 2021

Buckle up, it’s sakura season. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PwuQE1

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New competitor on Dover-Calais ferry route

martie 26, 2021

Irish Ferries move intensifies cross-Channel rivalry at a time when business has slumped from The Independent https://ift.tt/3somKM4

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Spirit Airlines flight diverted after passenger tries to open plane door in mid-air

martie 26, 2021

The airline emphasised that opening a door inflight is ‘impossible due to air pressure’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PwrUY1

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Stroud ranked best place to live in UK

martie 26, 2021

Experts praised its schools, transport links, green spaces and independent spirit from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Pzd5ne

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Travellers will be given vaccine certification for foreign trips, says minister

martie 26, 2021

Europe is fast-tracking its Digital Green Certificate from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NYwDkO

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Cruise control: passengers on UK voyages allowed ashore only on official excursions

martie 26, 2021

Exclusive: Princess Cruises says the move is ‘in the interests of the health and safety of our guests and crew, and of the places we visit’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sr6FoP

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British Airways launches £80 first-class cabin DIY meal kits

martie 26, 2021

Five-hundred kits will be available for delivery in the first week. To celebrate the partnership launch, deliveries in the first week will receive a bottle of Hattingley Valley English sparkling wine. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rnBFVu

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A Paris Opera Ballet étoile on the costs of following his passion

martie 25, 2021

Hugo Marchand reached the highest rank of étoile by the age of 23, and at 27 he’s already written his autobiography. From the outside his life looks untroubled, but it turns out he has plenty to talk about, writes Roslyn Sulcas from The Independent https://ift.tt/3soQSXM

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British summer time? For now, winter intensifies

martie 25, 2021

The Man Who Pays His Way: The long coronavirus winter is getting crueller by the day from The Independent https://ift.tt/39gV8kt

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Qatar builds entire new city in preparation for World Cup

martie 25, 2021

Lusail will be home to 22 hotels from The Independent https://ift.tt/39f9TEF

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How Paris is angling to become Europe’s greenest city by 2030

martie 25, 2021

Think the French capital is all smog and traffic jams? Think again, says Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ckX79q

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Coach travel back on in England from Monday

martie 25, 2021

National Express and Megabus will be running a small proportion of their pre-pandemic services from The Independent https://ift.tt/31fbbuK

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Rock singer Suzi Quatro shares her favourite travel destinations and memories

martie 25, 2021

Detroit-born Suzi Quatro talks about her guilty travel pleasure, doing an 85-show tour with Alice Cooper called 'Welcome To My Nightmare!' and more... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vYKzfL

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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says plane passengers may have to wear face masks until 2022

martie 25, 2021

Ryanair has ramped up its summer flight schedule with 2,300 flights set to run every day, chief executive of the Irish budget airline Michael O'Leary said. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31fcwC0

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Iceland creates 3.5km hiking trail to access volcano ‘tourist attraction’

martie 25, 2021

‘It’s a perfect tourist eruption,’ says professor from The Independent https://ift.tt/39h43m9

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Photographer Thijs Broekkamp takes day trip to Mosul - and returns with an astonishing set of images

martie 25, 2021

EXCLUSIVE. Dutch photographer Thijs Broekkamp got to see first-hand the scale of destruction fighting wrought across the city. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3clnQm9

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France could be added to travel red list: Boris Johnson warns of border crackdown

martie 25, 2021

Ministers were 'looking at' adding the country to the travel ban red list and forcing French hauliers to take Covid tests on arrival in the UK, Boris Johnson said. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3chrqOk

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Covid: Hopes for US/UK travel corridor 'by June' as bilateral safe travel scheme discussed

martie 25, 2021

London (pictured, Heathrow) and Washington are discussing a bilateral safe travel scheme after May, the CEO of The PC Agency Paul Charles said. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3f95Qx8

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Who is Simon Calder?

martie 25, 2021

from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cjwPnW

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Meet Richard Garriott, the first person to visit space, both poles and the Mariana Trench

martie 25, 2021

MailOnline Travel spoke to British American Richard Garriott about sitting in a tiny metal ball 36,000ft down in the Pacific, the weird beauty of Antarctica and the joys of poetry. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39fHgXH

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ScotRail gives extra year of discounts to older train travellers – but railcard holders do not benefit

martie 25, 2021

Department for Transport: ‘We are not offering refunds or extensions for railcard users’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3lOOHKw

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Simon Calder’s Travel Week Newsletter: Sign up for updates and holiday tips in a fast-changing world

martie 25, 2021

Stay up-to-date with our weekly rundown on global travel news from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bC1sUa

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Why cruise ships may not be the answer for ‘pop-up’ hotels this summer

martie 24, 2021

‘Cruises are exciting because you’re going places, not because of the five-star accommodation’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tRS1aM

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Could idle cruise ships become pop-up hotels at UK seaside resorts?

martie 24, 2021

Marella Explorer and Holland-America’s Zaandam are barely a mile from shore of the Devon resort from The Independent https://ift.tt/3d26auX

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Five beautiful photos of places you won’t believe are in the UK

martie 24, 2021

From colourful towns to white-sand beaches, these local spots are surprisingly close to home from The Independent https://ift.tt/3f8iRqL

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New transatlantic links from Manchester – on an Irish airline

martie 24, 2021

Aer Lingus flights to New York, Orlando and Barbados will compete directly with Virgin Atlantic from The Independent https://ift.tt/39aMQul

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Welcome to my home town: Bodmin beyond the Beast and Jail

martie 24, 2021

This storied Cornish town has long suffered from a dark reputation – but it’s finally finding its feet, says Will Marlow from The Independent https://ift.tt/3faUWa8

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What travel is possible from 29 March?

martie 24, 2021

England’s ‘stay at home’ order lifts on Monday from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PlDZPI

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Expect a June summer holiday, says Ryanair boss

martie 24, 2021

‘We are very confident that by mid-June, families will be travelling to and from Europe’ – Michael O'Leary, chief executive from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rgxvih

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Where can we go on holiday in Europe this summer if the travel ban lifts?

martie 24, 2021

A number of countries have given dates from when Britons will be welcome from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vWujMk

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Holiday 2021: plans for international travel will be revealed on 5 April

martie 24, 2021

Prospective international travellers will learn more about the rules for going abroad this summer three months to the day after the latest lockdown began. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cgf1Ks

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Mobile Photography Awards 2021 reveals its stunning winning entries

martie 24, 2021

They are all winning photos or those with honourbale mentions in the Mobile Photography Awards. The annual contest attracted 5,700 entries by photographers in more than 75 countries from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31qQXhX

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‘Cloud cuckoo land’: Climate campaigners pile pressure on government to block Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans

martie 24, 2021

Plans to increase passenger numbers by 3 million every year would fly in face of country’s commitment to become carbon neutral, opponents say from The Independent https://ift.tt/3d3Z4Gw

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Ride a rail adventure beyond the Costas for a taste of real Spain

martie 24, 2021

Author Tom Chesshyre shares tips from his new book, Slow Trains Around Spain. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NLecQk

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Active holidays to get pulses racing in the UK

martie 24, 2021

Banish lockdown lethargy by cycling, hiking or swimming around the British Isles, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rgYSJ8

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Why I’ll happily fly the Boeing 737 Max again

martie 24, 2021

Plane Talk: ‘I would not hesitate for a second to put my wife, daughters and granddaughters onboard the plane’ – Gary Kelly, chief executive, Southwest from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vXO7Pd

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Tui to close 48 high street travel agencies

martie 23, 2021

All holidays from the UK are currently illegal, but Britain's biggest holiday company hopes to resume operations on 17 May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tL280U

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The 'heavenly' island retreat... in Germany: Welcome to Wilhelmstein

martie 23, 2021

Wilhelmstein island in Lake Steinhude, close to Hanover, is popular with tourists for its unique and tranquil location, boutique hotel, pleasant views, fortress museum - and fascinating history. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3d3OTBN

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‘No foreign travel until late summer,’ says Neil Ferguson

martie 23, 2021

Imperial College professor says: ‘We should be planning on summer holidays in the UK, not overseas’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/317fRCS

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London St Pancras loses best train station title to Leipzig

martie 23, 2021

Best European train stations revealed from The Independent https://ift.tt/3lQlZJq

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Spain to end ban on British visitors from 30 March

martie 23, 2021

Spain is the most-visited country by Britons from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rcleLO

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What have travel writers been doing when they’re not travelling?

martie 23, 2021

‘I still feel like a travel writer. Just without the travel. Or the writing’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3lPvOXV

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The most-visited U.S National Park Service sites in 2020 revealed - and Blue Ridge Parkway is No1

martie 23, 2021

The 469-mile ribbon of road that runs through stunning scenery in North Carolina and Virginia, and has magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, welcomed 14.1million visitors last year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3reN0Hw

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'Map of Undiscovered Life' reveals where unknown animals are likely to live on Earth

martie 23, 2021

The work found that only between 10 and 20 per cent of species have been identified by scientists, mostly likely in Brazil, Indonesia and Madagascar. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2NHyydc

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The best way to explore Folkestone’s urban, open-air art gallery

martie 23, 2021

Sophy Grimshaw takes a walk through the artworks of this historic Kent seaside town ahead of its 2021 Triennial from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sfba61

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Fight breaks out between two women on flight over who would get off the plane first

martie 23, 2021

‘Almost missed my connecting flight,’ says fellow traveller from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ceSlKo

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Summer holidays: is it illegal for me to go abroad and should I book a trip?

martie 23, 2021

A new law will come into effect on Monday, as the ‘stay at home’ rule is relaxed from The Independent https://ift.tt/3si8rZt

