Insect-infested aircraft at Heathrow forced to abandon take-offs
Grounded planes presented insects with an ‘attractive opportunity’ for nest-building from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/takP9uXwl
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Rail passengers from London to Manchester face five-hour gap between off-peak trains
Exclusive: Passengers from Manchester wanting a cheap off-peak train to London cannot arrive in the capital until the afternoon from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/o6whIsOi9
Free snacks are BACK on British Airways flights as boss admits it was a mistake to axe luxury
In an open letter to customers, Sean Doyle said they will be entitled to a free snack, bottle of water and array of hot and cold drinks - perks that were axed on short-haul flights six years ago. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/GkqNPax2C
‘Keep calm and visit Ukraine’: country launches tourism campaign despite threat of Russian invasion
The upbeat campaign insists there is ‘no reason to panic’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/NgGY4e3VP
‘Media hysteria’ over Omicron led to £80m loss for Ryanair
Ryanair plans to fly 225 million passengers annually by 2026, compared with under 100 million this year. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gsBMU1mdw
British Airways ‘midway through’ sorting out call centre problems amid mounting passenger frustration
‘I hope that in the coming months you’ll notice a significant move towards a better BA,’ says BA CEO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WxcG5QtMP
Flight compensation overhaul for domestic airline passengers
‘We’re making the most of our Brexit dividend,’ transport secretary Grant Shapps says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4Lz18Xfyh
Will my vaccine be out of date for a trip to Italy in May? The Holiday Guru answers readers' queries
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/3KOJkax
Belgrade for under £100 a night: Where to stay and what to do in Serbia's 'cheap as chips' capital
In Belgrade - one of the cheapest places for a break in Europe - stay in the modern Belgrade Art Hotel and dine out in a brasserie that offers 'authentic Balkan food'... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3g4GnUP
Mexico holidays: Exploring Mayan ruins and tropical beaches on the Yucatan Peninsula
Thomas W Hodgkinson uses the Tui Blue El Dorado Seaside Suites as his base to explore the 'many attractions' of the Yucatan Peninsula - 'an unforgettable destination'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3GbHHAb
War reporter and Unicef ambassador Martin Bell talks about his travels
Martin Bell checks in to our travel Q&A and reveals that he has visited 121 countries so far - and would love to revisit St Helena. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3IM3xf1
Somerset hotel review: The Inspector visits 'the new Notting Hill' and stays at Number One Bruton
The Inspector tootles to the village of Bruton, dubbed the 'new Notting Hill', for a stay at Number One Bruton hotel, housed in a former ironmonger building. Read on to find out why it gets four stars... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/34kwcsA
Shocked British tourist finds a huge monitor lizard crawling out of the toilet in Thailand [Video]
A shocked British tourist came face to face with a huge monitor lizard that appeared from round the U-bend of his toilet in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on January 21. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3g3TDZR
World's biggest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, delivered - video shows her journey to completion
She was built in Saint-Nazaire, France, and it took three years for the vessel to be made ready for passengers. Wonder will make her official debut in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 4. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rVOsAN
How to plan a sustainable spring adventure to the Hebrides
Crowd-free, wild flower-strewn and at their sunniest, these Scottish islands are best visited in spring, writes Katie Featherstone . Here’s how to take a responsible trip from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3KUkvK0
Barnard Castle visitor numbers surge by 20% following Dominic Cummings trip
‘Public took advantage of the stay at home mandate to rediscover the heritage on their doorstep,’ says English Heritage from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3r9mySX
The Russian village covered in BLACK snow from coal power plant in pollution-hit region
Locals in Omsukchan, Magadan region in the Siberian far east of Russia, say that their children play in streets and playgrounds blanketed in dirty, polluted snow. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3KP3KQp
Ask me anything: Simon Calder answers your questions on changes to travel rules at home and abroad
With restrictions set to ease on the Continent and here in the UK, The Independent ’s travel correspondent tackles your most pressing queries from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3KPsqZg
How often do government ministers fly by private jet?
