Places to go

The country is desperate to welcome back holidaymakers – but when will it be safe to do so? Graham Keeley reports from The Independent https://ift.tt/2S6eUJJ

Glastonbury Festival to open campsite this summer

The Pyramid field will be open for picnics from The Independent https://ift.tt/3u7etgD

Linen-supplier to five-star hotels Tielle Love Luxury launches plush bathrobe for DOGS

Tielle Love Luxury, which supplies hotels including London's Savoy and Connaught with linen, says that the robes are 'super soft and irresistibly cute'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nBnjR7

What’s the point of hotel quarantine? Matt Hancock won’t say

Exclusive: The government spent three months not answering a crucial question on the ‘red list’ policy – then said time had run out from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eLvTZp

New Celebrity Beyond cruise ship has wellness experiences from Gwyneth Paltrow and Michelin-starred food

The ship’s first voyage will be next spring from The Independent https://ift.tt/3xwQmKp

UK’s best seaside towns revealed

Bamburgh was named top dog from The Independent https://ift.tt/3u6NkKL

London City becomes first major airport with remote air traffic control

Staff will keep an eye on the runway from a distance of 80 miles from The Independent https://ift.tt/3e6pZmJ

Welcome to my home town: Finding peace in hippie Hebden Bridge

After coming to terms with her misspent youth, Crystal Wilde finally saw the quirky charms that attract so many to her ultra-alternative home town from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vwZ5u5

It’s time to unlock travel, because life is finite

The Man Who Pays His Way: EasyJet predicts that opening up Europe for summer holidays will cause six hospital admissions daily. A price worth paying? from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Pzzstc

easyJet chief says fleet is ready take-off but demands clarity from ministers

EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren today urged the government to 'take responsibility' and give airline operators and customers an update on its plans for the easing of travel restrictions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eJANGl

Britons are still banking on Staycation Summer! Bookings for UK holiday lets are up 136% on 2019

Matt Fox, CEO and Founder of a number of UK holiday rental marketplaces said Britons would be swarming to the Cornwall and Devon for the May bank holiday weekend. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3aIs9qn

Price of PCR tests for travel falls to under £45, says minister

Grant Shapps ‘very anxious’ to get the cost of PCR tests down from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vJvyO7

Green list: Portugal, Malta and Iceland expected to be given nod from 17 May, says travel expert

Most of Europe looks set to be amber from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aQN0rS

Green list: Holidaymakers will be given two weeks’ notice before changes

The green list will be revealed in early May from The Independent https://ift.tt/331niwr

When will the green list be announced and which countries will be on it?

A decision could be taken any time in the first two weeks of May from The Independent https://ift.tt/2RdAfkc

Which holiday islands could be on the green list this summer?

The transport secretary has indicated the ‘islands approach’ will continue this summer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3u6ikdR

Red list countries: Full list of 40 nations as India added

The government is introducing tighter restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gL5DRM

'Gold-standard' swab tests costing holidaymakers just £45 each will be key to overseas travel

Holidaymakers will be able to get a Covid test for just £45 under government plans to make holidays abroad more affordable when non-essential international travel opens up. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3u5H6dL

Australia: Experts reveal migratory paths along which Indigenous people travelled 70,000 years ago

Researchers used advanced modelling to predict how humanity settled 'Sahul' - the land formed when Australia and New Guinea were linked by low sea levels. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3aQ6cG0

Book England's Seaside Heritage from the Air showcases yesteryear photos of popular seaside resorts

New book England's Seaside Heritage from the Air, written by Historic England's tourism history expert Allan Brodie, features over 150 photographs of England's best-loved seaside resorts. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vw4ZeU

Wild horses and donkeys survive in DESERTS through an innate instinct to find buried water

This same instinctive radar for underground water drives them to dig wells that in turn help other animals and plants that live within the same arid ecosystem. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2QGkBxK

Britain's seaside spots ranked by Which? with Bamburgh No1 and Skegness bottom

Bamburgh, in Northumberland, with its vast sandy beach and castle view, has been named the country's best-loved coastal destination in a survey of Which? members. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xCDEK7

System for testing returning holidaymakers is 'in danger of collapse when mass travel returns'

Ministers are talking optimistically about UK families being able to enjoy summer breaks overseas, but these will still be covered by a requirement for Covid tests. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xwMEAa

Two killed in Italian jewellery shop robbery

A third suspect was reportedly shot in the leg and hospitalised from The Independent https://ift.tt/3u6D9Wl

Plane flew 2,500 miles with just one passenger onboard

The plane flew from Tel Aviv to Casablanca and back again from The Independent https://ift.tt/2SeZ0Np

Two of London's biggest and smallest hotel rooms go head to head

TPG UK head Nicky Kelvin spent the night in the uber-swanky £20,000-a-stay Manor House Wing at the opulent Rosewood hotel, while the site's Jean Arnas checked into a £50-a-night double at the Z Holborn. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PwU1GI

Celebrity Cruises unveils new ship Celebrity Beyond, set to sail from UK waters in 2022

Celebrity Beyond - the latest in the Edge series - will embark on her maiden voyage from Southampton in April 2022 and guests onboard will enjoy a vast array of features. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eF5YTt

Amazon shoppers are snapping up this affordable folding portable picnic BBQ

A portable BBQ is this summer's must-have cooking companion and over 800 Amazon shoppers swear by the Notebook Folding Grill for a 'fantastic portable BBQ'. Better yet, it's just £29.99. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nyNwQ8

Earth's glaciers have shrunk by 267BILLION tonnes per year since 2000

Researchers in France have analysed high resolution maps of over 200,000 glaciers from the past two decades to understand how they have changed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vrSpNI

Self-taught DIY experts transform an £8,000 former council bus bought on eBay into a family home

Thariea, 28, and River Paige, 27, spent £13,000 on transforming a former council bus into a family home. They've temporarily parked the vehicle in the drive of River's parents' house in Leicester. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gRqpPP

Ryanair told to pay up for pilots’ strike cancellations

Europe’s biggest budget airline had claimed flight cancellations were due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aPHqWv

How to take SIX cruises around Britain this summer with less than a fortnight off work

By basing trips around weekends, UK cruisers can savour the maiden voyages of two new ships plus four other beauties from other lines, using fewer days' holiday than a single two-week break. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nwgVuo

Inside the glamorous lives of London's crazy rich Russians

Here FEMAIL uncovers the lives of some of the young Moscow-born UK educated elites who treat London as a big playground for parties and secret societies. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fWsaYz

easyJet boss calls for opening up travel due to vaccine success

‘Travel from much of Europe would currently only increase UK hospitalisation by less than 4 per cent’ – Johan Lundgren from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t747fc

Ryanair to offer cheap PCR tests for passengers

Carrier to offer £60 kits from The Independent https://ift.tt/32YuHMZ

Travelling after 17 May explained by The Independent’s Travel Correspondent Simon Calder

Here is a rundown from an exclusive online event held by The Independent where our expert Simon Calder answered questions about what travel could like as Covid restrictions begin to ease from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Pyvrp3

Australia flight so delayed that passengers are forced to quarantine

Rules changed while plane was mid-flight from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nxpJjH

How to be a responsible camper

As the UK readies itself for another rise in domestic tourism, it’s a good time to end our toxic relationship with disposable camping, says Lizzie Cernik from The Independent https://ift.tt/3xBUKrA

Friends set up an airbed on a cliff to create ‘world’s worst Airbnb’

The listing had 10 requests within 24 hours from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aQAA3f

Travel testing system at risk of collapse when holidays restart next month, Which? warns

International travel can restart from 17 May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3e1N5eb

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

As the countdown begins to international travel restart day, Simon Calder tackles your pressing questions about the possibility of a summer getaway from The Independent https://ift.tt/3xyNVH1

Vaccine passports WON'T be ready by May 17

Grant Shapps revealed yesterday that the NHS' app for appointments and prescriptions will double as a covid passport, providing evidence of their covid vaccinations and test results. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nxK888

Your tot could be crowned world champion balance biker at Eastnor Castle

The castle's deer park hosts the 2021 Balance Bike World Championships during the GT Bicycles Malverns Classic, a camping-based mountain bike festival that takes place on August 27-29. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ufutNH

Holidaymakers stick to staycations this summer with demand up over 200%

With overseas travel rules still unclear, demand has surged for staycations again this summer. We asked the top travel companies to reveal the most popular locations and where to bag a bargain. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nxLBLV

Heathrow saw 91% drop in passengers in the first three months of 2021

Airport’s worst-case scenario is that it will handle only 13 million passengers in 2021, down 84 per cent on 2019 levels from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t1BXCu

Lufthansa chief predicts ‘sharp rise in demand’ for summer travel

‘Bookings shoot up wherever restrictions are loosened and travel becomes possible again’ – Carsten Spohr, CEO from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QEBnxe

Dominican Republic lifts all travel restrictions

Travellers can enter without testing, quarantining, or having been vaccinated from The Independent https://ift.tt/3u5I1eo

China flight cancelled after man throws coins into plane engine for good luck

Culprit was detained by police from The Independent https://ift.tt/3xvEPuH

Bank holiday rail problems at start and end of May

‘We strongly advise you travel either side of the Bank Holiday weekend’ – Avanti West Coast from The Independent https://ift.tt/3xyszJI

Airlines have been fined just 630 times for Covid paperwork breaches

All arriving passengers must arrive with a negative Covid test and a passenger locator form from The Independent https://ift.tt/3u2mXVY

How an isolated island in Peru survived the pandemic – and plans to bring back tourists

Peru’s legend-filled and tourism-dependent Amantani island has big plans to bring in international visitors. Stephen Hirst reports from The Independent https://ift.tt/3329m57

Camping bookings up 500% as UK campsites sell out for summer

Tents are also selling out fast from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sYglH3

13 things you can be sure of on your next holiday to Spain

The holiday hotspot might just be back on the menu. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gSi7H4

easyJet passengers can change flights without penalty up to two hours before departure

