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Japan: The backdrop to the Olympic games looks impressive on TV - but seeing it for real is golden

The Daily Mail's Lisa Freedman recalls a trip to Shikoku, the second smallest and least visited of Japan's islands. The highlight was a tea house experience in Ritsurin Garden. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3yu91Xn

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Cruise holidays: The Mail boards Saga's new flagship, Spirit of Adventure

The Daily Mail's Lesley Bellew reviews Saga's new Spirit of Adventure. Plus, we round-up everything you need to know about the world of cruising, from river trips to great deals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3id5V3Z

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Here's what you should know to avoid the great Covid testing rip-off

With more than 400 companies listed on the gov.uk website (and prices ranging from £19.95 to £399), it's difficult to establish the best provider. Here we look at the ones to trust and those to avoid. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rIjqfn

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How the Greek island of Mykonos has become the playground for the mega-rich and famous

Football stars, Hollywood A-listers, singers and models have all flocked to the party isle this summer to leave the Covid-blues behind and spend big in the sun. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2WJxeeh

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Why Bear Grylls is urging us all to pull together for the sake of wildlife on World Ranger Day

The adventurer is launching a new initiative to support Africa’s frontline heroes. Sarah Marshall reports. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2V8sazl

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Welcome to my home town: How Westbury became my adopted home

With layers of history and a chalk horse second to none, this quaint Wiltshire town is the ideal adopted home, writes Swagata Ghosh from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3fcxUix

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Simon Calder’s expert travel advice for 30 of your most urgent holiday queries

The Independent’s travel expert gives advice on travel this summer to France and beyond from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rIf9sc

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France is ‘amber plus’ because of the French island of Réunion. But Réunion is not

The Man Who Pays His Way: The location blamed for requiring tighter restrictions for France is now a quarantine laundrette from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BY7IBN

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Why Weymouth beats Bournemouth every time

Weymouth is the smart set’s pick for kiss-me-quick British beach fun, says Abigail Blasi from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rIUioK

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Italy extends quarantine for British travellers until 30 August

All UK arrivals must self-isolate for five days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2V3E2CS

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Shapps says he knows travel rules are ‘painful’ as he hints at France move to amber

Traffic light update expected next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3lay51s

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Brexit, New York day trips and jobbymoons: What I’ve learnt in three years as travel editor of The Independent

Modern travel might be an obstacle course of nasal swabs and health declaration forms, but it’ll still be worth it, says Cathy Adams from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3fc6RUw

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Travel news - live: Italy extends quarantine for Britons as countdown to green list reshuffle begins

Traffic light reshuffle expected next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3fcOvCO

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Slump continues for British Airways parent company IAG

Holding company predicts recovery in 2023 at the earliest from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3C0a4Au

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The fascinating history of package holidays in the UK

Thomas Cook was the pioneer of package tourism in the UK after having the idea to arrange a tour in 1841. Uncertainty caused by the pandemic has turned people back to the concept. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3C09keG

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Travel chiefs call on ministers to curb rip-off Covid tests

Ministers announced on Wednesday that restrictions on international travel will be scrapped- but there was nothing said about the high cost of tests. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3loXtRx

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France DID go on amber-plus list because of the spread of Covid beta variant in tiny Reunion Island

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab openly admitted France was added to amber-plus list because of the prevalence of the strain 'in the Reunion bit of France' - which is an island in the Indian Ocean. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3l6eEqJ

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Unesco adds 33 new sites to World Heritage list

Slate landscape of Wales added to hallowed list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/379YzrG

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The UK’s friendliest city, according to poll

The majority of those asked said that somewhere having a reputation for being friendly would make them want to visit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3l8DV3r

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Wellcome Photography Prize 2021: Striking images capture the reality of Covid-19 around the world

The winners of the prestigious competition have been announced. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/377epn5

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Fury grows at mandatory quarantine from France to UK

The Department of Health and Social Care has not yet explained why Réunion, whose high rates of the Beta variant triggered ‘amber plus’ status for France, has retained quarantine-free status from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2V3nHy3