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As Cunard marks a century of global cruises, we take a voyage back to an age of luxury and glamour

martie 23, 2021

Claudia Joseph delves into Cunard's cruise past as it prepares to mark the 100th anniversary of its first world cruise with two celebratory voyages. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/396BSWV

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Sweden to charge airlines higher rates for more polluting aircraft

martie 23, 2021

‘This means that takeoff and landing fees can be more significant when a plane’s climate impact is higher,’ says government from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sg9Bob

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Red list countries: Full list of 35 nations as Portugal removed and Qatar added

martie 23, 2021

The government is introducing tighter restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/3b8X5zz

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No plans to put all of Europe on the red list, health secretary says

martie 23, 2021

The ‘red list’ of 35 countries includes the UAE, South Africa and most of South America from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cecjoK

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When do campsites and caravan parks open?

martie 23, 2021

After Boris Johnson’s roadmap announcement, we look at the implications for UK travel from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kRouKP

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When will hotels reopen?

martie 23, 2021

Self-catering accommodation will open sooner from The Independent https://ift.tt/2N4c4mo

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Travel industry fury at ‘coordinated campaign’ to undermine holidays

martie 23, 2021

Exclusive: ‘The public has being frightened. Bookings just stopped completely’ – Noel Josephides, former Abta chair from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ccJpFt

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His political future at stake, Erdogan seeks to remake Turkey

martie 22, 2021

President Erdogan’s sacking of Turkey’s Central Bank governor appeared to owe more to politics than economics from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tHPRKA

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Walking holidays in the UK that promise grand country house hotels and historic inns

martie 22, 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: Walking holidays in the UK. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vSYF2m

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Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD suffocated thousands in Pompeii in just 15 minutes

martie 22, 2021

Mount Vesuvius engulfed Pompeii in a deadly cloud of volcanic ash and carbon dioxide for nearly 20 minutes, according to a new report that found thousands died withing 15 minutes of the blast. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sdh5s7

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London St Pancras loses its crown as the best railway station in Europe to Leipzig

martie 22, 2021

Researchers looked at 51 of the biggest European stations and scored them on factors including the number of domestic and international destinations served, platform access and dining quality. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3caoDq9

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California winery advertises $10,000-a-month job living rent-free near a vineyard

martie 22, 2021

‘We have a job that will instantaneously catapult you into the wine stratosphere,’ says Murphy-Goode Winery from The Independent https://ift.tt/397Kvk5

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Easter train shutdowns threaten return to rail

martie 22, 2021

Buses will replace trains on stretches of some main lines from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NGQk0n

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Spain aims for tourist numbers to hit half of pre-pandemic levels in 2021

martie 22, 2021

‘This, for the industry, would be an achievement,’ says tourism minister from The Independent https://ift.tt/31cPJq5

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Wild swimming makes a splash during lockdown with searches for wetsuits in the UK up by 495 per cent

martie 22, 2021

Mountain Warehouse says sales of wetsuits from January to March grew by 229 per cent compared to the same time last year, with over 2,000 units sold in the coldest UK winter months. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31cHRF3

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Treasure island: The best gold and silver mines in the UK, from Wales to Cornwall

martie 22, 2021

How do you guarantee a UK holiday full of precious memories? By visiting our best gold and silver mines of course. Here you'll delve deep into the history of mining, explore tunnels and pan for gold. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cYutd9

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Thailand could drop quarantine for some tourists by October

martie 22, 2021

Quarantine will be shortened to 10 days from next month from The Independent https://ift.tt/3raSEdI

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Kate Winslet: We didn’t want to hide behind corsets

martie 22, 2021

Kate Winslet tells a touching same-sex love story in the romantic drama Ammonite, about palaeontologist Mary Anning. She talks to Laura Harding. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cUKAZh

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‘Traffic light travel’: how the system could work

martie 22, 2021

At present the UK has a system of sorts in place, with Ireland the only ‘green’ country from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vNERNI

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Exploring Tyneside - home to a beach George V said was the 'finest' anywhere

martie 22, 2021

The seaside Tyneside town of South Shields near Newcastle is known for its beautiful beaches and iconic rock formation. Plus, it's a good place to go if you like fish and chips, writes Tom Chesshyre. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cUs4Al

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Six days out this Easter weekend to enjoy with the family

martie 22, 2021

As the long Easter weekend approaches, here are a few potential entries to fill empty diary pages. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eXHgiS

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How far can I travel in March and April?

martie 22, 2021

‘Stay local’ replaces ‘stay at home’ from 29 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qw05vv

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What are the rules for France travel and can I go on holiday there after red list rumours?

martie 22, 2021

France has eased entry restrictions for Brits from The Independent https://ift.tt/3llr9wF

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Governments will ‘insist’ on Covid vaccines for international travellers, says airline boss

martie 22, 2021

Qantas chief says governments are mooting vaccination as ‘condition of entry’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cZpLMi

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Lockdown lifting: When can I go on holiday to other countries within the UK?

martie 22, 2021

Each devolved nation has its own set of rules from The Independent https://ift.tt/3se7z8m

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Ministers’ holiday warnings ‘completely irresponsible’, says travel boss

martie 22, 2021

Exclusive: ‘Reckless comments destroy businesses and create huge emotional tensions for consumers’ – Julia Lo Bue-Said, Advantage Travel Partnership from The Independent https://ift.tt/314HgW3

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UK ‘considering adding France to travel ban red list’

martie 22, 2021

Decision to put France on list may complicate further the vaccine tussle between UK and EU from The Independent https://ift.tt/3c7VHir

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Tokyo Olympics organisers confirm overseas fans are BANNED from attending this summer's Games

martie 20, 2021

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Organising Committee said on Saturday that international spectators will not be allowed to enter Japan during the Olympic Games which are scheduled for this summer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tETcKt

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Why author CHRISTOPHER HART is dreaming of the idyllic village of Oppede-le-Vieux in Provence

martie 20, 2021

The Daily Mail's Christopher Hart recalls a trip to Provence in France. A highlight was visiting chocolatier Monsieur Joel Durand in St Remy - the 'Mr Darcy of the ganache'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3c475vF

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Summer holidays would bring ‘real risk’ of Covid variants, says scientist

martie 20, 2021

‘International travel this summer for the average holidaymaker is extremely unlikely’ – Dr Mike Tildesley from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eVnGnm

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Why have my easyJet flights been moved to a different airport?

martie 19, 2021

Simon Calder answers your questions on how airlines are reacting to changing travel conditions and when to book for later this year from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OIeIPP

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Turkey holidays: Paragliding above the country's sublime south-west coast is a thrill

martie 19, 2021

Paragliders from all over the world travel to Babadag mountain overlooking Oludeniz in Turkey to take to the skies over the 'blue lagoon'. The Daily Mail's Victoria Bischoff joined them. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/311rECA

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Our guide to the new wonders of the world, from the Golden Bridge in Vietnam to Dubai's Frame

martie 19, 2021

The list of the world's wonders has not changed much over the decades. But the new millennium has seen fresh wonders appearing on our travel itineraries. Here's our pick of them. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tADyzG

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Frequent flyer schemes: From BA's Avios to easyJet's Flight Club - which is best for you

martie 19, 2021

Rewards, air miles, gold clubs, silver clubs, blue clubs, miles boosters - airline loyalty schemes can be bamboozling. From BA's Avios to easyJet's Flight Club, here's our beginner's guide. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38XFbQi

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Britons are hoarding over £3.5billion worth of foreign currency from past holidays

martie 19, 2021

Over four-in-five of Britons surveyed had taken overseas holidays in the past but only 22 per cent of them changed leftover foreign cash back into sterling when they returned home. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vK5kLW

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Transport: Flying taxis could take tourists to 100ft landing towers in Italy to dine

martie 19, 2021

The concept is the result of a collaboration between unmanned aircraft company EHang Holdings and architects at the Rome-based Giancarlo Zema Design Group. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vzYXuC

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Jersey to ‘reconnect with the rest of the world’ on 26 April

martie 19, 2021

Links with the UK and other Channel Islands will be reestablished first from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vQbYk7

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The stunning private islands for sale that are cheaper than the price of UK two-bedroom city flats

martie 19, 2021

A study shows that there are private islands out there that you can snap up for less than the price of a UK two-bed city flat in the likes of Belize, Canada and the USA. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vKwmmi

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Number of UK air passengers slumps by 75% in 2020 as Covid decimates travel industry

martie 19, 2021

In April and May 2020, UK passenger numbers dropped 98 per cent from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vI2JlJ

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British Airways tells office staff: work from home

martie 19, 2021

‘Many people want a hybrid way of working when this crisis is over’ – Stuart Kennedy, BA’s director of people from The Independent https://ift.tt/3s2tUpj

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‘You won’t be going to Istanbul anytime soon’, Ryanair tells Liverpool fan

martie 19, 2021

Turkey’s largest city is the venue for the 2021 Champions League final in May from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OFw2Vz

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Plane’s front landing gear collapses before takeoff in Mexico

martie 19, 2021

Images show the plane’s nose resting on the runway from The Independent https://ift.tt/38UWdhC

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Lonely Planet travel guides accused of 'downplaying' the harassment women travellers suffer from men

martie 19, 2021

A paper by Middlesex University states: 'Lonely Planet often downplays harassment and the idea that it is not worth getting angry about presents itself again and again in the entries.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qWxvnm

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Disney Cruise Lines launches summer 2022 voyages

martie 19, 2021

Sailings include the Med, Alaska and the Caribbean from The Independent https://ift.tt/30Z3B7y