‘We see no reason why most European countries wouldn’t be placed in the green list’ – airline chief executive, Johan Lundgren from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aKEdrn

Review: The Cotswolds pub run by the florist who designed blooms for Harry and Meghan's wedding

Siobhan Grogan checked into The Bull Inn, which can be found in the sleepy Cotswolds village of Charlbury. The eight rooms have 'rustic glamour with bathrooms to die for'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vi4dlM

Boarding plane passengers from back to front carries higher risk of Covid infection, finds study

Chance of catching virus on flight ‘not as low as the airline industry tries to make it sound,’ says scientist from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eDdnT9

Geoff Crowther: The life of ‘the patron saint of travellers in the third world’

The bearded Yorkshireman who died this month was a guidebook giant from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nsZUBf

Spain will be on the green list, predicts tourism minister

Green list to be revealed in early May from The Independent https://ift.tt/2RZvcEb

Why an urban glamping experience will leave you feeling rejuvenated

A weekend with Home Farm Glamping is an antidote to lockdown life, says Gareth Cotter-Stone. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3xvDVhO

6 beautiful new wellness walking routes in the UK

In celebration of May’s National Walking Month, Sarah Marshall looks at some of the best new itineraries. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2S9cqKO

Tui trips to Tunisia and British Airways vouchers: The Holiday Guru tackles hot travel issues

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/32YGr1O

UK’s ‘vaccine passport’ for holidays abroad will use the NHS app

‘I don’t think a test itself is a big deal,’ says transport secretary, Grant Shapps from The Independent https://ift.tt/32UBWW9

Islamabad is top trending travel destination for UK travellers

Skyscanner releases 2021 travel trends report from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nDZeJH

Holidays to Spain back on: UK's most popular overseas destination unveils plans to welcome Brits

Spain's tourism minister Fernando Valdes Verelst said June will be the 'start of the recovery of tourism' as the country says it is desperate to welcome Britons with a Covid passport from June. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2R6pHmU

The world's top 100 hotel suites in 2021 revealed, from Miami Beach to Australia via London

The global list has been drawn up by private jet lifestyle magazine Elite Traveler - and jaw-dropping opulence is the order of the day. Fit for royalty? An upgrade for royalty in most instances... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3u176XN

Airlines have been slapped with just 630 fines for not checking passengers' Covid forms

Carriers have been blamed for the chaos and delays of up to six hours at passport control at Heathrow because so many people arriving in the UK haven't had valid documents. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/32YyqtK

Expect delays this weekend as 15 million journeys planned, motorists warned

Saturday will be the busiest day on the roads, says RAC from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QYuc2J

Transylvanian Express: British Airways takes on Wizz Air and Ryanair with flights to eastern Europe

Plane Talk: BA chooses a quartet of Iron Curtain destinations from The Independent https://ift.tt/2R4nPLr

You can stay in an Airbnb with a Shetland pony this summer

Guests are encouraged to fuss over Basil from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tZJmTX

First look inside Legoland Windsor's new multi-million-pound Mythica land

Unveiled for the first time today is the Fire and Ice Freefall and Legoland Windsor says that guests will also be thrilled at the reveal of Hydra's Challenge, 'an exhilarating water ride'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nuWb6f

European aviation: French domestic flights are way ahead of the rest

The only international pairing in the top 10 of country-to-country links is Germany to and from Spain from The Independent https://ift.tt/32PMZQs

I’m A Celebrity theme park to open this summer

And there’s no need to go to Australia to take part from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eyjech

Everglades Jetport in Florida was to be the world's biggest - now there's just a runway to nowhere

The vision for Everglades Jetport in Florida in the 1960s was for it to be the biggest airport in the world, occupying a 24,960-acre plot five times larger than the footprint for New York's JFK Airport. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eyYh15

Heathrow charges passengers extra £8.90 a flight to check-in desks, baggage system and lights going

These costs are normally covered by annual fees agreed with airlines, but passenger numbers have plummeted over the last year, which saw the airport lose its status as Europe's busiest last Autumn. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2LzTuSm

Portugal 'should be on green list for holidays from May 17'

There is speculation Portugal will make the 'green' category in the new traffic-light system due to be introduced from May 17. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nteZ66

These iconic landmarks aren’t actually called what you think they’re called

What’s in a name? from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QzTVia

As it reports no Covid deaths since August, could Portugal be on the green list?

Green list to be revealed early May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gCBh3Q

Bookings rush in for Airbnb ‘London townhouse’ that turns out to be a doll’s house

Youtubers tricked website into listing a toy from The Independent https://ift.tt/3noH8ep

On the trail of Argyll’s best seafood

Jenny Rowe delights in southwest Scotland’s seafood, taking in several destinations and Highland scenery – all in one gulp from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tYKHud

Edinburgh hotel removes ‘Scots only’ stipulation

Exclusive: The Mercure Princes Street is now open to all UK residents from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aIgoAr

Video: This giant sand drawing of a lifeboat could help save lives

It’s a nudge to remind us to stay safe on the beach – and raise money for the RNLI. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sYCG7c

Heathrow passengers face paying more to ‘bail out’ airport, claims IAG

Airport owners says decision to limit rise in charges ‘undermines investor confidence’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dVBBZH

Singapore ranked the best place to live during the pandemic

Asian nations topped the ranking from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sSSGb2

More Covid cases traced to record-breaking Hong Kong flight

Number of infections rises to 52 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vhnNyk

The joy of vegetarian vacations: New book reveals stunning hotels with meat-free menus

Veggie Hotels: The Joy of Vegetarian Vacations showcases more than 50 hotels from around the world where guests get stunning facilities and 'enjoy creative vegetarian and vegan cuisines'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Qre0av

Do I need to be vaccinated before going on my cruise?

Simon Calder answers your questions on cruises, his favourite parts of Ireland and travelling to the US from The Independent https://ift.tt/3etkk9g

Map reveals which countries allow nude sunbathing (and there's a state-by-state guide to U.S rules)

Researchers say sunbathing topless or partially naked is received very differently around the world, with religion and culture making a big impact on how acceptable or offensive it is deemed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tVdPTg

Could Foreign Office advice jeopardise travel to ‘green list’ countries?

Advice from two government departments on travel risks could conflict from The Independent https://ift.tt/3euUd1L

BONE appétit! Hilton unveils new dog menu across 32 of its hotels

The bespoke menu, developed with the help of veterinary nutrition experts, will be available to guests and their pets across 32 of Hilton's pet-friendly hotels in the UK and Ireland from May 17. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gCPD43

'Longest summer ever' as Britons plan to take holidays through to November

Autumn bookings for trips abroad have seen an 80 per cent surge in interest compared to 2019 - as tour operators, hotels and airlines all report increased queries about later holidays. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/32QefhP

8 of the most weird and wonderful museums in the UK

These museums belong in museums themselves, says Luke Rix-Standing. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vndDwu

Ireland holidays: It's vaccinating fast, tipped to be on green list and offers amazing trips

If you have yet to experience the stunning beauty of Ireland, it is worth moving to the top of your list of holiday destinations. Here you'll discover a wealth of holiday packages on offer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nk246m

Head to Orkney for Scotland’s greenest road trip

With Britain’s first electric camper vans – and more super chargers than petrol stations – Orkney is spawning a serious form of sustainable tourism, says Mike MacEacheran from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nnatWx

Lockdown roadmap: What are the rules on overnight stays and UK holidays?

Hotels, B&Bs and hostels are already open in Scotland; those in England and Wales can resume from 17 May, and in Northern Ireland from 24 May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wbrx66

Flying ants swarm hotel room

The ants fly out to mate when it rains, said the hotel from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PnSjHD

Scotland lockdown: travel and holiday rules eased

Travel to, from and within Scotland is now permitted, but passengers to the islands are urged to take tests in advance from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QcFIXV

Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble gets go ahead

Hong Kong will only let fully vaccinated residents travel from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aEn8zj

Mass fight breaks out at Miami airport

One person was arrested for disorderly misconduct from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dOuqCC

Good to go: top nuclear scientist backs Chernobyl day trips

Exclusive: ‘Your visit is helping the local economy with the post-disaster clean up,’ says Dr Claire Corkhill from The Independent https://ift.tt/32OGpK4

UK travel restrictions: Where can you go on holiday within the UK?

Each devolved nation has its own set of rules from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QwpiKu

Gozo: Experience captivating culture, craft and cuisine on an island escape

Sun, sea and… culture? From organic farm-to-table dining to UNESCO-protected temples and centuries-old crafts, this idyllic island has something for every taste from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gRA1Kr

Chernobyl: Is it safe to visit the nuclear disaster site?