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Simon Calder’s ‘Ask me Anything’: The Independent’s travel expert answers your questions

Simon Calder takes your questions on everything summer holiday related from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xhWLb2

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France travel rules dependent on island 6,000 miles away from mainland

’It’s not the distance that matters, it’s the ease of travel between different component parts of a country,’ says foreign secretary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3lbZrEu

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Travel news – live: Raab ‘increasingly confident’ green and amber lists will be expanded

‘The momentum forward is positive.’ says foreign secretary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j3BwVd

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Italy's secret beaches: Step off the tourist trail and discover stunning and secluded gems

Some of the best memories you might have of Italy are probably based around its ancient towns, but Angelina Villa Clarke encourages tourists to explore the country's 5,000 miles of coastline. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3f3lcCH

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International cruising: Am I allowed to go on a cruise from the UK?

‘You may be required to quarantine on board or at designated facilities if your ship is affected by a Covid-19 outbreak,’ says Foreign Office from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BKNJXr

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International cruises given the green light from England

‘Whether you’re a family or a business, this is progress we can all enjoy,’ says Grant Shapps from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zKh3eS

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Deaf woman wins legal challenge against government over lack of sign language interpreters at Covid briefings

Mr Justice Fordham said the absence of any British sign language interpretation for “data briefings” on September 21 2020, and October 12 2020, constituted “discrimination” against Ms Rowley. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rEy6vP

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European and American vaccines to be recognised for travel to UK: how will it work?

The current non-acceptance of foreign jabs sends out a signal that Britain is closed for inbound tourism for the summer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rCyVVY

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Spain at risk of being added to ‘amber plus’ list

Currently only France sits on the ‘amber plus’ list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iSZouI

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Holidaymakers face chaos with Spain 'on verge of amber plus list'

The move on Spain is believed to be on the cards amid growing concern about cases of the South African variant. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ydiPoc

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Travel news – live: Spain could move to amber plus while US and EU vaccinated travellers set to swerve quarantine

Checkpoint announcement is expected later this week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3l56EGw

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Great Yarmouth – the seaside resort seizing a wind of change

Johnny Green spends a long weekend sampling old and new delights in the popular seaside town. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zH6EjY

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Someone’s got to do it: worst job in aviation up for grabs

Plane Talk: ‘ Thick skin essential’ for Ryanair’s new head of press communications from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2UORjPK

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A revamped resort in Dylan Thomas’ favourite haunt is a masterpiece

Gareth Cotter-Stone stays in the newly-renovated Dylan Coastal Resort. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zM2A1I

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Amber list travel: We reveal the secrets that will let you find some perfect peace in Greece

The UK government no longer advises against all but essential to the whole of Greece, including all of its idyllic islands. We detail some of the country's lesser-known spots and the top places to stay. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3l4MaNW

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Tripadvisor awards: Bistro in Devon named third best in world for vegan food, owners delighted

Cosmic Kitchen in Plymouth claimed the bronze medal in Tripadvisor's 2021 Travellers' Choice 'Best of the Best' Restaurants Awards. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3f4tDgR

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End to ‘British vaccine exceptionalism’ welcomed by travel industry

‘Only taken Johnson six weeks since Europe and America resumed travel to realise the UK has been left behind’ – Labour MP Ben Bradshaw from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/377jz2y

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England border to open for fully-vaccinated EU and US travellers — report

Plans to be discussed by ministers on Wednesday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3l35aMJ

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Is your child’s passport valid for travel?

After the Home Office ’s defective “online passport checker” ruined family holidays by generating absurd “false negatives”, these are the actual rules to help you understand if your child’s passport is valid for travel – and the steps you can take if it is not. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BKo4Op

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US surfer Carissa Moore wins Olympic Gold after becoming local favourite with thank you speech in Japanese

The Hawaii native is the first female surfer to become an Olympic champion from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3l1uv9Z

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B&B review: La Fosse in Cranborne, Dorset, is in Hardy country and something to write home about

Lizzie Enfield checked into La Fosse in Cranborne, which Thomas Hardy based his fictional Wessex town of Chaseborough on. The B&B has six individually decorated rooms. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3iUJaRK

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FOX NEWS: Teens trapped atop roller coaster for 2 hours rescued by firefighters

Teens trapped atop roller coaster for 2 hours rescued by firefighters Stuck on a roller coaster for two hours is not a fun way to spend a summer evening. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3iNygx0

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What is the 31 July checkpoint and what changes could be announced?

