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First UK band since Brexit arrive in France – and go straight into quarantine
Exclusive: Tankus the Henge have been unable to take any ‘merch’ because of Brexit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2USEzXU
FOX NEWS: RV trips at top of America’s hottest 2021 summer trends
RV trips at top of America’s hottest 2021 summer trends Home contractor Skip Bedell joins 'Fox & Friends' to share his favorite products to bring on a camping trip this summer. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3dvl9Pg
FOX NEWS: July 4 weekend travel: When not to drive
July 4 weekend travel: When not to drive With Fourth of July weekend right around the corner, families all throughout America are planning to hit the road for a brief getaway. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3h3UE5F
When is the next review of green list countries?
The UK’s traffic light system will be updated every three weeks, or according to changing risk levels from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gTvQgI
Which countries are on the red list? Full list
There are now 56 countries on the high-risk list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2T5KmZB
Which countries are on the amber list?
Spain, Greece, Portugal and France are all amber from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3h36T15
British tourists arrive in Balearics as islands added to green list
There is currently a ‘mega outbreak’ on Mallorca from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2Tdnfwp
European holiday guide: what you need to know about rules for Spain, France and Portugal
The latest rules you need to know before travelling this summer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2To1utJ
Portugal says under-18s can travel with vaccinated parents
Mainland Portugal currently sits on the UK’s ‘amber list’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3h6p4UY
What are the rules on travel to Rome for England v Ukraine quarter-final?
Exemptions may apply to travellers transiting Italy by car in 36 hours or less – but you are not advised to try it from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2U8wspI
8 lesser-known sights of Rome, as England head there for the Euro 2020 quarter finals
Euro 2020, pyramids, palaces, and some surprising wildlife watching, Rome has it all says Luke Rix-Standing. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3AcSGHv
Best new English hotel openings in July and August
Hotel expert Ianthe Butt shares nine of the best new properties set to open in July and August in England from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3hiSz4E
Race to the Sun: join expert Simon Calder for The Independent’s exclusive travel event
Don’t book your summer holiday without listening to this first from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2Uwzrbz
A British seaside break worth splashing out on
A stone’s throw from seaside resort town Bognor Regis, the Beachcroft Hotel is a peaceful family retreat, says Ben Mitchell from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3y4kH2j
The Inspector calls at Bodmin Jail Hotel, Cornwall, the result of a 'sensational' £60m makeover
'I sleep peacefully, despite each room carrying a photograph of an unluckier historic occupant of the same room,' writes the Inspector. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2UhtRdi
Malta adds red tape for UK travellers with paper vaccine certificate demands
‘Only the paper version of the NHS Covid vaccination letter will be accepted,’ says Maltese government from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3js6EiV
Travel news - live: Balearics, Malta and Madeira join green list as Spain tightens entry restrictions
The green list came into effect at 4am on 30 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3dvmF3N
Could ‘pay when you fly’ ever happen again?
Plane Talk : The airlines are in such terrible shape, they may try leaving the cash collection to the last minute from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3x4OjMT
FOX NEWS: United Airlines upgrades in-flight experience
United Airlines upgrades in-flight experience As part of its largest order ever for 270 Boeing and Airbus jets, United Airlines will undertake a nose-to-tail transformation of its fleet and offer a new and improved in-flight experience for passengers. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3hi89gT
When will UK-US travel reopen?
The air corridor not likely to open before ‘the end of summer’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qx8MYh
Pictured: The eye-opening design for a mini city in the sky in Toronto
The project is called Orca Toronto, and if it gets the go-ahead, will also feature a multi-tiered public park below featuring open lawns, playgrounds, walking trails and bike paths. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Ak5EDJ
The best all-American experiences
Tamara Hinson picks the best star-spangled American experiences to look forward to from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3dl8y11
Where will your vaccine get you in Europe?
Double jabbed Brits have a number of summer holiday options from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3y7Ni6C
US-UK travel corridor unlikely ‘before end of summer’
Fears over rising Delta cases thought to be behind delay from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3AdSJDg
New Spanish entry rules to come into force from Friday
Only the Balearics are on the UK’s ‘green list’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3he1mFa
Labour renews call for all ‘amber’ countries to be moved to ‘red list’
‘Securing our borders against new variants is the number one thing ministers can do to protect the reopening’ – shadow transport secretary, Jim McMahon from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/366DXQx
The stunning Norfolk Broads windmill that's available to rent
'Bond Island Windmill' sits by Norfolk's tranquil River Thurne and a smaller waterway, with guests able to drink in the tranquil, utopian surrounds on strategically positioned outdoor seating. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3jtIbd1
Travel news - live: Europe tightens entry restrictions on unvaccinated Britons
Spain becomes latest country to bring in extra curbs on Britons from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3dmKDOQ
Which Covid tests do I need to travel?
Each country has its own requirements from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3y3paSH
Meet the CEO of tiny Channel Island Herm, which has no cars, two pubs, and a population of 70
Craig Senior, from Rotherham, landed the job as Herm's CEO in 2019. He moved to the tiny isle, which measures 1.3 miles long and less than 0.5 miles wide, with his wife and two daughters. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xh0cza
What does the travel green list announcement mean for your holiday?
The government has announced the countries from which quarantine is not required. These are the key questions and answers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xW3OY7
Maybe next year? Holiday bookings for 2022 race ahead of 2021
‘People are wanting to treat themselves, when they can,’ says Emma Coulthurst of TravelSupermarket from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j95t7L
When will Mexico be on the green list?
Is a Mexican beach break on the cards this summer? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3hgPgMP
Which holiday islands could be added to the green list?
The transport secretary has indicated the ‘islands approach’ will continue this summer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3u6ikdR
Simon Calder’s expert answers to 34 of your travel questions ahead of the green list review
From the chances of Mallorca going green to a decent restaurant in Porto from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3fLfWV9
Freeing up international travel ‘difficult’ says Matt Hancock in holiday update
‘We’ll get there when it’s safe to do so’ – Matt Hancock from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j1REIy
Could Portugal go back on the green list?
The next reshuffle is due around 24 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3puy48S
‘Green list shambles’ causing untold damage to UK tourism, says Ryanair
At present British travellers have two feasible quarantine-free destinations: Gibraltar and Iceland from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2Tz8OCD
Which amber countries will let in British holidaymakers?
Some amber countries are imposing quarantine on travellers from the UK from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j8BXiK
How important is cleanliness to holidaymakers?
Some said they would even abandon the trip if they thought where they were staying was too dirty from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3y2VfKm
The best Airbnbs in Cornwall for all tastes and styles
From quirky wonky wooden charm to clapboard curiosity, these are the best selection of must-sleeps in Cornwall from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gXZ5yW
Hong Kong blocks UK flights in latest restriction against British travellers
The UK is now classed as ‘extremely high risk’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jmUB6A
What are the rules for travelling to Portugal this summer?
Portugal is on the amber list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3hcAmps
France, Italy and 20 other nations should be on the green list, says analyst
Revealed: the government’s ‘green list’ and ‘red list’ criteria from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3A8wiiL
What are the rules for travelling to Spain this summer?
Spain is currently on the government’s ‘amber’ list of holiday destinations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3dERdjV
PCR tests for travel: The cheapest ways to buy one
Some enterprising companies are subsidising the cost from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vJbYlr
Travel industry hopes for faster international unlocking with the new health secretary
Matt Hancock warned of ‘hassle and delays’; Sajid Javid promises ‘return to normal as soon as possible’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jkCqOJ
Spain reimposes PCR test requirement for British tourists
The Balearic Islands were recently added to the ‘green list’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vWdvUh
Germany pushes for British tourists to be banned from EU
The French president has called for a ‘harmonised’ response from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gXcW8G
Can I travel to Ibiza this summer and what are the rules?