‘Ministers must ensure that they always make efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements,’ says Ministerial Code from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rUeWCV
Liz Truss flew by private jet to Australia at cost of £500,000 to taxpayers
Exclusive: ‘Flying to Australia on a chartered jet is shockingly privileged and an outrageous source of emissions’ – Anna Hughes, FlightFree UK from The Independent Travel https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/liz-truss-australia-private-jet-flight-cost-b2002588.html
'Poor wannabe tower': Study reveals we're obsessed with online reviews - despite many being absurd
One-star reviews were projected on to landmarks in London and NYC to highlight the 'absurdity of taking an anonymous person's opinion as gospel' before going on a trip. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3rYg4VY
The heartwarming moment boyfriend proposes with a shell he found on their FIRST date
Topher Richwhite, left and Bridgit Thackwry, right have announced their engagement after famously setting off on a round-the-world trip after knowing each other for just six weeks. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3IFFiz7
Spain digital nomad visa: the new remote working hotspots
A new visa is paving the way for longer working holidays - so which Spanish remote working hub is right for you? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ABqJtC
Passenger jailed for groping flight attendant
Man sentenced to six months in prison from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3G5aC8T
Baggage handler arrested after multiple luggage thefts
Man accused of stealing passengers’ belongings from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3KO9vOA
‘Bacon sandwich lottery’ launched to get commuters back on trains
A thousand Greggs bacon butties will be up for grabs for those willing to share their commute from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HdM7I8
British Airways plane door ripped off in Cape Town
Flight had recently arrived from London Heathrow, and all passengers and crew had disembarked from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3o1Heu0
Woman reveals genius trick for getting a free Venice gondola tour
A whizz around the city’s canals for free? We’re listening from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3tXeMNH
World's most dangerous civilian piloting job? This man flies light aircraft solo across the Atlantic
Ferry pilot Kerry McCauley, 59, from Wisconsin, reveals that the types of planes he delivers - unlike jetliners - can't reach the altitude required to fly over the storms. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3r0vObG
Tourist thrown out of Venice for posing topless on war memorial
Woman was spotted on monument for Italian war heroes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3G35h1C
Social media users share incredible pictures of reflections creating optical illusions
Bored Panda has shared a series of amazing images from around the world, showing how reflections can create stunning optical illusions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/33WNJqN
Expert Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling to France, Covid testing and more
Confused by French rules, Spanish practices and African attitudes? Your problems solved here from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3r3NfIG
Isolation vacation: Benedict Cumberbatch’s luxe lockdown at New Zealand lodge
Sherlock star was ‘stranded’ at $1,800-a-night lodge when pandemic struck from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3KJikJe
Tourist detained by police after making Nazi salute outside Auschwitz
Woman was arrested and fined for promoting Nazism from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/35nVbMn
Grants Shapps promises to ‘set Britons free’ with easing of travel rules
‘Covid restrictions on travel should last not a minute longer than is necessary,’ says transport secretary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3AvOIdM
The British hotels embracing Denmark's 'hygge' lifestyle, from the South Downs to the Isle of Skye
These hotels make for a well-earned mid-winter break where you can hunker down in style, ranging from a Cumbrian bistro-with-beds to snug coastal cottages in Cornwall... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3udwk8z
Air France plane makes emergency landing after catching fire mid flight
‘My heart almost stopped,’ wrote one passenger on social media from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3GZEbtV
How you can live in the stunning 'One Euro House' in Sicily totally RENT-FREE for one year
One lucky tenant will have the opportunity to live rent-free for a whole year in a beautifully restored home with a chic modern fit-out tucked away in a quaint Sicilian village. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fSXLvJ
Ask me anything: Simon Calder answers your questions as all travel tests scrapped for vaccinated
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/3fSw9qD
Grounded for going up a dress size: confessions of Emirates cabin crew
Staff who fell below cosmetic standards were enrolled in ‘Appearance Management Programme’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3tRrptF
UK holidays: A review of The Northgate, Bury St Edmunds
James Litston checks into The Northgate, which has a sense of 'playful opulence' and 'upbeat staff', serves 'exceptional' food and has Bury's sights on its doorstep, including the 1,000-year-old abbey. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/33O34Kt
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Take the ultimate Royal palaces tour with Robert Hardman
Celebrate London's regal connections and prepare for Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee on visits to Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3IK5kBB
Airlines demand government rules out border closures in response to future variants of concern
‘Complicated, costly and unstable travel rules have seen UK passenger numbers recover slower than our European neighbours,’ say airline CEOs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3tTHbnC