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Swapping one lockdown for another: welcome to the new nonstop cruises

martie 19, 2021

The Man Who Pays His Way: On Princess Cruises, British passengers can go ashore at UK ports only if they agree to be supervised from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QmJeiz

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These are the world’s happiest countries

martie 19, 2021

Finland crowned winner for fourth year in a row from The Independent https://ift.tt/2P7S9DM

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Gozo: Slow down and live in the moment on an island escape

martie 19, 2021

Plan your next getaway to a Mediterranean idyll just 25 minutes’ ferry-ride from Malta from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bwomxn

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Skeleton racer Amy Williams talks travels, including being carried on a plane by Richard Branson

martie 19, 2021

This week Olympic skeleton racer Amy Williams checks into our travel Q&A. She talks about her most memorable trip, her favourite Olympic city - and more. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3lDAKPG

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Brawl breaks out at airport after passengers refuse to wear masks

martie 19, 2021

Three women filmed punching each other and pulling each other’s hair from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bYCDmO

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Stunning photos by Tomasz Przychodzien of the breathtakingly dramatic Karakoram range - home to K2

martie 19, 2021

These incredible images of the Karakoram range were taken by Polish photographer Tomasz Przychodzien. The range spans Tajikistan, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3f1OFhf

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British firm develops ultra-quiet bioelectric hybrid aircraft

martie 19, 2021

Faradair, a company based in Duxford, is working on its bio electric hybrid aircraft (Beha) plane which will be capable of reaching speeds of around 230mph. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2OJElzy

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Floating 'doughnut' hotel which generates power with solar and wind as it spins planned for Qatar

martie 19, 2021

The doughnut shaped building will use solar panels and wind turbines to produce clean energy with no waste - and a vortex shaped roof to collect rainwater for irrigating greenery. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2NsTdl9

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Dartmoor rail line to get year-round trains

martie 19, 2021

The link to Okehampton is part of the former inland Exeter to Plymouth line from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cKrHbG

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Travel ban: One year on, here are the best trips we had to cancel

martie 19, 2021

Twelve months after international travel was first banned in the UK, The Independent ’s Travel team reminisces about what might have been… from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vIXK46

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Take the plunge at Britain's best lidos, from Plymouth to the Peak District

martie 18, 2021

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the leg-work so you don't have to. This week: Britain's best outdoor pools. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3lvpRz2

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EU is ready to back move that will allow Britons to travel to resorts on the continent

martie 18, 2021

Piling pressure on transport secretary Grant Shapps to green-light foreign travel in time for summer, the bloc is publishing details of its 'digital green pass'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3trFfzl

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The best holiday deals for April

martie 18, 2021

Self-contained accommodation can open from 12 April in England – time to find a good deal from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Qkaqyr

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The world's most beautiful buildings according to science and it's St Paul's Cathedral that's No1

martie 18, 2021

Using the golden ratio, researchers drew up a top 50 beautiful buildings list, in which Singapore's Marina Bay Sands is second, Westminster Abbey third and Sydney Opera House 43rd. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2OKVkS4

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The secret talks that nearly saved Gaddafi

martie 18, 2021

Exclusive: On the 10th anniversary of NATO’s Libya campaign, Norway’s former foreign minister reveals secret talks which sought to end the war from The Independent https://ift.tt/38Q3mjm

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Swerving the ‘highways in the sky’ from London to New York goes smoothly, says air traffic control

martie 18, 2021

‘We did not receive a single query from our airline customers, not a single pilot question or phone call’ – Jacob Young, Nats from The Independent https://ift.tt/3scnzaZ

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10 incredible images that will transport you around the globe

martie 18, 2021

The finalists have been announced for the prestigious award. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vyxEB7

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Welcome to my home town: Chorley’s charms are often overlooked

martie 18, 2021

Overshadowed by Bolton, Wigan and Blackburn, this Lancashire town has more to offer than Peter Kay references and the UK’s biggest Mormon church, says Lara Kilner from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NuaHxz

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European summer holiday season in peril, warns bank

martie 18, 2021

This summer could be ‘lost’ thanks to slow vaccine roll-out and rising infection levels from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qZmKRk

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Slovakia bans foreign holidays

martie 18, 2021

It comes as other European countries announce reopening dates for tourists from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bWChNf

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EasyJet launches domestic routes from Dorset

martie 18, 2021

New routes from Bournemouth to Belfast and Edinburgh could jeopardise links from nearby Southampton from The Independent https://ift.tt/38TiJHQ

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New Zealand-Australia travel bubble could open from April

martie 18, 2021

‘We’d like to see it soon,’ says Jacinda Ardern from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bXuZsC

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ScotRail follows Northern and LNER into nationalisation

martie 18, 2021

‘The current franchising system is no longer fit for purpose’ – Michael Matheson, transport secretary from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Qcm6mB

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British Airways raises ‘prices’ for frequent flyer tickets

martie 18, 2021

‘At a time when cash prices are likely to be very weak, it is hard to understand the rationale behind ramping up Avios prices’ – Rob Burgess, Head for Points from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bZUx8O

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Portugal to open borders to vaccinated British tourists from May

martie 18, 2021

Portugal will welcome Britons from 17 May, the same date international travel can restart in England from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vC8pxF

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2021 Sony World Photography Awards: Amazing open competition entries

martie 18, 2021

The overall winners for the 2021 Sony World Photography Awards will be announced next month, but in the meantime feast your eyes on this mouth-watering hors d'oeuvre from the organisers. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Nt74YR

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What is a vaccine passport – and where do I get one?

martie 17, 2021

As the EU publishes proposals for its vaccine passports, here’s everything you need to know from The Independent https://ift.tt/2P04BFB

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Vaccine passports: What does EU agreement mean for British holidaymakers?

martie 17, 2021

‘Everyone agreed that we need a digital vaccination certificate,’ said Angela Merkel from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uuOmkl

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Tripadvisor's reveals trending destinations for Britons and it's Portree and Soufriere that are top

martie 17, 2021

Tripadvisor drew up two top 10 tables - one for domestic destinations and another for international spots - based on year-on-year-increases in search volumes. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eLT4Vi

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Mallorca prepares to welcome tourists for Easter - but not Brits

martie 17, 2021

Six hotels to reopen in Playa de Palma from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tvMRAO

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Covid vaccine passports: What are they, and how do you get one in the UK?

martie 17, 2021

International agreement on a standard way to demonstrate vaccination status is still a long way off from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aAT9HI

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Coronavirus UK: EU vaccine fiasco wrecks half-term holidays

martie 17, 2021

Britons who have already booked trips in May are now being offered the chance by tour operations to move them to later in the summer amid uncertainty on when it will be safe to travel abroad. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tsSbFd

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The most imaginative wedding venues in the UK, from Dreamland to St Pancras station

martie 17, 2021

Love in lockdown has had its pitfalls. Now restrictions are being lifted, wedding venues report a surge in enquiries, but where can you say 'I do' in the most perfect of settings? Here are our suggestions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30Rq1HD

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Foreigners party on a boat as it arrives in Gili Islands

martie 17, 2021

Revellers were seen swaying and gyrating in close proximity on a boat in the harbour at Karangasem, on the Indonesian island's south-east, in an Instagram post on Friday. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38C0Ehu

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Why the Japanese tradition of forest bathing is a much-needed antidote to lockdown

martie 17, 2021

James Clark discovered forest bathing in Japan – but doing it through lockdown in Norfolk has been no less calming from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cG0LJR

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UK cruises: everything you need to know about summer sailings from voyages to vaccines

martie 17, 2021

Cruise lines must have a series of ports on standby to allow for emergency evacuation of any Covid cases from a ship from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eLck5j

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UK losing more than 5,000 aviation jobs a month, research says

martie 17, 2021

In total, more than 60,000 UK jobs have been scrapped from The Independent https://ift.tt/3lpYBSz

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Iceland to welcome vaccinated tourists

martie 17, 2021

Inoculated travellers aren’t subject to testing or quarantine from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cKmLmO

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Biden and Irish premier Micheal Martin to hold online talks marking St Patrick’s Day

martie 17, 2021

Topics of conversation could include Brexit, coronavirus and Ireland’s vaccine supply issues from The Independent https://ift.tt/38R6LOV

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‘Serial Stowaway’ arrested again for trying to sneak onto plane in Chicago

martie 17, 2021

Marilyn Hartman has snuck onto more than 30 flights without a ticket from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tHeUxB

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Baby girl born on IndiGo flight

martie 17, 2021

Doctor helped deliver the child onboard from The Independent https://ift.tt/3lt2qXd

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Set sail for UK adventures this summer

martie 17, 2021

Given the news domestic cruises can resume from May 17, Sarah Marshall looks at the best sea-faring tours of the British Isles. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OWbKXv

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6 fabulous days out to fill the Easter weekend

martie 17, 2021

From March 29, several outdoor attractions in the UK will be reopening. Sarah Marshall recommends some of the best. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eNrh6R

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It’s time to reform the tax on air passengers

martie 17, 2021

Plane Talk: A tax on each departure, regardless of passenger numbers, could have the right effect from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bUJ7TK

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Meet the people who relocated to the Caribbean for a few months of WFH in paradise

martie 17, 2021

Relocation company Work Mango sets people up with temporary stays in Antigua or Barbados - it even finds them a villa and checks the Wi-Fi speed. Would you take the plunge? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2P26OjK

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Pub landlord battling cancer to cycle around Britain's entire coastline - towing his bed behind him

martie 17, 2021

When Simon Aylett, from Rye, discovered he only had a year of good health left, he took a swansong bike ride to Sicily. Now a new drug has given him a boost and he's set to cycle 4,500 miles around Britain. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vvKMqu