Could ‘Checkpoint Bravo’ make international travel easier? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iVTjgQ

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Which countries could be added to the green list?

As the next traffic light review approaches, we look at the top contenders from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2WqcaJv

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UK travel: 77 countries could be considered for green list

Changes will be announced next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3f1ZJdk

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Move over, Margate: This seaside town is the UK’s new holiday hotspot

Airbnb has revealed this summer’s most in-demand coastal destinations, and Sandgate in Kent has come out on top. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kXm93f

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Passenger ‘very upset’ after being told she was ‘showing too much skin’ on flight

Woman says she was forced to borrow a top from a friend from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iRCSSX

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When is the next review of green and amber 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/2UPm4Uh

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UK mulls loosening travel restrictions for jabbed Americans

The next ‘checkpoint’ will take place by 31 July from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3l1vUNS

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Travel news – live: US decision to extend UK travel ban sparks disappointment

US borders have been largely shut since March 2020 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zCD0wg

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B&B review: La Fosse in Cranborne, Devon, is in Hardy country and something to write home about

Lizzie Enfield checked into La Fosse in Cranborne, which Thomas Hardy based his fictional Wessex town of Chaseborough on. The B&B has six individually decorated rooms. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2URkeCA

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FOX NEWS: Southwest sues travel site over hidden city ticketing

Southwest sues travel site over hidden city ticketing Attorneys Brian Claypool and David Bruno discuss whether the airline's suit has merit on 'Fox News @ Night' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3BLjhw3

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Travel to Europe: the post-Brexit passport rules

The key requirements as stated by the European Union, not the UK government from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iRlD3Y

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Nine African cities you need to visit

Put these cities on your bucket list, writes Tamara Hinson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2UPwHGT

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FOX NEWS: California gubernatorial candidate: Transit tax would result in 'unintended consequences'

California gubernatorial candidate: Transit tax would result in 'unintended consequences' San Francisco considers transit fees for drivers who enter busy areas during rush hour. California gubernatorial candidate Major Williams with insight on 'Fox & Friends.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3BHz3Za

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UK trains hit by cancellations due to ‘pingdemic’

Thameslink and Southern cut scheduled services from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BJaRp2

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Expatriates wait for clarity over foreign jabs

‘We just want to get to UK to see relatives for first time in two years with reciprocal treatment’ – Claire Lewis from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iMRMK0

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Flight evacuated after teenager sends passengers picture of toy gun

Travellers had to go through security a second time from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BKMxn0

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The 7 emotional stages of going on your first post-lockdown holiday

Travelling during a pandemic can be a stressful experience. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kW8nO5

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Passenger ‘hauled’ off flight after refusing to wear mask

‘I’ve never seen anything quite like it,’ says fellow traveller from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iLZ1SC

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UK economy ‘falling behind’ due to NHS-only vaccine policy, says airport boss

Exclusive: ‘This is like coming first, and not finishing in the medals’ – Heathrow’s chief executive, John Holland-Kaye from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BIB336

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France restrictions ‘could be dropped’ in next week’s traffic light update

Traffic light review due next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2UGRDQw

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Travel news - live: France ‘set to be removed from amber plus list’ as traffic light update looms

Next update to traffic light lists is expected next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iR1JWG

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Heathrow and Ryanair reveal further huge losses

Britain’s busiest airport lost £1.9m per day while Europe’s biggest budget airline lost £2.6m from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iKsX1n

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Staycation hotel review: Inside The plush Whittling House in Alnmouth, Northumberland

MailOnline Travel's James Murphy checked into The Whittling House hotel in Alnmouth and felt 'enlivened and refreshed' as a result, not least because of the sticky toffee pudding... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kS0vNL