The nuclear disaster unfolded 35 years ago from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PrlcTs

Travel experts warn trips to 'green list' countries may still be barred by Foreign Office

The Foreign Office is expected to publish separate advice to the traffic light system which could cause confusion for sun-seeking Britons this summer when the travel ban is lifted next month. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tVZs16

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Explore the Scottish Highlands by rail with Carol Kirkwood

On this exclusive four-day break, you'll be joined by Carol Kirkwood, whose grandfather helped to build the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct on the route, which is also seen in the Harry Potter films. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3dN11IY

Cycling to the church where Tom Sharpe, his Nazi dad, and NHS architect Lord Beveridge were buried

Carlton Reid cycled to St Aidan's church on the Northumbrian moors and uncovered a bizarre tale involving William Beveridge, comic novelist Tom Sharpe and his fascist father. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xqA3ie

The UK's most picturesque pub gardens revealed, from a Ben Nevis boozer to a Worcestershire orchard

Trips to the pub are now back on the agenda. To help make your next public-house expedition extra special MailOnline Travel here reveals some of the UK's most enticing pub gardens. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sPLw7d

The glampsite near Bath that offers a wildly wonderful post-lockdown escape

MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill discovers that Campwell Farm, just five miles from the ancient city of Bath, is a delightful retreat for all the family, set in the fields of his dreams. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sQQCAj

How to avoid having your summer holiday hopes dashed by new tougher EU border rules

Every week Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at an important holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don't have to. This week: New passport checks for long-awaited breaks. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Pj6ayU

Discovering the plantations of South Carolina that are steeped in beauty, history - and cruelty

The plantations of the Deep South are one of America's greatest bitter-sweet heritage sights. Here, we've rounded up a selection that are open to the public and well worth a visit. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tPBK6l

World Penguin Day: 6 places you’d never have thought you could see them

Coming soon to an beach near you. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3eySGI9

How Kathmandu got back to its chaotic best, six years after the earthquake

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As Nepal recovers from both the 2015 Gorkha earthquake and the impact of Covid, Sue Watt finds its capital, Kathmandu, as chaotic and charismatic as always – and ready to welcome visitors again from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nk80Mr

Exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds - a bucolic landscape of weeping willow and rolling fields of wheat

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The Lincolnshire Wolds was declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearly 50 years ago. Follow a five-mile trail to learn about the region's most famous son, Alfred, Lord Tennyson. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3dNCGCN

Why MICHAEL BUERK is dreaming of southern Turkey

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The Daily Mail's Michael Buerk recalls exploring southern Turkey's extraordinary historic sites, being mesmorized by the beauty of Cold Water Bay and enjoying zingy glasses of white wine. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/32KGUVm

Anniversary trips: As Wills and Kate mark 10 years of marriage, where to go for romantic milestones

Wedding anniversaries are marked with traditional gifts between couples. But why not use the associated present as an excuse to travel? Here's a guide to seeing the world in the name of love… from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xjmdOo

Royal Caribbean's new cruise ship, which will be the biggest in the world when it launches in 2022

Wonder of the Seas will be based in Shanghai, China. It is 1,188ft long, 210ft wide and weighs 236,857 tonnes. It features 18 decks, 2,867 staterooms and will accommodate up to 6,988 guests. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xmgYxm

Tomb hidden in Ireland for 4,000 years is found 'untouched' with human remains inside

An excavator on the Dingle Peninsula overturned a large stone, revealing a hidden burial chamber underneath. Bronze Age tombs in southwest Ireland typically stick out of the ground. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Phbz9H

Tiny Malayan mouse deer the same size as a PENCIL is born at Bristol Zoo [Video]

Mouse deer are distantly related to deer and feed on flowers and vegetable matter, roaming the forests in their native South East Asia. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2QVeO72

Which holiday islands could be on the green list this summer?

The transport secretary has indicated the ‘islands approach’ will continue this summer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3azd9LD

Which European countries will let in travellers without a vaccine?

Haven’t been jabbed yet? Never fear, vaccine-free travel is possible from The Independent https://ift.tt/3epKeLc

Pictured: The incredible 'infinity loop' tower in China

Renderings have been released of a new tower in China that has undoubtedly one of the most jaw-dropping designs on the planet. The O-Tower will be located in Hangzhou, eastern China. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eqcJZ8

17ft great white shark has become the second in history to cross the Atlantic

The 3,541lb female shark named Nukumi usually swims up and down the east coast of America and Canada but the tagged creature took an unexpected turn. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/32H3LkF

India joins the 'red list': Passengers must now enter UK hotel quarantine

The Asian nation is now recording a global record of 315,000 cases per day as a virulent variant of coronavirus sweeps the subcontinent, while the health ministry said there were 2,074 daily fatalities. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eoWADg

Rank all western Europe nations as low risk and provide tests for £10, demands Great Rail Journeys boss

Exclusive: ‘You can’t run a business on speculation in the media about what countries will be green’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vfM4VK

Turkey lifts travel ban for Britons and confirms tourists WON'T need a vaccine

Turkey has announced today that British tourists will be welcome in the country this summer without having to show a vaccination certificate - prompting a surge of holiday bookings. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tNcZaS

Canary Islands: Locals pole-vault down cliffs in folk sport known as the 'shepherd's leap'

Traditionally known as Salto del pastor, shepherd's leap sees enthusiasts using a lance called a regaton and different hand positions to quickly travel around hills and cliffs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3esEBf4

A look inside the modern five-story house built on a tiny 195sqm block

A lavish five-story house is being described as 'one of Melbourne's finest homes' thanks to its innovative design and clever use of space. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tNO3jF

Where to go on holiday in May

Where to go when travel is unlocked from 17 May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3er8X1x

Suffolk couple turn restored Victorian railway carriage into holiday let

Located in Suffolk, the beautifully restored carriage has been fitted out with bunk beds, a double bed, a living room with a wood-burning stove and a bathroom with a roll-top bath. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vcQ1KB

Government limits cruise ships to 1,000 passengers from 17 May

The first cruise is expected to be aboard MSC Virtuosa from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dJOaaj

Guangzhou airport in China is now the world’s busiest

Atlanta loses the top spot after 22 consecutive years from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sI0hsU

Turkey lifts UK flight ban and confirms travellers can enter without vaccine passport

Passengers just need a negative PCR test from The Independent https://ift.tt/32DpDO1

Welcome to Jersey? Depends on your address

Almost all of Wales and the west of England is on the green list, while large parts of northern England are red from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vbBhMa

Welcome to my home town: Why I never managed to escape my Rutland roots

Every time Megan Allen broke free, the market town of Uppingham drew her back in... from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nf3dfx

Red list countries: Full list of 40 nations as India added

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

Up to 30 countries could be on travel green list, says expert

Industry insider say government likely to reveal traffic light lists on 6 or 7 May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ayYtvS

Red list: India becomes 40th addition to high-risk country list

All arrivals must go into hotel quarantine for 11 nights from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sIdgdZ

Passenger pays £60 to fly on Emirates’ ‘shortest first-class flight’

YouTuber experiences a perk-filled 75 minutes from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dHqS56

‘Green is the new glam’: How Monaco is using its bitter oranges to lead the charge on sustainable luxury

The billionaires’ playground is on a mission to halve emissions by 2030, finds Chrissie McClatchie from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Qnfi6d

Why we should visit sites of profound tragedy – like Chernobyl

The Man Who Pays His Way: Ukraine’s nuclear nightmare has become the nation’s leading attraction from The Independent https://ift.tt/2RN5dzK

Private paradise: These tropical islands, from Belize to Australia, are available for hire

Drenched in sunshine and surrounded by azure waters, these Robinson Crusoe-esque tropical retreats are an ideal base to let your cares slip away. Read on, and let your wanderlust ignite. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tLW5tw

Passport queues: why are they so long and will they get worse this summer?

‘It is a problem today, but it will become a much bigger problem after 17 May’ – Chris Garton, Heathrow’s chief solutions officer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dLjLIZ

US adds UK to ‘Do Not Travel’ list

UK sits alongside countries including Canada, France and Germany from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gv6h5R

Greece and Spain advance plans to let in British holidaymakers

Countries are ‘desperate’ to welcome back tourists from The Independent https://ift.tt/32FTYLP

Earth Day 2021: What does an ethical holiday look like now?

Opinion: Zina Bencheikh of Intrepid Travel explains how the pandemic has sparked an ethical travel revolution from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ayso7D

European countries likely to be on travel green list

Traffic-light system will determine restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QRmaJ6

Cruise line launches 10-day ‘mystery cruise’ around Europe

Travellers can venture into the unknown from The Independent https://ift.tt/32C62O5

Extra flights from India to Heathrow blocked by airport due to queue fears

The usual connecting options via the UAE and Qatar are unavailable because both countries are already on the UK red list from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tFCD1i

Spain ‘desperate’ to bring back British tourists this summer

Tourism minister spurred on by fast roll-out of vaccinations in the UK from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tHp4i1

Earth Day 2021: Meet the travel brands launching schemes to protect our planet

This 22 April, companies are celebrating with initiatives that put the environment front and centre from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QmZws2

Government plans ‘express’ launch of vaccination certificates for summer holidaymakers

“We are working on this as a priority and intend to have the solution ready as soon as possible’ – Department for Transport spokesperson from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QNUhBC

MPs demand travel ‘green list’ by 1 May

‘Where the industry craved certainty, the government has failed to provide it’ – Huw Merriman, chair of the Transport Committee from The Independent https://ift.tt/32D01k8

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

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

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

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/3x71KfA

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

Each devolved nation has its own set of rules from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dAY79W

Beach hut prices soar by 40% with some costing £325,000

Most popular are selling for the average UK house price from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Qk8juN

Stansted airport loses 98% of business while Manchester is down 95%

All the passengers who used East Midlands airport in March could fit into one double-decker bus from The Independent https://ift.tt/3au8f2u

Pictured: San Antonio Zoo's 'world first' see-through canopy 'catwalk' bridge for jaguars

The walkway will be the star feature in a new $1.4million (£1million) enclosure at San Antonio Zoo in Texas. The attraction's four jaguars will get to try out their new home this fall. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PcXwCa

Ministers consider free tests for holidaymakers before UK return

Move could raise concerns about the scope for possible fraudulent activity – with no guarantee the test was taken by the traveller from The Independent https://ift.tt/2P6Cbdq

The destinations offering free Covid jabs to tourists

Destinations have moved to stimulate pandemic-battered tourism industries from The Independent https://ift.tt/3nioHYZ

Auckland airport Covid case not linked to travel bubble

Transmission was traced to a flight from Ethiopia from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dAbYNJ

Post-lockdown plans: The top 30 things Britons are most excited to see again soon

In a poll of British adults, some confessed they are even missing sights that used to annoy them, such as airport check-in queues and noisy children running riot in restaurants. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Pb1BGY

Heathrow told dedicate terminal to red list arrivals amid claims airport is Covid 'breeding ground'

Officials are bracing for a huge influx of red list arrivals after India was added to the red list due to the emergence of a new variant and spiking infections in the country. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3n6ytNo

‘Green islands’ may offer summer escape, transport secretary says

Germany’s Robert Koch Institute regards the Balearic islands of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza as low risk from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vlanBN

These are the world’s happiest countries

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

Albania wants to become a European tourist hotspot

A new international airport has just opened from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QnRO0C