‘Use them or lose them’: airline slot rules to tighten this summer
‘The decision will help generate many new routes and connections from Gatwick,’ said Stewart Wingate, airport chief from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3nUfYNQ
For a true taste of laid back Barbados luxury look no further than Lone Star
Behind a chic but unassuming converted 1940s garage exterior on the west coast of Barbados lies a true gem of a boutique hotel - The Lone Star on Barbados' stunning west coast. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qRGfyc
Sir David Attenborough braves extreme temperatures of -18C for The Green Planet
The 95-year-old, made his way to the Tykky forest, inside the Arctic Circle, where ice and snow covers the red fir trees to form sentinel formations, in the latest episode of Green Planet. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qNAthg
New Which? study reveals caravan holidays in Britain aren't as cheap as you'd think
Which? Travel investigated the prices of a week's stay in six different UK holiday hotspots - from Cornwall to North Yorkshire - in June 2022, comparing different accommodation types. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Kx6YIa
Discovering whether 2022 World Cup host Qatar is on the ball as a year-round holiday destination
Thomas W Hodgkinson checks in to Doha's five-star Mondrian. He chats with the locals and swims in the Inland Sea - and finds that Qatar leaves him 'amazed and dazed'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nMNw0C
Vienna for under £100: Discover a city that's teeming with hip bars and cosy coffee houses
Susie Coen shares the ultimate guide to enjoying a 'frosty weekend break' in Vienna on a budget, revealing the best hotels and the finest places to wine and dine. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3GTnCj0
Cornwall holidays: Exploring Marazion, one of England's oldest and prettiest towns
The Daily Mail's Rob Crossan finds that Marazion, 15 miles from Land's End, has golden brown pasties, pretty streets and a beach of 'buttery sands' going for it. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/352G1vK
Two thirds of passengers on flight to Pacific island that remained Covid-free test positive
The Pacific island of Kiribati reopened its borders last week - only to be hit by Covid after the first international flight landed, with 46 out of 54 passengers testing positive for the disease. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3AkDwQW
Airbnb customer endures 'holiday from hell' after finding his hotel boarded up
Sebastian Alexander from Hereford, Herefordshire, said his 'luxury' trip turned into a nightmare when he arrived at the resort that looked 'like a prison camp'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nKYNhG
Australia reopening: Queensland to allow British students and working holidaymakers back in from this weekend
Western Australia has delayed any border reopening past February from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3fHUUWD
'Drunk' woman REFUSED every mask given to her by cabin crew on London-bound American Airlines flight
Steve Freeman, who sat in front of the woman in first class, said she 'tried loads of different masks, complained about each mask'. He also said she appeared drunk and was 'extremely abusive'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3AhixhW
Qantas warns London-Perth nonstop flights could be delayed even further
‘A new hard border will be introduced from Saturday 5 February, 2022,’ says government of Western Australia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/33DHV5M
Bizarre 'sand hoodoos' appear on beach of Lake Michigan, created by howling wind and frigid temps
Dozens of tiny little sand hoodoos - which are typically rock formations made from strong winds and erosion - popped up along Lake Michigan after a cold and windy January. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Io2GkJ
First flight lands on Covid-free island - now the island is no longer Covid-free
Island imposes a four-day lockdown in response from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3fGgZEZ
Italians all steamed up over rising cost of espresso
Price rise ‘transforming a daily ritual into a luxury for the rich’ says consumer rights champion from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3IqiJhZ
DMZ: What it’s like to visit the North Korean border
Korea’s DMZ, or Demilitarized Zone, is under the spotlight again as a South Korean presidential candidate vows to reopen a long closed tourist resort. Melissa Twigg remembers an uncomfortable visit to what’s often seen as a tourist attraction from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/33ND41A
Italy’s one euro houses: who can buy one and how does it work?
Spoiler alert: the whole project will cost you a little more more than €1 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qIGlYU
The 2021 World Ski Awards names the best chalets, hotels and resorts - with Verbier ranking No1
Verbier received the illustrious title of 'World's Best Ski Resort' at the awards, voted for by ski industry professionals and by the public. Read on for the full list of winners... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Kuw0HW
Switzerland to drop pre-travel test from Saturday
Other Covid measures such as working from home have been extended until end of February from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FKKpfu
Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions live as Plan B restrictions dropped
Our travel correspondent will be on hand to answer all your travel queries from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ryappw
Ministers draw up plans to require passengers to show proof of booster jab to enter UK
The move will give the hard-hit travel industry another boost after the Government scrapped pre-return tests and costly post-arrival PCR swabs earlier this month. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tQbIme
Travel testing: What are the new rules after latest government update?