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How can I get my refunded money back from On the Beach?

martie 17, 2021

I booked a holiday to Corfu for this April which we had to cancel after the flights were moved. EasyJet said it would refund me but On the Beach have not passed on the money. What can I do? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30yCz6M

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‘Going where the sun shines brightly’ – are nonstop voyages the way forward for cruising?

martie 16, 2021

Crew will not be vaccinated, but they will undergo a strict testing and quarantine regime from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cJzy94

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P&O launches UK ‘voyages to nowhere’ – and passengers must be vaccinated

martie 16, 2021

The cruise ships will try to set a course for sunny weather from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qU9Ns2

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Vaccine passports needed for international flights but not U.S domestic services, says Delta CEO

martie 16, 2021

Ed Bastian says in an interview on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt: 'I don't see vaccine passports happening in the U.S, but internationally that's probably going to be a requirement.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30QMYuE

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

martie 16, 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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The 10 hottest places on earth, from Death Valley to Tunisia

martie 16, 2021

As Death Valley temperatures soar, here’s where else has achieved record-busting heat from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vyn4tO

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Summer holidays: the destinations most likely to let in British holidaymakers

martie 16, 2021

When getaways are possible, where might we be able to go? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bQApEE

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Britons' most-dreamed-about post-lockdown holiday experiences - staying in the Maldives is No1

martie 16, 2021

Researchers asked British travel-lovers what they dream most about doing and where as soon as it is possible, and a stay in the Maldives archipelago is top of the list for 39 per cent of them. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2P39T31

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When can I travel to Portugal and what are the restrictions?

martie 16, 2021

The removal of Portugal from the UK’s ‘red list’ could open up summer holidays from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qTmraL

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EU plans to have Covid vaccine passport in time for summer holidays

martie 16, 2021

‘Digital green certificate’ to be unveiled on Wednesday from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NnXczr

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What are the rules for France travel and can I go on holiday there?

martie 16, 2021

France has eased entry restrictions for Brits from The Independent https://ift.tt/3llr9wF

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Scotland lockdown: Nicola Sturgeon reveals key dates for easing travel and holiday rules

martie 16, 2021

‘Being permitted to open is one thing, but restrictions need to be favourable’ – Derek Mallon, Glasgow restaurateur from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QcFIXV

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Virgin Atlantic flight forced to return to London after laser shone at cockpit

martie 16, 2021

Aircraft turned back after 25 minutes from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eKeFNW

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Red list: what the latest changes mean for travellers

martie 16, 2021

Even changing planes at Doha airport will trigger 11 nights of hotel quarantine from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eIq5BA

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US air travel creeps up as ‘zero tolerance policy’ for unmasked passengers extended

martie 16, 2021

More than 500 unruly passenger cases have been referred to the FAA since late December from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tqrHUY

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Hotel review: Inside Woolley Grange manor house near Bath

martie 16, 2021

Kate Mansey checked into Woolley Grange in Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire. It not only caters for children but, in doing so, cleverly allows their parents a proper rest, too. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qQGBSF

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Mexican state that includes Cancun and Tulum to introduce tourism tax

martie 16, 2021

The tax is expected to raise £21m this year from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rU52jh

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My pandemic-free adventure in a bizarrely normal New Zealand

martie 15, 2021

Virus? What virus? Rachel Pannett was lucky enough to go to the Pacific island nation that has largely kept clear of Covid from The Independent https://ift.tt/30Q8RtO

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Qatar addition to ‘red list’ triggers rush back to UK

martie 15, 2021

Arrivals from Oman, Ethiopia and Somalia must also go into hotel quarantine from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tmnd1j

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Red list countries: Full list of 35 nations as Portugal removed

martie 15, 2021

The government is introducing tighter restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/3b8X5zz

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Portugal removed from travel ‘red list’, raising hopes for summer holidays

martie 15, 2021

Flights between the UK and the key airports of Lisbon and Faro are likely to resume shortly from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vpWQJP

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How to hire a campervan and head out for holiday adventure

martie 15, 2021

Holidaymakers who travel in a home on wheels will be among the first permitted to go on vacation as it is possible to leave home and still observe social restrictions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tn1XJ7

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Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Delights of the Danube with Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes

martie 15, 2021

Get to know the TV power couple in person as they join you on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship during this fantastic eight-day river cruise along the mighty Danube. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38K7aTd

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European rail guide predicts revival of train travel on continent

martie 15, 2021

Sweden is to reinstate train services to Haparanda, home of world’s most northerly Ikea, from 1 April from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cBsE5J

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‘Give us clarity on testing and quarantine,’ demands airport boss

martie 15, 2021

Exclusive : ‘When you’ve got a transport secretary telling everybody not to book holidays, you start to wonder’ – Glyn Jones, CEO London Southend from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tnIasY

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The most wish-listed Airbnb homes for Britons so far in 2021 - and a luxury pigsty is No1

martie 15, 2021

Yes, Britons have gone staycation-crazy, which isn't surprising given the circumstances. And it's rural retreats that dominate. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3lgVQDh

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The best villas in Cyprus to book for an unforgettable post-lockdown holiday

martie 15, 2021

Whether you are in search of a romantic idyll or a place to get together with family and friends, here we pick the best villas in Cyprus to rent for an unforgettable post-lockdown holiday. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38FgojO

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Let your children learn to love the great outdoors on one of these thrilling survival courses

martie 15, 2021

From channelling your inner Bear Grylls in the Brecon Beacons to playing at being a castaway on the Jurassic Coast, here we round-up the best survival courses for families and kids. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tj7d0f

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The top 20 countries for sustainable tourism

martie 15, 2021

The top 20 nations are all in Europe from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bO7wu8

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9 of the most ‘wishlisted’ Airbnbs to book for your summer staycation

martie 15, 2021

These are some of the most in demand properties on the travel site, discovers Katie Wright. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cC3pQO

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A St Patrick’s Day climb up Croagh Patrick

martie 15, 2021

While travel is still off-limits, David Atkinson reminisces about a St Patrick’s Day pilgrimage to remember in Ireland from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vpzu7c

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Should I book a summer holiday to Turkey?

martie 15, 2021

Prices for flights to Turkey on 17 May are soaring, with easyJet charging £284 for a one-way trip from Gatwick to Antalya from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Q7erGj

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Hotel will pay for guests to quarantine if they test positive during stay – or fly them home by private jet

martie 15, 2021

Fancy quarantining in paradise? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vrBcoE

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Gozo: Slow down and live in the moment on an island escape

martie 15, 2021

Plan your next getaway to a Mediterranean idyll just 25 minutes’ ferry-ride from Malta from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bwomxn

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Turkey says ‘no vaccines necessary’ for British holidaymakers

martie 15, 2021

The country was removed from the UK’s travel corridor list last October because of concerns about unreliable infection data from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vnGO3d

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British Airways pins hopes on family ties and premium leisure passengers for summer rebound

martie 13, 2021

‘People who’ve been vaccinated should be able to travel without restriction. Those who have not been vaccinated should be able to travel with a negative test’ – Sean Doyle, BA chief executive from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tdNGyf

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Portugal to be taken off the UK’s ‘red list’ of high-risk nations

martie 13, 2021

Portugal is set to be removed from the government’s “ red list ” of countries from which travel is severely restricted – raising hopes that British holidaymakers may be able to visit from 17 May, when the ban on international journeys may be lifted. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3lb8hAt

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Can I travel to the US with a working visa despite the travel ban?

martie 12, 2021

Simon Calder answers your questions on border restrictions and vaccine passports from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qDaANT

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Exploring Dr Jenner's House in Gloucestershire - the world's first vaccination hub

martie 12, 2021

Vaccination was invented at Dr Jenner's House in Gloucestershire 200 years ago. Until this year, it was a little-visited site but now the museum is set to become a must-see post-lockdown attraction. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rHr5tC

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Cruise holidays: All the answers you need about sailings in the UK and overseas

martie 12, 2021

Being out on the waves, feeling the gentle roll of the water, is like no other sensation. And the good news is that cruises could start up again very soon - if we stick to trips around the British Isles, that is. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qOihks

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Greece will open its doors on May 14 and the island of Corfu is one that caters for all budgets

martie 12, 2021

Corfu is the most northerly of Greece's seven Ionian Islands and is shaped like a scythe. The Daily Mail's Jo Kessel visited and found it has great beaches, great history and great hiking. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38zQRs7

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British Airways considers putting biggest planes on European routes

martie 12, 2021

British Airways managers are currently working on plans to reopen tourist routes once the government lifts the Covid-19 travel ban in May. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2N9HKH2

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Timelapse video shows a giant lion being assembled for Legoland Windsor's new Mythica land

martie 12, 2021

It took 15 model makers 3,000 hours to build and weighs 1,520kg. It has been installed at the entrance to a new ride called Flight of the Sky Lion, the UK's first flying theatre ride. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3td05Cr

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Google Maps unveils editing tool that let users draw in roads

martie 12, 2021

The new feature for Google Maps, rolling out over the coming months in more than 80 countries, lets users draw in missing roads to the terrain. Google added that it'll be checking all contributions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ez69Bo

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From treetop cabins to a glass igloo, 17 jaw-dropping places to stay in Norway

martie 12, 2021

If you're in the market for a post-lockdown excursion to somewhere breathtaking - with a little splash of wacky thrown in for good measure - then allow us to point you in the direction of Norway. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tckd7N

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9 of the most incredible McDonald’s buildings around the world

martie 12, 2021

You’d hardly know these places were fast food restaurants. from The Independent https://ift.tt/38zT3zL