Adventures in Nomadland: Exploring the American Midwest landscape captured in the Oscar-tipped film

Nomadland is what a U.S travel magazine hailed as a 'love letter to America's wide open spaces'. Tom Leonard recalls several of his most memorable trips across the landscape the movie is set in. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/32yLfuO

How London’s leading hotels are gearing up to welcome back visitors

Concierge staff from some of the capital’s leading properties share visitor tips in support of a new campaign. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vdKvrr

Why a scenic narrowboat break can also be a daredevil adventure

Ben Mitchell and his family follow a route through time and nature on their first canal boat holiday. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dCfHus

Boris Johnson says it is 'premature' to speculate on 'green list'

The Prime Minister today apologised to holidaymakers and urged them to be patient as he said the Government will provide an update 'as soon as we possibly can'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Qa7W67

UAE likely to stay on red list ‘because it is a major transit hub,’ Shapps indicates

Transport secretary confirmed individual islands could be rated as green from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sDbZ7O

Harry Potter New York to open its doors on June 3 for a 'magical' shopping experience

Harry Potter New York will be located in the heart of New York City next to the iconic Flatiron building. Spanning three floors, it will house the largest collection of Harry Potter products under one roof. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tAv1gL

Tripadvisor reveals the fastest-growing summer destinations for Britons and Torquay is No.1 at home

According to a recent Tripadvisor survey, almost half of Britons (47 per cent) are planning to travel this summer, rising to 50 per cent and 51 per cent respectively when looking at Gen Z and Millennials. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ehga4i

YouTuber dupes Airbnb customers by listing a doll's house as a rental property

Josh Pieters and Archie Manners from London, have gone viral with a YouTube video showing how easy it is to be scammed on Airbnb. The duo listed a doll's house as a townhouse for rent. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3szfz31

Europe’s three most successful airports revealed – and the nearest to Britain is in Ukraine

Plane Talk: St Petersburg in Russia has lost only one in five of its 2019 passengers from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QEuAn1

Covid paperwork will be linked to passports to ease queues this summer, officials say

All arrivals are currently being checked manually from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tz9y7G

Border officials catch 100 fake Covid certificates a day, MPs told

‘These things are very easy to knock up electronically’, said Lucy Moreton, ISU from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tz9EMM

Heathrow to lose its European crown to Istanbul, says aviation analyst

Exclusive: ‘By the time international hubs recover, Istanbul’s mega-airport is likely to have established itself as Europe’s busiest’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sAU5CI

‘Take two Covid tests before you travel to the Scottish islands,’ urges Nicola Sturgeon

Travellers from England warned not to cross the border to Scotland in order to visit a pub from The Independent https://ift.tt/3n7HLJ5

Australia-New Zealand ‘travel bubble’ – how does it work and could it happen here?

Participants must still wear masks during the journey and are subject to health tests on arrival from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dAy6Yg

Why Lincolnshire is the UK’s answer to Holland

Tulips, windmills and canals – Lincolnshire has all the hallmarks of the Netherlands, says Sadie Whitelocks . And yes, she explored on her bike from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tzdJQR

The stunning winning images of the 2020 Photo Is Light World Photography Contest revealed

Francisco Negroni was named the overall winner of the competition thanks to an electrifying photo showing a lightning-enveloped 2015 eruption of Calbuco volcano in Chile's lake region. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3v5rWFH

US to advise against travel to more than three-quarters of the world

The ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ alert currently covers 34 countries from The Independent https://ift.tt/3x6UikG

Pictures released of a dinosaur land at the London Resort, dubbed 'Britain's Disneyland'

New renderings reveal Base Camp, which will feature two coasters, a multi-media live stage show experience, an advanced simulator attraction, fine dining and an 'active dig site'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Q9cRUT

UK travel testing rules a ‘scam,’ says global airline chief

Willie Walsh, director-general of Iata, accuses governments of profiteering because of tax on tests from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sul0QB

Alaska to offer free Covid jabs to tourists this summer

Tourists can get two jabs for free if they stay for 21 days or longer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tBmkT8

Ade Adepitan recalls his travel memories, including almost being kidnapped in Mexico City

TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan checks into our travel Q&A. He also talks about his travel essential, his favourite part of the UK and if he will be covering the Paralympics in Tokyo. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Q9Ysry

Is Scotland allowing people from England to visit? The Holiday Guru answers travellers' questions

Torquay tops list of trending staycation destinations, says TripAdvisor

Devon town sees biggest surge in interest for this summer from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QFu7AG

Is there a way to get back from India now it’s on the Covid red list?

Simon Calder answers your questions on the latest international travel restrictions and short stays in the UK from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ee6Y0p

Air fares from India soar after red list ruling

Exclusive: Fare comparison sites are offering flights via Dubai, which is in the already red-listed UAE from The Independent https://ift.tt/3txTL9i

What does India’s addition to the red list mean for travel?

Arrivals from India will have to quarantine in a hotel for 11 nights from The Independent https://ift.tt/3amiEgH

Red list countries: Full list of 40 nations as India added

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

The real nomads of Nomadland: It seemed odd that my life would be on screen

Frances McDormand stars opposite real people who live their lives on the road in the Oscar contender Nomadland. Laura Harding meets them. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3e7Q0kc

Brexit: How travel to the EU has changed

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

Pictured: The moment a new superyacht is VERY carefully manoeuvred along narrow Dutch canals

Photographer and videographer Tom van Oossanen followed the vessel, called Viva, as she was guided for three days from Kaag Island to the North Sea via Gouda and Rotterdam. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2P43ViY

When will the green list be announced and who will be on it?

A decision could be taken any time in the first two weeks of May from The Independent https://ift.tt/32uHTc6

Price of Covid PCR tests for travel could be slashed to under £50

Treasury is considering exempting tests from VAT from The Independent https://ift.tt/2RHfygx

Ten hotspots with a fighting chance of being given the green light for summer holidays

By May 17, the Government will announce countries where we can go on holiday this summer without the need to self-isolate on return. Here we offer our top ten likely green-list holiday hotspots. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2P5EuO2

London is calling if you want an early summer staycation for a fraction of the normal price

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at an important holiday topic, doing all the leg-work so you don't have to. This week: Amazing staycation deals in London. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sx2Pd2

Great British boltholes: A review of The Beachcroft Hotel, West Sussex

The Mail on Sunday's Sarah Hartley spent a night in one of the swish beach huts at The Beachcroft Hotel in West Sussex. They have charming views of Felpham beach. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3v3cvO8

Border Force staff demand tougher penalties for airlines that fail to check Covid paperwork

Even with non-essential travel banned, pictures show seven-hour queues as officials individually check thousands of passengers' Covid paperwork on arrival in Britain. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3giJ32J

What you need to know about Byron Bay, the Aussie town taking on a Netflix reality show

They don’t want no drama. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3mYkNnE

Mobile phone catches fire after getting crushed in plane seat mechanism

‘At this point they heard a hissing sound and a large plume of grey smoke emitted from the seat in a tornado motion,’ says report from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dsurvQ

Comedian charged £560m for extra legroom on flight

‘People were asking if I was buying the airline,’ says Dave O’Neil from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QA9beH

Cheering, champagne and tears: families reunited as Trans-Tasman travel bubble opens

Air New Zealand ordered 24,000 bottles of sparkling wine for the occasion from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dwIro4

Record number of people on flight test positive for coronavirus

The flight was from India to Hong Kong from The Independent https://ift.tt/3x6Ar50

Australia-New Zealand ‘travel bubble’ opens

Neither testing nor quarantine is required from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ecVlXD

Model suggests ‘green light’ travel list could include only eight countries

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While the government works out how to categorise countries for a traffic light system, a new model predicts only eight countries will be on the ‘green’ list from The Independent https://ift.tt/3v15qxK

Britain at its best: How fascinating Shropshire provides a joyful plunge into the past

Shropshire is full of historical sights including Boscobel House where Charles II hid after losing the Battle of Worcester in 1651. It is also home to the first iron bridge in the world. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ajGkSE

Make your staycation a seacation: The best cruises around the UK to book this summer

Cruise lines have announced dozens of round-Britain summer sailings. Some are even offering 'seacations' with no ports of call at all. Here's our pick of the best... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Q9bzsI

Free... at last! Enjoying a self-catering family break in Cornwall

The Daily Mail's Robert Hardman checked into Landal Gwel an Mor, a collection of Scandinavian-style lodges overlooking the north Cornish coast between St Ives and Newquay. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3mV4Bne

Why writer RICHARD ADDIS is dreaming of the Orkney Islands

Orkney is made up of seventy small islands scattered north of John O'Groats. It's famous today for its Neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and its great stone circle, the Ring of Brodgar. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ssStLt

How do we prove we’ve had the Covid vaccine for our Cyprus holiday?