The Balearic Islands join the green list from 30 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3hfOz4O
Spain reimposes PCR test requirement for British tourists travelling to Balearics
The Balearic Islands are on the ‘green list’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2UFN6ND
World's largest yacht unveiled: Somnio will be a floating condo for the super-rich
'Somnio' will launch in 2024, with the identity of the apartment owners remaining a tightly guarded secret. She has been designed by firms in London and Sweden and is being built in Norway. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wWbZmx
Portugal demands quarantine from unvaccinated Brits
All travellers from the UK to mainland Portugal who have not been jabbed must quarantine for 14 days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xX25kx
Confessions of a flight attendant, from being put on a diet to pilots using their status for sex
Speaking anonymously to MailOnline Travel, the woman says she worked in the industry for six years with her work taking her around the world until Covid-19 struck and she was let go. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3x1WxoT
Add treats from a masseuse to a Bake Off contestant lesson that'll make your staycation a SENSATION
Hire a chef, cocktail-maker, masseuse or perhaps a Bake Off contestant (even a finalist) to help turn your UK holiday into something extra memorable. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2T574kG
FOX NEWS: Med students rescue passenger mid-flight during medical emergency
Med students rescue passenger mid-flight during medical emergency Some heroes need a plane to fly. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35UPRgr
The joys of punting in Cambridge - a ridiculously romantic experience
For an indulgent afternoon in Cambridge, book a chauffeured punt and allow enough time to reach the famous Orchard Tea Garden - the former student lodgings of war poet Rupert Brooke. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xXIHEi
Give your seaside staycation an upgrade this summer - by booking into a Victorian-era beach hut
Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don't have to. This week: How to join the beach-hut boom. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wZ4HOQ
Cardigan in Wales is taking on the world's fashion capitals with a jeans line worn by Meghan Markle
Cardigan's once derelict denim factory is now home to Hiut, a hip, hand-crafted jeans line worn by Meghan Markle. People drop by every Friday to meet staff and be measured for their perfect pair. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gXmErq
Boris Johnson in holiday showdown with Angela Merkel
Tourism insiders in Gran Canaria today claimed they have been told some British holidaymakers will be able to visit without quarantine on their return from mid-July. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3A0JmGU
FOX NEWS: Airline incidents on the rise due to 'COVID hangover': Union president
Airline incidents on the rise due to 'COVID hangover': Union president Union president Lyn Montgomery says airlines need to respond firmly to a sharp rise in unruly passengers via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gVKWCk
Why writer KATE WICKERS is dreaming of Port Douglas in Australia
Kate Wickers recalls a wonderful family trip to Port Douglas in northern Queensland. She remembers cycling along Four Mile Beach and visiting Daintree National Park. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3A16dC3
US travel rules to Cunard refunds - the Holiday Guru answers travellers' questions
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions.This week issues tackled include the rules for travelling to America and Cunard cruise refunds. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2TYodfP
Dive into these Balearic beauties now they're on the UK's green list
The joy of the Balearics is that each island has its own appeal: Majorca's rugged coastline and beaches; Menorca's quieter shores and interior; Ibiza's party scene. And now we can go! from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3h2ZOit
The best boutique hotels in London
Discover some of London's best boutique boltholes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2CaljJG
Simon Calder’s latest expert answers to 15 of your traffic light travel questions
‘France will be as pragmatic as possible in opening up to UK visitors’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qrPBz9
Stuff the guidance – why I’m still travelling to the amber list
And I’d do it again in a heartbeat, says Mike MacEacheran from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/35PfL55
7 of the most incredible infinity pools around the world
Taking a morning dip turns into an all-holiday-long affair at these stunning swim spots. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3h6T2a8
FOX NEWS: Hawaii won't require COVID-19 test for vaccinated travelers starting July 8
Hawaii won't require COVID-19 test for vaccinated travelers starting July 8 Hawaii visitors who have received their shots won’t have to adhere to a COVID-19 testing requirement starting July 8, the aloha state’s governor, David Ige said Thursday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3xTYJPg
Welcome to my home town: Nuneaton gave me my accent, my career and made me, me
Dig beneath the ‘Armpit of Britain’ reputation and there’s a lot to be said for this Warwickshire town, writes Anneka Harry from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zZLIFW
Why St Davids is Wales’ rising eco star
From bug restaurants to meadow regeneration, Britain’s smallest city packs quite a green punch, finds Kerry Christiani from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3h3pYA7
Sea lion crashes Chile fisherman's interview about 'plague of sea lions'
A naughty sea lion opened a gate and crashed an interview when a Chile resident was talking about them. There were more than 3000 sea lions on the beach, which was dubbed 'plague of sea lions'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3deF7NV
Iceland offers to upcycle lockdown sweatpants into hiking boots
The transformation will be carried out at a pop-up in downtown Reykjavik throughout July, where tired sweatpants will be re-engineered into one-of-a-kind Sweatpant Boots. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3h8mOes
Follow the science on travel bans? I’m darned if I can
The Man Who Pays His Way: So this is how travel lockdown ends – not with a bang, but with a whimper from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2SwrYZG
Malta to impose quarantine on all unvaccinated UK travellers
The decision came hours after Malta joined UK’s green list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jgAqXM
Green list travel: where to go in July
The best deals for green-list destinations in July from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qoIvLD
Balearics on the green list: 5 things to see, eat and do on the Spanish islands
Beautiful beaches and picturesque towns await on the Balearic Archipelago, says Katie Wright. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3h8rfGj
World’s highest hotel opens in Shanghai
The 632-metre tall skyscraper is only beaten in height by Dubai’s Burj Khalifa from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3A02hBk
Can I travel to Ibiza this summer and what are the rules?
The Balearic Islands join the green list from 30 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gYkJSo
Can I travel to Malta this summer and what are the rules?
Malta joins the green list on 30 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3dcct01
Green list countries update - latest: Travel industry reels from ‘chaotic’ review as Malta and Balearics added
Most territories were placed on the ‘green watchlist’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qrju2c
The VERY brave boat-tour guide in Costa Rica who hand-feeds enormous wild crocodiles
If the Medal of Honor was awarded for bravery in the tourism industry, crocodile guide 'Guido' in Costa Rica would surely be in the running for one. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3jbItVL
Airline bosses say new green list 'does NOT go far enough'
Grant Shapps announced last night that the Balearic islands - Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca - along with Madeira, Grenada, Barbados, and Bermuda have all been downgraded from amber to green. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3h1VHBL
Flight prices TRIPLE within hours as Grant Shapps puts 16 new countries on green list
The cost of heading to Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca and Malta surged by up to 200 per cent after they were added to the quarantine-free areas. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3h8XWDE
British Antarctic Territory joins green list — but there’s a catch for sun-seekers
Pitcairn Islands are 9,100 miles away and it’s -1C in the British Antarctic Territory — but you won’t have to quarantine on your return from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j6AgCm
FOX NEWS: TSA reminds passengers to ‘remain calm and respectful’ after security officers attacked, bitten
TSA reminds passengers to ‘remain calm and respectful’ after security officers attacked, bitten The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is asking passengers to “remain calm and respectful” at security checkpoints following a series of incidents involving unruly travelers, including one who allegedly bit two agents. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ddN4TD
Air fares soar to new green list destinations
Fares rose sharply once the new additions to the quarantine-free destinations were revealed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zYjNpA
Which countries are on the amber list?
Spain, Greece, Portugal and France are all amber from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3h36T15
Mainland Spain, Greece, Italy and France remain on amber list
Most of Europe fails to go green from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j9eBJN
Which countries are on the red list? Full list
There are now 56 countries on the high-risk list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2T5KmZB
Which countries are on the green list?
There are 27 nations on the green list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wY1Dm0
Six countries including Tunisia and Haiti added to red list
The red list is now 56-countries strong from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gRpT3z
Malta, Madeira and the Balearics added to green list in boost for holidaymakers
Changes to come into effect next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2U4Toq0
When is the next review of green list countries?
The UK’s traffic light system will be updated every three weeks, or according to changing risk levels from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gTvQgI
Uganda, Dominican Republic and Tunisia among countries added to Northern Ireland red list
The changes will come into effect from 4am on 30 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jckmpR
Northern Ireland adds Malta, Madeira and Balearics to green list
Changes will come into effect next Monday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2SnSPa3
Sunbathing or city exploring? These destinations might now be your best bet for a summer holiday
Experts anticipate these countries may be added to the UK government’s green list. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zUHQ9e
Simon Calder’s ‘Ask me Anything’: the Independent’s travel expert answers your questions
As travellers digest the latest green list review, Simon Calder takes your questions from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gOtKP4
Driving Iceland’s majestic new Diamond Circle loop
Why do Iceland’s Golden Circle when you can have the Diamond version instead? Damien Gabet drives north in the land of fire and ice from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gPmtym
Euro 2020 host cities: Why you should put Baku and Bucharest on your travel bucket-list
Euro 2020 host cities Baku and Bucharest are worth putting on your future mini-break shortlist, says Luke Rix-Standing. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gSK29D
Stunning photos by Julian Lennon capture the eeriness of California's landlocked Salton Sea
Julian, son of Beatles legend John, told MailOnline Travel that California's Salton Sea is a 'mysterious and surreal place' with an 'eerie calm'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3daAG6W
Egypt to remove testing requirement for vaccinated British travellers
Non-vaccinated travellers must present a negative PCR test from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2U3hLnC
Foreign Office withdraws Covid warning against travel to China
‘The Chinese authorities continue to impose various control and quarantine measures across the country’ – FCDO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gSk3PK
Maybe next year? Holiday bookings for 2022 race ahead of 2021
‘People are wanting to treat themselves, when they can,’ says Emma Coulthurst of TravelSupermarket from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j95t7L
Copenhagen ranked most liveable city again
The Danish capital topped the ranking for the fourth time from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zW9HFK
Switzerland to let in vaccinated British travellers
New rules start from 26 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vYWJnO
What time is the green list travel announcement today?