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Italian town sells €1 ‘dream’ homes with no deposit

martie 12, 2021

‘We want to help newcomers purchase the house of their dreams,’ says mayor from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tji5vb

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Best days out to plan from 29 March

martie 12, 2021

From canal boat trips to castle visits, these are the best days out across England from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rCFPd4

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Covid infection rates soar in Mediterranean nations as they prepare to welcome British tourists

martie 12, 2021

Exclusive: ‘If lateral flow tests are good enough to get our schools reopened, then they should be good enough to get our borders reopened’ – Paul Charles, The PC Agency from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bGGlBj

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When are self-catering properties and holiday lets reopening?

martie 12, 2021

Domestic holidays should be possible from next month from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rLpmmY

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Welsh holiday providers warned: don’t take Easter bookings from England

martie 12, 2021

Wales will reopen self-contained accommodation for Easter from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vd2rDn

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Cheese maker upset at £180 post-Brexit Stilton export cost to EU

martie 12, 2021

Each parcel, pallet or container of Stilton requires a certificate costing £180 per destination from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qHiDt1

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Belize becomes first country in Caribbean to welcome vaccinated travellers with no restrictions

martie 12, 2021

Those who’ve had both jabs don’t need to be tested from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tfbsdk

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We’ve rolled out the vaccines, they’ve rolled out the red carpets

martie 12, 2021

The Man Who Pays His Way : as the UK tightens the screws, destinations are increasingly willing to let us in from The Independent https://ift.tt/3lcUUQm

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10 of the best English holiday cottages to book this spring

martie 12, 2021

Ianthe Butt rounds up the best cottages to book when the rules are relaxed from 12 April from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tpp99F

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Tourism in Wales to open up for Easter – but not for the English

martie 12, 2021

‘If it won’t be safe to stay overnight in England, then obviously it would not be possible for people to travel into Wales’ – Mark Drakeford from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bCGWnC

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Covid: Where can I get an accredited PCR test that will be accepted for travel?

martie 11, 2021

Some tests aren’t accepted by other countries from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NcxZYO

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Dubai's incredible heart-shaped Love Lake in the middle of the desert

martie 11, 2021

Called Love Lake Dubai, it covers an area of 55,000 square metres (592,015 sq ft) and Google Maps shows it is visible from space. It has proved to be a popular tourist attraction at ground level. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2ONvnkj

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Leaving UK now requires a North Korean-style ‘special validation to travel’

martie 11, 2021

The Man Who Pays His Way: Passport? Ticket? Exit permit? This is how you get out of ‘Global Britain’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Ong3e6

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The winning and shortlisted images in the Black and White Photography Prize 2020

martie 11, 2021

They are the winning and shortlisted images in the Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize 2020. British photographer Tim Nevell was declared the overall winner. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bC3Mvo

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Cunard to offer luxurious staycation cruises around the UK this summer on Queen Elizabeth

martie 11, 2021

Sailings will be from Cunard's home port of Southampton and will be in UK coastal waters. Cunard said its flexible booking terms would be applicable, so guests 'will be able to book with confidence'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30wigH5

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Holidays back on: Spain set to launch vaccine passports

martie 11, 2021

Spain's tourism minister Reyes Maroto told a radio station on Wednesday: 'We could be in a position to start implementing the digital passport (on May 19).' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38qQuQJ

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Cruise passengers left on the quayside after breaking excursion rules in Capri

martie 11, 2021

‘Obviously it ends a vacation in a way that neither us nor the guests would have wanted it to end,’ says MSC Cruises from The Independent https://ift.tt/3l4xSep

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British travellers no longer need a ‘compelling reason’ to enter France

martie 11, 2021

International leisure travel remains banned until 17 May at the earliest from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qEEOQt

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Croatia encourages digital nomads to move there

martie 11, 2021

‘Croatia, your new office!’ says new campaign from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qBU8gS

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BAFTA-winning actor Jason Watkins talks about his travels

martie 11, 2021

This week BAFTA award-winning actor Jason Watkins checks into our travel Q&A. He talks about filming in sub-zero temperatures in Russia, his dream destination - and more. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qDNfeG

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What Phuket, Thailand, looks like now after Covid-19 closed borders

martie 11, 2021

Australian YouTuber Matty V lives in Thailand and uses his channel MattyV Phuket to show viewers the sad state of the once bustling holiday spot. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eAA8si

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How Mallorca is setting a new sustainable standard in the Balearic Islands

martie 11, 2021

From extended cycle routes to a plastics ban, the biggest Balearic is serious about getting greener, finds Annie Bennett from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vfQcWj

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Penalty fares for ticketless rail travellers set to soar

martie 11, 2021

The current penalty is either £20 or twice the single fare to the next station, whichever is greater from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qCQFP4

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Why Cyprus might be the ideal destination for your first post-lockdown holiday

martie 11, 2021

With delicious food and pristine beaches, Cyprus could be the perfect reintroduction to international travel. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kOMoGX

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‘Go for it!’: Man who bought €1 house in Sicily urges others to do the same

martie 11, 2021

‘It truly is not too good to be true,’ says home buyer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eGtcKD

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Government U-turns to allow airport Covid tests on arrival

martie 11, 2021

‘We know for certain if you are going to test people on day zero it won’t help,’ said Grant Shapps in October 2020 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ewVXZU

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When can I go on holiday to Cyprus and what are the restrictions?

martie 11, 2021

The key questions and answers as Mediterranean island becomes first to offer fast-track to UK tourists from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kNL5YO

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Welcome to my home town: Why there’s more to Billericay than Towie tropes and mock-Tudor mansions

martie 11, 2021

Nicola Moyne explores the commuter-belt hotspot thatrebooted her love for the Essex countryside from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PIdeF5

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Heathrow passenger numbers down to lowest level since England won World Cup

martie 11, 2021

Airport boss warns ‘ministers must get a grip of Border Force’s performance’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Ops8jf

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Review: Askham Hall hotel in Cumbria transports guests back through time with a dash of Harry Potter

martie 11, 2021

If you like your history vivid, then Askham Hall is worth checking out, writes Daniel Pembrey. Its top room is located in a tower, which guests access via a secret staircase. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vdw2wa

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MPs demand criteria for timetable for summer holiday unlocking and quarantine abolition

martie 10, 2021

‘A roadmap to restart international travel is urgently needed,’ says the latest Transport Select Committee report from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ceMFiw

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How far can I travel in March and April?

martie 10, 2021

‘Stay local’ replaces ‘stay at home’ from 29 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qw05vv

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When will hotels reopen?

martie 10, 2021

Self-catering accommodation will open sooner from The Independent https://ift.tt/2N4c4mo

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Should I book a holiday this summer?

martie 10, 2021

Prices are likely to be significantly higher than in 2019, the last ‘normal’ year from The Independent https://ift.tt/38ndRun

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EasyJet pays compensation to passenger asked to move because she was female

martie 10, 2021

‘We listened when Ms Wolfson told us about incidents of gender discrimination on our flights,’ said easyJet from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rABV4u

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When can we travel again? Key lockdown easing dates

martie 10, 2021

The first key date for travel in Boris Johnson’s roadmap is 29 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rzAt2j

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Union Connectivity Review: what it could mean for travel within the UK

martie 10, 2021

‘It’s encouraging to see the crazy bridge to Northern Ireland shunted out of the review’ – Thomas Ableman from The Independent https://ift.tt/30xeOf6

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Can I go on a day out from 29 March?

martie 10, 2021

English Heritage is opening some of its sites from 29 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/3l1e23w

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Hong Kong passenger ferry is transformed into a luxurious yacht and hits the market for £1.9million

martie 10, 2021

The vessel, formerly called Golden Star, started life in 1988 as a Star Ferry in Hong Kong, crossing the city's harbour with seats for 762 passengers. Now it has an interior worthy of a cruise liner. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38rfxmp

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Human sacrifice and pagan rituals: A walk through Dartmoor’s haunted wood

martie 10, 2021

Jonathan Evans explores Devon’s unsettling Wistman’s Wood, home to stunted oak trees and tales of human sacrifice from The Independent https://ift.tt/3v8Nzpj

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Are YOU experiencing JOLA? Over half of Britons are revelling in the 'joy of looking ahead'

martie 10, 2021

According to a study, this trend has been sweeping the nation since the Prime Minister unveiled the roadmap out of lockdown on February 22, with Britons fantasising about post-lockdown activities. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qx8rTJ

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Heathrow passengers stuck for up to six hours in ‘crippling’ border queues, boss warns MPs

martie 10, 2021

Alarm raised over Border Force ‘capability’ – even with passenger numbers at 10-15 per cent of normal from The Independent https://ift.tt/3byRpAA

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When can I travel to Spain and what are the restrictions?

martie 10, 2021

It’s likely holidays to Spain will be given the green light from May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ckwU9I

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‘Fit to fly’ Covid tests not valid for major holiday destinations

martie 10, 2021

One test recommended by British Airways isn’t accepted by Greece, Italy or Portugal from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ckc1vu

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Lockdown travel rules: Where can you go when?

martie 10, 2021

The prime minister laid out a plan for easing lockdown from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qz7hXY

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Greece travel: when can I go on holiday and what are the restrictions?

martie 10, 2021

The country plans to open its doors this spring, but what rules will be in place? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bu2enk

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5 ways to plan your next Greek odyssey

martie 10, 2021

Beautiful beaches, fabulous food and fascinating culture make Greece a top choice this summer, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PKCQkF

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The ultimate beach escapes in the UK and Ireland

martie 10, 2021

Flee from crowds at these scenic seaside spots, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vapUoz