Simon Calder answers your questions on entry requirements for your holidays in Europe and the Middle East from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Qu38In

The humble beauty of America's forgotten roadside buildings celebrated in mesmerising photo book

Backroads Buildings - In Search Of The Vernacular contains over 100 photographs of forgotten buildings from New England to the Deep South. Delving inside is to step back in time... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ectOWa

How to move country during a plague: Stories from migrants on starting their lives again in the pandemic

From an Arab woman fleeing political upheaval in Lebanon, to a British man escaping Brexit for Spain. How have international migrants started their new lives during the pandemic, asks Alice Hutton from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gcPLqV

Forget ‘holidays’: Why this summer, all I want to do is go home to mum

For Sally Coffey , travel isn’t all about holidays - it’s about family from The Independent https://ift.tt/3toCyiA

Summer holidays: The countries most likely to be on UK’s green list that will let Britons visit

When getaways are possible, where might we be able to go? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gi0sZg

Most of Europe to stay ‘amber’ when traffic light travel begins, claims industry expert

‘It will be difficult to add Europe to the red list and vaccine rollout across the continent is picking up speed,’ says consultant Paul Charles from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tleKvQ

Skytrax reveals the huge Covid-test price differences at airports around the world

Research by UK agency Skytrax found a $396 (£287) difference between the highest and lowest costs for standard PCR testing and a difference of $212 (£153.55) for rapid antigen tests. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3mSKINC

Pilots told to ‘exercise extreme caution’ in Albanian airspace after air-traffic controllers are jailed

‘Controllers still working are under extreme pressure for their future employment,’ warns international pilots’ body from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tphCrN

In defence of England's most misunderstood county: Author GILLIAN DARLEY on the joys of Essex

Essex - too close to London? Too built-up? Too loud? Too dull? Here Gillian Darley, author of new book Excellent Essex, knocks every negative about the county to the ground. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3aj8Sff

Maldives to offer tourists vaccine on arrival

Move is aimed at reviving nation’s struggling tourism industry from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dl7bjh

Welcome to my home town: How growing up in the Hundred Acre Wood prepared me for lockdown

Village life in Forest Row turned out to be the ultimate pandemic preparation, says Anna Prendergast from The Independent https://ift.tt/3suJz04

Heathrow queues ‘disaster’, says former UK Border Force boss

Heathrow airport executive warns: ‘It will become a much bigger problem after 17 May’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sre4Um

Covid testing could add 160% to the price of a holiday, finds study

Iata pushes to swap PCR for antigen tests from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ge4PEL

Tui boss ‘optimistic’ over perky summer holiday season

Tui expects to run 75 per cent of its schedule this summer from The Independent https://ift.tt/32jMNZt

‘Government’s plan: to stop people being able to travel,’ says top Tory

The Man Who Pays His Way : Heathrow, just one of many organisations dependent on our mobility, is losing £60 per second from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OXON6K

Portugal lifts flight ban, paving way for summer holidays

Quarantine-free travel could be possible from 17 May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tpe34M

How Valencia became the first city in the world to verify its tourism carbon emissions

Spain’s third city is leading the charge on sustainable travel, finds Annie Bennett from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aiXZd8

‘Tens of thousands’ of passengers expected on day one of Australia-New Zealand travel bubble

The travel bubble begins officially at 23.59 on 18 April from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dnkcsz

Britons are swapping lockdown for Dubai as it launches ‘remote work visa’ scheme

‘The beautiful, perfect sunshine every day certainly beats my rather dingy one-bedroom London flat in the cold miserable winter’ Tom Purdy tells Ashleigh Stewart from The Independent https://ift.tt/2RwvQc4

BrewDog announces the launch of themed hotels in Edinburgh and Manchester with in-room BEER TAPS

The DogHouse Manchester is set to open this summer with 18 rooms, while BrewDog's Edinburgh venue will launch in the autumn. Both will offer beer-themed perks in the rooms. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3genEb0

Airlines want travel by October but Health Minister said vaccine rollout doesn't mean open borders

Airlines are pushing for international travel to commence by October, but health Minister Greg Hunt says a fully vaccinated population does not guarantee open borders. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3adjEnc

European countries likely to be on travel green list

Traffic-light system will determine restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dmAkdQ

Saint Lucia launches extended stay programme encouraging travellers to visit for longer

‘If they stay longer, travellers get to roam locally, decompress from a year of lockdowns and also work remotely,’ says tourism minister from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wZnr0X

The best hotels offering self-contained accommodation from 12 April

Hotels expert Ianthe Butt picks the best hotels in England offering standalone accommodation open now from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tcyd1P

People shouldn’t be going on holiday, says Number 10 amid reports of ‘seven-hour queues’ at border

‘People should not be travelling unless absolutely necessary’ – Number 10 from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PX7BUh

The sssensational Airbnb in Mexico that's shaped like a giant slithering snake

Designed by Mexican architect Javier Senosiain, it's part sculpture park and part housing complex - and one of the 10 apartments is available to rent via Airbnb for £228 a night. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gevIbI

Perth man surprises girlfriend in romantic underwater proposal at Christmas Island

Mattia Materrese, 30, popped the question to Fiona Tgo, 27, while 33ft underwater on the first day of their Christmas Island holiday, handing her a laminated note and a ring tied to a clam shell. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3a8Wyhh

Most Britons will stay in UK this summer, government survey reveals

Exclusive: Barely half of Britain’s international travellers feel comfortable about going abroad this summer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3mQFzW8

Passenger collapses at Heathrow Airport after ‘queuing for seven hours’

‘The situation is becoming untenable,’ says airport chief solutions officer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tpdJD1

Train pain: some rail fares have risen twice as fast as inflation since privatisation

GWR passengers have seen the highest increases for ‘walk-up’ tickets, but they also benefit from the cheapest day returns from The Independent https://ift.tt/32gdmP9

Leaving middle seats empty on plane reduces risk of Covid infection, says study

Risk of infection could be reduced by up to 57 per cent from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PWwJKR

The story of the improbable micronation of Sealand

What’s cooler than owning your own private island? Owning your own private principality, of course. Lynn Houghton discovers the bonkers tale behind the little kingdom that could from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uRbbxJ

What kind of Covid test do I need to travel, how much does it cost and how do I get one?

The cost of PCR tests for return to the UK has fallen to as little as £50 each – though that is still a disincentive to travel. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PYHJXA

The winners in the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2021 revealed

The contest runs four competitions - professional, open, student and youth. This year, it received 330,000 entries from photographers across the globe. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tfM7jH

One in four travel policies won't cover cancellation due to Covid

More than three quarters provide enhanced Covid-19 cover as standard, which offers some form of cancellation cover if holidaymakers can no longer travel due to the coronavirus. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gbgvIg

10 stunning images from the Sony Photographer of the Year awards

From barbecuing astronauts to locusts and a blue lagoon… from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Q4ys0v

Flybe to relaunch this summer after 2020 failure

Industry experts question whether there is room with all but four of its former domestic routes filled from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ghJNF0

The best UK beach cottages

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

The best spa hotels in London

Seek sanctuary from the city streets in one of London’s best spa hotels from The Independent https://ift.tt/2UmCYHk

The best spa hotels in the UK for a relaxing staycation

Get some R&R without the bother of leaving the country with these top picks from Ianthe Butt from The Independent https://ift.tt/3aCEGug

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

Gibraltar very likely to be on green list as it vaccinates all adults

Green list nations will be revealed in early May from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wVh1Ag

Summer holidays: The countries most likely to be on UK’s green list that will let Britons visit

When getaways are possible, where might we be able to go? from The Independent https://ift.tt/2RqZ38g

New U.S. train journey from Moab to Denver will feature glass-dome carriages

The Rockies to the Red Rocks route from train firm Rocky Mountaineer will be a two-day rail journey running between Moab, Utah, and Denver, Colorado, in both directions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/32f2am4

Walking up May Hill, Gloucestershire’s historic summit

This historic hill on the Gloucestershire Way, crowned by Corsican pine trees, has featured in poems, songs and the mystical May Day games. Gemma Thompson walked to the top from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dhlzJb

No details of ‘green list’ countries before early May, says aviation minister

‘I find it incredible that we don’t know what the rules will be if you want to travel to Greece on 17 May’ – Transport Select Committee chair Huw Merriman from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ab8JKz

Heathrow: most arriving passengers waiting ‘more than two or three hours’

‘The situation is becoming untenable. We’re having to involve police’ – Chris Garton, Heathrow executive from The Independent https://ift.tt/3arNu7J

Gibraltar has vaccinated its adult population making it a prime 'green list' place for a sunny break

With bikini temperatures into October and a less than three-hour flight, tiny Gibraltar (2.5 square miles) is a good bet for a sunny getaway. Here are our tips for when you get there... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wVwyzJ

Biggest rockfall in 60 years sees 4,000-ton chunk of 430ft high cliff collapse

A huge chunk from the sandstone cliff gave way causing boulders the size of cars to plummet near Seatown in Dorset. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tgL6rH

Travel industry bosses slam Global Travel Taskforce report

‘Airlines can’t just turn on flight operations at the drop of a hat’ – Simon McNamara of Iata from The Independent https://ift.tt/3g7qeiT

Air New Zealand passengers asked to weigh themselves before flight

Survey is taken every five years ‘to meet regulatory requirements’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3mSi6UH

Which countries will be safe for travel this summer?

Good vaccination rates should put these destinations high on holiday lists, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wSJMgM

What is the ‘green watchlist’ and which countries could be on it?

The ‘green list’ will be revealed in early May. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t7Rh0Y

5 experiences to drive your senses wild in the UK and Ireland

Awaken body and soul with these staycation trips, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3g7OzF4

Vaccine havens: The countries welcoming travellers with Covid passports this summer

Had your jab? These destinations will open their doors to you from The Independent https://ift.tt/32b3jLt

Which countries will be on the ‘green list’?

Gibraltar, Israel and many Asia Pacific countries are likely to qualify from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wsfp0F

Most of Europe will be green list by 17 May, says easyJet CEO

Johan Lundgren told The Independent that quarantine should not be imposed on arrivals from major countries ‘unless something happened’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OL6hD5

£4m per day winter loss for easyJet ‘better than expected’

On the average flight over the winter 68 out of 186 seats were empty, an increase of 50 on the previous year from The Independent https://ift.tt/32fzbyi

When will hotels reopen?

Devolved nations have different timelines from The Independent https://ift.tt/3degyBj

Lockdown travel rules: When can I stay overnight with another household?