The next traffic light reshuffle is expected today from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2U2Ty0I
Green list countries - latest: Malta and Madeira look set for quarantine-free travel
Traffic light reshuffle expected later today from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vPXv6b
Green list: Which countries could move from ‘amber’ and will quarantine end?
‘We’re nearly at the point of no return for travel this summer’ – Brian Strutton, general secretary, British Airline Pilots’ Association from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2SqMZoy
FOX NEWS: Michigan woman lives in a van, plans to visit every national park
Michigan woman lives in a van, plans to visit every national park Jasmine Wilson, 28, from Battle Creek, Michigan, has been living in her renovated van since Dec. 1, 2020. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3vS7Dvh
FOX NEWS: Mom gives baby fitting name after giving birth at Miami International Airport
Mom gives baby fitting name after giving birth at Miami International Airport Miami International Airport welcomed a special arrival on Sunday, when a woman gave birth to a baby girl and named her Mia, after the airport. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3vX046Q
Summer in the cities: Simon Calder’s selection of good-value getaways
‘Choose a British city with good connections, find a budget hotel and explore’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j1iy38
The stunning winners of the International Portrait Photographer of the Year competition revealed
The inaugural International Portrait Photographer of the Year competition has hit the ground running. The winning images have been revealed and they are truly mesmerising. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gNW0RK
Angry Cornish locals graffiti message telling holidaymakers and second home owners to 'go home'
The message telling tourists to 'go home' was daubed on the road leading up to the Minack Theatre, a popular outdoor theatre built into the granite cliffside in Porthcurno, Cornwall. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35ITDcG
German holidaymakers are packing out Majorca resorts usually over-run with Brits
Tourists from Cologne and Frankfurt enjoyed the island's pristine beaches with Germans (pictured) not required to quarantine upon their return - while double-jabbed Britons languish at home. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gY0nbM
Take a look at these incredible images from the International Portrait Photographer of the Year Awards
These are our favourite entries from the awards, from French fashion shoots to the tribes of Ethiopia… from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gQUnDa
Why Scotland is a perfect replacement for Portugal – really
Scotland and Portugal are “wistful blood brothers” with plenty of similarities, according to Robin McKelvie – here’s how to swap an amber Iberian escape for a Scottish green one from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zSKU5J
Government ‘working on’ plans to allow amber list holiday travel
Health secretary is ‘in favour of moving forward in this area’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/35QgDq4
What could new rules for vaccinated travellers mean for your summer holiday?
Ministers are mulling scrapping quarantine for doubled jabbed arrivals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3d6qigq
Take a look at these incredible images from the International Portrait Photographer of the Year Awards
Pristine pics of people. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xMgpwa
Which countries are likely to be added to the green list?
The next update is expected on 24 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xJL39x
Malta and the Balearic Islands could be added to green list
‘Real possibility’ of Mallorca and Ibiza going green from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zNCoEV
Travel industry demands government action over holidays
Events are happening all over the country from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gPsfA9
Dubai: Why the glittering emirate is on route to going green
Sarah Marshall finds out how a city built on consumerism is becoming a champion of sustainability. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vZysxX
easyJet scraps new flights from Scotland to Manchester due to travel ban
‘Nobody wants travel restrictions in place for any longer than is absolutely necessary’ – Scottish transport secretary, Michael Matheson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2SPh4hR
Struggling to book a staycation retreat? Specialist firms from Airbnb to Vrbo could open the door
Today, there are hundreds of homestay properties in the UK (and farther afield) at varying prices, often listed on lettings websites. So here's our guide to the home rental market. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qk4Mdk
Double-jabbed Brits could go to 'amber list' countries quarantine-free from July 19
Boris Johnson is under huge pressure from senior ministers to sign off a 'big bang' reopening on so-called 'Freedom Day' with travel curbs eased at the same time as restrictions are lifted at home. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qiUJFz
FOX NEWS: Hotels using luxury perks to retain employees, fill summer job openings
Hotels using luxury perks to retain employees, fill summer job openings Enticements include beachfront lodging, fitness equipment, career skills training and upgraded benefits. Michael Achenbaum, president of Gansevoort Hotel Group, with insight. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3vQCx7h
Learning to love cycling again on an eBike tour of the Cotswolds
Hannah Stephenson finds two wheels are friendlier than four on an amble through the Gloucestershire countryside. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zQ7LPe
Green list news – live: Fully vaccinated Britons could escape quarantine from July as industry demands action
Loosening of restrictions could come into force from 19 July from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xOW9u7
Minister says travel quarantine rules do not apply to ‘important people’
‘So people who want to go on holiday are not important. Is that what you’re saying?’ – Kay Burley’s challenge to media minister John Whittingdale from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vK9NNy
Opinion: Why we need to throw tourism a lifeline right now, with a Travel Day Of Action
As the travel industry prepares to lobby the government, Sarah Marshall says we need to fight now, before it’s too late. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wTXtMe
FOX NEWS: Judge stops CDC from unilaterally shutting down the cruise ship industry
Judge stops CDC from unilaterally shutting down the cruise ship industry Florida Gov Ron DeSantis hails ruling, says judge correctly criticized CDC for not having any evidence to support its actions via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gOsFqi
Greece now accepting rapid antigen tests for visitors
Test is quicker and usually cheaper than a PCR from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wQaTsn
Cabin baggage war: are airlines or passengers fuelling the conflict?
‘I’ve been called every name under the sun by passengers acting up because of baggage issues,’ says a pilot from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3d3zv97
World’s most expensive cities to live in revealed - and London only just makes the cut
Switzerland claims three of the top 10 cities from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2TXWtrx
Fury at aviation minister’s no-show at travel conference
‘Which diary appointment was more important than showing up to a conference to speak to a sector you represent?’ says Sophie Griffiths of TTG from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gL0s3D
Travel industry threatens government with legal action
‘We’ve reached the end of our tether,’ says Andrew Flintham, managing director, Tui UK from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xDLFh1
FOX NEWS: Travelers caught with throwing stars, other bladed weapons at Boston Logan Airport
Travelers caught with throwing stars, other bladed weapons at Boston Logan Airport Throwing stars aren’t meant for the friendly skies. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3xMJUhD
Staycations: The UK holiday hotspots where there are still vacancies in July and August
All the talk is that coastal and country magnets such as Cornwall and Cumbria are full. But fear not. We've hunted down the places where there are still vacancies in July and August. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35NsTYo
The stunning Norfolk Broads windmill once owned by Roger Moore that's available to rent
'Bond Island Windmill' sits by Norfolk's tranquil River Thurne and a smaller waterway, with guests able to drink in the tranquil, utopian surrounds on strategically positioned outdoor seating. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2TY1n8g
Release your inner Flintstone with a vacation at this incredible rock-face desert Airbnb in Colorado
This incredible Airbnb has been built into the flank of a mountain in Colorado, with the rock face forming a striking part of the interior design - it juts right into several of the rooms. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gVf53u
World’s cheapest cities to live in, from Tbilisi to Tashkent
Nowhere in Europe made the top 10 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gMwkFm
UK airports tumble in European league table
Heathrow drops 16 places in European airport league while Gatwick slips from 10th to 106th from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vQ98do
Holiday hope as government plans to scrap quarantine for vaccinated travellers from August
Health Secretary says he’s ‘in favour’ of the move from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zJRKub
Cornwall public health director tells holidaymakers: ‘Please don’t just turn up’
‘We encourage all our visitors to plan ahead. A lot of our accommodation is booked up,’ says Rachel Wigglesworth from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2TRn4qu
Freeing up international travel ‘difficult’ says Matt Hancock in holiday update
‘We’ll get there when it’s safe to do so’ – Matt Hancock from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j1REIy
Why did American Airlines cancel hundreds of flights? Advice for passengers
Airline says 1% of flights will be cut until at least 15 July from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cXkwxK
FOX NEWS: TikToker gets free Disney World shirt to adhere to theme park dress code: 'Isn’t appropriate'
TikToker gets free Disney World shirt to adhere to theme park dress code: 'Isn’t appropriate' Another TikToker has gone viral for documenting Walt Disney World Resort's free shirt offer to guests who don’t fit its park dress code. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Sf3xj6
FOX NEWS: Royal Caribbean sails first trial cruise in US after industry's 15-month pause
Royal Caribbean sails first trial cruise in US after industry's 15-month pause Royal Caribbean set sail for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35Elqv1
Is this the Home Counties’ best country house escape for families?