For fully vaccinated travellers, pre-departure tests have been scrapped, with post-arrival PCRs downgraded to lateral flow and no need to self-isolate from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ePIawF
Researchers looking for a lost WWII ship spot the world's deepest-dwelling squid
Ocean researchers searching for the sunken WWII USS Johnston came across the world's deepest-dwelling squid - a juvenile bigfin squid at more than 20,000ft below the surface. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3IdYCmY
Central Florida Culture: designs for the good life
The Orlando area has a world-class design museum, while Bok Tower sings to the sunshine state from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Km3VCF
Natural Central Florida: a haven for wildlife
Much of the sunshine state remains more or less as it was a thousand years ago, with nature accessible to all from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3nDao2p
How could 5G affect flights?
As a collective of US airline leaders warns of a ‘catastrophic’ crisis for aviation, what are the potential effects of 5G technology on planes? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FF9Mzh
Eating and drinking in central Florida
From an antique shop bar to soulful seafood from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3nGTKij
Majestic white lion with immaculate head of hair is a hit at South African wildlife sanctuary
The well-coiffured white lion was photographed by director and photographer Simon Needham, 55, at the Glen Garriff Lion Conservation in Harrismith, South Africa. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/33yNX7w
Central Florida check-in: from city centre to canvas
In and around Orlando, there are some great places to stay from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/33wUvDN
A four-star resort that offers five-star family fun on Antigua, the Caribbean island that has it all
Dan Sanderson and his family spend seven nights at The Verandah Resort and Spa, which is nestled in Antigua's Long Bay. 'The Sandersons thoroughly enjoyed our stay,' he reveals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Ab703L
Presidential candidate pledges to reopen part of Korean Demilitarized Zone for tourists
‘I will pursue inter-Korean coexistence through practical North Korea policies that benefit both the South and the North,’ says Lee Jae-myung from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/33tLNWW
Rare 'rainbow-hued' blanket octopus tis spotted twirling through the Great Barrier Reef
A marine biologist had a 'once in a lifetime encounter' when she captured pictures and footage of a rare blanket octopus swimming through the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tCram2
Russian stuntman flies through Mercedes minibus going 50mph
The jaw-dropping shows daredevil Evgeny Chebotarev move like a bullet through the Mercedes Sprinter with its front and rear cut open. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FBDl4Q
Tonga eruption: Ash cloud disrupts Pacific flights
‘Communication with Tonga remains very limited,’ says New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rp103z
Fantasy-film photo: The picture of a storm cloud in Arizona that looks like a giant DRAGON
This incredible image was taken by top photographer Michael Shainblum near Tucson, Arizona. He was lucky to capture the formation as it quickly disappeared. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nA2RBx
Kicked off a flight for wearing a crop top: Why do airlines still have such conservative dress codes?
Decades after it stopped being the norm to dress smartly for flying, some passengers are still being harassed about their outfit choices. Why is this still happening in 2022?, asks Lucy Thackray from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3A3LCxv
Winter sun holidays: Escaping to the lagoons and beaches of Rodrigues, Mauritius' tiny neighbour
Mauritius is known for its beaches and sunshine, but for those seeking a more remote island experience, its neighbour, Rodrigues, is the perfect holiday-within-a-holiday, says Sarah Bridge. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3I9eYxa
All testing requirements could be axed for vaccinated travellers, according to reports
Restrictions could be lifted in time for half-term holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qA49ya
‘Keep travel tests or risk hard lockdowns,’ warn critics
‘Lateral flow tests are a low-cost way to ensure we are able to detect new variants,’ says former deputy Labour leader from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/328WHRk
Exclusive Mail on Sunday offer: Meet West End stars including Bonnie Langford on a Danube cruise
On this eight-day river cruise, you'll be treated to a special private performance by the three stars in the majestic setting of Vienna's Palais Liechtenstein. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/33gnL1D
France holidays: A review of the Hotel Splendide Royal Paris located near the Champs-Elysees
Hotel Splendide Royal Paris occupies a 19th-century mansion house - and has just 12 suites. Ted Thornhill checked in and stayed in the Suite Elysee, 'a haven of hushed elegance'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FsBsax
Workers at Heathrow threaten to strike during February school holidays
More than 400 employees of airport services company Menzies are being balloted for strike action. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tu0m7l
Route 66 - then and now: Fascinating photo book matches vintage pictures with modern snapshots
'While some businesses have survived and thrived on the Mother Road, others are rusting ghost-town relics,' reads Joe Sonderman's Route 66 Then and Now. Here's a glimpse inside the book... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3I7Eymb
The most exciting secret places to eat, sleep and visit in the French Alps revealed
'The French Alps are among the most beautiful places on earth.' So say the authors of incredible new book Wild Guide - French Alps. And they've got the stunning pictures to prove it... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FxDfvb