Household mixing indoors is still prohibited from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wSeI0J

Interactive map lets tourists know where in the world they can travel

Find out each country’s travel restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OJf7kL

‘Where is that guy going? He’s on the taxiway’: How too much information nearly caused an aviation disaster

Plane Talk: ‘Notams’ specifying Covid announcements in Welsh are not quite as relevant as those reporting closed runways from The Independent https://ift.tt/3thkdUj

Scotland to open border for travel from England and Wales on 26 April

Travel to and from Northern Ireland remains under review from The Independent https://ift.tt/3djeJmN

French town Bitche’s Facebook page reinstated after outcry

The town’s name had ‘suffered a bad interpretation’, said the mayor from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sfWW3O

Israel to let in some vaccinated travellers from 23 May

‘It is time that Israel’s unique advantage as a safe and healthy country start to assist it in recovering from the economic crisis,’ says tourism minister from The Independent https://ift.tt/3de6Mir

Brian Skerry on whales: We’re sharing this planet with this alien intellectual species

Narrated by Sigourney Weaver, new Disney+ series Secrets Of The Whales documents the mysterious lives of ocean giants, as Danielle de Wolfe discovers. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Q2cjjt

Virgin Atlantic releases ASMR video to tempt flyers back onboard

The airline wants to give passengers a ‘magical tingly feeling’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wUys3F

Japan has world’s most powerful passport in post-pandemic world

Japanese passport holders are able to access a record 193 destinations around the world visa-free from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dbVqLS

Alexandra Shulman discovers how everyone can be a global chef thanks to ingenious video cook-alongs

Alexandra Shulman took part in A Cook's Tour, which encourages us to be our own global chefs. She describes it as a 'hugely enjoyable experience for anyone who loves to cook new recipes'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wQm2d3

Enormous 984-foot-long vessel could launch with 160 scientists on board by 2025

The Earth 300 vessel has been designed to 'unite science and exploration to confront Earth's greatest challenges,' according founder Salas Jefferson. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2ONUZy6

Major Covid testing firm cuts PCR travel test cost to £60

Cheap testing for travel depends on arrangements with airlines from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uQPyhh

Passengers unable to book some train journeys more than eight days in advance

Exclusive: Rail passengers wait to book London-Manchester tickets for next month, while British Airways sells flights on the route almost a year ahead from The Independent https://ift.tt/3devLlP

Malta is paying tourists to visit

Holidaymakers can get up to €200 off their hotel stay from The Independent https://ift.tt/32aLZpW

The Greeks have launched a mission to jab EVERY adult on 60 islands - here's where to visit

Greek islands have never sounded more alluring. Ever popular with British tourists seeking their own slice of Mamma Mia!, the Aegean archipelago now has a Covid string to its bow. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3g8cpRc

Restaurant owners leave hilarious responses to bad reviews online

The Instagram account Takeaway Trauma, based in the UK, has been posting the responses since it was launched in September last year, Bored Panda reported . from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3mHl1PQ

Moment when baby giraffe and mother are rescued from a flooded Kenya island

The last of nine giraffes stranded on a flooding island in Kenya have been rescued. A calf named Noelle and her month, Ngarikoni, were floated down river in a steel barge to a sanctuary. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/32cd6AR

7 of the most beautiful libraries in the UK and Ireland

Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell has reminded us to not take libraries for granted, says Prudence Wade. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uFA5Am

Passengers on United plane whose engine caught fire prepare to start legal proceedings

‘Imagine as a passenger looking out the window of a plane and helplessly watching the engine on fire. The terror you experience lasts a lifetime,’ says Clifford Law Offices from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gb6kDx

Passengers brawl in plane aisle in row over overhead bin

Video shows passengers pushing each other and pulling each other’s hair from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dfDU9M

Ukraine’s national airline plans ‘joy flight’ over Chernobyl 35 years after the nuclear accident

The £77 trip includes flying at 3,000 feet above the site of the reactor that exploded from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OIojWC

What The Independent travel team did as domestic holidays got the go-ahead

Domestic holidays got the green light this week. So where did The Independent travel team go on their first day of freedom? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uKiSpr

National Rail’s ‘accessibility process’ failed to see problems with Prince Philip website tribute

from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dY9oQQ

London St Pancras International: a glimpse into the future?

Destination screens boast of the delights that await down the line: Alfreton, Brighton, Canterbury, Derby… from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wQJxTy

The winning images in the prestigious 'Capture the Extreme' photography competition revealed

Now in its second year, the Capture the Extreme contest, run by luxury outerwear brand Shackleton and Leica Camera AG, attracted more than 1,000 entries from around the world from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Rll4Fu

Campsites reopen as millions of lockdown-weary Britons plan summer 'staycation' breaks

On the day which saw the UK covered in flurries of snow as temperatures plummeted below freezing, camping holidays may be the only option for those keen to get away. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3uInpIX

British company is building software to eradicate contrails

A computer system built by Cambridge-based Satavia will reroute flights to avoid atmospheric condition and regions where contrails form. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sass3l

The best hotels offering self-contained accommodation from 12 April

Hotels expert Ianthe Butt picks the best hotels in England offering standalone accommodation open now from The Independent https://ift.tt/3tcyd1P

Greta Thunberg: We can’t take anything for granted

Thunberg takes viewers on a journey with her as she travels the globe to see first-hand the effects of the climate change crisis. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3g7pFFE

Queue till you drop: newest theme-park attraction opens up

Thrillseekers have spent the day plunging into the jaws of Ancient Egyptian croc god, Sobek from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uGEHpW

Winning innovations in the 2021 Crystal Cabin Awards, from a coffee-shop-style cabin to bunk beds

A total of eight concepts were honoured at the 2021 Crystal Cabin Awards in Hamburg, which recognises 'excellence in aircraft interior innovation'. The awards are now in their 14th year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3g2ZsZ1

Best UK city breaks to book this summer

With domestic travel given the green light from 12 April, here’s The Independent ’s pick of domestic stays from The Independent https://ift.tt/2POp9BW

‘It’s what he would have wanted’ – National Rail website mocked for turning black for Prince Philip

‘It’s virtue signalling of the worst kind’ – one of many negative comments on social media from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PNfbRh

Emirates flies fully vaccinated ‘flight to nowhere’

Passengers were given ‘Choose to Vaccinate’ stamps from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wKUaXU

When are self-catering properties and holiday lets reopening?

Domestic holidays are back up and running from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wPYG7C

When do campsites and caravan parks open?

As the great unlocking begins, we look at the new travel rules from The Independent https://ift.tt/3s57ym8

How can Prince Harry fly back to UK for Philip’s funeral?

The Duke will need to quarantine for 10 days on arrival from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sc72Tg

France bans short domestic flights where passengers can take the train

The measure is part of broader plans to lower carbon emissions from The Independent https://ift.tt/3d7V88I

Travel news live: domestic holidays get the go-ahead

Domestic holidays are allowed in England from today from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dccbXw

15 gorgeous pubs around Britain and Ireland to enjoy a drink outdoors at

Catch some rays and sip on something cold and refreshing at these beautiful post-walk pit stops. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OGL7WT

How far can you travel in lockdown? Latest April rules explained

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‘Stay local’ replaces ‘stay at home’ from 29 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/3da4Vv4

Iran says nuclear program is testing newest advanced centrifuge

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Iran says it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuges, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement from The Independent https://ift.tt/3myW5Ky

Tribe that treated Prince Philip as a god now expected to worship Charles

Prince of Wales already has a shrine in one of the villages from The Independent https://ift.tt/2RmFHkO

Summer holidays abroad: Everything you need to know from tests to the most likely destinations

Overseas trips are to be permitted under a 'traffic light' country classification scheme. But which countries will be classed 'green' and not require a return quarantine? Here are our predictions... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3t6rUwI

Wannabe astronauts can stay in a Polish nuclear bunker repurposed to mimic the ISS and the Moon

Looking for something cosmic for your next holiday? The Lunares research station in Poland is offering aspiring astronauts the opportunity to be part of simulated space missions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3239UY1

Travellers are set to get free Covid testing kits and more countries will join our 'green list'

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps will today confirm a 'traffic light' system to allow foreign travel to restart as soon as next month, with only a limited number of countries on a 'green list'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31VHYFH

Tory MPs urge PM to ditch 'costly' holiday testing plans

The new scheme for resuming international travel will see countries rated green, amber or red based on criteria like vaccination take up and coronavirus case numbers. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wAINBH

Will Harry and Meghan be able to fly back for Prince Philip’s funeral?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently in the US from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rZPA4B

Traffic light travel: All your questions answered

Six of the best questions we have been asked today from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Oz2okC

Boeing 737: History and safety record of the aeroplane

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

8 of the most amazing views in the world

Where every pic could be a postcard. from The Independent https://ift.tt/39VHrrq

Welcome to my home town: Why Swansea is the UK’s ultimate beachside city

Wales’ second city by the sea still works its magic on former resident Lucy Shrimpton from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uBVLNJ

Why travel writer Tom Chesshyre is dreaming of the tiny island of Makunudhoo in the Maldives

The Daily Mail's Tom Chesshyre recalls a trip to the tiny island of Makunudhoo, which is just 15 miles long and three miles wide. He describes life there as 'delicious tranquillity'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3taQ89e

What locals think of Spain’s U-turn on mask wearing on the beach

As Spain drops a requirement to wear masks on the beach, Graham Keeley talks to locals sunbathing on the sands of Castelldefels near Barcelona from The Independent https://ift.tt/39XOHTQ

Staycation boom: Brits' top 10 Airbnb destination searches are in the UK and Saint Clears is No1

Airbnb says the results show that rural areas across the UK are enjoying a revival. Following Saint Clears in the ranking comes the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3t78wQ5

Spain makes U-turn on mask rule when sunbathing and swimming after backlash

The law, which came into force last week, has now been modified from The Independent https://ift.tt/3my3CsR

Red list countries: Full list of 39 nations as Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Kenya added

The government is introducing tighter restrictions from The Independent https://ift.tt/39YxU2Z

Is this the age of the train – or the car?

Man Who Pays His Way: Taxpayers are paying £1m per hour to keep trains running from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wGAa8G

Lockdown rules: Where can you travel from 12 April?

Domestic travel in England will get the go-ahead from The Independent https://ift.tt/3mwJTKd

Covid tests could add £1,500 to a holiday, says Which?

Travel has been given the greenlight, but with some costly add-ons from The Independent https://ift.tt/39XtE3Q

What is the ‘green watchlist’ and which countries could be on it?

