Best hotels in Glasgow for style, location and value
From smart Georgian mansions to country house retreats, Glasgow has it all from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FVzKz2
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The best new UK hotels that opened in November
Hotel expert Ianthe Butt shares six of the UK’s hottest new places to stay from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3lip31K
Best hotels in Europe for kids’ clubs
Where to take the kids and get a holiday yourself? Kate Hilpern knows the hotels to go in Europe from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/31cuokp
Furious e-scooter owner kicked off train
‘They could not confirm or deny it I was breaking any rules,’ said passenger of Scotrail from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xCiuMm
EasyJet sees dip in bookings amid omicron fears
The budget airline also announced pre-tax losses of more than £1bn from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3roA7hS
Fears TFL could cut Bakerloo Line to save cash
Historic tube line had been set to receive a £3.1bn extension until plans were halted this year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/32zG5lp
The 16 best city breaks in Europe for 2022 named by Time Out, from Arles to Sheffield
Time Out has picked these emerging European destinations 'because of their excellent food, culture, nightlife and community spirit.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FZGDj8
Don’t turn Notre Dame into ‘politically correct Disneyland’, say renovation critics
Plans for modern art, low lighting and translated Bible tales are not to everyone’s tastes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xAOIaS
Brawl breaks out between passengers at airport after flight lands
‘Some of the individuals threw stanchions and broke chairs,’ says airport spokesperson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xAq2PT
San Sebastián city guide: where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Spain’s foodie capital
How to spend the ultimate weekend in the Basque foodie hotspot from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3D6Snyg
Hotel review: Edinburgh's Kimpton Charlotte Square has a 'golden age of travel' ambience
Lizzie Enfield says there's a touch of theatricality to Kimpton Charlotte Square, which sits on the fringe of Edinburgh's historic New Town. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3o469O0
Hong Kong, India and Ecuador impose tighter entry restrictions for travellers
Travel bans and strict rules are being introduced by countries in response to omicron from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3d5dXZn
Museum opens in the DMZ between North and South Korea - and you need a military escort to visit
The Unimaru museum (pictured) aims 'to provide a platform for peaceful unification'. It's the first museum in the DMZ, an area laced with barbed wire, landmines, and other barriers. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3EjUm3y
Europe Covid: Switzerland forces UK arrivals to quarantine for 10 days
Thousands of Britons hoping to ski the slopes of the French Alps typically fly via Geneva, but are having to re-plan their trips after Switzerland imposed 10-day Covid quarantine on all UK arrivals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3I5DGPP
The world's wackiest bookstore? Inside the amazing new Shenzhen Zhongshuge shop in China
The bookstore, part of the Zhongshuge chain, is in Shenzhen and bookworms can wander through the coils of its whimsical spiral bookcase, picking up novels along the way. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3o2Ucbk
Woman detained in LA after running onto airport tarmac to ‘wave down’ plane
Woman was ‘experiencing a mental health crisis’, says airport spokesperson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/31gMCRh
Best Lake District hotels to stay for comfort and location
Where to stay in the Cumbrian beauty spot from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3D6fDwy
Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions at exclusive live event
Find out the future of travel in this free evening with The Independent ’s travel correspondent from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3DkCG7I
Travel news – live: PCR tests required from today as Hong Kong and Ecuador tighten entry rules
Border restrictions are tightening around the world as the omicron variant takes hold from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3o7YMoU
Netherlands travel rules: Can I visit Amsterdam and what are the restrictions for tourists?
A strict curfew has been put in place from 28 November from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3pv49Or
New book unravels the mystery surrounding Aeroflot - 'a parallel universe of aviation for decades'
In Aeroflot - Fly Soviet (Fuel publishing), author Bruno Vandermueren presents a stunning 'visual history' of the carrier, which by the late 1950s was bigger than American Airlines. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3E3cFdk
Best hotels in Stockholm
Fiona Tapp selects the best hotels in the Swedish capital – from urban cool to budget boutiques from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3I3RFWs
Best hotels in York to stay for style and location
Chintz-free stays in the historical centre from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3I14D7h
Bird strike horror: fire shoots from Ryanair plane as it hits flock of herons
Pilots’ view was obstructed by blood and feathers splattered across cockpit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cWoLJv
Australia delays border reopening in response to omicron threat
International travellers must wait another two weeks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/318XLnH
Switzerland quarantine rules: Can I still go skiing in France if flying into Geneva?
Quarantine is back for Brits visiting Switzerland from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3E7XMqm
Fascinating footage of life on board Royal Caribbean's new ship Odyssey of the Seas
Jo Kessel boarded Odyssey of the Seas for a five-night voyage to the Bahamas. Her mission was to film everything that Odyssey has to offer, which is an awful lot... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pcWQuk
Best hotels in Paris: Where to stay for value for money
Paris hotels don’t have to cost the earth. Here are the most stylish hotels in the City of Light that won’t break the bank from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cWDOTm
Morocco suspends all inbound international flights
Country latest to close borders in response to omicron variant from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HWG3o5
Can I travel to Spain from the UK? All the rules you need to know
The holiday favourite has banned unvaccinated Britons from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3lh81ky
Drunk woman restrained with cable ties on flight after attacking flight attendants
Passenger shouted ‘shoot me’ at police during arrest from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3o2ow5Z
Switzerland imposes 10-day quarantine on UK travellers, wrecking winter holiday plans
Travel restrictions tighten in response to variant of concern from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3p6RAbD
The best foodie experiences in Asturias – Spain’s offbeat paradise for gourmands
Following the Spanish city’s hosting of the 2021 World Cheese Awards, Karyn Noble picks out the best gastronomic delights from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rhHuaF
The best hotels for a Christmas shopping break, from London to Bath
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: 'Shop and stay' ideas for Christmas shoppers. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FZpPbI
UK red list update: Angola, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia added
Additions made after omicron variant cases detected in the UK from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2ZDGkek
London hotel review: Inside Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond upon Thames
Joanna Tweedy checks into Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond upon Thames and is very taken with its characterful rooms and proximity to the 'bucolic splendour in every direction'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xC0gLc
Travel chiefs call for reduced prices for travellers' PCR tests to boost festive trips
Travel bosses and MPs called on the Government to either cap prices of the 'gold standard' swabs, axe VAT on them or allow holidaymakers to use free NHS ones. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FVU7w9
Luxury (but affordable!) all-inclusive group travel experience that will change your life
A Moveable Feast's curated itineraries are moveable, every one-of-a-kind and once-in-a-lifetime travel adventure is set in a different global locale where guests stay in epic residences and villas. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3HRLJiT
Travel news – live: Japan shuts borders over Covid variant fears as four more countries added to UK red list
Border restrictions are tightening around the world as the omicron variant takes hold from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FSII04
Cornwall hotel review: You'll have a ball at the Esplanade in Newquay if you love kids and surfing
The Inspector pays £255 for a sea-view room with dinner and breakfast at the Esplanade, which overlooks Fistral Beach and is 'awash with children having the time of their lives' during his visit. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3E8Wvzm
Caribbean holiday: Inside the Sandals resort in Grenada
Sarah Turner says the resort feels 'properly Caribbean, in the best way possible'. It has its own stretch of beach, expansive swimming pools and 10 restaurants to choose from. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31aboT2
Sajid Javid says Christmas will be 'great' despite Omicron strain
Sajid Javid said the government was taking 'proportionate and balanced' precautions to 'buy time', but stressed there is no certainty that the 'super-mutant' strain will be able to dodge jabs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3CUgK2h
Travel industry despair at new uncertainty caused by super-mutant variant
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis lashed South Africa's Covid experts for sounding the alarm so early, saying that the country's tourism industry had been dealt a 'crushing blow.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3I7J0lV
A joyful cycling tour through the Kent Alps and the delights of The Milk House pub in Sissinghurst
MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill embarks on a 55-mile bike ride to a charming rustic pub, The Milk House, that's in a charming rustic village, Sissinghurst. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3p8LoQA
Omicron variant: Spain bans non-vaccinated Britons as Israel shuts borders to all visitors
Brits will need proof of a Covid-19 vaccination to visit Spain from Wednesday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3EbOOYQ
Omicron: How the return of PCR tests and self-isolation for international travel will work
‘Governments from around the world are acting without taking lessons from the last two years’ – Clive Wratten, Business Travel Association from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3p6V1z9
Paralympic gold medallist and I'm A Celebrity contestant Kadeena Cox recalls her travel adventures
This week Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox checks in to our travel Q&A. She also talks about her dream destination - Machu Picchu - and shares her top in-flight beauty tip. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xwQAl8
Community forest will be planted along 56-mile stretch of Cumbrian coast
The ultimate aim is to create a minimum of 12,355 acres of new woodland along this stretch of Cumbrian coast over the next 25 years - the size of almost 7,000 football pitches. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xq5xVU
Winter sun holidays: Discovering Abu Dhabi's desert safaris and gigantic aquaparks on a family break
Robert Hardman and his family checked in to a resort on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi's main holiday coastal strip. Recalling the view from his lounger, he says: 'You see nothing at all except sand and sea.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3HPQslg
Cornwall hotel review: Why you'll have a ball at the family friendly Esplanade hotel in Newquay
The Inspector pays £255 for a sea-view room with dinner and breakfast at the Esplanade, which overlooks Fistral Beach and is 'awash with children having the time of their lives' during his visit. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3E0L1Oi
Europe travel rules: Fully vaccinated Britons are welcome across the Continent - here's our update
There is concern about the potential impact of the new Covid variant discovered in South Africa. But travel is 'on' to all countries in Europe - except Austria... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30XCqh6
Exploring Ayrshire, from its regal Georgian terraces to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Rob Crossan explores Ayrshire using the Fairfield House Hotel as his base. While there, he listens to the 'wind howl' outside his window and ventures out for a 'traditional Scottish supper'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3lbujUV
Travel expert Simon Calder answers 10 pressing questions as the red list returns
Florida concerns, Brexit customs and the best of Budapest from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/314QYLb
Don’t believe the hype – sustainable aviation fuels won’t lead to zero-carbon flights
SAFs are being held up as the aviation industry’s carbon-free saviour – but in reality they’re a deeply problematic ‘solution’. Helen Coffey finds out more from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3r9mB1m
A second UK transport plan is in the works – so how does it compare to the Integrated Rail Plan?