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UK staycation: The best adventurous days out, from wind-winging to a Segway tour

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: Adventurous days out in the great outdoors. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zz7OxL

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Historic Cotswold staycation: A review of The Highway Inn in Burford, Oxfordshire

Lizzie Enfield checked into The Highway Inn, a beautiful Cotswold property with 11 individually decorated rooms - some with four-poster beds and fireplaces. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3iPaS2g

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That's tan-tastic news! Spain is not expected to be added to the amber-plus list

Spain is not expected to be added to the amber-plus list despite growing concern about the Beta variant. A decision will be made on August 5. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zxM5GD

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Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover the tastes of the Rhone with Raymond Blanc

On this all-inclusive five-star river cruise along the Rhone, you'll be joined by Frenchman Raymond Blanc, one of the fathers of modern British cuisine. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kVz063

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Dame Judi Dench brings Mary Rose's history to life at a new exhibition in Portsmouth

The Daily Mail's Hugo Brown went to Portsmouth to check out the new exhibition and said it's 'dramatic stuff'. Dame Judi Dench and an actor playing Henry VIII bring Mary Rose's history to life. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eUW8O9

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Home Office takes down defective ‘passport checker’ after causing travel chaos

Exclusive: Home Office switches off the online calculator from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zCdJ59

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10 killed and dozens injured as bus crashes off road in Croatia

Cause of crash on major highway was not immediately clear from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BBNoGh

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Covid travel rules: The Holiday Guru helps a reader who is travelling to Spain

The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. And with the pandemic causing mass confusion among travellers, the Guru's advice has never been more sought-after. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zzvF0f

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UK staycation: The joys of Ripon, one of England's oldest, smallest and most tranquil cities

The Daily Mail's Tim Atkinson visited Ripon, which is tucked between the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moor. The city's cathedral contains the oldest cathedral crypt in the UK. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2UNiudo

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Green list travel: Discovering Grenada and its sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique

The Daily Mail's Tom Chesshyre explored Carriacou and Petite Martinique, both part of the nation of Grenada. He stayed at the Mermaid Hotel in Hillsborough, Carriacou's main town. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3BCL41F

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Dame Judi Dench brings Mary Rose's history to history to life at a new exhibition in Portsmouth

The Daily Mail's Hugo Brown went to Portsmouth to check out the new exhibition and said it's 'dramatic stuff'. Dame Judi Dench and an actor playing Henry VIII bring Mary Rose's history to life. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3BBMBFr

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Travel industry crisis as airports expect as few as 20% of normal passenger numbers

Exclusive polling for The Independent shows just 12 per cent of Britons intend to go abroad this summer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3x5zBUR

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Simon Calder’s expert travel advice for your most urgent holiday queries

The Independent’s travel expert gives advice on the amber plus list and how to avoid it when you are travelling this summer under the traffic light system’s rules from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2TvKyBv

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When will your airport be busiest this summer?

Exclusive: Gatwick predicts the first two weekends of August are looking busiest, but with just one-fifth of usual passenger numbers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3eNWgia

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A foodie tour of Jerusalem, from the soil to the sea

Lauren Keith lets her nose guide her through Jerusalem’s organic farms, natural wines and Sabbath dinners from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kNqcPj

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What is the ‘amber plus’ list and what is on it?

The new category was created as a bespoke solution for France from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zvp1Im

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The world's most dangerous roads revealed, with the A1010 deemed worst in the UK

Researchers used information from government websites, news reports and transport associations to produce infographics showing the deadliest roads around the world. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2UEXZjc

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UK weather: Britain faces another day of 88F as 2.3MILLION staycationers hit the road

The Met Office is predicting as much as 4in (100mm) of rain in parts of southern England, the Midlands and Wales for tomorrow and Sunday - but not before another blast of heat today. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3l0TrP5

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Italy to introduce vaccine passports for indoor activities as infections spike

Italy follows France in tightening restrictions on unvaccinated people from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BACXCK

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Welcome to my home town: I never thought I’d miss London’s faceless crowds – until the pandemic hit

Outsiders may see the capital as ‘too much’, but it will always be home for Rebecca Speare-Cole from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3y1Uth5

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Has summer passed the point of no return?