The government’s proposals for international travel have been announced from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t7Rh0Y

Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays until 23 June

Affected customers will have their bookings cancelled and refunded automatically from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t5PKsf

Travel news live: Summer holidays given official go-ahead from 17 May

The transport secretary has given the green light to international travel resuming on 17 May, with a traffic light system in place from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t4Bjox

Video: 5 of the weirdest sites for a staycation

Fancy sleeping inside a conker? Or a dungeon? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3261peJ

Travel industry dismay at testing requirements for ‘green’ countries

‘Expensive and unnecessary PCR testing even for low-risk countries will pose an unsustainable burden on passengers’ – Tim Alderslade, Airlines UK from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uFNI2H

How the new rules on international travel will work from 17 May

The traveller’s guide to traffic lights from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t2gpXb

Summer holidays given the go-ahead from 17 May, says transport secretary

‘The framework announced today will help allow us to reopen travel safely and sustainably’ – Grant Shapps from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t4RPoj

Piers Morgan bemoans ‘woke tyranny’ of corporate America in response to airline recruiting more diverse pilots

‘Will advocates for blind people demand THEIR equal rights to pilot United planes?’ demands professional provocateur from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t3B5hh

Turkey says it’s not to blame for EU ‘Seatgate’

The gaffe came only weeks after Turkey pulled out of a landmark European treaty aimed at protecting women from violence from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Q4Ai12

Frequent flyer Gilbert Ott says he's living proof global travel CAN be safe

Travel expert Gilbert Ott, who runs the flight tips site God Save The Points, said in 2020 and 2021 he flew to New York (twice), Santorini, Los Angeles and Palm Springs and remained virus-free. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39Ti5uC

IT flaw that categorised women as children onboard Tui plane causes ‘serious incident’

It meant 38 women were checked in as children from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Q8F3a0

Pictured: The amazing new 'sky ladder' that hangs 400ft above the rugged landscape of Utah

Called the Cave Peak Stairway, it has 120 steps and measures 200ft (61m) in length. That's enough, it's claimed, to make it the longest walkway of its kind in the Northern Hemisphere. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3uM5GRd

Tucker Carlson slams airline’s ‘wokeness’ in hiring more women and people of colour as pilots

‘Safety is no longer that airline’s concern – identity politics is,’ says Fox News host from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PM6DK7

US airline no longer allows passengers on 737 Max to switch for free

‘The Boeing 737 MAX is a safe and efficient aircraft,’ says United from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wM5XFB

UK shepherd's hut holidays are all the rage and they come with chic interiors and hot tubs

These days, once-simple shepherd's huts - long established on luxury camping sites and farms - are popping up all over Britain in the grounds of upmarket hotels and pubs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3d0jWzr

Lockdown rules: When can I go on holiday to Wales?

As restrictions ease, travellers are keen to hop the border for a domestic break from The Independent https://ift.tt/31VJs2D

6 ways to fight litter and plastic waste that don’t feel like a chore

Clean up the places you love and have fun at the same time, says Liz Connor. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uyWMpM

CBI warns against using public transport as rail services rise

Exclusive: ‘Those with no alternative to commuting using public transport will face journey times of longer and more unpredictable duration,’ warns the employers’ organisation from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cZtrPz

Walking Northumberland’s art-studded Kielder Water

Daniel Hall follows an art and architecture trail around Northern Europe’s largest artificial lake from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uu0Vvl

Thousands race in from Pakistan ahead of ‘red list’ deadline

Exclusive: Aircraft from Bulgaria, Poland and Senegal have been shuttling between Islamabad and the UK, carrying up to 7,000 passengers from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Q6Kwhg

RAF engaged in 10-day attack on Isis in Iraq

The operation marks an increased determination to defeat the terrorist group by British and US military from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t4ypAe

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

GRACE ON THE CASE: Why has it taken over a year for Princess Cruises to refund me?

I have been trying for over a year to get a refund after my cruise was cancelled - the famous Diamond Princess Cruise which was due to travel around Japan but was cancelled due to an outbreak of Covid-19. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3t2eq4W

United Airlines launches recruitment drive to train women and people of colour as pilots

Aviate Academy aims ‘to reach out and diversify the cockpit’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wDPdjq

This is the age of the car: road use close to normal as travellers shun trains

Motoring rising fast after stay at home rule lifted, but trains remain a quarter full from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Ou4fat

India records highest daily spike of 115k Covid cases as worst-hit state reports urgent vaccine shortage

Officials in India described the situation as ‘very, very critical’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uAJUjb

Two-bedroom fisherman's cottage built in 19th century in Devon goes on market for £900,000

The quaint 19th century fisherman's cottage is one of eight to have been built in Salcombe, Devon, along the town's sea wall before being turned into exclusive holiday homes. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wvLi8B

Buckingham Palace visitors can picnic in its gardens for the first time this summer

Self-guided garden tours will now be on offer from July to September, giving the public the chance to wander through the Queen's private 39-acre site in the heart of London. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3uBfSvL

Emirates boss predicts quick bounceback for aviation

‘I’m a huge fan of the A380. It will figure in the Emirates fleet for 15 years’ – Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Q4Wqs0

Lockdown travel rules: When can I stay overnight with another household?

Household mixing indoors is still prohibited from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Oz48KQ

Two planes have close call when pilots mishear air traffic control instructions

The aircraft had a ‘loss of separation’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3msyond

The striking winning images in the Storm Photos of the Year contest revealed

The inaugural Storm Photos of the Year competition saw entries pour in from around the world, from America to Australia, with some of 2020's wildest weather captured in the process. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PL7wCG

Britons advised to allow 10 WEEKS for passport applications

The Passport Office said there had been a 'significant drop' in the number of people applying for a travel document last year as the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc with international trips. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3mv5aDZ

Lockdown rules: Where can you travel from 12 April?

The first big travel milestone in England is fast approaching from The Independent https://ift.tt/2ReQa1D

What kind of Covid test do I need to travel and how do I get one?

How to tell your PCR from your LFD from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PYHJXA

The best new hotels in England this summer

Hotel expert Ianthe Butt shares nine of England’s best new properties hoping to open in May and June from The Independent https://ift.tt/2R5Aduq

Royal Family flew enough air miles ‘to get them to the moon and back’ in last five years

Combined cost of flights was £6.5m, according to new report from The Independent https://ift.tt/2PL2u9j

Qatar Airways flies fully vaccinated ‘flight to nowhere’

The flight flew across the UAE and Oman before turning back from The Independent https://ift.tt/3mrQR38

Greece confirms tourists allowed in from 14 May

‘The whole country is safe,’ states tourism minister from The Independent https://ift.tt/3uvrq3C

Remote working: Where to set up desk space overseas

Responding to a new breed of digital nomads, several countries are offering tourists opportunities to work, rest and play. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rWqvaK

Flight ‘traffic lights’ are stuck on red – but for how long?

Plane Talk: When will the government notice the damage done to aviation? from The Independent https://ift.tt/31V3sSR

5 perfect family farm stays around the UK

Waddle with ducks or watch cows being milked as part of a hands-on holiday in the countryside, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent https://ift.tt/39LLEOj

Death-defying moment Aniol Serrasolses speeds down a volcano in Chile at 62mph in a KAYAK

Video footage shows Red Bull athlete Aniol Serrasolses on top of Villarrica, one of Chile's most active volcanos. After soaking up the scenery, he gets into his kayak to make a speedy decent. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3utd0Ri

Reopening plans for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland and London Zoo

Legoland Windsor, Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and London Zoo will be among the sites welcoming visitors once more but with various safety measures in place. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cQLasm

Aviation chiefs blast 'unfair' travel traffic light plans

Travellers returning from countries rated 'green' will not be required to self-isolate, although pre-departure and post-arrival tests will still be needed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39LGguM

Responsible Travel: How sustainable tourism has changed over the last 20 years

On the two-decade anniversary of his disruptive travel company, Justin Francis reflects on just how far the industry has come – and where it’s going next from The Independent https://ift.tt/3fNwlJ8

Allow up to 10 weeks for a new passport this summer, says Passport Office

Maximum application time has increased from three weeks to 10 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dDiBh5

Which countries will be on the ‘green list’?

Gibraltar, Israel and many Asia-Pacific countries are likely to qualify from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wsfp0F

Government travel rules mean holidays only open to ‘people who can afford it’, says easyJet boss

‘I don’t think that is fair, I don’t think it’s right, and I don’t think it is necessarily established from a medical and scientific point of view that is the right thing to do,’ says Johan Lundgren from The Independent https://ift.tt/39KEycU

JetBlue reveals the cabin that will 'reinvent what it's like to fly economy across the Atlantic'

The low-cost American airline is launching services to London for the first time this summer on a long-range version of the single-aisle Airbus A321 aircraft. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PEiKcf

Nature: Mysterious jelly 'blobs' off Norway coast may be filled with tiny squid eggs and mucus

Since the mid-eighties, 90 blob sightings have been recorded both around Norway and also in the Mediterranean, but it is only recently that they have been sampled. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Q0xMsC

Drone captures stunning footage of a giant reindeer 'cyclone' in the Arctic Circle

The spiral stampede happened in Murmansk, when the herd was spooked by a vet giving them anthrax vaccinations. The bucks quickly circled, keeping does and fawns safe in the center. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sPIPTW

Heathrow boss slams Border Force queues and demands action

‘Border Force is the face of Britain for anyone arriving into this country,’ said John Holland-Kaye from The Independent https://ift.tt/3mw7SJC

Plane mistakenly lands at airport still under construction

Footage from the incident shows construction workers staring at the plane in surprise from The Independent https://ift.tt/3t6O2H2

Vaccination havens: the countries welcoming immunised travellers

Had your jab? These destinations will open their doors to you from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dAo3Bv

How far can you travel in lockdown? Latest April rules explained

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

More than 5,000 Britons jetted to the Maldives in lockdown despite travel ban

The Maldives were visited by over 5,000 Britons who jetted away in lockdown to the popular holiday resort location from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39HG9jO

Discovering North Carolina's Outer Banks with its wild horses, deserted beaches and scrummy food