The Man Who Pays His Way: In transport as in life, it’s good to have a plan. But only one from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3156gQ7
Ikea launches $1-a-month apartment in Tokyo
Tiny flat is just 10-metres-squared from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2ZphQFm
Portugal travel: What are the testing rules and restrictions for tourists?
Country has tightened its rules following rise in Covid cases from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rgnaGD
Portugal to demand negative Covid test from all travellers
‘We must be aware we are entering a phase of greater risk,’ says Portuguese prime minister from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/32q7qGC
Fascinating new Lannoo book highlights the world's most mind-blowing bending architecture
Curved: Bending Architecture is written by art and design historian Agata Mazur. In it you'll discover some of the structures around the world that are bending the rules of architecture. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3l7LmHy
Air New Zealand cancels ONE THOUSAND flights to Australia
Air New Zealand has cancelled 1,000 flights to Australia until December 31 due to "continued border uncertainty" between the trans-Tasman countries. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2ZfR9TG
Families must use credits for trips cancelled due to Covid by next September... or face losing them
Families are sitting on more than £130million of unused credit vouchers issued after their holidays were cancelled during the pandemic. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xdA8WO
Cancelled weddings and family reunions: frustrated travellers mourn South Africa’s addition to the red list
Exclusive: ‘We are devastated,’ says thwarted traveller from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3DUXUcH
Ask Covid data expert Tim White anything about the new Covid variant and travel red list
Ask Tim White what is likely to happen next now the red list has had countries added back onto it and a new variant is being considered a threat to the Covid vaccines’ effectiveness from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CNWJu8
Travel ban news – live: South Africa added to UK red list amid fears over Covid variant
Government imposes flight ban in response to ‘significant’ new variant from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3p59xHw
Travel industry fury at southern Africa ban
‘It is not just the six nations that will be affected but the whole continent,’ says Paul Goldstein, travel guide and photographer in Africa from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cNHG9l
The Italian villa from House of Gucci is now on Airbnb
Lavish home will be available to one lucky booker for single overnight stay on 30 March 2022 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3p53pz0
Waterloo no longer Britain's busiest railway station after Covid pandemic causes commuter slump
Stratford railway station in east London overtook Waterloo as Britain's busiest last year as the pandemic saw passenger numbers tumble. Waterloo was the busiest station in Britain for 17 years. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xq0Z1Z
Red list: What the ban on six Southern African countries means for travellers
South Africa and neighbouring countries were only taken off the hotel quarantine list in October from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CMMo1u
Six countries added to England’s travel red list as experts say new Covid variant is ‘worst we’ve seen so far’
Travellers from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini and Zimbabwe will see new restrictions imposed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/310YHtH
Tube strike to cause travel chaos in London
After Friday’s 24-hour strike, four weekends of evening disruption are expected on the Central and Victoria lines from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3DVwm6N
Disabled actor given full body search at airport after scanner confused by ‘lack of arms’
‘Discriminated against by a robot… What a time to be alive,’ said Melissa Johns from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/32nFLWO
The jaw-dropping £325million Lufthansa 'superyacht for the skies'
Lufthansa Technik has unveiled its design concept for a refurbished A330 that serves as a 'multifunctional exploration vessel'. Here's a look inside... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3p3wz1F
Thanksgiving travel sees passenger numbers at pre-pandemic levels
There will be an estimated 13 per cent increase in travel compared to the same period last year, say experts from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xojpQz
Peppa Pig World spammed with fake Tripadvisor reviews after bizarre Boris Johnson speech
‘Our children were enjoying seeing Peppa. This changed when a large blond haired gentleman with security guards barged them out of the way,’ wrote one reviewer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3p3h9dN
Winter sun holidays: From Dubai to the Maldives, the trips that will leave you feeling hot, hot, hot
For anyone with savings to blow on a once-in-a-lifetime trip, look no further than this list, which includes North America's first landscape hotel and a 'dream destination' in Grand Cayman. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3HPUOZN
Widow, 60, sues TUI for £560,000 after her husband drowned during a snorkelling lesson
Roy Fawcett, 58, died while exploring the waters of Paradise Island, off the Dominican Republic, with a group of fellow snorkelers. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cP13P4
Seville city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Spain’s southern cultural capital
The soulful, insatiably foodie Andalucian capital serves up seafood, sun, sights and swoon-worthy architecture, writes Charley Ross from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oWQFdL
Cathay Pacific cancels hundreds of passenger flights because crew refuse to quarantine
‘We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers as they travel ahead of the festive season,’ said the airline from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oWEDkJ
The UK's best cosy cafes to warm up in after a bracing walk, from Devon to Yorkshire
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: cosy cafes to discover on autumn walks. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3xl09TU
Heathrow hell: Airport apologises for 'queues' at passport control and 'wait' to collect luggage
Livid travellers (pictured today) vented about the teaming lines and a lack of workers this morning as they tried to make it to their flights at the London airport. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nSj70Y
Historic Michelin-starred pub is 'reduced to ashes' after fire started in thatched roof
The Star Inn at Harome, North Yorkshire, has won 'virtually every relevant industry award' since the arrival of celebrity chef patron Andrew Pern in 1996 and retained its Michelin star in February. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2ZrOVAI
Ask me anything: Simon Calder answers your questions as Australia and New Zealand announce phased reopenings
The Independent’s renowned travel correspondent will be on hand to answer your questions following the latest travel updates from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3l5BHAY
Brits’ Christmas travel plans could be ruined by passport delivery delays
Frustrated travellers set up a petition demanding action from courier company from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oYEIV9
Tickets sell out in minutes ahead of Singapore-Malaysia land border opening
‘The causeway was one of the busiest land borders in the world,’ says Singapore prime minister from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3l9L6rn
Discovering the 'glorious view' from the highest point in Brighton on BA i360's new Tower Top Climb
Ailbhe MacMahon tries out the new British Airways i360's Tower Top Climb, and says: 'Short of flying over the city by plane, there's no better view of Brighton.' Here's what climbers can expect... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FJOFMO
Airbnb launches gift cards for the first time ever
Rental company Airbnb has announced the launch of gift cards across Australia for the first time ever. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nRp6n3
Winter sport locations such as Geneva and Salt Lake City soar in popularity by as much as 295%
Skiing holidays are back on the agenda for thousands of winter sports fans after the majority of hotspots remained closed last year, new research has revealed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3l3XEjX
Historic Photographer of the Year 2021: The extraordinary winners revealed
The 'immense heritage that surrounds us' has been captured by the winning and shortlisted entries to the Historic Photographer of the Year Awards 2021 , unveiled today by Dan Snow. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2Zm8udv
Staycation travel: Joining the Fab Tour on a Beatles-themed trip to Liverpool
Rob McGibbon sets off on a Beatles-inspired trip around Liverpool. He muses: 'Even the most arbitrary artefact connected to The Beatles gains reliquary status in Liverpool. Quite right, too.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3HSZgqq
South London pizzeria wins award for best pizza in the UK
Mike's Peckham, which opened in April 2021, got the top gong at the National Pizza Awards last nigh after impressing industry judges at the UK-wide event with its Roman-style Dondini pizza,. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3CNRevA
British explorer Lucy Shepherd completes epic 253-mile trek through uncharted Amazon jungle
Lucy Shepherd said she's 'exhausted but elated' after completing a 50-day expedition on foot through the Kanuku Mountains in Guyana, one of the last remaining unexplored wildernesses on earth. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3d0oZPT
‘Catch-up’ travellers predicted for 2022
Overseas visits forecast to be lower than in 2019 – but twice as many travellers say they would pay more for a sustainable holiday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3l5x1v5
Airbus A340 makes first ever landing in Antarctica on ice runway
‘When we reached taxi speed I could hear a round of applause from the cabin. We were joyful,’ says pilot of historic flight from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cGhfCm
Woman arrested at airport for refusing to wear mask and attempting to punch passenger
Passenger allegedly went to punch a fellow traveller from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HPYn1T
We’re 20 months into this pandemic – why is there still no cohesive travel system?
Even for the most confident and digitally literate traveller, trips abroad still seem to have a million tiny potholes to avoid. Shouldn’t getting away feel easier by now? asks Lucy Thackray from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/32uBykm
The stunning Lake Como villa that stars in Lady Gaga movie House of Gucci is on Airbnb
The property, on the banks of Italy's Lake Como, features prominently in the film, which stars Lady Gaga. In reality, Villa Balbiano is one of the largest private residences on Lake Como. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3HTpwkS
Train fare dodgers face £100 penalty for travelling without a ticket
‘It’s never been more important to minimise the cost of fare evasion to the railways,’ says Department for Transport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/32uEIod
The great return: What New Zealand’s border opening means for one Kiwi expat
After nearly two years of being unable to return home, Laura Hampson starts the countdown for February 2022 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CPWiiV
Turkish lira collapse: what does it mean for travellers?