Just an hour from London is family favourite Four Seasons Hampshire, and it’s just had a large-scale renovation. Cathy Adams checks in, toddler in tow from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zN3mg6
Israel set to open up to vaccinated British travellers from 1 July
The country is on the UK’s slim travel ‘green list’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zC4hQa
Travel rules ‘about politics and control, not public health’, claims Labour MP
‘Every essential check introduced is helping prevent new variants making it into the UK’ – Department for Transport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iYLnxe
Which countries are likely to be added to the green list?
The next update is expected on 24 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iYLoBi
When is the next review of green list countries?
The UK’s traffic light system will be updated every three weeks, or according to changing risk levels from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vHsmlr
Number of flights hits new high since March 2020
Could this signal a restart for international aviation? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zHD2Uh
‘What the hell is this?’: American’s review of British beach goes viral
‘Where I come from beaches don’t look like this,’ man from Miami says of Weston-super-Mare from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gFIuzI
The joys of Jersey for an almost-foreign holiday
You didn't know you wanted to go to Jersey? Neither did the Daily Mail's Thomas W. Hodgkinson. Here he reveals the island's delights, which also include very kind locals and swanky hotels. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gSNkIy
Aer Lingus cuts cabin baggage allowance
Irish airline says the move is about ‘improving overall customer experience’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2UdTOdu
Calls to relax holiday rules as only one in 200 travellers from amber list countries tests positive for Covid
Just 89 of 23,465 passengers tested positive for Covid-19 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iXUrm0
Rail season tickets: Could ‘flexi season’ fares prove a dud?
Exclusive: Some flexible seasons could cost much more than buying individual tickets from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vEbk7O
Flexible rail season ticket: How much can travellers save?
Discounts on monthly season tickets range from over 50 per cent to just 20 per cent, The Independent has found from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iVuhjw
World Giraffe Day: 8 things you never knew about this safari staple
Good grief they’re weird. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xBBgm2
FOX NEWS: Florida scores legal victory in cruise ship industry battle
Florida scores legal victory in cruise ship industry battle Fox News' David Spunt reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Florida's success as keynote speaker at Faith & Freedom conference via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3vMh3bE
Flexi season tickets for rail travellers: all you need to know
‘For many, the idea of travelling five days a week to the office is fast becoming a relic of the past’ – the transport secretary, Grant Shapps from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wPe5EU
Rail tickets: could ‘flexi seasons’ prove a dud?
Exclusive: Some flexible seasons could cost much more than buying individual tickets from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wWm0QR
FOX NEWS: Georgia Boy Scouts allegedly scammed by fake Airbnb in Florida
Georgia Boy Scouts allegedly scammed by fake Airbnb in Florida A Boy Scout troop claims it was the victim of a potential scam. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3xvvi5S
Review: Inside the hidden-valley hotel that's Cornwall's best-kept secret
MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill checks into the newly refurbished Hotel Meudon, just south of Falmouth, and enjoys its Jurassic Park-style vegetation and the incredible coastal location. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cUJc9M
New York - then and now: Vintage pictures of Manhattan matched with images of the modern-day scenes
Mesmerising photo book New York - Then and Now takes the reader on a fascinating journey through The Big Apple's history using old and new pictures of its iconic sights. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zAeNrn
Great British boltholes: A review of Locanda On The Weir, Somerset
The Mail on Sunday's Jane Knight checked into Locanda On The Weir in Somerset. She was wowed by the food and liked the decor, which blends English country style with Italian flair. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qb7wtD
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover Holland in full bloom with Charlie Dimmock
On this superb seven-day river cruise, you will experience the very best of the glorious Netherlands. You will also meet and hear from television gardening favourite Charlie Dimmock. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3iR6d1m
Fancy a city break? Liverpool's just fab and is great value for families
Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don't have to. This week: Why Liverpool is perfect for a city break. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wEfuhg
Discovering the New Forest's 43 miles of glorious shoreline
The Mail on Sunday's Lydia Bell spent a weekend cycling, paddleboarding and walking in the New Forest. She stayed at the family-owned Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vG6siv
Amber-list holidays: Will two jabs give summer trips across Europe the green light?
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week issues tackled include the potential loosening of travel restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gLo6xj
Revealing the delights of Sandwich, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Britain
The Daily Mail's Kate Wickers headed to Sandwich in Kent. She visited the historic Guildhall and went seal spotting on the River Stour. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wGEO6v
Cost of staying at cottages, campsites and B&B's soars by up to 40 per cent on 2019
As the future of foreign holidays seems uncertain - and as 'Freedom Day' is pushed back over Indian variant concerns - countless Britons are opting for holidays closer to home. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gFRFjv
Hotel review: The Inspector calls at the Globe in Warwick
The Inspector visited the Globe, a restaurant and hotel just off Warwick's main square. He said his bed was comfortable and praised the outdoor area, but overall awarded it just one star. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wFJhGk
FOX NEWS: Newlyweds travel across the country in a van after COVID-19 canceled their wedding
Newlyweds travel across the country in a van after COVID-19 canceled their wedding Ben and Malory Landheer, originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, decided to leave their jobs, their apartment and their city to travel across the country in a refurbished van. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3q8LCqS
Independent Bookshop Week: Discover some of the UK’s most loved stores by following a literary tour
Bookstores brim with character. Follow these itineraries to visit some of the finest in North East England or the South Downs. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iNuDZE
FOX NEWS: Denver company developing new supersonic travel
Denver company developing new supersonic travel Alicia Acuna has the latest on on the expected rollout of supersonic travel by 2025 on 'Special Report' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3vEhll4
FOX NEWS: Royal Caribbean imposes restrictions on unvaccinated passengers: report
Royal Caribbean imposes restrictions on unvaccinated passengers: report Unvaccinated passengers aboard Royal Caribbean cruises will not be allowed to participate in all events and will be required to wear masks and undergo -- and pay for -- additional testing. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3vE7XxQ
New Mario Kart-style augmented reality karting experience gears up for opening this August in London
Opening in London's Shoreditch in August, Chaos Karts has been designed to make you feel like you're inside a racing video game. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gCQ9Pd
British Airways Dreamliner 787 nose COLLAPSES on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport
Photos show a British Airways Dreamliner 787 with its nose to the ground after the plane's landing gear suffered a collapse on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport earlier today. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3q86SwM
FOX NEWS: Family fighting to adopt faces roadblocks due to COVID-19: We jumped through all the hoops
Family fighting to adopt faces roadblocks due to COVID-19: We jumped through all the hoops Ivy and Noah Cleveland have waited more than two years to adopt Ruby, a 5-year-old from China. Ivy says they have 'jumped through all the hoops' required for adoption, but have been given no timeline on when they will be able to adopt. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2UiX87h
Train strikes: summer of discontent as rail stoppages planned across Britain
‘We are set for a long hot summer of Sunday strikes,’ says Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT Union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cQXeti
FOX NEWS: Airbnb taking legal action against guests for throwing unruly house party
Airbnb taking legal action against guests for throwing unruly house party Airbnb is taking action to uphold its party ban policy after guests trashed a rental home in North Dallas. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gKWo2e
Mesmerising photos by Albert Dros show how magical the Netherlands can be in spring
'Magical Spring in The Netherlands' is a new collection of stunning landscape photos from renowned Dutch snapper Albert Dros. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cO54Uf
FOX NEWS: COVID-19 travel restrictions freeze adoptions
COVID-19 travel restrictions freeze adoptions Ivy and Noah Cleveland, couple attempting to adopt from China, share their story on 'America's Newsroom.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2UiMXj5
FOX NEWS: Airline mask mandates face bipartisan pushback
Airline mask mandates face bipartisan pushback Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel discusses mask mandates on planes as the FAA faces bipartisan pushback to lift restrictions via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35zatdX
Italy to impose quarantine on British travellers
UK visitors will face five days of self-isolation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gyiUMV
FOX NEWS: CDC lowers COVID-19 risk alert for cruise travelers
CDC lowers COVID-19 risk alert for cruise travelers The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lowered its risk level for cruise travel during the pandemic from a level 4 'Very High' to level 3 'High' for unvaccinated passengers after more than a year as upcoming sailings resume. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3wCz2Ta
Royal Caribbean cancels volunteer test cruise after eight crew members test positive for Covid-19
‘Two steps forward and one step back!’ says Royal Caribbean CEO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vJ6Htm
Malta to pay tourists aged over 65 €100 to go on holiday there
Older holidaymakers to receive a financial incentive for longer stays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2UhP7zu
Simon Calder’s latest expert answers to 27 of your traffic light travel questions
‘There is a slim possibility that Turkey could be moved from red to amber on 24 June or at some stage in July’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cRp3l8
How Milan is reinventing itself as a cycle city
The pandemic has given this once smog-filled city to rethink its approach to transport, finds Joey Tyson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wCYdVV
Delay to Freedom Day means hundreds of holidaymakers have had their 'seacation' cruises cancelled
With cruise lines expecting the passenger limit to be eased on June 21, they sold extra cabins - only to be left overbooked when Boris Johnson delayed Freedom Day by four weeks. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gLRm5s
Jersey puts England and Scotland on the ‘red list’
A week ahead of all of England going into the highest risk category, 49 individual areas will be red listed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2SHZQ5O
British Airways plane collapses at Heathrow
Boeing 787’s nose gear appears to have collapsed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gBlYYT
Immigrants considering leaving Australia because they cannot visit family overseas during Covid-19
Under one of the strictest Covid border closures in the world, foreigners cannot enter the country and Australians are banned from leaving without an exemption. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gAWhHV
Five myths about travel abroad this summer
The Man Who Pays His Way: Much nonsense is talked about overseas holidays, including by politicians from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zyTB4X
FOX NEWS: Disneyland sees massive line after dropping mask, social distancing rules
Disneyland sees massive line after dropping mask, social distancing rules People really wanted to go to Disneyland, apparently. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3zz97O2
Vaccinated Brits can now travel to the Faroe Islands quarantine-free
The Danish government has announced that double-jabbed visitors are allowed to enter the country hassle free from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gAAu36
FOX NEWS: Video of Six Flags log flume accident aftermath appears to show damaged track
Video of Six Flags log flume accident aftermath appears to show damaged track This doesn’t look like fun in the sun. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gvfzhD
Train misses record London-Glasgow run by 21 seconds
Journey time achieved by a train in 1984 remains superlative from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vB1djY
10 of the most unusual surf stays in the UK
From a Lord of the Rings-style hobbit house to an off-grid spaceship-like hideout, here’s Jade Bremner ’s pick of the best one-of-a-kind coastal sleeps from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xzlcBj
Can you tell if these pictures were taken in Britain - or abroad?