Boogie woogie pianist Dr K pranks the public into thinking he can't play
Father-of-three Brendan Kavanagh, 54, from Norfolk, goes by the name Dr K when he performs on public pianos around London - and among his inspirations is a concert pianist Holocaust survivor. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3fzmHbn
Ministerial manoeuvres leave rail in the dark
The Man Who Pays His Way: With railways imploding, what happened at a party 20 months ago should not be the main focus from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qrWOk7
Dubai launches world’s first John Wick rollercoaster
Designed with help from the film’s production team, attraction resembles the Continental Hotel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zZp7JZ
Why coaches are the unsung sustainability superheroes of our roads
With a low carbon footprint per passenger, direct links and low fares, coach travel should be top of the list for your next trip, says Lucy Shrimpton from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zWYHZj
Watch as world’s largest plane cuts a clear path through fog
Plane has a wingspan of 290 feet and is the heaviest aircraft ever built from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3GumJ0g
Netherlands travel rules: Can I visit Amsterdam and what are the restrictions for tourists?
Strict winter lockdown is set to be eased slightly from 15 January from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qqXPsR
Tuscany holidays: The little-known coast of this sublime region is Italy at its tantalising best
Mark Palmer stays at L'Andana hotel in Italy's Maremma region. Impressed, he describes the hotel as 'old-school Italy', set in an 'imposing house' that is surrounded by vineyards. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3KaNsB1
Breathtaking moment a juvenile giraffe run after a truck full of safari enthusiasts in South Africa
This is the breathtaking moment a juvenile giraffe runs after a truck full of safari enthusiasts in South Africa.The youngster did not behave aggressively. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3qn9bhf
Netherlands set to ease Omicron lockdown on Saturday
Some shop owners plan to reopen this weekend, regardless of whether restrictions ease from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/31Ws69m
Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions live as France lifts ban on UK tourists
Our travel correspondent will be on hand to answer all your travel queries following the news that French holidays are back on le menu from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3A8rk65
‘It’s a great relief’: Travel industry welcomes reopening of French borders
‘Science has delivered the means by which we can halt this cycle of pain and frustration,’ says Brittany Ferries CEO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/34BdSf1
New More4 TV show goes behind the scenes of the world's most exclusive hotel rooms
New series The World's Most Luxurious Holidays on More4 reveals how staff at some of the most exclusive hotels on the planet keep the richest and most discerning guests in the world happy. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zVnnBt
UK travel to France: What are the new rules?
Travel ban has finally lifted for vaccinated Brits from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3K1uHjH
Can you spot Mount Everest? NASA astronaut shares stunning image of the massive mountain range
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei snapped a stunning image of Mount Everest while on the ISS and asked his Twitter followers if they can see the massive mountain in the image. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FlsBrj
France finally lifts ban on UK travellers
Vaccinated British tourists can enter the country from 14 January from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/33uBzp1
Luxury holidays: The world's top 100 hotel suites in 2022 revealed
The ranking includes a suite in Paris that features an exact replica of a bed in Marie Antoinette's quarters and a suite in Scotland described as an 'opulent extravaganza'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FqNNvP
Flying hypercar for inner city travel completes test flight in Dubai
Bellwether Industries completed its test flight of the half-scale Volar eVTOL prototype in Dubai and plans to build a full-scale version in 2023. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3nlFyet
Eerie images show one of London's abandoned World War II bomb shelters
Images taken of Belsize Park Deep Level Shelter, in Haverstock Hill, show the metal bedframes where families would have spent terrified nights waiting for the all-clear siren following air raids. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3GhDHyK
Japan extends travel ban until end of February
Country had briefly reopened to some foreigners in November, but closed again after three weeks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3tl3d2p
American Airlines passenger breaks into cockpit, damages aircraft and attempts to jump out the window
Man allegedly damages flight controls in unexplained rampage from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zQhTrC
Tourists cause ‘irreparable’ damage by graffitiing names on ancient petroglyphs at Big Bend National Park
‘With each instance of vandalism, part of our Nation’s heritage is lost forever,’ says park superintendent from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3rdSmVd
Adele music video house for sale: Easy On Me estate goes on the market for $5.5m
The vast estate where Adele filmed her comeback Easy On Me video has gone on the market. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FmlheO
The joys of letting rip on an electric mountain bike in the Highlands
Carlton Reid and his wife, Jude, enjoyed a cycling adventure in Scotland's dramatic Cairngorms. Their bikes were equipped with Shimano's latest electric mountain bike assist system, EP8. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3HX3T23
The Maldives vs the Caribbean: Which is the undisputed home of tropical perfection?