Currency crises are nothing new in Turkey; in 2005, the old lira was so weak that you could become a millionaire by changing 40p from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3p03WT1
When can I travel to New Zealand again?
Government announces foreign tourists will be permitted from April 2022 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HZHfai
New Zealand to reopen to tourists from end of April
Travellers will have to be fully vaccinated from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cKLGaA
Staycation travel: Discover UK Christmas cottages still available to rent
Wondering how to gather together in one place this Christmas if no one's house is big enough? Booking a roomy rural cottage could be just the answer. Here we round up some of the best... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oV5uxA
Aviation minister ‘completely out of touch’, says pilots’ union
Exclusive: ‘The minister needs to get around the table with the industry and actually start being a partner,’ claims Balpa from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cGR6Dt
Airlines demand simplification of Passenger Locator Form for travel
‘My assistant almost asked for pay rise for sorting it out,’ says Pieter Elbers, chief executive, KLM from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3E100rz
From Waitrose to Aldi: What kind of supermarket is your airport?
Plane Talk: Row between airlines and Heathrow goes retail from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CIR0pu
The $69,500 attachment called Form that turns a Tesla Cybertruck into a micro-home
The attachment, made by U.S company Form Camper, is designed to slot into the truck bed of the Cybertruck, folding away until it's activated. Here's a peek at its main features... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3CKbG0h
Holidaymakers must use £130m worth of travel vouchers before September or risk losing them
Civil Aviation Authority warns travellers to use them or lose them from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HFmNeu
Vaccine mandate for airline workers ‘will not impact holiday travel’, says TSA
The deadline for federal employees to get vaccinated passed on Monday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oMMXn2
Why Le Marche, Tuscany’s overshadowed neighbour, remains Italy’s under-the-radar renegade
From its coastline to its peaceful inland mountains, Chris Allsop finds a region of Italy still (mostly) unmediated by the tourist gaze from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2ZeKIQC
USA holiday: Discovering that the sights of New York are still exhilarating
Samantha Lewis boards Virgin Atlantic's momentous first post-travel-ban flight to New York - and then has the time of her life in a city where there's 'magic in the air'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nIFgyT
Travellers can get from Rome to London by train in a single day - but only once a week
Rail expert is calling for more coordination of European rail schedules from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oRX9un
British Airways threatens to axe Heathrow flights due to airport’s charge hike
Heathrow is ‘Waitrose’ of the airport world, says airport boss, and customers don’t mind paying more from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xd6EYQ
Have Meghan and Harry finally kicked their private jet habit?
The couple were spotted on a commercial flight from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3r0GKGG
Business travel ‘won’t return to pre-pandemic levels’ says airline chief
‘We’ve all moved on to Zoom or Teams,’ says Loganair’s Jonathan Hinkles from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3DWuJWk
UK to focus on hydrogen-powered transport to decarbonise aviation, says transport secretary
Grant Shapps announces plans for innovation centre in partnership with Dubai from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xnhbRy
Passenger ‘sexually assaulted flight attendant’ before ‘smoking marijuana’ in plane toilet
TSA passenger charges list is a riot of inflight smoking, boozing and abuse from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FAe2k2
Booster jabs won’t be required for travel to UK until 2022, says Shapps
‘No prospect’ of travel rule changes for incoming visitors before Christmas, says transport secretary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3xa2tgo
Will Germany’s Christmas markets open given the surge in Covid cases?
The country recently recorded more than 50,000 new cases in one day from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30SLkvW
Two German states cancel all Christmas markets due to Covid spike
‘The situation is very, very serious and difficult’ said Bavaria premier Markus Söder from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CKByZH
Son describes joy as reunited with his mother from Australia after Covid kept them apart [Video]
Ciaran Joyce, 34, who lives in London, had not seen his mother Hayley Gibbs, 56, after she left the UK in 2019 to live Down Under - but tough border control meant she could not return to Britain. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3x8GM0c
Rome for under £100 a night: The best places to stay, where to eat and what to see
Here we list some of Rome's gems, from Hotel Mediterraneo, where guests are immersed in 'Art Deco heaven', to Retropasta, where diners can watch the chefs make gnocchi on site. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cDfwOc
Pictured: Amazing Alpine refuge from World War I embedded in a sheer rockface in Italy's Dolomites
Here, amazing pictures show a refuge embedded in the Monte Cristallo massif in Italy's Dolomites. It's believed that the refuge was constructed by Italian soldiers during World War I. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3CHCpua
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Explore Norfolk - and cook with TV star Delia Smith
On this memorable five-day tour, you'll be hosted by Delia for a full day at her Food and Wine Workshop. You'll also dine at Delia's Restaurant and Bar in Norwich. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nCr8ar
Spanish police hunt for tourists who escaped quarantine
Dutch visitors were meant to self-isolate for 10 days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3czgxqm
When can British travellers return to Australia?
From 1 December, the country will let some visa holders and holidaymakers in from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3r78HN0
Southwest flight attendants dance for passengers at airport gate in Tiktok video
‘Looks like I’m on the fun flight with a cool crew,” writes traveller from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2Z9uAQk
Tourist’s ‘blasphemous’ approach to eating croissant enrages French
‘I once saw an American do this... my grandmother almost shed a tear,’ responded one Instagram user from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HEtdL7
Australia to lift travel ban for some international visitors
A leading minister in Canberra raised the possibility that British tourists might be able to visit Australia before the end of 2021 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HMrmE6
Airbnb guest shocked by host’s discriminatory signs banning Maori
‘No Māori to be spoken on these premises,’ read one inflammatory sign from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oO8Pyq
Austrian ski hotel Naturhotel Forsthofgut is a winter wonderland for adults and children alike
MailOnline Travel's Carol Driver checks into the Naturhotel Forsthofgut hotel, an 'oasis-like' property just a 90-minute drive from Salzburg. Find out why she gives it a five-star rating... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FCagqt
Austria bars tourists as lockdown begins – but flights continue
‘We are monitoring the situation and will inform affected customers of any changes to flight schedules,’ – Austrian Airlines from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30OP7Kn
Can I travel to Austria? Latest restrictions and advice as lockdown imposed
New lockdown came into effect on 22 November from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qZAlMe
Qatar 2022: travel advice for World Cup fans
Alcohol will be available in certain locations; visitors are urged “to ensure their shoulders and knees are covered” from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3x6KabY
USA holidays: The lights are back on in Chicago - and deep dish pizza and blues music await
Hugo Brown joins an epic food tour of the West Loop neighbourhood and watches Buddy Guy, who inspired the Rolling Stones, perform at his blues bar Legends. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FtsHNU
Caribbean holiday: Why you should visit the tiny island of Canouan
Canouan is being talked about as 'the 'island where billionaires get away from millionaires', writes The Daily Mail's Mark Palmer. He checks into the Mandarin Oriental hotel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oIUJOR
Jack Reacher author Lee Child on his love for New York
This week best-selling author Lee Child checks in to our travel Q&A. He also talks about his earliest holiday memory and shares his top jet lag tip. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3x6fyr3
The Holiday Guru answers Covid-related travel questions
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/3FEjra1
UK hotel review: Inside The Wentworth in Aldeburgh, Suffolk
The Inspector decides that this coastal Aldeburgh 'museum piece' is an acquired taste, a property many would love, but plenty would run a mile from... Read on to find out why. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3x4gSe6
Inside a cosy, Cairo bookshop away from the hustle and bustle
To start a bookshop anywhere is often dismissed as a frivolous endeavour. Opening one in Cairo faces a host of other, Egyptian obstacles, writes Siobhan O’Grady from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CEc4NI
Staycation travel: Studio house from the cover of Oasis' Supersonic available as a holiday rental
At Monnow Valley Studio in Monmouthshire photographer Michael Spencer Jones captured the iconic image that announced Oasis' arrival in the charts. Now you can follow in their footsteps... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oDtRzu
Best destinations: Where do you want to travel to in 2022?
National Geographic has revealed its 35-strong list of top picks for next year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3nvhJBu
Why can’t the transport secretary just be honest about HS2?
The Man Who Pays His Way: Justifying that most awkward and painful of manoeuvres, a railway U-turn, is an unenviable task from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30zlSeB
A green e-bike tour of Sussex’s vineyards
Sussex’s new wine-tasting route isn’t just an excuse to get tipsy - taken by bike, it’s also environmentally friendly, taking in sustainable wines and locally-sourced food, says Aleesha Hansel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3x5pvFt
Why tourist boards need to stop whitewashing the UK’s international image
The UK’s diverse culture is what makes it special – so why are tourist boards still pushing royalty and afternoon tea, asks Rajan Datar from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CsdN8M
Greece travel: How will new Covid restrictions affect my holiday?
The country is tightening its restrictions again from 22 November from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kSV7sS
Will Europe’s ski resorts open this season?