Here are eight pictures that a survey presented to 1,000 Britons - to see if they could identify their location. Read on and see if you can work out where the pictures were taken. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gxVN5a
FOX NEWS: Fire breaks out at waterslide at New Jersey waterpark
Fire breaks out at waterslide at New Jersey waterpark Water and fire typically don’t mix. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gzmJla
EasyJet condemned by environmentalists for launching 12 new UK flight routes
Airline is putting profits over the planet’s health, claims Greenpeace from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xwwB4u
Double-jabbed? Holiday and flight bargains for amber-list countries
Double-jabbed and ready to take advantage of travel opening up quarantine-free to amber-list countries? Skyscanner and Tripadvisor are listing some great-value hotel and flight deals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2SHxh8r
Brits with two Covid jabs 'could be allowed to travel to amber list countries without quarantining'
Jesse Norman said he 'wouldn't write anything off' as it was revealed that Covid passports could be used to allow UK visitors to to amber list countries to avoid self-isolate on their return. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xu6wmU
FOX NEWS: Airline screenings surpass 2 million, the highest level since the pandemic began: TSA
Airline screenings surpass 2 million, the highest level since the pandemic began: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Sunday screened more than 2 million travelers at airports – the highest number since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3wDG9uD
What could new rules for vaccinated travellers mean for your summer holiday?
Ministers are said to be mulling scrapping quarantine for doubled jabbed arrivals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vzJcTa
British Airways launches new routes from Belfast City to Newquay, Exeter, Glasgow and Leeds
After the collapse of Stobart Air, the UK’s national airline is offering 18 more domestic flights a week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3q1rzux
Ryanair and Manchester Airports Group take legal action over ‘amber list’
‘The UK’s timid and very fearful reopening is not based on any medical science that we can establish,’ says Michael O'Leary, from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gwwnol
United Airlines to allow tattoos, piercings and individual hairstyles for flight attendants
Carrier adopts ‘gender inclusive’ appearance standards from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xujv88
No quarantine for vaccinated amber list travellers from ‘late July’, says expert
‘Milestone review’ to take place on 28 June, claims Paul Charles from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2SJcQIh
5 of the world’s most sustainable travel companies to book your next escape with
Holiday responsibly by booking through an operator committed to social, animal and environmental welfare. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vxuegD
easyJet’s last throw of the dice? Flights from Liverpool to Bournemouth
Exclusive: Britain’s biggest budget airline will link Merseyside with Dorset in bid to save summer flying from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2SIWMWZ
Fastest London to Glasgow train journey attempted in bid to beat 36-year-old record
The current record was set in 1984 by the Advanced Passenger Train, a type that was axed shortly afterwards from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xrUASG
ASK TONY: How could BA charge me £1,800 extra to rebook axed flight?
In September 2019, my wife and I booked with BA to fly to San Jose, California, in March 2020 to visit our grandchildren. We paid £2,617 but our flights were cancelled because of Covid. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gvtiF9
FOX NEWS: EU recommends lifting coronavirus restrictions on US tourists
EU recommends lifting coronavirus restrictions on US tourists On Wednesday, EU representatives agreed to add the U.S. to its list of countries for which the bloc should gradually remove restrictions on non-essential travel. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35pYijJ
EU agrees to lift travel ban on US tourists while UK has yet to make it onto ‘white list’
United States joins list of countries from which restrictions on non-essential travel will be abolished from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3grgSy5
FOX NEWS: Disney World fireworks return as coronavirus restrictions ease for vaccinated visitors
Disney World fireworks return as coronavirus restrictions ease for vaccinated visitors After a 15-month hiatus, fireworks are returning to Walt Disney World Resort. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3pZO96E
FOX NEWS: Royal Caribbean postpones cruise after 8 crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean postpones cruise after 8 crew members test positive for COVID-19 Royal Caribbean is postponing sailing its Odyssey of the Seas cruise ship after crew members received a positive test result for COVID-19. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3cMA8Uy
The jaw-dropping winning images of a prestigious mountaineering photo contest revealed
The mountaineering photo contest organised by the Spanish non-profit Club Vasco de Camping Elkartea (CVCE) saw almost 1,000 entries flood in from 58 countries. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2TE1FAY
Brittany Ferries to launch zero-emissions, sea-skimming ‘flying ferries’
Portsmouth to Cherbourg could be covered in as little as 40 minutes; the current overnight journey takes eight hours from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3guz0at
Welcome to my home town: Why Norwich is much more than the butt of Alan Partridge-related jokes
This Norfolk gem combines small-town comfort with big-city cool, writes Lucy Harley-McKeown from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3q19IDK
Wales considers tourist tax for holidaymakers
First Minister unveils five-year plan from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iHyJm5
Simon Calder’s ‘Ask me Anything’: the Independent’s travel expert answers your questions
As the lockdown roadmap delay looks set to postpone international travel even further, Simon Calder takes your questions from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3vx10yp
Travel company launches ‘responsible’ flight-free round the world tour on trains and cargo ships
Get saving – trips start from £26,500 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cGyTpZ
As Ryanair’s first 737 Max arrives, passengers offered chance to switch planes
Exclusive: ‘People are really going to love flying on this airplane,’ says Michael O’Leary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xpgSEn
She came and conquered – how Rome is getting back on her feet
Breaking free from the shackles of Covid, the Eternal City has everlasting appeal, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zw0oMD
The UK family-run hotels passed down the generations - that are still getting rave reviews
Here's a selection of hotels that have been cherished by generations of the same family. The list includes The Goring next to Buckingham Palace and Watergate Bay in Cornwall. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cLn4yB
Luxury farm camping is the ideal option for a first holiday with a baby
Neil Lancefield and his wife head to the New Forest for their baby’s first escape. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zxNSMw
Emirates: the way ahead for global aviation?