James Henderson, who has spent decades visiting the Caribbean, stays in two resorts in the Maldives - Iru Veli and Iru Fushi - and is won over by the archipelago's 'beguiling desert-island beauty'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/34KXiJV
London only just pips Cornwall as most searched area for homes
Despite London's population of 9 million dwarfing Cornwall's 600,000, the difference in searches over 2021 was just 3 per cent. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FgQfFf
Travel news – live: France expected to lift UK travel ban as politician hints at easing of restrictions
‘Considerable reductions in health measures at the borders will be announced very soon,’ says Alexandre Holroyd from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3348CjX
Last-minute bookings beating summer holidays, says industry leader
Exclusive: ‘Around 30 per cent of all sales are for travel within the next four weeks,’ says travel chief from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3tkKpQQ
What are the new France restrictions for British travellers?
For UK travellers, holidays, business trips and family visits to France are banned until further notice from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3oZhVcK
Holidays chief Dame Irene Hays reveals boom in bookings
Dame Irene, the owner of Britain's biggest independent travel agent, believes 2022 could finally be the year Britain gets a proper holiday. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zLGOMX
Delta Air Lines pledges to offer non-binary booking option after discrimination row
Failure to offer an ‘X’ option puts nonbinary passengers at odds with the TSA, says customer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3tkWtBF
Sweet moment leopard cubs that got lost in a sugarcane field are found by their mother [video]
The tiny cubs, one male and one female, were six weeks old when they were found by sugarcane farmers in Nirgude Village, Maharastra, India on January 2. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3G96XaV
The hottest travel trends of 2022
In a new travel trends column, Lucy Thackray digs into the types of trip, modes of transport and top buzzwords to watch out for in the year ahead from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3GfC052
Trendy London seafood restaurant Westerns Laundry has stuffed DUCK NECK on its menu for £18
Chefs at Westerns Laundry, in Highbury, which has received rave reviews for its up-market dishes, startled Instagram users on Thursday when they revealed the £18 creation. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eYRUEM
Best hotels in Amsterdam for style, location and value for money
Our pick of the best budget hotels in this lively European capital from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qWYy3O
Italy travel: Can I go on holiday there and what are the Covid rules?
Here’s the latest on entry requirements and Covid guidelines on the ground from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Fd7XJZ
Iceland holidays: Stepping into Sky Lagoon, a blockbuster new geothermal infinity pool in Reykjavik
Sky Lagoon is a new geothermal pool set in a rocky headland on the edge of Reykjavik. Neil Simpson visits and is blown away by the Atlantic views, the swim-up bar and the top-notch spa. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3tkZJNg
‘We have Covid, shhh’: plane passenger shocked by woman’s text on flight
‘Is this even legal?’ asks fellow traveller from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3r0wfl7
Italy tightens Covid rules with vaccine passport required for most venues
Surge in cases sparks raft of new rules from 10 January from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3n88Fly
Caribbean holidays: Discover the British Virgin Islands' resorts, pristine beaches and rainforests
The British Virgin Islands are a tranquil alternative to tourist-heavy Antigua, an hour's flight away. Here we round up the islands' best new and refurbished hotels. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FoDjxn
Rail cuts extend across Britain as train passenger numbers slump
Around 20 inter-city trains between London Paddington, South Wales and the West of England have been cancelled by GWR from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HQGNdy
Thrills in Central Florida: from an airboat experience to the latest rollercoaster
Whether you seek maximum g forces or the drama of the Atlantic Ocean, there’s a thrill ride for you in central Florida from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3ndsnMK
PCR tests are DROPPED as new Covid travel test rules come into force TODAY
From today, travellers entering England may take a lateral flow test purchased from a private provider rather than the more expensive PCR, the Government has announced. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3teFSiS
Inside New York's The Mark hotel (but not the penthouse where Meghan Markle had her babyshower)
Ted Thornhill is mightily impressed with the ultra-powerful shower in his room at The Mark, housed in a 1927 building at the corner of Madison Avenue and 77th Street. But that's not all. Read on for more... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3JX74bK
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Dance with Strictly star Shirley Ballas on a Seine cruise