With rising coronavirus cases. we check out the possible disruptions to wintersports destinations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kSRp2q
Tourists’ beers in Rome end up costing £670 after they break into Colosseum
Most expensive pint ever? Americans were fined by Italian police for trespassing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Duv9Dg
Christmas air fares soar as airlines charge thousands for flights
Lowest prices on some Heathrow to US flights in economy now over £2,300 – but much cheaper for 25 December departures from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FqnypK
Germany’s Christmas markets face threat of closure amid spike in Covid cases
The country recently recorded more than 50,000 new cases in one day from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ojJoEL
Munich’s Christmas market cancelled for 2021 amid Covid spike
The market dates back to the 14th century from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30Gbul7
Rip-off travel websites charging up to £72 for free passenger locator forms
In some cases, Google ranked the rip-off form filling offer higher than the free government website link from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3x1Vrud
Can I travel to Austria? Latest restrictions and advice as lockdown imposed
New lockdown comes into effect from 22 November from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cs58Zg
Booster jabs now appear on NHS app for overseas travel
‘Sajid Javid must now sort problem with teens not being able to access their vaccine record’ – Ben Bradshaw MP from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cqOR7d
Following in George Clooney's footsteps: Inside the luxurious Hilton Lake Como
Sarah Hartley checks into the Hilton Lake Como, which has 'luxurious amounts of room and occupies prime space just back from the waterfront'. The staff? They're 'tip-top'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3CwVz5W
Two American tourists are fined £670 each after sneaking into Colosseum at night to drink a beer
Two American tourist were fined $905 each by the italian carabinier for illegally breaking into the colosseum to drink beer from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3cr61l6
Dog named Gunther VI is selling Miami home owned by Madonna
Gunther VI the German Shepherd inherited his vast fortune, including the nine-bedroom home in Miami once owned by Madonna, from his grandfather Gunther IV. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30yVj9x
TikTok star’s first class travel hack leaves flyers furious
‘Try pulling that on most carriers and it won’t go over so well,’ wrote one follower from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CxHjtJ
Grant Shapps claims HS2 cuts will bring ‘much better services’
‘Virtually everywhere gets much better services than was envisaged under the original HS2 plan’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qSIxhg
The best destinations to visit in 2022, according to National Geographic
List is comprised of 35 destinations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3DzlUSr
Spain holidays: Following in Michelle Obama's footsteps in Andalucia
Teresa Levonian Cole checks in to the Villa Padierna Palace Resort in Andalucia and learns to flamenco dance in nearby Estepona. 'It was truly a wrench to leave,' she laments after her trip. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Drpluh
Clumsy Jumbo! Moment elephant gets stuck as it tries to climb over a fence in India [Video]
Filmed by onlookers in Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, India, on November 16, the video has been viewed more than 248,000 times and liked by almost 20,000 people. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3DxFC0E
Clouds swirl like the ocean waves in time-lapse video filmed high in the Swiss Alps [Video]
Swiss photographer Olivier Staiger captured the movement of the stratus clouds above the Valais valley in the Alps near the Swiss-Italian border, with Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the distance. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Dv9hrv
No countries added to red list in latest travel update
All nations remain on ‘rest of world’ list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CzcaWS
America's holiday season train shows are back
At the New York Botanical Garden show there are more than 175 models of New York landmarks and over 25 different model trains wending their way past them. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3CqgNSZ
Mansion with its own ballroom, chapel, and Chinese garden his the market in Macon, Georgia for $2.5m
The 16,000 sq. ft. house has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, a sauna, a hot tub, and a Chinese-themed entertaining room with cinema seats and arcade games. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30EN2R9
The world's first Warner Bros. hotel opens in Abu Dhabi with the new Batmobile at the entrance
The UAE hotel is called WB Abu Dhabi Curio Collection by Hilton, and it's set on Yas Island beside the Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park. Here's a glimpse inside... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oH41uD
Moment two cheetahs leap onto the roof of safari vehicle and pose inches from photographer [Video]
The video, filmed in Masai Mara reserve in southwestern Kenya and runs along the Tanzanian border, was captured by photographer Paul Mahagi, 40 and shows the cats posing on the car. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FmFEci
Stradbroke Island shipping container transformed into million dollar home - but would you pay that?
The pandemic has led a lot of people to re-evaluate their life and lifestyle and think about moving for the bustle of the city to something more relaxing - perhaps even a sub-tropical island. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3CrmWhR
Pictured: The amazing 'upside down' New York skyscraper
'Affirmation Tower' would be the second-tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere behind One World Trade Center. A decision was made not to trump it 'out of respect for what [it] represents'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wZNwgP
Winners of the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
A monkey on the wires of a bridge that runs over the Xun river in Yunnan, southwestern China, has won the Overall Winner prize of the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ns011w
Change to allow motorists to tow heavier caravans and trailers DELAYED
Motorists who were granted a licence after 1997 were set to be allowed to tow caravans up to 1,500kg without having to pass an additional test. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kOeaol
Disney is first cruise line to mandate vaccines for children aged five and over
The US operator is first cruise company to do so from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3x1oDkR
HS2 and HS3: What do new rail plans mean for passengers?
Government promises faster journey times to and from Derby and Nottingham from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Fvw1Ie
New York’s Times Square will host New Year’s Eve bash – but only for vaccinated guests
Rules apply to all revellers aged five and over from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kO5he6
Stavanger city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Norway’s maritime darling
Meet Norway’s oldest, richest city - with a picture-perfect old town in nifty proximity to the country’s life-affirming Lysefjord, says Mike MacEacheran from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kN09Hn
Stena Line’s Dublin-Holyhead ‘booze cruise’ is back, with 50% off duty free
The thrice-weekly services give access to discount alcohol, beauty products and electronics from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wY5kck
‘An act of political spinelessness’: industry reacts to government’s rail plans
‘This madness creates a new east-west divide now down the Pennines,’ says Nigel Harris, managing editor of Rail magazine from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30yeWil
Texas woman faces 20-year prison sentence after plane mask row
Altercation left flight attendant with injuries, the court heard from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oENlUx
What time is the red list travel update today?
The government is reviewing its lists for travel every three weeks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3276LK5
Travel update – live: Red list update expected today as European countries see Covid spike
Fears for winter breaks as several European countries record an all-time high number of cases from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30wIn3N
Ask me anything: Simon Calder answers your questions following UK travel update
The Independent’s renowned travel correspondent will be on hand to answer your questions following the latest changes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CtqoIE
High-speed rail: What are the plans for HS2 and HS3?
The government has leaked details of its ‘Integrated Rail Plan’. What does it mean for the future of train travel? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qQ2ipw
New book Stories and Dreams by photographer Steve McCurry contains mesmerising photos of children
In the introduction to the book, Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Malala, explains why McCurry's photos are so special: 'McCurry's images brilliantly capture [the] hearts, souls, and the humanity of children.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2YYJ1Xx
Will any countries be added to the red list this week?
No countries have been on the red list since 1 November from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30I5p8a
Rave reviews for Les Grands Buffets, the French eatery with a VERY grand £36 all-you-can-eat buffet
Les Grands Buffets in Narbonne has taken the all-you-can-eat buffet concept, given it a good whisk, and upgraded it into a luxuriously decadent affair. Here's what diners can expect... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2YZcDnE
Tourist accused of faking hypothermia to be airlifted from mountain faces federal charges
Climber called for two separate rescue helicopters while climbing Alaska’s Denali peak from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30zHEib
Travel predicted to be 30% down in 2022, says Economist Intelligence Unit
Asia will be among the slowest to recover from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3clVXtx
Airline chief attacks UK government travel restrictions
‘The recovery is being hampered by the bureaucracy associated with UK travel,’ says former BA boss Willie Walsh from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3clalCd
Cabin crew report depression and suicidal thoughts amid rise in ‘mask rage’ on flights
85 per cent of flight attendants said they’d dealt with disruptive passengers this year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30uM2zg
Cathay Pacific cabin crew forced to ‘avoid social contact’ for 21 days after flights abroad
Staff also have strict rules to follow during layovers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HtC6Hc
Britons urged to embrace the 'daycation' to give hotels a post-lockdown boost
The campaign is being led by travel platform DayBreakHotels using the hashtag #StayForTheDay, and comes as the UK hospitality industry continues to find its feet in a post-lockdown world. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kFVuqA
Rise in staycations sparked an increase in wildlife deaths on UK roads
The average cost of repairing a car following an insurance claim for damage caused when hitting an animal is £2,400. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nqdl6R
Flybe returns 20 months after airline collapse – but no routes announced
‘All the profitable routes have been taken,’ says Sean Moulton, airline schedule analyst from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ForBTH
Beach made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio film to reopen
Destination was closed for years due to overtourism from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oFbri3
Mauritius holidays: My 'surreal' night in a transparent Teletubbies tropical 'bubble lodge'
'Surreal' is the word Sarah Bridge uses to describe her stay at the Bubble Lodge on Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius. She says: 'The memory of my night under the stars will stay with me for a long while.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wWEXni
Dining on trains: a different kind of fast food
Train Talk: Is the Great British Rail breakfast back? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3njFlJ7
What the world wants to wear: Map shows how Zara is everyone's favourite fashion brand in 2021
On the map - generated using 12 months of Google search data - country names have been supplemented by their residents' most-searched-for fashion label. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nm8dkb
Why going to a grief retreat is what we all need after the pandemic
After a traumatising 18 months, a change of scene, carefully prescribed programme, the kindness of strangers and no-strings-attached support offers the respite Amanda Nicholls so desperately craves from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Dmu2pl
Japan converts bus into mobile sauna to revive flagging public transport
Sauna on wheels will stop at festivals and events in February from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CmQblK
Mind the gap: London’s Northern Line to be partly closed in the New Year
Angel, King’s Cross, St Pancras and London Bridge will be disconnected from the City for four months early in 2022 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3e6rcKb
Two girls aged eight and 15 win easyJet's 'Aircraft of the Future' competition
Easyjet challenged the UK's next generations of engineers to design their vision for eco-friendly future flying. And the ideas that flew in were eye-opening... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3oxHNLF
Qatar puts UK on its travel red list amid soaring Covid rates
Visitors must submit to a two-day hotel quarantine from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Dy6opC
American Airlines passenger fined $23,000 after attacking flight attendant because seat didn’t recline
Passenger ‘kept yelling at flight attendants’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wPCjiZ
MARKET REPORT: Easyjet dives after warning in may need to cut fares
Easyjet's dropped 1.5% after analysts at Kepler Cheuvreux said there was a risk it would need to 'incentivise demand with fare discounts' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3CxKS3n
French airport strikes jeopardise journeys
Passengers told to arrive three hours before international departures from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FolbUK
Can I travel to Austria? Latest restrictions and advice as partial lockdown imposed
Unvaccinated people face harsh new rules from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HoPnk9
Travellers left anxious as no date confirmed for when booster jab will be added to NHS Pass
The delay could affect Brits travelling to France next month from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3njjMZ6
Woman living in isolated mountain town shares two-day epic journey just to buy food
‘It can be tiring but the view sure is beautiful,’ says Tiktok user from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CnraHj
Rising ocean temperatures in the Pacific are changing the West Coast's precipitation patterns
Scientists have discovered that rising ocean temperatures in the Pacific are causing changes to the West Coast's precipitation patterns and could cause the climates to switch. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3ozVOIN
Britons reveal the top 25 things they love about winter in the UK, from crisp walks to roaring fires
'Crisp, wintery walks' was voted number one in a poll that set out to identify the 'greatest thing about winter in Britain'. Read on to find out what makes a British winter so special... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3chpzIC
High-speed rail: What exactly are the plans for HS2 and HS3?