Plane Talk : I have read the airline’s annual report so that you don’t have to from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3voBWJS
‘Green list shambles’ causing untold damage to UK tourism, says Ryanair
At present British travellers have two feasible quarantine-free destinations: Gibraltar and Iceland from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2Tz8OCD
Seagliders set to ferry passengers across the Channel by 2028
Seagliders would cut the journey time from Portsmouth to Cherbourg in France from around six hours to just 40 minutes, according to Brittany Ferries. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2SsFGNd
Britons urged to stop invasion of Asian hornets by using interactive map
Scientists want the public to submit potential sightings of the species and their nests so they can record where they are in the UK. The invasive insects are able to eat up to 50 honey bees in a day. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3iWypjB
FOX NEWS: Argument over elbow placement forces plane back to gate, gets 2 men booted: report
Argument over elbow placement forces plane back to gate, gets 2 men booted: report Two passengers about to take off on a flight from San Francisco bound for Las Vegas were removed over an argument about elbow placement on armrests, a report said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3cNCcvo
Archaeologists discover 130 dwellings at Germany's 'Stonehenge'
The ancient archaeological site in the village of Pömmelte, 85 miles from Berlin, is known as Ringheiligtum Pömmelte, German for 'Ring Sanctuary of Pömmelte'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vrdQyj
National Parks are becoming crowded with trails overrun even before 9am as visitors rush to outdoors
The coronavirus pandemic saw many National Parks shut in 2020. With summer approaching people more people than ever are visiting outdoors. It is leading to long traffic jams at many natural attractions from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vjHTI9
FOX NEWS: Disney World sees an increase in number of concealed weapons found: report
Disney World sees an increase in number of concealed weapons found: report People are excited to go back out, but they’re apparently ready for trouble. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3cLfjZz
Australia trade deal: What are the new rules for working holiday visas for under 35s?
‘Our new free-trade agreement opens fantastic opportunities for British businesses and consumers, as well as young people wanting the chance to work and live on the other side of the world,’ says PM from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2RWoAH4
Man reveals how being called Sherlock Holmes comes with perks, especially in the world of travel
A computer specialist from Florida has revealed to MailOnline Travel that being called Sherlock Holmes means constant attention, especially when travelling, and plentiful perks... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cGSR3G
Holidays abroad: Top European resorts are 'unlikely to be added to the green list before August'
UK ambassadors are said to have told foreign tourism bosses that the return of British travellers to traditional holiday hot-spots such as Spain and Greece will be delayed until later this summer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gyYvpP
TUI cancels more holidays to Greece, Spain and Italy until July
Travel company has already been forced to cancel bookings to British hotspots before during the pandemic so it is believed that the latest decision is a bid to avoid losing more money. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2TuuPm1
‘Scrap Air Passenger Duty to save aviation,’ urges Ryanair boss
Michael O’Leary warns of higher European air fares for up to four years from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wmAqt3
International travel unlocks as Morocco, Mauritius and Phuket announce borders will open in June and July
Countries are reopening for tourism this summer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wtpyJN
Wales and Northern Ireland to be linked by ‘temporary’ ferry route
For the first time Holyhead and Belfast will be connected by a scheduled service from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gsPa2E
Airbnb launches programme for people to spend a year travelling for free
Successful applicants can take three friends along for the ride from The Independent https://ift.tt/35rraI4
Hotel review: The Inspector revisits the Crown & Garter in Berkshire
The Inspector reveals that his first visit to the Crown & Garter in prosperous Inkpen 'didn't go well and the people in charge got cross, disputing every tiny criticism'. Now he's back to take stock once more. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vpzaEh
Ryanair boss calls Belarus diversion ‘a state-sponsored hijacking’
‘It was a very threatening and hostile environment,’ says Michael O'Leary from The Independent https://ift.tt/2SsJNJa
‘Questions are simply being ignored’: travel industry despairs over summer reopening
‘The green list must be expanded in the next review on 24 June in line with the evidence,’ says Julia Lo Bue-Said, Advantage Travel Partnership from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Tv7z7s
Emirates airline posts $5.5bn loss as virus disrupts travel
Revenue fell by more than 66 per cent from The Independent https://ift.tt/35kPxqS
John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, recalls his travel adventures
This week actor John Challis checks into our travel Q&A. He talks about his earliest holiday memory, his favourite city, his favourite hotel - and more. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2SrGZvT
Australia United Kingdom Boris Johnson Scott Morrison trade agreement farm work to extend visas
The Australian government are looking to scrap the farm work requirement on working holiday visas for British travellers as the two nations look to introduce a landmark free-trade deal. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3iG9eBr
EasyJet shifts Spanish flights from UK to Germany
Exclusive: ‘Over the past week we have added 150,000 further seats to our intra-European network,’ says airline from The Independent https://ift.tt/35Aln3n
A guide to doing the ultimate world tour without setting foot in an airport
This action-packed itinerary starts from Southampton in January 2022. Stops along the way include San Francisco, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and Athens. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3iHVLJm
UK domestic delay could postpone foreign holiday destinations moving to green list until August
‘A couple of jabs with a test and you should be able travel, just like most of Europe and the US are doing,’ argues travel veteran Paul Goldstein from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gpmc5g
Iceland tourists rescued from snow as wintry weather batters green list nation
‘What makes this Arctic depression special is how southern it is’ – meteorologist Einar Sveinbjörnsson from The Independent https://ift.tt/3zsMKtw
FOX NEWS: Traveler caught with 50 bullets in carry-on bag at New York City airport
Traveler caught with 50 bullets in carry-on bag at New York City airport The TSA thinks it’s a good idea to keep track of all of your bullets. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3wnSjrt
Portugal now accepting lateral flow tests for travel from UK
‘This will significantly lower the cost of travelling to the Algarve,’ says tourist board from The Independent https://ift.tt/3iK7abF
When is the next review of green list countries?
The UK’s traffic light system will be updated every three weeks, or according to changing risk levels from The Independent https://ift.tt/35kqLaE
FOX NEWS: 69 pounds of cocaine found hidden on cruise ship near Florida
69 pounds of cocaine found hidden on cruise ship near Florida Somebody was apparently planning to party way too hard during a cruise trip. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3iGQT7d
Why 'bike-packing' could be the summer's hottest holiday trend
Every week Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don't have to. This week: Why 'bike-packing' could be the summer's hottest holiday trend. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2SzXi9R
Smashing! Get in the mood for Wimbledon with a stay in a swanky hotel with tennis courts
The Mail on Sunday's Louise Roddon picks the best tennis-focused breaks. The list also includes Chewton Glen on the edge of the New Forest and Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3gmNFo8
Epidemiologist questions ‘confusing logic’ of UK travel restrictions
Tim Spector says he is ‘confused by UK travel policy’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Sw6MTv
EasyJet cancels hundreds of flights but fails to inform passengers of all options
‘We expect airlines to proactively provide passengers with information about their rights when flights are cancelled,’ says Civil Aviation Authority from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cDihiK
Lufthansa to fly tourists to Mallorca in JUMBO JETS and Airbus A350s in response to bookings surge
The airline is taking the 'extraordinary measures' in response to a significant increase in booking demand for flights to Palma de Mallorca from Frankfurt and Munich. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3goiclw
Coronavirus travel: Now air passengers can book cut-price seats on shared private jets
Dutch charter firm Hyer Aviation is launching a new operation from London Biggin Hill Airport and Farnborough Airport from next month which will offer shared domestic and international flights. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3glDn7J
The Surrey pub that rents out its herd of llamas for joyful treks through English countryside
The Mail on Sunday's Kate Wickers checked into Merry Harriers Inn located in the village of Hambledon. She stayed in one of its Shepherd Huts and found llama trekking to be 'wonderfully relaxing'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zmlyNc
LNER to launch faster rail links to London from Edinburgh, Newcastle and York
LNER will face competition on the East Coast main line from a new low-cost operator from The Independent https://ift.tt/3iFQcuU
What does lockdown delay announcement mean for travel?
Boris Johnson is expected to push back final unlocking until July from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Tq7ZvG
Incredible drone images by Gabor Nagy of some of Europe's most breathtaking landscapes
The images have been taken by photographer Gabor Nagy from Budapest in some of Europe's most remote locations in countries such as Iceland, Italy, Austria and Norway. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pOEkZl
FOX NEWS: World's tallest roller coaster to open this week in New Jersey
World's tallest roller coaster to open this week in New Jersey Nothing rolls like this coaster. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3xiIGKB
G7 Summit: As world leaders leave Cornwall, it’s worth booking a visit yourself
The G7 Summit in Cornwall has finished. Now you can book for a mix of sub-tropical gardens, beaches and Cornish fare like Jemma Crew did… from The Independent https://ift.tt/3q0ytAl
FOX NEWS: Delta pilot's note found 435 days after plane was stored at the start of COVID pandemic
Delta pilot's note found 435 days after plane was stored at the start of COVID pandemic First Officer Chris Dennis left a note on a Delta airplane on March 23, 2020, as he was parking it for storage. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35iEcYk
Stobart Air: What went wrong and what to do if I have a ticket?