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‘Don’t book foreign holidays,’ urges transport secretary

martie 10, 2021

At present all holidays are banned under the stay at home rules from The Independent https://ift.tt/3l5Wi75

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KLM airline pilot Nick de Jonge is flying high on Instagram thanks to amazing drone photography

martie 10, 2021

Nick de Jonge flies Boeing 737s for KLM. And in his spare time, he sends his drone up to take photographs with results so breathtaking he's scooped over 20,000 Instagram followers . from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qwxvdx

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Greece gives green light for tourists from May 14

martie 10, 2021

Harry Theocharis, Greek tourism minister, said the country would be open to international tourists who are vaccinated, have antibodies or can show proof of a negative Covid test. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qxUpkA

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Greece to open to British travellers from 14 May

martie 09, 2021

‘For 2021 in Greece we are more than optimistic,’ says tourism minister from The Independent https://ift.tt/2O84RT5

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Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor opens new underwater museum off Cannes coast

martie 09, 2021

Jason deCaires Taylor is known for creating underwater museums that feature fascinating sculpture collections - and the latest is his first in the Mediterranean Sea. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kWB0sE

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Gozo: Slow down and live in the moment on an island escape

martie 09, 2021

Plan your next getaway to a Mediterranean idyll just 25 minutes’ ferry-ride from Malta from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bwomxn

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Italy to operate high-speed ‘Covid-free’ trains from Rome to Milan

martie 09, 2021

All staff and passengers will be tested before boarding from The Independent https://ift.tt/3clWyeu

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Make flights to New Zealand more expensive to deter tourists, says aviation adviser

martie 09, 2021

‘If a higher price for the privilege of flying to New Zealand puts some people off, good,’ says Sir Jonathan Porritt from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ceEF15

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Walking the Five Peaks of the Pentlands, Edinburgh’s best-kept secret

martie 09, 2021

Behind the Scottish capital lies a spectacular route that inspired the country’s literary greats, says Stuart Kenny from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qz8lLk

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English Heritage to open more than 50 sites from 29 March

martie 09, 2021

‘Stay local’ will apply from 29 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/38nSRUk

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‘I hope you get eaten by an alligator!’: maskless passenger gets thrown off plane

martie 09, 2021

Flight was forced to divert to Florida from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ezY4wj

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P&O Cruises' new ship Arvia will feature a swim-up bar and the first high ropes experience at sea

martie 09, 2021

The 185,000-tonne, 345m-long (1,131ft) Excel-class ship is due to be delivered in December 2022 and is being billed by Southampton-based P&O Cruises as the 'epitome of a sunshine resort'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3quGZ9k

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Virgin’s Las Vegas hotel will not charge controversial resort fee

martie 09, 2021

The attorney-general of the District of Columbia described resort fees as ‘straightforward price deception’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/2MYlGiu

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Qantas to offset every passenger’s carbon emissions from ultra-long-haul London-Sydney flights

martie 09, 2021

Airline boss reacts to ‘flight shame’ movement in Europe from The Independent https://ift.tt/38m6KCi

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Croatia should let in British tourists without restrictions, says Dubrovnik mayor

martie 09, 2021

‘The UK market is the most important tourist market in the city of Dubrovnik,’ says mayor from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OwHjXI

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Declaration to Travel form: What is it and how do I download one?

martie 09, 2021

Being at an airport without a completed form triggers a £200 penalty from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ruQruF

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Does absence from an airport really make the heart grow fonder?

martie 09, 2021

Plane Talk: Ryanair is returning to George Best Belfast City, complete with its slightly short runway from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cjzuNr

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When will it be possible to go on a cruise again?

martie 09, 2021

Maritime minister has hinted domestic cruises will restart from 17 May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dYKNwH

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Domestic cruises to begin on 17 May, says minister

martie 09, 2021

Exclusive: Announcement made after Boris Johnson says there is ‘security and certainty’ about reopening dates from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rySayX

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'Tripadvisor Plus' launches, with users able to access 'insider savings' and perks for $99 fee

martie 08, 2021

There was a soft launch for Tripadvisor Plus in December 2020 for a slice of Tripadvisor's traffic in the U.S, but it will soon be available to all U.S travellers and UK hotels can sign up now. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rq50zs

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'Mayflower' ship preparing to recreate 3,000-mile 1620 journey

martie 08, 2021

The autonomous Mayflower is getting ready to set sail on the same route the original ship took 400 years ago. The craft will conduct trial missions and be unveiled on September 16. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35tRiTV

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Travel and festival booking spend surged after roadmap revealed

martie 08, 2021

Spending on holidays surged by 109% in the week after Boris Johnson announced the roadmap out of lockdown, new research has revealed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3c5NE4n

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The best honeymoon-style holidays for solo travellers, from St Lucia to Kenya

martie 08, 2021

Travel experts say lavish honeymoon-style trips are increasingly popular among solo travellers. Here we round-up the best options, from a luxury African safari to a retreat in the Maldives. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30n3pib

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Virgin Voyages unveils its third cruise ship - Resilient Lady, which will be based in Athens

martie 08, 2021

Her home port will be Athens, from where she will offer two 'dreamy' European itineraries. One will be a Greek isles itinerary, the other will be around the Adriatic, with a stop in Dubrovnik. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vgzSoy

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EasyJet moves passenger’s flight to day before leisure travel permitted

martie 08, 2021

‘I’m very curious as to their reasoning. What do they know that we don’t?’ – Tracy Harris from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kVQ4GK

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Pilot loses tooth and flight attendant breaks arm in mid-air brawl

martie 08, 2021

Both crew members were immediately suspended following the fight from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OenxAj

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Sarah Sands explored 10 magical monasteries from Italy to Bulgaria for her book The Interior Silence

martie 08, 2021

While researching her book, The Interior Silence, Sarah Sands visited 10 magical monasteries across the globe to examine monastic wisdom. Here she reveals what she found... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bpAIan

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Which holiday hotspots are cheaper, and which are pricier, compared to 2020, from Bulgaria to Corfu

martie 08, 2021

Thanks to a strengthening pound, seven out of ten traditional summer holiday hotspots are cheaper this year than they were 12 months ago, according to the Post Office Travel Money's annual report. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bsS1HL

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These British farms offer the perfect escape to the country

martie 08, 2021

Jane Knight rounds up the best farm stays in the UK, from a bolthole for two with its own bar in Hampshire to a Highlands farm with its own private airfield. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rzgfpy

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Florida fares war on 17 May as Virgin Atlantic launches Orlando flights

martie 08, 2021

Exclusive: Many seats on sale for under £400 return from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sZu5BB

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Hundreds of workers stuck on new cruise ship after six people test positive for Covid

martie 08, 2021

‘We do not expect any more cases,’ say health authorities from The Independent https://ift.tt/30lD3wX

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International Women’s Day: meet female mountain guiders leading tours in Afghanistan, India and Tajikistan

martie 08, 2021

On International Women’s Day, Justine Gosling meets three female mountain guides challenging a male-dominated industry from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kW8jfj

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What are mystery flights?

martie 08, 2021

Qantas has launched its own version, but its not the first time mystery travel has been offered to novelty-seeking explorers from The Independent https://ift.tt/2O2HZ7r

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The countries that are closed to tourism

martie 08, 2021

Across the world, 69 destinations are completely shut to tourism from The Independent https://ift.tt/2MUMOyS

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Covid vaccine passports: What are they, and how do you get one in the UK?

martie 08, 2021

International agreement on a standard way to demonstrate vaccination status is still a long way off from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aAT9HI

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Stay local: How far will I be able to travel in March?

martie 08, 2021

‘Stay local’ replaces ‘stay at home’ from 29 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NQvs6k

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Should I book a holiday this summer?

martie 08, 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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When will hotels reopen?

martie 08, 2021

Self-catering accommodation will open sooner from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qEFshE

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When can I go on holiday in the UK?

martie 08, 2021

‘A distinction is drawn between self-contained accommodation (second homes, self-catering cottages, caravans) and places to stay where facilities and space are shared’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bvoaNA

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What is the Declaration to Travel form and how do I download one?

martie 08, 2021

Being at an airport without a completed form triggers a £200 penalty from The Independent https://ift.tt/3elbJam

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Roadmap out of lockdown: What are the new travel rules?

martie 08, 2021

The prime minister laid out a plan for easing lockdown from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Ob6BLc

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‘The days were never long enough’: Londoner tells of ‘terrific holiday’ in a quarantine hotel

martie 08, 2021

Exclusive: ‘The time was very productive’ – Gunter Straub, who returned to the UK from Brazil from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OrXPYZ

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International Women’s Day: Intrepid launches three new women-led London day tours

martie 08, 2021

New day tours follow Intrepid’s successful Women’s Expeditions from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rsgjHv

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International Woman’s Day: Meet 3 brilliant people changing the way we travel

martie 08, 2021

Sarah Marshall speaks to some of the inspiring female forces shaping our future holidays. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rq73n6

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Why ROB CROSSAN is dreaming of Vienna and its 'perfect' cafes during the lockdown

martie 06, 2021

The Daily Mail's Rob Crossan recalls a trip to Vienna and visiting a special cafe near St Michael's Square. It's been frequented by the likes of Arthur Miller and Andy Warhol. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PAoPWJ

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East Staffordshire market town of Uttoxeter is far from being a one-trick pony

martie 06, 2021

Uttoxeter is a pretty market town with a fascinating history. Visit the memorial to Dr Samuel Johnson and try one of Ray's pork pies, says the Daily Mail's Neil Clark. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kPUOxK