Separating mainland America from the Atlantic, the Outer Banks in North Carolina are a thin strip of barrier islands. Anastasia Miari paid a visit and found dense pine forest and 'duney beaches'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2RbYOOo

Fury at holidays muddle as tourism chiefs blast Boris Johnson for his 'traffic lights' travel chaos

The Prime Minister has confirmed plans for a 'traffic light' system for foreign holidays but stopped short of confirming it would come in to effect on May 17 and replace the travel ban. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Q2uaWX

Travel industry condemns Boris Johnson’s foreign holiday delay

‘Businesses will struggle to survive’ – Joss Croft, chief executive of UKInbound from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rSULDo

Australia and New Zealand to open ‘travel bubble’

Unrestricted travel across the Tasman Sea will begin on 19 April from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wyyez1

Covid roadmap: 17 May date for resuming foreign travel could be missed

‘Don’t book a summer holiday yet,’ urges government from The Independent https://ift.tt/3umS5zf

International travel rules remain uncertain: Key questions and answers on latest roadmap review

Don’t book foreign holidays ‘until the picture is clearer’ says government from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QXQ7Hd

Newquay airport set for busy summer with a record 10 carriers

Cornwall’s airport has links from Switzerland and Germany from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wvzP91

UK cruises: Foreign jaunts may be tricky - so take one of these new voyages around the British coast

Whether you're tempted by a UK seacation on a floating resort, wildlife-watching, a family-friendly or adults-only cruise, non-stop or excursions ashore, there are plenty to choose from. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rRWV5W

Landowners across UK to turn their stately homes, farms and even racecourses into pop-up campsites

Tourism chiefs say demand for camp sites and holiday homes for this summer has boomed - with Britons cautious about trips abroad due to the possibility Covid travel restrictions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cS6eyN

What is Israel’s green pass system and how does it work?

With world’s highest vaccination rate, Middle East nation has begun re-opening its society from The Independent https://ift.tt/3dyUU9Q

Stunning new photo book charts the world's most dramatic weather events

Weather, by Robert J Ford, is packed with more than 160 dramatic images of weather events that have been taken everywhere from Mongolia to Antarctica. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3dv6C5g

8,000 foreign tourists are allowed into UK every DAY

Of the around 20,000 people arriving in the country every day, around 40 percent - or 8,000 - are tourists, figures compiled by British Border Force staff revealed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39IaE98

Boris Johnson on course to give the green light to trips abroad under a traffic light system

While only a handful of popular European destinations are expected to be given 'green' status, it will likely open the way to trips to countries including the Maldives, Gibraltar, Malta and Israel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fC5rUb

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Meet Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag as you sail the Danube

Join Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag, his long-term dance partner and fellow Strictly Come Dancing favourite, on an exclusive eight-day Danube river cruise. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sPxfbu

Great British boltholes: A review of The Bear, Dorset

The Mail on Sunday's Jennifer Cox checked into The Bear, a lovingly restored 18th Century coaching inn located in Wareham. Hedonists will love the rooms with copper baths, she says. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ukj52w

The best festivals and outdoor events for fans of film, fireworks, music and more

Every week our Holiday Hero takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don't have to. This week: Festivals and outdoor events for a summer of fun. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PXPBbX

Want to race in a Mario Kart? Go to Japan, when you can

Ever wanted to ride on Yoshi or race a Mario Kart in real life? Well now you can, at least when the pandemic is over and you can get over to Japan, writes Livia Albeck-Ripka from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sSmi99

Bell tents, cabins, domes - why this rugged Welsh retreat is just the tonic we all need

The Daily Mail's Harriet Sime checked into Fforest Farm retreat in Cardigan, West Wales. She stayed in one of its Onsen Domes, which are kitted out with driftwood chandeliers and woodburning stoves. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wz517k

Holidays to the Caribbean in just SIX weeks?

British holidaymakers could be allowed to visit Caribbean islands in as little as six weeks as Boris Johnson prepares to open up travel to countries with the best vaccination rates. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2PzhC9E

The best holy hikes around the world, from Spain's Camino to Israel's Jesus Trail

The Daily Mail's Dominic Midgley picks the world's best soul-searching strolls, from Spain's famous Camino de Santiago to Italy's St Francis' Way and Israel's Jesus Trail. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31KOy1I

Where to find the lowest Covid infection rates in the UK - and bag a sublime staycation

When we are finally allowed to go on self-catering trips, where will we travel? One consideration may be the area's 'bill of health'. Here is our guide to the UK's least-affected spots. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wnhz1f

Fully vaccinated Britons ‘will avoid post-travel quarantine and pre-travel Covid test’

The Prime Minister is expected to outline new regulations on foreign travel on Easter Monday from The Independent https://ift.tt/31KKmyI

Highest suspension bridge in Canada to open in May: Golden Skybridge crosses canyon 426ft up

When the Golden Skybridge opens in May it will become, at 426ft, the highest suspension bridge in Canada. The experience will offer up dramatic 360-degree views of alpine vistas. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3dsI7pd

Is the Great Barrier Reef doomed? Up to 99% of coral is at risk of vanishing, new report says

If 2.7F (1.5C) degrees of warming continues, the Great Barrier Reef is expected to shrink by 70 to 99%. But if Earth experiences a warming of 3.6F (2C) only one percent of coral will remain. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3udjkMP

VW's smallest camper comes to the UK: Caddy California at £29,965

Volkswagen has confirmed that it will sell a compact campervan model in the UK from a month's time - priced at less than £30,000 and delivered in time for a 2021 holiday. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wdOqpo

Prime minister to open up international travel? What Boris Johnson is likely to say on Easter Monday

People who have had both jabs likely to present a lower risk to UK population than those who have not from The Independent https://ift.tt/3rLsCxN

Stunning £33m Heesen superyacht comes with a Scandi-chic interior and a fold-out swim platform

Project Aura, by renowned Dutch motor-yacht builder Heesen, is available for delivery in February 2022. Heesen says she will 'have a unique presence on the water'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fy5CA0

Vaccine success 'means Brits should be allowed summer holidays in 130 countries'

A study commissioned by Manchester Airports Group says that most of Europe, the Caribbean, north Africa and the United States should be on the destination list. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3sDCLOx

Staycationers desperate to get away tell holiday lets they will pay in cash and hide their cars

The owners of self-catering holiday accommodation in the UK have criticised would-be holidaymakers who have asked to book discrete getaways despite the ongoing restrictions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wnjnav

Asian castles restored to their former glory by digital wizardry

Six of Asia's grandest castles have been restored to their former glory by a collaboration between digital CGI masters, researchers and architects. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3mb2DPi

Cruises will be back on from next MONTH as Royal Caribbean launches vaccine passport scheme

The company, which usually sails to far-flung destinations in the tropics, will instead travel to locations including Liverpool, Belfast and the Orkney Islands. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Og3RfD

Where are Britons booking holidays this summer and next year?

Britons are pushing back foreign holiday plans for a long-haul 'blow out' in 2022 as they go on staycations this year instead - with UK accommodation already 85 per cent full this summer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3mahitW

Kenya, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Philippines added to red list

Move affects countries with a total population of 541 million from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wgGBzn

Red list countries: Full list of 39 nations as Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Kenya added

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

How far can we travel now? England Easter lockdown rules explained

‘Stay local’ replaces ‘stay at home’ from 29 March from The Independent https://ift.tt/3sK6tBb

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

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

Welcome to Dunbar, Scotland’s first Zero Waste town

Sheila Sim explores why a Scottish coastal town is channelling the spirit of a 19 th -century conservationist from The Independent https://ift.tt/31F1ki3

The Treasures of English Churches: New book shows amazing murals, monuments, relics and carvings

New book The Treasures of English Churches: Witnesses to the History of a Nation charts the history of England through its unique church furnishings, decorations and artwork. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rFoOOv

Pictured: The most miraculous and marvellous English church treasures from Warwick to Yorkshire

New book The Treasures of England's Churches: Witnesses to the History of a Nation charts the history of England through its unique church furnishings, decorations and artwork. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rNWPws

Why AlUla could be Saudi Arabia’s biggest draw for tourists

This ancient location, created by nature and embellished by man, is the kingdom’s outstanding attraction, says Simon Calder from The Independent https://ift.tt/2QSgoGR

5 reasons to roam outdoors this weekend as the Countryside Code gets an update

Know the new rules before you lace up your walking boots, says Liz Connor. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OaYONm

Countryside Code: How to be a good staycationer this summer

As a new set of guidelines is launched, The Independent looks at how we can holiday ‘well’ this year from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wl8R3y

Easter travel: Quiet forecast on the roads, but rail passengers face widespread disruption

Monday was the busiest day of the year so far on the roads from The Independent https://ift.tt/39vQqPS

Landscape Photographer of the Year founder Charlie Waite reveals the secrets of great photography

MailOnline Travel spoke with UK photographer Charlie Waite via Zoom and delved into his fascinating world. He talks about the dangers of using fake backgrounds and much more... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/39xBsZW

Bizarre earthworm 'cyclone' on New Jersey sidewalk after rainstorm baffles scientists

Hundreds of earthworms in northern New Jersey formed a mysterious spiral shape after a rainstorm. Some have theorized they were responding to the electromagnetic field put out by a nearby streetlamp from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3uboHfg

New Countryside Code launched after photos of litter-filled parks go viral

Includes new advice for people to ‘be nice, say hello, share the space’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ftPXle

EasyJet launches five new routes from Birmingham

All the new links face competition from other airlines from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cFAsEX

Welcome to my home town: Why living in Carlisle makes me hopeful for the future

Ruth Bushi shares what coming back to this border city has taught her about belonging, resilience and regeneration from The Independent https://ift.tt/2OcGVOn

The darling buds of May mark the start of the Grand Readjustment

The Man Who Pays His Way: Try to believe that Warwickshire is ‘more lovely and more temperate’ than Tuscany or Wyoming from The Independent https://ift.tt/3fBcGvF