Services linking Belfast City airport with Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Leeds Bradford and Manchester are all cancelled from The Independent https://ift.tt/2RPK34w
Passengers stranded as Aer Lingus regional carrier Stobart Air enters liquidation
Stobart Air operated many links between Ireland and British regions from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cCbANY
Passengers and crew scramble to restrain man attempting to open door of Delta flight
Once the man was restrained, the flight was diverted to Oklahoma City, the nearest airport from The Independent https://ift.tt/3iD5HnE
Now you can stay at The Wave, a £25m artificial lake in Bristol that's become the UK's surfing Mecca
The Wave in Bristol is a giant pool shaped like a pizza slice where a reverberating machine can churn rideable waves. Guy Adams went for a surfing lesson and found it was 'exhilarating'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wc4jfz
Britain at its best: Discovering the delights of Hull, a great British city for pubs
On a visit to Hull, the Daily Mail's Rob Crossan was impressed with the food scene and followed in the footsteps of poet Philip Larkin, a former local and the city's unofficial bard. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3x7soUW
The UK's top vineyards are ready to welcome visitors for what should be a corking summer
The UK now has 500 working vineyards, many offering tours, as well as restaurants and places to stay. So, with English Wine Week about to begin, here's our guide to the top UK vineyards. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pWGkil
The Wave is a £25million artificial lake in Bristol that's become the UK's surfing Mecca
The Wave in Bristol is a giant pool shaped like a pizza slice where a reverberating machine can churn rideable waves. Guy Adams went for a surfing lesson and found it was 'exhilarating'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2SswVTc
Beachgoers pack sands of Portugal as coronavirus cases rise after UK axed country from green list
The Portuguese government this week announced stricter rules will remain in place in the capital Lisbon and three municipalities due a worrying rise of Covid-19 infections. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pHgJtr
Wales football fans converge on Azerbaijan despite warnings against trip
Foreign Office advises against all non-essential travel to the former Soviet republic from The Independent https://ift.tt/3pJZFTt
A Friends-themed cruise is setting sail in 2022
Could we BE any more excited? from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vcMRpN
There's more to Scotland than the Harry Potter bridge, say Scottish tourism chiefs
The viaduct sits just north of the A830, known as the Road to the Isles, which links Fort William with Mallaig. But tourism chiefs say many visitors are missing out on the treasures beyond. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2TnQuvP
Melbourne’s Smith Street named coolest street in the world by global poll of more than 27,000 people
London’s Southbank was ranked third from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gsXyPW
FOX NEWS: American Airlines crew member scolds passengers for making Charlotte-bound flight a 'living hell'
American Airlines crew member scolds passengers for making Charlotte-bound flight a 'living hell' A flight attendant on board an American Airlines flight headed to Charlotte was caught scolding passengers who verbally abused crew members in a video posted to TikTok via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3czsZXG
Welcome to my home town: How growing up Black in Bristol shaped who I am
The city may have a chequered past when it comes to race, but close-knit communities are helping diversity to flourish, writes Aaliyah Miller from The Independent https://ift.tt/35bUrXq
The UK has put up a giant ‘Closed’ sign this summer
The Man Who Pays His Way: How can anyone expect the UK to welcome back the 41 million international visitors who came to the UK for business or pleasure in 2019 in the next two years? from The Independent https://ift.tt/2StP5UD
Kate’s kids tell her, ‘Mummy please stop taking photographs’: For and against being really snap-happy
This summer, should you live it, or photograph it? from The Independent https://ift.tt/2TPAyTq
Two passengers on fully vaccinated cruise test positive for Covid
The two passengers were sharing a room from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vgta0t
UK-US travel corridor ‘not imminent’, says foreign secretary
US-UK travel has been largely frozen since March 2020 from The Independent https://ift.tt/2SiPA3X
Holiday prices ‘slump by 64%’ after Portugal amber list move
‘Early school holiday prices are some of the cheapest due to the current confusion over how the traffic light system is implemented’ – Emma Coulthurst, TravelSupermarket from The Independent https://ift.tt/3vhdn1k
Simon Calder’s latest expert answers to 24 of your June traffic light travel questions
‘A very hard line on international travel is being taken at the heart of government’ as the traffic light system continues to be assessed ahead of the summer holidays from The Independent https://ift.tt/359FXHr
Government pledges new rail pass and vouchers for key attractions in domestic tourism push
A new rail pass will offer visitors flexible travel around Britain from The Independent https://ift.tt/3pTiwMh
The best wellness facilities offered by cruise lines, from facials to SNOW SPAS
An increasing number of cruise passengers are setting sail simply in search of serenity and wellness on board. Here we showcase the best spa and wellness facilities at sea. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3czTg8h
The most decadent things you can do on a cruise, from a £700 dinner to a £1,700 chopper ride
Cruising is back and there is a new appetite for extravagant extras. Here is a selection of some of the most indulgent services you can splurge on while sailing on the world's biggest boats. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3vcqKzO
FOX NEWS: Southwest Airlines passenger dispute that left cell phone smoldering forces plane to divert course
Southwest Airlines passenger dispute that left cell phone smoldering forces plane to divert course This is why it’s a bad idea to bring phones into an argument on an airplane. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gnCuKH
The UK's finest coastal cafes, from Cornwall to Scotland, now it's hot enough to enjoy our beaches
With summer around the corner, we've dug out 15 of best cafes along the UK coast serving up top-notch views, fresh seafood and friendly service. Some are seasonal, while others are open all year round. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ziSPZt
New population of blue whales are discovered in the Indian Ocean thanks to bomb detectors
There may be as few as 5,000 blue whales left in the world, but researchers may have discovered a new population of the largest animal in the world in the Indian Ocean, thanks to bomb detectors. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3g3Mnyf
Holidaymakers are being misled over prices and availability by Covid testing firms
Private Covid testing firms on the Government-approved list are causing 'serious problems' for people travelling to the UK over pricing and availability, a new report has found. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3g9o4yT
The best Airbnbs in Brighton for all tastes and budgets
From Regency apartments to quirky Lanes boltholes, these are the best Airbnbs in Brighton from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ixttkY
Germany rolls out EU digital vaccine passport for travel
The EU certificate will come into force from 1 July from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gmGvPj
The 25 hottest new hotels on the planet ranked by the 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards
The list was determined with an algorithm analysing non-large chain hotels around the world that opened July 1, 2019, or later and received a high volume of positive reviews and ratings. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3irA00q
Theresa May savages Boris Johnson over travel traffic light system
Theresa May today savaged Boris Johnson over his travel traffic light system as she mocked the Prime Minister and said 'Global Britain' is currently 'shut for business'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wbqfHP
Kent beach close to White Cliffs of Dover with reserve price of a POUND sells for nearly £200k
A beach in Kent by the White Cliffs of Dover that went under the hammer for just a pound has sold for nearly £200,000 but the problem for developers is that it is covered by sea water at high tide from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3glJqId
The best meditation and mindfulness retreats in the UK
From Buddhist teachings and fitness camps to wild swimming and days of meditation – Daniel Stables picks the best of the bunch. Sorry, no mobile phones allowed from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gcbK0R
These are the best road trips in Britain, according to Lonely Planet
Northwest Wales, Scotland’s west coast and Suffolk and Norfolk ranked highly from The Independent https://ift.tt/3waLnxT
What is the transatlantic travel taskforce, and what might it achieve?
No timescale is attached from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ixdkM4
Hotel review: Inside the NoMad London on Bow St
NoMad London is housed in the former Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station in the heart of the capital. The Inspector checked in to a classic room... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3weWOED
The best places in the UK to cool off this weekend
The mercury is rising this week. From pools and beaches to museums and forests, here’s how to cool off from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gkW3TP
Simon Calder’s green list review ‘Ask me Anything’: the Independent’s travel expert answers your questions
Amid news of a new transatlantic travel force to restart international travel, Simon Calder takes your questions from The Independent https://ift.tt/3zhWpTF
KLM boss: ‘Aviation will come back for sure’
Exclusive: ‘The exit from the crisis is going to be as bumpy as the entry into the crisis’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3gnLAXF
Where on the green list can you actually go on holiday?