The Man Who Pays His Way: The weird creation of ‘amber plus’ undermines any remaining confidence among travellers desperate for an escape abroad from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ruyTiP

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Croatia holidays: The island monastery that is now a hotel reminiscent of a Game of Thrones set

Guests can enjoy 'unique suites filled with rare pieces of art' and relax in an 'ancient medicinal garden' at the property, which sits right next to the glittering Adriatic Sea on Croatia's Lopud island. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kNugz6

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Get a Covid test BEFORE heading to Cornwall because hospitals are filling up, tourism bosses warn

Visit Cornwall's chief is asking visitors to see this holiday season as a 'summer of understanding', while the region's council is asking visitors to 'respect local communities in holiday hotspots'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wXLPPz

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Finnair to trial IATA 'Travel Pass' app on flights between Heathrow and Helsinki

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade body for airlines, is trialing its new 'Travel Pass' on flights between the London-based airport and Helsinki. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zqRak4

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FOX NEWS: Seagull hits teenage girl in face on NJ amusement park ride

Seagull hits teenage girl in face on NJ amusement park ride Nothing is more thrilling than taking a bird to the face. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kL7yaR

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Tui warns four-year-old he will be barred from UK cruise because his passport expires in five months

Exclusive: Grandparents in Wales were told to get an emergency appointment for renewal – which was only available in Scotland or Northern Ireland from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3eKQaz4

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Hotel quarantine cost could rise to £2,250 under new plans to discourage red list travel

There are currently 60 countries on the red list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BufG5B

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Avoid weekends for rail travel this summer, train operators urge

Exclusive: August bank holiday weekend is expected to see the biggest crowds – with engineering work making journeys complicated from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rsEbLJ

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Adventurer Ben Fogle explains why he’s on track for a British staycation summer

The TV presenter is urging travellers to explore by rail. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wXNYKU

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France shouldn’t be on ‘amber plus’ list, says analyst

‘Whatever it was that triggered “amber plus” and put France on it, the stated reason of rising Beta cases don’t hold up to further inspection – Robert Boyle from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2W4sQG9

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Simon Calder’s ‘Ask me Anything’: The Independent’s travel expert answers your questions

Simon Calder takes your questions on everything summer holiday related from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wXyuqj

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You can now get mac and cheese ice cream: 8 other unusual flavours from around the world

There’s nothing vanilla about these dairy delights, says Katie Wright. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BtG13S

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Seasonal workers from Samoa sing from hotel quarantine balconies

The heartwarming moment about 200 seasonal workers from Samoa stand on the balconies of their quarantine hotel and sing a thank you song to Australia has been captured on video. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3hXrZzO

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Virgin Red: How does the reward scheme stack up to others?

Virgin Red is one of the newest rewards club to hit the market with Booking.com becoming the latest partner to join the service. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3hTAsUw

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The former Meridien Hotel on London's Piccadilly is now a buzzy new 5-star property called The Dilly

The Inspector calls in at The Dilly, which used to be the Meridien Hotel. He loves the buzzy Raj-style bar, the pool and notes with satisfaction that it also has a squash court. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wXZ2YG

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American Airlines employee tells woman to take another airline after calling his co-worker 'a b***h'

A tense exchange between an American Airlines employee and a traveler was captured on video, with the entire scene posted online Tuesday amidst increases in unruly passengers. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/36TWhNe

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The best airlines for 2021 revealed: Qatar Airways is No1 overall

Qatar Airways has been named as the world's best airline for 2021. The accolade was bestowed upon it by AirlineRatings.com in its annual round-up of the top 20 global carriers. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Bllezn

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Madagascar famine becomes first in history to be caused solely by climate crisis

More than 1.14 million people are food-insecure as severe droughts push communities to the brink of starvation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2TpTAzU

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Red tape foul up for ‘amber list’ passengers

Exclusive: Travellers have to tick a box saying they must quarantine even when they don’t need to from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3hUzqHV

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Man ‘infected with Covid disguises himself in niqab to board flight’