The government has leaked details of its ‘Integrated Rail Plan’. What does it mean for the future of train travel? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2YTt8Sc
Painted snails, cocoa and vegan pioneers: Exploring Baracoa, the real old Cuba
As Cuba opens back up to international tourists from 15 November, Claire Boobbyer champions this lesser-known eastern gem from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30youK7
Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions at exclusive live event
Find out the future of traffic light-less travel in this free evening with The Independent ’s travel correspondent from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3DkCG7I
Ryanair passenger forced to spend night at airport in thunderstorm for not having Covid test she did not need
The rule requiring a pre-departure test for fully vaccinated travellers to the UK was removed in October 2021 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3cc7OtV
First look at the world's highest infinity pool in Dubai, the Aura Skypool, which is officially open
'The Aura Skypool' in Dubai is set a whopping 200m (656ft) above the ground on the 50th floor of the Palm Tower on Palm Jumeirah island. Here's a closer look at the amazing new Dubai attraction... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nh3m3x
Why Arlberg, Austria, should be your next winter ski break
The cradle of Alpine skiing, this mountain pass is one of the snowiest parts of the Alps from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30ob6YH
Women give free shots of alcohol to passengers at airport security so it won’t go to waste
‘They didn’t let us take our bottles through check-in so we gave shots to everyone in line,’ said Tiktok user from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wLpDJU
Why Kitzbühel should be your next high-octane ski break
With World Cup clout and an extensive ski area catering for all abilities, this resort also offers a charming town and plenty to do off the slopes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30w7jJ5
Tourist discovers KFC ‘hack’ for the best views of Giza pyramids
‘Travel hack’ goes viral on Tiktok from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FkPVFN
The best US holidays, from a glitzy trip in California to fun times in the Wild West
The list also includes glamping in Utah's Zion National Park and a luxury trip to Canada where you'll ride through the Rocky Mountains on a glass-domed coach. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3HmSGs4
Lake District and popular Peak District could BAN tourist cars
More than 90 per cent of the Lake District's 19million annual visitors arrive by car and officials say the tourist spot has reached 'peak car'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30oAnBI
Concorde timeline: The highs and lows of the iconic plane
The supersonic aircraft suffered a catastrophic crash in Paris on 25 July 2000 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3hKmNML
Why Ischgl is the most fun you can pack into a winter ski break
This first-class ski resort has the powder and the prettiness for a winter break to remember from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FftgLd
Why Austria’s Zillertal region makes for a magical winter break
With 542 kilometres of pistes, this vast valley is pure, unadulterated nature with a side of gastronomic flair from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kFg36G
Why you should book a holiday to Zell am See-Kaprun
Take advantage of the long ski season in Zell am See-Kaprun and explore some of the finest shimmering lakes and majestic mountains in Austria's SalzburgerLand from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3DhO8AJ
Private party island open to just one couple this New Year’s Eve
One-of-a-kind getaway to cost $5,000 for the night from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kDF81M
Airlines still imposing wrong passport rules post-Brexit
Exclusive: UK government ‘engaging with European Commission to seek further clarification’ on passport rules from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qBYPuA
When do I need to renew my passport? The post-Brexit rules
Seeing headlines about passports expiring after Brexit? Here are the rules as stated by the European Union, not the UK government from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3mE1pyk
Britain at its best: Inside Machynlleth, the former capital of Wales
Machynlleth is a pleasant town that 'fizzes with old stories', writes the Daily Mail's Harriet Sime. She heads to nearby Dolgellau in Snowdonia National Park to tackle the circular Torrent Walk. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3n7DSFH
Europe's Christmas markets: Unwrap a deal by hopping on one of these Yuletide river sailings
This is the year to give in to those tempting aromas of roast chestnuts and gluhwein. Fares for some seasonal river cruises are down by more than 60 per cent - and there's still plenty of capacity. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Dh2u4G
Staycation travel: The Inspector calls at Eastbourne's Scandi-chic Port Hotel
The Inspector's experience at Port Hotel has ups and downs in the amenities and service departments. Read on to find out why he gave his experience there three stars... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3onxzND
Yacht builders unveil concept vessel they claim will use 'wings' to travel above the waves
Designers of the carbon composite crafted yacht boast it as having a 'sleek, aerodynamic silhouette that's conducive to breakneck cruising'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nc9cDt
Thailand holidays: Here's our pick of sumptuous winter sun holidays on the tropical island of Phuket
Fancy some of the world's most idyllic beaches (at reasonable prices)? From catamaran cruises to luxurious resorts, here's the Daily Mail's guide to visiting Phuket and its neighbouring islands... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wFQnvn
The joys of festive shopping in France: Now we're out of the EU, you can buy at less than half-price
Thomas W Hodgkinson takes the Eurotunnel from Kent to Calais to stock up on boozy bargains and a new coat, adding up the savings he's making along the way. Is it worth it? 'Absolutely,' he says. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3kyhROG
Zaragoza for under £100 a night: What to see and do and where to drink in the Spanish city
Zaragoza is far from raucous, despite its wealth of bars. Most are elegant drinking holes tucked away on labyrinthine lanes, offering tasty tapas. Here's how to make the most of the city... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Cb4j1B
Rare 'Henry VII half groat' is likely the oldest English coin found in Canada
The 'major find' was minted in Canterbury, England more than 520 years ago, sometime between the years of 1493 and 1499, Government of Newfoundland reveals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wNnbmk
Sussex to Singapore on Scoot: spelling success?
The Man Who Pays His Way: long-haul, low-cost aviation has a chequered history, much of it involving Gatwick from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3c6e5rm
Will rising Covid cases in Europe affect my travel plans?
With worrying spikes of Covid infections across some of Europe’s most popular destinations, we look at the possible disruptions to travel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3c4kS4C
Delhi monuments shrouded in smog
‘Forgotten what blue skies look like,’ says local writer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wHJTMz
Pictured: Sabus, the bus in Japan that's being transformed into an amazing wood-burning mobile sauna
Shinki Bus, a Japanese bus company, is taking a city bus and turning it into a mobile sauna - known as 'Sabus'. Here, fascinating renderings show what it will look like once it's completed... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3naNr6O
Girl, 11, catches gonorrhoea from bathing in hot springs thermal pool while on holiday in Italy
A young girl on holiday in Italy caught gonorrhoea from sharing a thermal pool with an infected stranger. Experts say holidaymakers need to be aware regarding the risks of using these hot spots from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3c3weWz
Holidaymakers stuck in hour-long queues at Bristol Airport passport control
Photos and video on social media show crowds of travellers from 'multiple flights' forming 'hour-long' queues at Bristol amid claims there were just three staff checking passports. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3n5i9yk
All aboard HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train
This emission-free train signifies a nationwide push towards greener rail travel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3c6Zbku
Will I need a booster jab to travel in 2022?
As foreign governments stamp expiry dates on vaccines and ministers hint at restrictions for anyone without a booster, here’s what we know so far from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/31XkDGT
Facebook says deleting account of slain marine’s mother who criticised Joe Biden was a mistake
Shana Chappell is among several family members of the 13 troops killed in Afghanistan highly critical of the president from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3DBlE5C
How often does the average UK adult need a break?