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Cyprus is opening to UK tourists before any other country in Europe - here's our guide to the island

martie 05, 2021

The Cyprus minister of tourism, Savvas Perdios, says he can't wait to welcome Britons back to its gorgeous beaches. Here we offer up a tantalising guide to the best of the island. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kQWMxH

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The holiday hotspots that are cheaper and more expensive than last year, from Bulgaria to Corfu

martie 05, 2021

Thanks to a strengthening pound, seven out of ten traditional summer holiday hotspots are cheaper this year than they were 12 months ago, according to the Post Office Travel Money's annual report. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rnsOnt

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From Italy to Egypt, Sarah Sands reveals what she found visiting 10 monasteries across the globe

martie 05, 2021

While doing research for her book, The Interior Silence, Sarah Sands visited 10 monasteries across the globe to examine monastic wisdom. Here she reveals what she found... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3calSE9

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Britons allowed to go abroad during the travel ban face £200 FINES if they fail to get a permit

martie 05, 2021

From Monday, people travelling internationally from England will need to complete and carry a Declaration to Travel document downloaded from the Government's website. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3edRZVY

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UK's first floating eco-village planned for disused Cardiff dock

martie 05, 2021

Bute East dock in Cardiff was built in the Victorian era to help transport coal to the rest of the world but it closed to ships in 1970. Developers hope to create a floating village - the first of its kind in Britain. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38g84Xw

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Plane sailing! Cruise ships appear to be floating in the air

martie 05, 2021

The postcard perfect photograph, taken from the beach at Paignton, Devon, captured the liners seemingly floating above the horizon. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38ualhZ

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‘Everybody is going be allowed to fly’: Cyprus minister says unvaccinated travellers should be welcome this summer

martie 05, 2021

Exclusive: ‘We need to provide enough certainty so that people can start looking ahead and planning their holidays,’ said Savvas Perdios from The Independent https://ift.tt/38eUlQv

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A year in travel: Flybe collapse, 5 March 2020

martie 05, 2021

The first in a series marking the key travel events during the coronavirus pandemic from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PrM6Kn

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How are ski resorts becoming more sustainable?

martie 05, 2021

Colin Nicholson finds out how the snowsports industry is meeting the challenge of climate change head on, from solar-powered lifts to ambitious carbon neutral targets from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bhvI7F

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Declaration to Travel: government reveals new ‘exit permit’

martie 05, 2021

The Declaration to Travel represents the latest tightening of the most draconian restrictions on movement ever known in peacetime from The Independent https://ift.tt/3v5V5l5

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Railcards have been useless for half a year – but no refunds nor extensions for holders

martie 05, 2021

Exclusive: ‘Airlines, hotels, restaurants are all extending any offers until times revert to normal,’ says frustrated train traveller from The Independent https://ift.tt/2O4WXtt

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Jaw-dropping pictures of all 63 of America's stunning national parks

martie 05, 2021

There are 63 national parks in America - but within them, a seemingly infinite variety of landscapes. We invite you to go on an armchair odyssey across 52.2million acres of pristine nature. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kM9BcR

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Passenger announces he has Covid as plane is about to take off

martie 05, 2021

The aircraft was fumigated and sanitised before it continued its journey from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NVWERR

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Summer holiday countdown: Where we can go and when

martie 05, 2021

More destinations are giving concrete dates for reopening from The Independent https://ift.tt/30gINYM

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When do campsites and caravan parks open?

martie 05, 2021

After Boris Johnson’s roadmap announcement, we look at the implications for UK travel from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kRouKP

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Where The Independent’s travel desk wants to go this summer

martie 05, 2021

As restrictions start to ease from 29 March, here’s where the travel desk are escaping to first from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uXbHve

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Thailand considers opening up to vaccinated travellers this summer

martie 05, 2021

The Seychelles and Cyprus have announced hard dates for British travellers to return from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uVYHpA

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17 highs and lows of classic British seaside holidays

martie 05, 2021

Holidaymakers are driving up prices as they book summer escapes. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OkpBXj

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Why Cyprus might be the ideal destination for your first post-lockdown holiday

martie 05, 2021

With delicious food and pristine beaches, Cyprus could be the perfect reintroduction to international travel. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kOMoGX

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Where to find cheap Covid-19 PCR tests for travel

martie 05, 2021

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

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Cyprus opens a fast track for British tourists with Covid jabs

martie 05, 2021

At present all holidays from the UK are illegal, but this could change on or after 17 May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bkDxK5

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UK seaside holiday accommodation prices soar by a third, finds investigation

martie 05, 2021

Average prices are up 35 per cent, finds Which? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bipqET

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Race to the sun: Cyprus declares it will open to vaccinated UK holidaymakers

martie 05, 2021

The key questions and answers as Mediterranean island becomes first to offer fast-track to UK tourists from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kNL5YO

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Spike Aerospace S-512 business jet: Photos of $100m supersonic private plane

martie 04, 2021

The Spike S-512 business jet by Boston-based Spike Aerospace, is slated to begin test flights in 2022 and begin flying passengers 'in the late 2020s', according to CEO Vik Kachoria. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rotole

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Leaving UK now requires a North Korean-style ‘special validation to travel’

martie 04, 2021

The Man Who Pays His Way: Passport? Ticket? Exit permit? This is how you get out of ‘Global Britain’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Ong3e6

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7 weird and wonderful facts about bearded dragons

martie 04, 2021

Kim Kardashian has revealed the ‘newest member’ of her family is a lizard. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bfTssO

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British Airways rows back on plan to switch Accra flights to Gatwick

martie 04, 2021

‘Pleased that BA has rescinded this decision’ – Adjoba Kyiamah, executive director of the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uWSoBW

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Seychelles to open up to unvaccinated travellers from 25 March

martie 04, 2021

Vaccinated and unvaccinated holidaymakers welcome from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kJV7dg

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OLD Coronavirus: How to stay safe on a flight

martie 04, 2021

Here’s how to avoid getting ill when flying as more people start travelling from The Independent https://ift.tt/3g9ItRo

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Coronavirus: How to stay safe on a flight

martie 04, 2021

As potential dates for leisure travel are revealed, here’s how to avoid getting ill when flying from The Independent https://ift.tt/3c4OCxI

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Ryanair moves back to George Best Belfast City airport with summer sun flights

martie 04, 2021

News broke on the eve of the first anniversary of the collapse of Flybe, which was the biggest airline at the airport from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bg10fb

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Industry and travellers baffled at lack of action on ‘Declaration to Travel’

martie 04, 2021

‘It’s lunchtime on Thursday and we’re supposed to be implementing a new government policy on Monday morning’ – senior travel industry figure from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sMih5I

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The Holiday Guru dispenses advice on vaccine passports, cruise refunds and health insurance

martie 04, 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/3t1s48j

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The BBC's North America editor Jon Sopel talks about his travels including flying on Air Force One

martie 04, 2021

This week the BBC's Jon Sopel checks into our travel Q&A. He also recalls the time he was pulled over for speeding by a police officer in America and has some tips for Britons going stateside. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3877HOE

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New supersonic jet could fly London-New York in 90 minutes

martie 04, 2021

‘From the beginning of time, people have wanted to travel places faster,’ says Spike Aerospace CEO from The Independent https://ift.tt/38bQqE2

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Princess Cruises launches UK sailings

martie 04, 2021

The voyages will be available to UK travellers only from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bdHmjT

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Fond of fondue? Top tips for creating classic apres-ski dishes and drinks at home

martie 04, 2021

Thanks to the pandemic for many the ski season has melted away without ever getting going. But all is not absolutely lost thanks to these top tips for mountain-life food and drink. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38bCDgZ

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Welcome to my home town: Why Maidstone remains a perpetual mystery

martie 04, 2021

After moving back to Kent’s largest town during lockdown, David J Constable is on a mission to uncover what makes this place tick from The Independent https://ift.tt/30bdVc5

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P&O Cruises to offer Brits staycation 'escape' trips that will go on sale later in March

martie 04, 2021

The cruises, which will sail from Southampton, will go on sale later in March, with itineraries to come. In normal times, all P&O Cruises sailings have international ports of call. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PsWYYp

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Lufthansa warns of pandemic’s ‘negative effect on security situation’

martie 04, 2021

German national airline issues stark warnings about the future from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uOclLv

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British Airways launches rapid Covid-19 test kits that cost just £33

martie 03, 2021

The tests, by Government-approved Qured, can be delivered on a next-day basis to any UK address and the results available after a consultation with a professional Qured health advisor over a video call. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3uOZBnI

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Giant glow-in-the-dark shark that uses bioluminescence as a camouflage is near New Zealand

martie 03, 2021

Scientists surveying the coast of New Zealand discovered a 'giant luminous shark.' A kitefin that lives 984ft below the surface uses bioluminescence as a camouflage. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rbhef3

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Whatever happened to the first Global Travel Taskforce?

martie 03, 2021

Proposals on quarantine exemptions for business travellers and ‘safe transit’ airports appear to have been dropped from The Independent https://ift.tt/3redR77

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Budget: Air Passenger Duty to rise by £2 on long-haul flights

martie 03, 2021

Short-haul flight tax to remain frozen from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Pv0Rwa

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P&O to offer Britons a series of staycation 'escape' trips that will go on sale later in March

martie 03, 2021

The cruises, which will sail from Southampton, will go on sale later in March, with itineraries to come. In normal times, all P&O's sailings have international ports of call. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/386TxgD

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Europe's Covid crisis: Spain plans 'green corridor' as Greece says UK tourists may skip border queue

martie 03, 2021

Spain is considering its own 'green corridor' for vaccinated Britons to allow holidaymakers to visit this summer if there is no EU agreement on vaccine passports, the country's tourism minister has said. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3baFk4l