Passenger disguised himself as his wife, who had a negative test result from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wUBfJc

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Croatia demands extra tests from British visitors due to spike in cases

Move applies from 26 July from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/36OLYdx

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Foreign Office warning on overseas summer holidays

Almost 1,000 British travellers have received consular help after testing positive for coronavirus abroad from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ro3Bub

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Tributes to boy who died in fatal collision involving car and e-scooter in Bromley

Alexander’s parents described him as “a wonderful son, brother, uncle, grandson, to all those who knew and loved him.” from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rmrfao

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Simon Calder’s expert travel tips and advice for your 2021 holiday

The Independent’s travel expert Simon Calder has compiled some of the most important questions from his weekly ‘Ask Me Anything’ events to give some of the best advice to those who are planning a trip abroad this year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3izSQRk

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Trains between London and Northampton cancelled this weekend due to ‘pingdemic’

Services affected between London and Northampton from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kFpdAN

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Simon Calder’s expert answers to 26 of your travel questions following the green list review

Traffic light changes; when will the next lot be, and what might they involve? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3w5Mz5H

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Qatar Airways leads best airlines ranking thanks to handling of pandemic

British Airways appeared in top 10 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3hVcbgK

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Could a night behind Cornish bars be the ultimate getaway?

An historic jail has been converted into a trendy hotel. Prudence Wade passes her verdict. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iAjLfI

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Around 200 medieval skeletons unearthed at Pembrokeshire beach

Up to 200 skeletons have been found in total, including 90 in the last three weeks alone, just yards from Whitesands Bay, a Blue Flag beach near the Welsh city of St David's. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3dCEUV5

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Where CAN you go on holiday? Offers as Ryanair sells £5 flights

Holiday hotspots Malta and Madeira recently moved onto the UK's quarantine-free green list and now MailOnline guides you through the summer travel maze. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3yaB3q8

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EU says influx of illegal migrants from Belarus is ‘politically motivated’

“One thing is for sure: your worries and your problems in Lithuania are European problems,” said the European Commission President from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xl4Igs

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Welcome to the Italian hamlet offering free holidays to promote sustainable tourism

The inhabitants of San Giovanni in Galdo had a unique idea: to harness their hospitality to revitalise the economy of the historic village in a sustainable way. Lucrezia Lozza reports from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2USUcyo

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How much are UK adults missing holidays?

‘People are missing the sights, sounds and tastes of different cultures and food is one of the biggest contributors to having an authentic experience’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3yhAlHD

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Russia and Indonesia should be on the red list, says data expert

The two vast countries are in the same risk category as the Greek islands of Santorini and Zakynthos from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jD29ly

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Cargo plane crashes off Hawaii with two people onboard, reports say

According to preliminary information, the two people onboard were rescued from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3dCfbMv

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4 of the best lidos depending on your swimming needs

All of the sun; none of the swelter. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ylkPdZ

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FOX NEWS: Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek takes flight: Behind the scenes with the Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and Shetterly Squadron

Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek takes flight: Behind the scenes with the Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and Shetterly Squadron Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek gives an inside look into the Kansas City airshow via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3AoV0v4

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FOX NEWS: Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek explores Kansas City to take in the local sights, sounds, and food

Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek explores Kansas City to take in the local sights, sounds, and food Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek heads to Kansas City ahead of the Independence Day holiday via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3AjzXKt

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The best Airbnbs in the Lake District for style, scenery and comfort

From waterside boathouses to kooky domes and romantic cottages, Ianthe Butt picks the best Airbnbs in the Lake District from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3y7WkRk

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Travel chaos and flight delays in Paris as airport workers’ protest escalates

Hundreds of passengers miss flights from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jDaVjE

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The best Airbnbs in Devon for a summer staycation

From chocolate box cottages to woodland retreats, here are some of the best places to rest your head in Devon from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ydJm4w

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Give us summer, not silly stories about ‘the wrong kind of jab’

‘If the government keeps focusing on infection rates, we’re all knackered’ – Steve Heapy, CEO, Jet2 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ylrwg5