Midweek getaways proved to be the most popular from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30mC3fy
Foreign Office warns Britons visiting EU to check passport stamps
Those missing exit stamp could be denied entry on their next trip from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3n6HoQC
The British Isles' best places to eat revealed in the AA's Restaurant Guide 2022
The Restaurant Guide 2022 showcases 1,700 eateries, each handpicked by the AA for their 'culinary excellence'. Here are a few of the mouthwatering restaurants that made the cut... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Hi0gV2
Over 65s without Covid booster jabs barred from French venues from December
The change kicks in from 15 December from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3quftw2
Travel expert Simon Calder answers nine questions on your next US trip
Rules for teenagers, Hawaiian escape, jab certification all explained by our in house travel expert from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wBxAkU
Italian government offers free visits to thermal baths to boost economy
After spa visits dropped by 70 per cent during the pandemic, the Italian government is building back the industry with free incentives from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FaHDQK
Germany’s Christmas markets face threat of closure amid spike in Covid cases
The country recently recorded more than 50,000 new cases in one day from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ojJoEL
Incidents of ‘air rage’ doubled due to mask rules, says Iata
One airline reported more than 1,000 incidents in a single week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/30duF6h
The Brooklyn Tower: Brooklyn's first ever supertall skyscraper reaches its full height of 1,066ft
The skyscraper - called 'The Brooklyn Tower' - is located at 9 Dekalb Avenue. Here, photographs show the 'imaginative new building' tower over the Brooklyn skyline. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30lkoVA
Cologne city guide: where to eat, drink shop and stay in this underrated German destination
A quaint riverside cluster crowned by one of Europe’s most impressive cathedrals, Cologne is an atmospheric spot for a beer, a bite and a breezy boat trip, writes Tamara Hinson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qrBT12
Flight attendant demonstrates ‘genius’ gravity trick for handing out snacks on plane
Commenters divided over whether the method was ‘hilarious’ or ‘unsanitary’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3C7nqts
Gozo: Slow down and live in the moment on an island escape
Plan your next getaway to a Mediterranean idyll just 25 minutes’ ferry-ride from Malta from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3bwomxn
Gozo: Experience captivating culture, craft and cuisine on an island escape
Sun, sea and… culture? From organic farm-to-table dining to UNESCO-protected temples and centuries-old crafts, this idyllic island has something for every taste from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3gRA1Kr
Heathrow finally hits three million passengers in October – but full recovery not expected until 2026
Passenger numbers up 144 per cent compared to October 2020 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qoUbQB
Katie Price escorted off Vegas flight after failing to wear mask, says fellow passenger
‘Apparently she was asked four times to put mask on,’ tweets British traveller from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3C5LZGY
Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions live as US opens up to UK tourists
Ask our renowned travel correspondent about heading Stateside now the travel ban has lifted from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3n2FdxC
The bizarre fake Prada store in the middle of the Texan desert that made a cameo on The Simpsons
The bizarre 'Prada store' sits by the road in West Texas and contains genuine items from the 2005 Prada collection, including 20 pairs of heels and six handbags. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2YzRkbV
Woman ‘punches son and husband’ and ‘steals passenger’s cookies’ on flight from Texas
A fine of $32,000 has been proposed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ohVUoa
Caribbean holidays: How to find authentic culinary experiences on every island
Here we show you how to find authentic culinary experiences on every Caribbean island, with chefs, both local and from overseas, determined to raise the region's gastronomic game. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qwwBRV
Caribbean travel deals: Flights are up to 78% cheaper this year
Holidaymakers are increasingly booking winter holidays to long haul destinations as more countries open up, new research has revealed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3c3HJNE
Boeing admits liability for Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max crash
‘By accepting responsibility, Boeing’s agreement with the families allows the parties to focus their efforts on determining the appropriate compensation’ – Boeing statement from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wyxevp
Heathrow passengers stuck in two-hour queues as e-gates fail again
‘Such a disappointing way to greet returning nationals and valuable guests from all around the world,’ said one passenger from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3D2FeqY
Paws & Stay by Sawday's lists 'perfect places to stay for dogs and their humans'
The site - 'the UK's only dog-first travel website' - comes from the teams behind the much-lauded human-focused Sawday's and Canopy & Stars portfolios. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qqapsA
A Remembrance Day pilgrimage and a Lake District amble - walks inspired by Britain's greatest poets
In the week of Remembrance Day, the Daily Mail looks at how the early lives of six great British poets are remembered across the country through fascinating walking routes. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wAPLqF
Passengers queue for TWO HOURS after arriving at Luton Airport
EXCLUSIVE: The Home Office apologised to passengers at Luton Airport for the disruption caused and confirmed that there was a 'technical issue affecting eGates at a number of ports'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3F3W60U
Scientists: British holidaymakers must STOP having sex with strangers on Gran Canaria's sand dunes
Research found that so many people are travelling to the Canary Island to have open-air illicit sex on the famous dunes that rare plants and bushes are being destroyed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3o3nOUT
Christmas flights could be hit by staff shortages
‘Approximately one million European passengers will be affected by a flight cancellation or a long delay’ this December, says flight compensation site from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wAESFG
The stunning winners of a landscape photography contest that has strict rules on photoshopping
Each entrant in the Natural Landscape Photography Awards adheres to strict rules on digital editing so that viewers don't 'feel deceived by the end result'. Here's our pick of the victors... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/30ixoeD
European travel won’t bounce back ‘until 2024’
European Travel Commission calls for ‘more holistic and coherent approaches for travel within the EU’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3F5MQcz
Passengers slam ‘ridiculous’ queues at airport after US opens up to international tourists
Waiting times described as a ‘disgrace’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oeC3WW
Baggage handler shows the complicated way planes are loaded with luggage
Viral video has had 13.9 million views from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ogobeL
Four kittens stow away on cargo plane from Singapore to Hong Kong
The furry foursome survived a 2,500km flight in the hold from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HjHRr1
Government supports ‘guilt-free’ flying, says Grant Shapps
Air travel is not ‘the ultimate evil’, says transport secretary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3F6mTdd
Frequent flyers: 90% of domestic flights taken by 2% of people, according to new research
Majority of Brits back banning UK flights where train could be used instead from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3c4h2IB
First look inside Somnio - the world's largest yacht
The 500million-euro (£430million/$600million) 'yacht liner' - which has a length of 222m (728ft) - will offer 39 ultra-luxury apartments starting at 9.5million euros (£8.1million/$11.2million). from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3EWL6Cu
Why Southend deserves its spot as the UK’s newest city
With a passionate community, historical marvels and a revamped cultural offering – plus, of course, the fabulous seafront – this Essex hub has more than earned its upgrade, writes Julia Hammond from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3D1Aa6c
British visitors to US face heavy Covid testing costs
Exclusive: A family of four must pay for a minimum of 10 tests between them to comply with US and UK law from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oaPYNH
What it’s like to visit the US as a tourist now the travel ban’s been lifted
New York, along with the rest of the States, is welcoming back British visitors with open arms, finds Mark Jones from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3H6Akvf
Tourists returning to Thailand struggle with new travel system
From a tricky digital travel pass to the reality of hotel quarantine, some have found the system hard to navigate from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ogA44r
Russia's fascinating 'Temple Of All Religions' combines the architectural styles of different faiths
Attracting tourists from around the world, the 'Temple Of All Religions' combines the design tropes of a Jewish synagogue, a Chinese pagoda and a mosque, among others. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bUhol0
The best early Black Friday travel deals from Secret Escapes
The travel deals specialist has launched its Black Friday bargains early this year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3F0G3Rz
New Frontier: What it’s like to fly on America’s version of Ryanair
Plane Talk: Frontier Airlines is full of surprises from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3o9hPxP
'You've had 20 MONTHS to get this right!': Passenger films 'disgraceful' two-hour queues at JFK
Furious travellers blasted officials for the 'disgraceful' planning as the aircraft landed from Manchester and weary customers flooded into customs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qiSXpR
MARK PALMER joins those jetting over the Atlantic after 600-day travel ban to US
Given that it's more than 600 days since the US travel ban was introduced by former president Donald Trump, there was not a spare seat to be had on either BA flight 001 or Virgin's VS3. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wsfYrr
First UK-Orlando flight touches down after 20 months: ‘We’re delighted to see them back’
Florida is pinning its hopes on British visitors flocking back after the US travel ban was lifted from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ETBnge
Huge tarantula found in plane cabin
‘OK, that’s a new flight-related fear,’ commented one social media user from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wuDyE6
Frisky tourists are damaging Canary Islands sand dunes, say scientists
‘Cruising’ and sex with strangers is having an environmental impact, says study from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3F3o11b
England to treat all under-18 arrivals as fully vaccinated
Children aged 0-17 can avoid quarantine and day eight testing, regardless of vaccination status from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BYsCzC
Portugal holidays: The joys of Alentejo's dark skies, from meteor showers to midnight canoe tours
Siobhan Warwicker goes starry-eyed in Portugal's Alentejo region, where she tries a 'solar observation' at the Dark Sky Observatory. Her verdict? 'There are plenty of mind-blowing moments.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2YuaMqF
The beauty of Asia captured in stunning new teNeues book by Patrick Pichler and Alexa Schels
Far Far East - A Tribute To Faraway Asia, published by teNeues, showcases the work of Berlin-based photographer Patrick Pichler. Here you'll find a handful of images from the new book… from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3mY6xgw
Traveller shares eerily beautiful scenes of Covid induced aircraft graveyard in centre of Australia
Dennis Bunnik posted a video of the nation's largest aircraft storage facility in Alice Springs on Monday and discussed his experience of seeing the aircraft that are grounded due to Covid. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3D0nmgm
Could Reward Flight Finder could help you find the best trips to splash your Avios on?