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Is this the UK's nuttiest place to stay? The incredible copper-clad 'Conker' glamping pod in Wales

martie 03, 2021

The Conker is part of the Red Kite Estate in Llanafan-fawr. On the inside there's a big duvet-clad double bed that transforms into a coffee-table area. And on the outside - amazing views. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3898dMm

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Majorcan estate where Richard Branson will build 'the most luxurious hotel in the Mediterranean'

martie 03, 2021

It will occupy a plot on the tycoon's Son Bunyola Estate, which is part of the Virgin Limited Edition portfolio of posh properties. He has recently been granted planning permission. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kDo7DG

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Premier Inn pillow sales skyrocket after Tiktok trend

martie 03, 2021

Sales are up 65 per cent from The Independent https://ift.tt/2On5Z4H

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Ryanair hoping for restart for summer holidays as DfT clarifies earliest date for international travel

martie 03, 2021

Airline calls on UK government to ‘accelerate their plans’ for restarting holidays from The Independent https://ift.tt/383V2fs

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International travel restart date to be later than 17 May, says minister

martie 03, 2021

Robert Courts says international restart will be ‘at some point after 17 May’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3085IFA

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P&O scraps all international cruises until autumn

martie 03, 2021

Leading cruise line will offer ‘short break and week-long UK cruises’ instead from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bRdZ6g

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Cold weather paddleboarding: The benefits of a year-round SUP workout

martie 03, 2021

Exploring the Hampshire waterways by stand-up paddleboard has been an invigorating way to get through lockdown, finds Victoria Philpot from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kJSMPB

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Ryanair plans two-thirds of flights this summer as it promises cheap fares to stimulate demand

martie 03, 2021

‘We have essential been grounded for 365 days and our business has been wiped out’ – Michael O’Leary, chief executive from The Independent https://ift.tt/3b8NpGG

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The best UK beach cottages that still have availability this summer

martie 03, 2021

Forget schlepping to the beach – wake up with the sea and sand on your doorstep from The Independent https://ift.tt/307tbGV

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Best holiday cottages in the UK for a rural retreat

martie 03, 2021

Top 10 boltholes for the ultimate staycation this spring and summer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kFBbZ6

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Qantas launches mystery flights

martie 03, 2021

‘As well as helping bring more of our people back to work, these mystery flights are another way to support tourism operators in regional areas,’ says chief customer officer from The Independent https://ift.tt/2MGaFlQ

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Home from home: The top villas to book in Europe this summer

martie 03, 2021

With news international travel may resume in time for a sunny escape, Sarah Marshall recommends the top private holiday stays. from The Independent https://ift.tt/385JwAc

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How do you measure airline safety?

martie 03, 2021

Plane Talk: A social media poll put Qantas in clear first place. But... from The Independent https://ift.tt/3qg4ORP

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World Wildlife Day: 6 wildlife myths you should stop believing right now

martie 03, 2021

Putting the natural world to rights. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rdNeiG

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The best UK beach cottages that still have availability this summer

martie 02, 2021

Forget schlepping to the beach – wake up with the sea and sand on your doorstep from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Ct5K2b

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Global Travel Taskforce revival sparks hopes for international travel

martie 02, 2021

Travel restrictions for leaving or returning to the UK have never been tougher from The Independent https://ift.tt/3e21RSw

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Best holiday cottages in the UK for a rural retreat

martie 02, 2021

Top 10 boltholes for the ultimate staycation this spring and summer from The Independent https://ift.tt/304vD1u

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When will it be possible to go on a cruise again?

martie 02, 2021

The US health body, CDC, says the risk of Covid-19 on a cruise ship is ‘very high’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dYKNwH

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Who needs to sail off to an island when you can walk to these beautiful British peninsulas?

martie 02, 2021

Britain is blessed with many peninsulas where you can get away from it all for a refreshing walk, with a picnic and binoculars to hand. Lizzie Enfield rounds-up the most breathtaking of them. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2NWu6aL

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Are vaccine passports for travel a good idea?

martie 02, 2021

As the EU Commission plans a ‘digital green pass’ to unlock European summer holidays, Nicola Brady looks at the pros and cons of vaccine passports for travel from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bQ2mg0

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Vaccination havens: the countries welcoming immunised travellers

martie 02, 2021

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

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Red list countries: Full list of 33 nations where hotel quarantine rules apply

martie 02, 2021

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

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Covid travel fines: How much can you be charged for not declaring you’ve been to a red list country?

martie 02, 2021

As the hotel quarantine scheme gets underway, we look at the penalties for failing to follow the rules from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dmYqWs

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‘Smooth landing on the blue ice’: watch a plane take off from an Antarctic airstrip

martie 02, 2021

‘This involved a lot of planning due to the unique conditions,’ says Icelandair from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sHey9z

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Why Tenerife is Europe’s best spot for responsible whale watching

martie 02, 2021

An area off the coast of Tenerife is now home to Europe’s first Whale Heritage Site. Tamara Hinson takes a closer look at how this innovative scheme is giving cetaceans a helping hand from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uJm5q9

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World’s first space hotel plans to open in 2027

martie 02, 2021

Bars, restaurants and a gym will feature alongside hotel rooms from The Independent https://ift.tt/381Cqgl

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Hotel chain faces calls for boycott after hosting CPAC stage that resembled Nazi symbol

martie 02, 2021

‘The imminent boycotts you are going to feel for years to come,’ says actor Rosanna Arquette from The Independent https://ift.tt/3b7JYjl

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Summer holidays: the destinations most likely to let in British holidaymakers

martie 02, 2021

When getaways are possible, where might we be able to go? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3bQApEE

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Covid vaccine passports: What are they, and how do you get one in the UK?

martie 02, 2021

International agreement on a standard way to demonstrate vaccination status is still a long way off from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aAT9HI

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No-holiday advice ‘hugely irresponsible’, says travel industry leader

martie 02, 2021

Exclusive: ’60 per cent of sales are for September onwards, and the bulk of that is for next year’ – Julia Lo Bue Said, chief executive of Advantage Travel Centres from The Independent https://ift.tt/3kChWj1

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Hotel staff and a luxury linen expert reveal how to make your bed five-star-stylish and comfy

martie 02, 2021

From the ideal linen thread counts to the art of the hospital corner and from toppers to tog numbers, here's how to sleep in the presidential suite - every night! from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2OeOtQl

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EU's vaccine passports offer a hope for holidays

martie 02, 2021

Hopes of foreign summer holidays were given a boost last night after the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for a so-called 'Digital Green Pass' to kick-start travel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2MBnbmC

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Low deposit holidays for the end of lockdown, from New York breaks to villa stays in Spain

martie 01, 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: Low deposit holidays for the end of lockdown. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rjL5ly

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Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Meet top British authors as you cruise the Danube

martie 01, 2021

Mingle with some of your favourite authors while enjoying wonderful food and drink and beautiful landscapes along the way on this eight-day journey along the mighty Danube. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bJxXzC

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Allora: AI hotel booking system says it helps guests find their perfect stay

martie 01, 2021

A hotel booking engine, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), says it is helping travellers find their perfect stay online as well as enabling hoteliers to upsell their visit. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/302iPZ0

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Discovering Croatia comforts all year round, from fantastic beaches to Christmas markets

martie 01, 2021

With a beautiful coastline that stretches for more than 1,000 miles and home to picturesque towns and cities, Croatia makes for a perfect holiday destination, whatever the time of year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/37Yles3

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Emirates’ cunning plan to fill empty seats: sell extra space at check-in

martie 01, 2021

A row of three seats on a return UK-Dubai flight could cost £700, including the original ticket from The Independent https://ift.tt/301hzoT

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The incredible winning images in the inaugural Frank Hurley Photography Awards

martie 01, 2021

The winning images in a photo competition set up to honour the great Australian photographer Frank Hurley have been revealed - and Mr Hurley himself would surely have been mightily impressed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3e5CFdM

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Airline denies family ejected after boarding with maskless baby

martie 01, 2021

Family claims they were targeted because their baby was maskless from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uKcek0

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Opinion: Why boycotting countries isn’t always the answer

martie 01, 2021

As Dubai comes under new scrutiny after Princess Latifa’s alleged imprisonment, Tamara Hinson explains why boycotts might not be the way to go from The Independent https://ift.tt/3q6eLkI

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Risk of forged Covid vaccine passports, warns cyber expert

martie 01, 2021

‘People will be incentivised to create a market of forged documents’ – Prof Carsten Maple from The Independent https://ift.tt/3q5TU1c

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An unholy Pilgrimage on the Whitby Way

martie 01, 2021

You don’t need to be a believer to have a transcendent experience on this Yorkshire walking route, finds Daniel Stables from The Independent https://ift.tt/2MD5Vxq

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You can rent an entire Maldives private island for $1m

martie 01, 2021

The ultimate socially distanced holiday from The Independent https://ift.tt/3q96hJM

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Airline flies six-hour ‘flight to nowhere’ following bird strike

martie 01, 2021

The plane landed back at its home airport six hours after taking off from The Independent https://ift.tt/3b5G7TY

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Red list rules increasing risk to travellers and residents

martie 01, 2021

Exclusive: Flights from South Africa and the UAE are continuing, but British travellers from those locations are taking convoluted routes via third countries from The Independent https://ift.tt/2NHdYKg

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‘Don’t book holidays,’ warns leading Labour MP

martie 01, 2021

‘The government is allowing people to think that those summer holidays are all going to be possible,’ said Yvette Cooper from The Independent https://ift.tt/2MDPZem

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