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Disney World adopts more gender neutral language

Park removes ‘Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls’ from greeting from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Ajgw4t

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Germany prepares to relax travel restrictions for Brits ahead of Chequers meeting, says report

Historic meeting between Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson takes place today from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2TmVzoS

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Travel expert Simon Calder’s 25 answers to your burning July traffic light questions

Spain’s baffling new rules on unvaccinated travellers were a key topic from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3dz89YO

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Travel news – live: Spain’s tighter entry rules for unvaccinated tourists come into effect

All unvaccinated Britons must present a negative Covid test to enter from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3dB0ER6

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The world's best places for your once-in-a-lifetime round of golf, from St Andrews to Pebble Beach

Here we present golf courses, from California to Melbourne via Scotland, that have been given the stamp of approval by stars including Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Colin Montgomerie. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3jAm8Bn

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Four-phase plan to get Australia to Covid normal: Quarantine, lockdowns, arrival caps, vaccination

The Prime Minister hailed a 'new deal for Australians' as he outlined the stages titled 'vaccinate, prepare and pilot', post vaccination phase, consolidation phase and final phase. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3jA8rm7

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FOX NEWS: Disney World to bring back early park entry for resort guests starting October

Disney World to bring back early park entry for resort guests starting October A fan favorite perk is coming back to Disney. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2UjmVfH

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Welcome to my home town: How Scarborough imbued me with a need for the sea

After years of trying to run away from the town she grew up in, Emily-Ann Elliott realised that you can’t escape the pull of the coast from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jCXErh

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UK adults travel abroad for the food, poll reveals

The majority of those asked said they liked food from ‘all over the world’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ydDqZj

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4th of July travel news - live: Latest updates and advice on the busiest airports and departure times

Latest update on US travel during Independence Day weekend from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2UT3YR7

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Jet2 gives government ‘green list ultimatum’

‘If we are to use the term “Freedom Day,” then people must have the freedom to travel to safe destinations overseas,’ says Jet2 statement from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2TsYagX

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Vaccine passports: What does EU’s travel pass mean for British holidaymakers?

EU’s Digital Covid Certificate launches 1 July from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3w8pkag

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Can I travel to Malta this summer and what are the rules?

Malta joined the green list on 30 June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Amjaqq

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Malta to accept NHS app as proof of vaccination in red-tape U-turn

The Mediterranean nation will now accept digital proof of jabs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2Ujfnt3

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FOX NEWS: Disney World giving away 50 free passes for 50th anniversary celebration

Disney World giving away 50 free passes for 50th anniversary celebration Walt Disney World Resort will be giving away 50 free passes to its 50th anniversary celebration to people who are nominated for their kindness and compassion. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SJtyHI

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Thailand opens up to vaccinated British holidaymakers

Phuket is the country’s first tourism guinea pig from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jB89LI

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Travel experts discuss latest Covid data during The Independent’s exclusive virtual event

Top data analyst Tim White and travel expert Simon Calder took part in an exclusive online event hosted by The Independent’s travel editor Cathy Adams from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3w99rQI

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Spain insists on tests for unvaccinated British travellers

Cheap and quick lateral flow Covid tests are not acceptable from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3yaBh0r

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Travel news - live: Thailand opens to tourists as green list favourite Malta tightens entry restrictions

Countries across Europe are introducing stricter rules for British travellers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qFxcP6

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Simon Calder’s ‘Ask me Anything’: the Independent’s travel expert answers your questions

A week on from the latest green list review, Simon Calder takes your questions from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3h6y787

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Experience the extraordinary on a Cotswolds adventure

Forget chocolate-box villages and endless walks – get stuck in with a stack of offbeat activities in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oKUjai

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Discover art, history and culture in the thriving cities of Flanders

Antwerp, start of the 17th century. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2UW5S3z

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Great British boltholes: A review of The Alice Hawthorn pub with rooms in North Yorkshire

Will Hide trotted along to The Alice Hawthorn, a pub in Nun Monkton named after a legendary 19th-century racehorse. It has Scandinavian-inspired rooms and serves 'hearty fare'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qDOmg5

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