Travellers that have built up their Avios points could secure nearly free airline seats, thanks to a site that tracks British Airways' seat availability. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3H3x0kK
Couple claim they were forced to eat 'cold, wet and difficult to digest' food while stuck in room
Tracey Smith and her husband Jim, from Grimsby, flew back from Dubai and checked in at the Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport for 11 nights on May 11. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2UDirkb
England to recognise all WHO-approved vaccines from 22 November
‘Someone vaccinated in Egypt will be treated the same as someone in Evesham’ says Which? Travel editor from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3H2p577
How Britain’s beavers can help the UK’s conservation efforts
These resourceful rodents do give a dam, finds Teresa Levonian Cole on a conservation weekend with the Cornwall Beaver Project from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Fbx0xt
There were 1,359 Covid cases on US cruise ships this summer
‘Ensuring passengers are uninfected at embarkation has proven difficult’ says CDC from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wq7AZy
Valencia calls for an end to Spain’s 90-day limit for British travellers
As recent EU rules deter some travellers, region’s leader wants to make ‘Brexit as Brexit-less as possible’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3bPIjOS
We’ll take (back) Manhattan: Why I can’t wait for an autumn reunion with my city soulmate, New York
November is serving up Brits’ first taste of the Apple in two full years; and Lucy Thackray is beyond excited for a reunion from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3EW9MLr
UK government could restrict travel for people who refuse Covid boosters
Ministers considering ‘how booster vaccinations could be included in the NHS Covid pass for travel’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3H4cMHp
What it’s like to be the first British tourist to cross the Canada-US border in 20 months
Simon Calder walked across the Rainbow Bridge that connects Ontario in Canada with New York State from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3H3U5DJ
The ultimate insider's guide to New York, from the coolest bars to hidden gem hotels
The Big Apple is coming back to life, slowly and cautiously yes, but coming back nonetheless, writes New Yorker Ashley Pearson. And it's a reawakening that is very much worth celebrating. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3o8rftl
US travel ban lifted – live: First London-New York flights take off as tourism restarts after 18 months
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic stage dual take-off from Heathrow to celebrate from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3o6xfCQ
British Airways and Virgin celebrate US reopening with first ever dual take off from Heathrow to New York
‘Today is a time for celebration, not rivalry,’ says Virgin CEO Shai Weiss from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3khVEV3
Warning of queues as US border reopening triggers surge in transatlantic flights
Delta chief warns: ‘It’s going to be a bit sloppy at first’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kfRe0F
Expedia stops selling holidays that include captive dolphin and whale shows
Public figures including Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie Johnson have criticised the practice from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3nZrmqU
Travel giant Expedia bans sale of 'cruel' holidays with captive dolphins and whales
Travel giant Expedia has banned the sale of 'cruel' holidays involving dolphins and whales, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Campaigners now hope other companies will follow suit. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qfejEQ
The great POLISH Bake Off: Discovering Poznan's ultimate sweet treat - a 1,200 calorie croissant
The Polish delicacy can be made only by certified bakers in the town - though as there are about 100 of them you're never far from their tasty treats, writes Tamara Hinson. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2ZYkVfJ
Manchester hotel review: Inside The Midland and a seat at The French restaurant
MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checked into The Midland hotel in Manchester's city centre and ate at its legendary restaurant - The French, where Posh and Becks had their first official date. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wnoOa0
Why nowhere in America compares to Savannah
The Daily Mail's Jan Moir visits Savannah, the oldest city in the state of Georgia. She checks in to the 'hip and elegant' Perry Lane Hotel and enjoys exploring some beautiful historic sites. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qdxIWo
America road trip: How to plan a Jack Kerouac-inspired adventure from Denver to San Francisco
The Daily Mail's Ed Isacke embarks on a Jack Kerouac-inspired road trip that sees him spend a fortnight of life on remote stretches of highway, staying in sleepy smalltown America. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3o6xiyu
Five of the best lumberjack-inspired adventures across America
Here are five of the best lumberjack-inspired adventures. The list includes axe-throwing bars, wood chopping competitions, international gatherings - and more. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qdQhKq
Tourists wade through water in St. Mark's square after Venice floods again
Scientists have blamed rising sea levels on the increasing frequency of high tides that flood the 1,600-year-old Italian lagoon city, which is also gradually sinking. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bK58DF
The top 20 dreamy US destinations you can fly to direct from the UK
President Biden has awoken from his slumbers - and given the thumbs up to double-jabbed Britons. So, here's the Daily Mail's guide to where to go in America on direct flights... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3EOwqp8
America holidays: Everything you need to know about travelling to the US, from jab rules to visas
Britons are welcome in the US from November 8. The Daily Mail Escape team has everything you need to know about the reopening of travel to the States. Fit-to-fly certificates at the ready! from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3wmGWRp
The holiday spots where your pound will go furthest, and it's Turkey that offers the best rate
Post Office Travel Money's 'Holiday Money Index 2021' report has been measuring exchange rate movements and foreign currency sales. Here's the lowdown on the report's findings. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3k91l7D
British holidaymakers will face new travel restrictions unless they are TRIPLE-jabbed
Austria will categorise travellers as unvaccinated if it has been more than 360 days since their second dose or booster, meaning they must pay for a PCR test to enter. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3mM5akI
Which countries can I travel to if I’m not vaccinated?
Here are the countries you can visit if you haven’t been jabbed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oj8C6f
Zero-carbon flight tech that uses liquid ammonia unveiled at COP26 by British firm
Investor calls it ‘a profound breakthrough’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3GTJrzt
Is Denmark Europe’s most sustainable wine destination?
Forget hygge and Sarah Lund’s star-patterned jumper: climate-driven wine is the next big Scandi trend, writes Mike MacEacheran from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3bHz5UW
‘You do not just turn a travel industry back on’
The Man Who Pays His Way: Journeys remain fraught with complexity from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3mNe9lZ
Man arrested at Philippines airport after joking about a bomb in his luggage
Falling foul of the country’s ‘Anti Bomb Joke Law’ could result in up to five years in prison from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2ZTNpaR
US hotel sales surge ahead of international reopening
Exclusive: ‘I can tell what’s happening second by second’ says Booking.com CEO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qoFInV
Travel expert Simon Calder answers six pressing questions on your trips abroad
Passport rules for travel to Europe, testing rules for US trips and the incomprehensible rules for Brits heading for Belgium from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3o04ibH
Man refused boarding on cruise even though doctor certifies him as vaccinated
Holidaymaker’s doctor had certified his vaccinations as ‘complete’ after one jab and recovery from a case of Covid from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3q70l7F
Fascinating new book reveals abandoned ruins from World War I
The physical reminders of 'the war to end all wars' are explored in Abandoned Places of World War I, a new book by Neil Faulkner. Here you'll see some of the striking images that appear in the book... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3BORVEm
Archaeology: Designs on Stonehenge's chalk plaques depict real objects and NOT abstract patterns
Considered among the most spectacular examples of Prehistoric British engraved chalk, the four plaques were found within three miles of each other in the Stonehenge Area from 1968-2017. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3q1NweO
American families are buying holiday homes in rural England to spend the cold winter months
Peter Sharvell, of Sharvell Property, The Cotswold Estate Agency, told Femail that the Cotswolds has become a 'brand destination' for overseas buyers, with multiple buyers for each home. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3EJYOc1
Ryanair ‘wants to eliminate’ online travel agents, claims On the Beach, as it files High Court claim
Airline has ‘sought to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic to exert financial pressure’, travel agent alleges from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3bJrYeU
Flights’ global warming footprint at least twice as large as carbon footprint
Planes release chemicals other than CO2 with warming effects from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3GVD0fp
IAG’s Spanish airlines recovering ahead of British Airways
Heavy losses continue at IAG – but boss says ‘there’s a significant recovery under way’ as America opens up from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3o3uMsM
Pictures reveal how SeaWorld's first park without orcas is taking shape in Abu Dhabi
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is set to open in the United Arab Emirates in 2022, featuring the world's 'largest and most expansive marine aquarium'. Here, pictures show what we can expect from the theme park... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3CH6jQd
When will UK-US travel reopen?