The green list has been updated – but British holidaymakers aren’t welcome everywhere from The Independent https://ift.tt/3wWaIeU
‘I wouldn’t recommend anyone gets their hopes up’: Transatlantic travel taskforce gets lukewarm welcome
‘Time is really ticking and every day that we don’t have an air bridge with the US costs us £32m in lost economic activity’ – Airlines UK from The Independent https://ift.tt/3cyUgcy
Where can fully vaccinated Americans travel? Here are a few options
A small number of destinations are open, although US government warns of ongoing risks from The Independent https://ift.tt/3owW3Uv
When will UK - US travel reopen
The US has made the ‘amber’ list, it was confirmed on Friday from The Independent https://ift.tt/3x8gWZ8
FOX NEWS: France is sending a new Statue of Liberty to the US for July 4, but this time it's mini
France is sending a new Statue of Liberty to the US for July 4, but this time it's mini Lady Liberty has a “little sister” and she’s on her way to the U.S. from France. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TdCrcj
FOX NEWS: Former airline employee arrested after boarding plane for illegally entering airport
Former airline employee arrested after boarding plane for illegally entering airport This was a short trip. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3v8Vx0r
The 'coolest streets in the world right now' named by Time Out, with Melbourne's Smith Street No1
The list was compiled by a global survey of 27,000 locals who were asked to nominate their city's coolest street. In fourth is Havana's San Isidro and Sunset Boulevard in LA rounds out the top five. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pNRyFP
People are calling 911 in a small county in Georgia because Brood X cicadas are making loud noises
The loud sounds of Brood X cicadas are prompting citizens in Union County, Georgia to call 911 about 'alarms.' Emergency services in the area are asking them not to. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3unadZs
The 442ft-long superyacht named Sunrise that's designed to mimic an 'idyllic island resort'
Sunrise is the latest gigayacht concept unveiled by luxury boat brokerage firm SuperYachtsMonaco. If built, it would feature 11 cabins to sleep 22 guests and have room for 49 crew. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35213HL
FOX NEWS: Spain is open to Americans who are fully vaccinated for coronavirus
Spain is open to Americans who are fully vaccinated for coronavirus News of the Mediterranean country’s reopening comes straight from the Embassy of Spain USA, which tweeted out the conditions for entry on Saturday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SlJlMA
The best British beaches, chosen by the travel desk
As temperatures of 30C scorch the UK, The Independent ’s travel desk pick the best beaches Britain has to offer from The Independent https://ift.tt/3w8oc73
FOX NEWS: CDC's new travel guidance eases alerts on dozens of countries as vaccination rate increases
CDC's new travel guidance eases alerts on dozens of countries as vaccination rate increases The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention downgraded travel health alerts on several countries amid increased vaccination rates via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3v9ZrGt
Tui cancels Turkey holidays until 12 July at the earliest
‘Government has refused to be transparent about the data requirements for green, amber and red destinations’ – Andrew Flintham, Tui from The Independent https://ift.tt/3g4ibD1
Blue-sky thinking on airline branding? A waste of time and money
Plane Talk: What’s in a name? Not as much as some carriers think from The Independent https://ift.tt/3zgCBjC
Quarter of Britons have a holiday booked to an amber-list country - and up to 75% will go regardless
Of the Britons surveyed who said they would go regardless of warnings, 39% said they needed to go for their mental health, while 27% said they were fully vaccinated and saw no reason not to go. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3523gTk
Revealing 22 amazing activities you can do on a cruise, from go-karting to 'walking the plank'
Neil Simpson reveals some of the wackier things you can do on a cruise, with adrenaline-rush activities for thrill-seekers to some more serene offerings for those who prefer a slower pace. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3x8i8LZ
Pubs, farms and stately homes call for government to allow 'pop up' campsites to open for SIX MONTHS
Rural businesses and landowners want restrictions to be relaxed so more campsites can be opened this summer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3x590ry
What the world’s leaders should really do and see in Cornwall while they are there for the G7 summit
Geopolitics good; surfing near Newquay even better, says Luke Rix-Standing. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Slvd62
Portugal still considered ‘safe’ for travel by UK foreign office despite amber downgrade
Exemption from non-essential travel advisory means holidaymakers may struggle to claim refunds from The Independent https://ift.tt/3zn5NFZ
Puffin spotting in Northumberland
James Litston blows the lockdown cobwebs off in Northumberland, alongside thousands of puffins from The Independent https://ift.tt/2TX089n
Cruise misery continues with Scottish call cancelled
‘This decision has been informed by the combination of risks that exists between both cruises and the wider travel context’ – Scottish government from The Independent https://ift.tt/3x9CwfK
Auckland is named world's most liveable city for 2021 while London and New York fail to make top 50
Researchers from the Economist Intelligence Unit assessed 140 cities across the globe and scored them on stability, healthcare, culture, environment, education and infrastructure. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3v6LngK
Travel industry piles on pressure over ‘damaging’ traffic light system
Michael O'Leary of Ryanair boss called the government policy ‘bonkers’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/3v3Xzij
Can’t go on safari? Support Africa’s wildlife by running the Lewa Safari Marathon
Sarah Marshall visits Lewa Wildlife Conservancy to find out why every penny raised at this year’s virtual event on June 26, will be well spent. from The Independent https://ift.tt/2TdzkRw
What are the rules for travelling to France this summer as it reopens to tourists?
Is a French getaway on the cards this summer? from The Independent https://ift.tt/34D9RDC
British Airways and Ryanair face probe on Covid refunds
‘People should not be left unfairly out of pocket for following the law’ – Andrea Coscelli, CEO, Competition and Markets Authority from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ctB8wG
Auckland named most liveable city in the world
New Zealand was praised for its response to the pandemic from The Independent https://ift.tt/3pzZWZb
FOX NEWS: Woman finds rare, 19th century porcelain doll on Scottish beach
Woman finds rare, 19th century porcelain doll on Scottish beach Nikki Halkerston, 45, from Dundee, Scotland, was looking for sea glass on Broughty Ferry Beach when she found a Frozen Charlotte doll from the 19th century. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3uYZPre
FOX NEWS: Hawaii's 'inter-county' travel restrictions will end on June 15
Hawaii's 'inter-county' travel restrictions will end on June 15 Hawaii Gov. David Ige said Friday that the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state's population has been vaccinated against the disease. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gzftEL
Watch top travel CEO Julia Lo Bue-Said in conversation with Simon Calder
‘It’s really critical that we start to resume international travel in the next couple of weeks without fail’ from The Independent https://ift.tt/34XrFcZ
The stunning winning images in the UN World Oceans Day 2021 photo contest revealed
The prestigious contest attracted around 1,400 entries that showcase a fascinating spread of marine flora and fauna from across the planet, from the Tenerife to Costa Rica. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3x6iJ0J
FOX NEWS: Ohio student checks pool noodle on Southwest flight in viral video
Ohio student checks pool noodle on Southwest flight in viral video Sydney Fowls, 19, from Columbus, Ohio, checked a blue pool noodle as her “second bag” on a Southwest Airlines flight to Florida last month. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34XWuhJ
FOX NEWS: Wooden roller coaster fire at Idaho theme park believed to arson
Wooden roller coaster fire at Idaho theme park believed to arson Fire isn’t part of what makes roller coasters thrilling. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3zfwfRQ
‘Heartbreaking to watch’: Britons scramble back from Portugal amid amber list deadline
Portugal is now on the amber list from The Independent https://ift.tt/3zfjYwK
FOX NEWS: 1st cruise ship with American passengers sets sail out of Caribbean more than a year after COVD-19
1st cruise ship with American passengers sets sail out of Caribbean more than a year after COVD-19 Celebrity Cruises became the first major cruise ship to set sail with U.S. passengers more than a year after COVID-19 related shut down. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3g2Rkaj
Million travel jobs on the line says industry chief
Exclusive: ‘We cannot go through another summer without meaningful destinations to sell’ – Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ctvdrA
Sustainability by the sea: How The Hague is angling to become the Netherland’s greenest city
With cycle-friendly infrastructure, a sustainable dining scene and eco-focused seaside resorts, the Dutch administrative capital makes a guilt-free city break, finds Jo Fernandez from The Independent https://ift.tt/3pz6XK0
‘Welcome to Perth’: Rooftop sign scares passengers flying into Sydney airport
The sign was inspired by a similiar prank in Milwaukee in 1978 from The Independent https://ift.tt/3g4uVts
The 442ft-long superyacht named Sunrise that's designed to mimic an 'idyllic island resort'
Sunrise is the latest gigayacht concept unveiled by luxury boat brokerage firm SuperYachtsMonaco. If built, it would feature 11 cabins to sleep 22 guests and room for 49 crew. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/35213HL
Race from the sun ends with an hour to spare as Portugal moves to amber list
Fares from Faro to the UK for Tuesday onwards have fallen to below £9, compared with £350 the day before from The Independent https://ift.tt/2Ry0X7v
World Oceans Day: Help save our marine environments with these citizen science holidays
Make a difference by booking one of these breaks, says Sarah Marshall. from The Independent https://ift.tt/3pv5ap7
What kind of test do I need before flying to Northern Ireland?
Simon Calder answers your questions on flying to Ireland, amber list isolation rules, and whether Portugal might go green again from The Independent https://ift.tt/3ziQCxx
FOX NEWS: Woman assaults deputy at Albany International Airport over delayed flight
Woman assaults deputy at Albany International Airport over delayed flight Nobody likes not knowing what’s going on at the airport. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3x3TAUx
FOX NEWS: TSA sees highest number of travelers in airports since start of the pandemic
TSA sees highest number of travelers in airports since start of the pandemic Flying at U.S. airports has reached pre-pandemic levels. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TajSWg