The US will lift its travel ban for double vaccinated foreign nationals only from next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3k8qsaK
Back to the US: How new rules for British visitors will work after travel ban lifts on Monday
Arrivals who have been fully jabbed with a recognised vaccine will be welcomed, along with under-18s travelling with them – though all arrivals by air must take a test from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wdkp9C
Business class vs economy on a Qatar Airways Boeing 777
The Points Guy UK boarded one of the carrier's flagship Boeing 777s in Doha for a flight to London Heathrow with video cameras in tow... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bJTOaN
Manchester city guide: where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the ‘world’s third best city’
The UK’s own slick northern metropolis was recently ranked third in the world by Time Out . Lucy Thackray immerses herself in its distinctive food and culture scene from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3EOB2LZ
Boris Johnson’s private jet flight to London emitted 50 times more carbon than train
The Prime Minister flew back from Cop26 for a dinner at London club from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3bIFWO6
Disneyland visitors left stuck on Pirates of the Caribbean ride for 90 minutes after it breaks down
Ride played its Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me) theme song ‘on a loop for 30 minutes’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3mI3nx1
New attraction lets you climb 1,271ft skyscraper and hang over the edge
NYC activity will be world’s tallest external building climb from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3bIYbCZ
Flight makes emergency landing in Goa after losing an engine
Passengers were PCR-tested before spending the night at a nearby hotel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3nTnyYt
‘No fly list, now’: TikTok star divides internet by tucking into whole fish on plane
‘Lord let her never be on one of my flights,’ said one follower from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wd4iZA
Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions live
Ask our renowned travel correspondent about the latest information on travel rules and country reopenings from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3mHqtDX
Flight diverted to eject ‘unruly’ passenger
‘Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behaviour at our airports and aboard our aircraft,’ says airline from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2YgfFUb
Pictured: Bivouac Fanton, the incredible shelter for hikers perched 8,750ft up in Italy's Dolomites
Pictures show how the hut sits improbably on the edge of a ridge in the Marmarole range - truly wild terrain. In one image it actually looks like it's tumbling down the mountain... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3k4rZ1A
The Caribbean's best hotel pools revealed from St Lucia's infinity pools to idyllic spots in Antigua
The Caribbean has some of the best pools in the world, where you can take a dip without having to worry about tides, currents… or what lurks beneath the tropical waters. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3COcvWO
Booster for travel? Third jabs not included on NHS travel records
Exclusive: Travellers face being excluded from Austria and Israel without proof they have had an additional vaccination from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3nPywOA
FOX NEWS: Disneyland guests trapped on Pirates of the Caribbean ride on Halloween
Disneyland guests trapped on Pirates of the Caribbean ride on Halloween Brian Rokos, 59, from Riverside, California, told Fox News he was on the popular Pirates of the Caribbean ride on Halloween when it broke down at 6 p.m. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3EJkvZu
NSW residents almost completely book out coastal properties as state prepares for regional travel
With double vaccinated NSW residents finally allowed to travel to the regions after months of lockdown, in demand areas on the central coast and south coast will be packed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3GOTXb2
Sex and the City apartment becomes an Airbnb: Sarah Jessica Parker to welcome guests to recreation
It's the ultimate rental for fans of Sex and the City. Here's a glimpse inside an Airbnb recreation of Carrie Bradshaw's apartment, which is filled with replica props from the original series... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2ZKdtoe
Staycation travel: The best UK glamping sites for snuggling under the stars from Suffolk to Devon
Eve McGowan relaxed in a Suffolk yurt before charting the best glamping sites across Britain, from pods in Cumbria to log cabins with valley views in Wales. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3GLtcV2
Heathrow third runway: ‘Clean, green aviation’ likely to happen before airport expansion, says Boris Johnson
Prime Minister said the Government was focused on achieving ‘net-zero aviation’. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3wkt3mQ
Climb New York's 30 Hudson Yards skyscraper and hang over the edge in a thrilling new experience
Billed as the highest external building climb in the world, the exhilarating new NYC experience is called 'City Climb'. Here, incredible pictures and videos offer a peek at the nail-biting ascent... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3EHVpKB
Why Spain by boat is the most civilised way to travel
Good food, wine and a comfortable place to lay your head - just think of the Portsmouth-Santander ferry as a sea-faring hotel, says Helen Coffey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2ZYdN33
When can British travellers return to Australia?
The only way for an ordinary British tourist to spend any time in Australia is to book international flights that connect there from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3obsBUn
British Airways passengers presented with frozen fish crates instead of luggage at Heathrow
BA had to track down customer luggage ‘after realising that something fishy was going on’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jZR6SQ
Conditions ‘extremely safe’ in La Palma after volcano eruption, says tourism minister
The Cumbre Vieja volcano began spewing lava on 19 September from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3kmvC35
Avgeeks can buy a piece of history as Emirates strips first superjumbo jet for memorabilia
The four-engine behemoths are being phased out from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CKAHZS
COP26: Climate activists to target 10 UK airports this weekend to protest expansion
‘Any emissions reductions from technological developments will be eaten up by plans for expansion of the sector,’ says Safe Landing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3mEzmhC
Get a taste of Girona – Spain’s most delicious city
The Spanish region of Catalonia is emerging as a world-class food destination. Jonjo Maudsley pays a visit. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2ZLI5Wy
British woman wins ‘backpacker tax’ legal battle
Working holidaymaker found to have been discriminated against based on her nationality from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jZU7me
Ryanair’s sky grab: Europe’s biggest budget airline launches 250 new routes this winter
Plane Talk: Irish carrier is preparing to dominate the continent from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CICoqK
FOX NEWS: Southwest pilot cited after allegedly fighting with flight attendant over masks at hotel
Southwest pilot cited after allegedly fighting with flight attendant over masks at hotel A Southwest Airlines pilot is facing assault and battery charges following an alleged altercation and mask dispute with a flight attendant at a California hotel last month. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Yc2Z0z
Rail, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers to Europe face border chaos in 2022, warn transport chiefs
‘There is no such thing as an e-gate for a car,’ says Tim Reardon, head of EU Exit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3o8neVZ
Glasgow hotels: 10 of the best places to stay in the COP26 host city
From smart Georgian mansions to country house retreats, Glasgow has it all from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3o82vl9
Final countries removed from red list have some of the toughest restrictions for British travellers
Exclusive: The final red list members have some extreme Covid rules from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3w9Hud2
The 44 destinations fully vaccinated Brits don’t need a test to travel to
Double-jabbed? You can sweep into these countries, swab-free from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3mi5KXh
Glasgow: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the COP26 host city
With the spotlight firmly on Scotland’s second city as the world’s leaders gather, here’s how to make the most of a weekend break there, says Hilary Mitchell from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3w4XXzq
Travel agent under investigation for ‘selling fake Covid test results’
Bolton firm has not been named from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3EzxxZy
Caribbean holidays: The lowdown on paradise, from St Barts to Jamaica
With 30 major islands - and more than 100 if you include every cay, spit and sandbar that disappears at high tide - the Caribbean offers a mind-boggling variety of destinations. So which should you choose? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nINFBe
FOX NEWS: ‘The Five’ slam the ‘authoritarianism’ of vaccine mandates
‘The Five’ slam the ‘authoritarianism’ of vaccine mandates The panelists argue cancellations and delays crippling airlines are a result of employees standing up for their rights on vaccine mandates. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jV8qse
FOX NEWS: Travel expert warns vaccine mandates are causing massive disruptions
Travel expert warns vaccine mandates are causing massive disruptions Mark Murphy discusses the ‘cascading effects’ of vaccine mandates throughout the travel industry ahead of the busy holiday season. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3BMLr97
Travel industry leaders see ‘real momentum’ as restrictions ease
Travel rules are being relaxed in nations across the globe from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Ex9GK0
The jaw-dropping winning shots in the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2021 contest revealed
After sifting through thousands of entries that 'celebrate the diverse UK landscape', the judges decided that American photographer Mara Leite has taken the wow factor to the highest height. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nNH8oT
Train near Salisbury 'derailed SEVEN MINUTES before second intercity smashed into it in tunnel'
A senior Network Rail engineer has exclusively told MailOnline that GWR passengers were left as sitting ducks on a partly derailed train for seven minutes before being hit by another intercity train. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nHXUpy
Sussex hotel review: Inside the 'beautiful' new Pig hotel in the South Downs
Jane Knight reveals that wine enthusiasts will love the latest in the Pig hotels litter. After all, the part of Sussex it's in is 'bubbling over with great fizz' and there are tasting tours 15 minutes down the road. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Czwbxi
The best cultural holiday packages for 2022 revealed, from New York to Vienna
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: Holidays for lovers of music and culture... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3BAv3Ir
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Meet Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag on a Danube cruise
After flying to Budapest, you'll travel on a stylish Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, with stops at Linz in Austria and at the Unesco World Heritage-listed town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3myrePE
The best places to visit in November
From the US to Gozo, here are the hottest destinations to head to this month from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3buNm7h
Britons made 95% fewer trips by plane from April to June compared to 2019
Most visits were made within Europe from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Bt2RHy
COP26: 85% of climate conferences’ carbon footprint comes from flights
Of 53,000 tonnes of CO2, 45,000 were from air travel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3pTOVnE
Away from it all: An expedition cruise around Chile and Argentina’s far south
As South America’s adventure travel favourites begin to reopen to tourists, Nori Jemil recalls navigating the wilderness at the continent’s southern tip from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/31eyt7b
Emotional reunions in Australia as residents return to quarantine-free states
Double jabbed arrivals no longer need to self-isolate from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3whzpn3
British woman refused entry to Spain due to Brexit passport stamp rule
Stamp issue could affect British travellers who regularly visit the country from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3EtzBSI
Which countries’ vaccines are recognised in the UK?
Vaccines administered in a further 35 countries and territories are recognised in the UK from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3GIWSlU
What is the ‘rest of the world’ (ROW) list and which countries are on it?
The UK’s travel rules changed in October from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3GHnC6f
Which countries are on the UK’s red list?
There are now zero countries on the UK government’s red list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3jTuXpr
Red list for travel cut to zero countries from today
Final seven nations move to Rest of World list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3CAjna6
Take the slow train south from Bangkok to fall back in love with Thailand
For a proper adventure, ditch the domestic flights and ride the rails to Thailand’s most uncrowded, charming and beautiful corners, says Alex Robinson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3bwaZfY
Travel expert Simon Calder answers 15 pressing questions on your trips abroad
American red tape, Australian dreams, Brexit passport checks, flight cancellations and cheap fuel in Luxembourg from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3nOpelQ
Ryanair summer loss shrinks to £40m – but passenger numbers less than half of pre-pandemic levels
‘Consumer confidence was undermined by the UK government’s confusing and inconsistent traffic light system,’ says CEO Michael O'Leary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3btqoxl
New travel changes: What are they, and what are the effects?
Travellers regarded by the UK as fully vaccinated – which includes under-18s who live here – will encounter less red tape and expense from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3hHQNuM