During this memorable dance-themed river cruise you'll visit fascinating and picturesque cities and towns in Normandy and end the trip with two nights in Paris. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3G9hNxF
The best summer holiday deals, from Bali to Barbados
Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don't have to. This week: Summer bargains. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zFmKfc
Cotswold holiday: A review of The Painswick, a former vicarage that's been transformed into a hotel
Siobhan Grogan checks into The Painswick, which takes its name from the village it's in. She writes that the property 'feels more like a friend's (rather splendid) house than a 17-room hotel'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3F3aUMY
A half-hearted switching back on of the runway lights
The Man Who Pays His Way: Britain’s travel industry, the best in the world two years ago, has been butchered from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HCPxDY
Actor and singer Paul Nicholas recalls his travel adventures, including seeing Elvis live in Vegas
This week Paul Nicholas checks in to our travel Q&A. He also shares his love for Portugal and reveals why Australia is his dream destination. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3F89aBW
Monty Don discovers some of Europe's most glorious secret gardens in his new TV show
Monty Don starts in Venice and travels down the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic, through Greece and ending in Hydra in three hour-long programmes airing on the BBC. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Gkk6he
Mind the gap: part of London’s Northern Line to close from 15 January
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
Pictured: The amazing Qatar World Cup 2022 stadium built from hundreds of reused SHIPPING CONTAINERS
Located near Doha Port, the innovative 40,000 seat venue consists of a modular steel frame and 974 shipping containers - making it unlike any venue that's ever hosted a World Cup game before. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3f0Pd5E
Can I travel to Austria? Latest restrictions and advice as FFP2 masks become mandatory
The specific mask type must now be worn in more public settings from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zB1rLH
Israel lifts UK travel ban
The UK had been on Israel’s red list for nearly four weeks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3JMu8df
Norwegian Cruise Line cancels eight sailings due to Covid restrictions
Brand cited ‘Covid-related circumstances’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3q3bdmB
Pre-departure tests scrapped for fully vaccinated travellers entering the UK from today
‘We’re an international country, people need to be able to travel’ said the transport secretary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3q2xilr
Cosy up in Cyprus: Why Limassol is the perfect winter warmer
Kate Johnson uses the Parklane Resort and Spa as her base from which to explore Limassol's beaches, 'irresistible' shops and cafes, and to sample local delicacies. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3t7cT0q
Couple blast each other with ice as water in pistols freeze in sub-zero temperatures [Video]
Carol and Chuck Bauer, from Minnesota, lined up for a duel in the freezing cold on New Year's Day. The contents of their water pistols froze as they came out, producing spectacular jets of ice. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3HFz161
Propeller smashes through plane cabin window after bird strikes aircraft midflight
All passengers and crew were unharmed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3HYC0qD
Staycation travel: New British hotels opening their doors in 2022, from London to Blackpool
Our guide to the best of the new openings also includes a countryside hotel overlooking Windsor Great Park and an 18-room boutique hotel on Chester's historic Rows. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/32ZVcFj
Travel news – live: Thousands benefit from eased restrictions as pre-departure tests axed from today
New travel rules start from today from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3eWIgm4
Every US passenger cruise currently has Covid cases on board
All 92 ships in US waters have reported infections from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3q0dgYG
Flights diverted and delayed at Gatwick following IT issues
Sussex airport blames ‘IT issues in the Air Traffic Control’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FVncbv
UK hotels: A review of Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, a West Sussex restaurant with rooms
Visitors to Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens near Horsham can now spend the night in one of ten 'sumptuous' bedrooms. Annabelle Thorpe checks in, but says that the restaurant is the big draw. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31ySzd2
Italy makes winter sports insurance mandatory for skiers
Those without specific cover could be fined €150 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3sZ51Ow
Best hotels in York to stay for style and location
Chintz-free stays in the historical centre from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3sWSxXI
Travel expert Simon Calder to answer your questions live as travel testing restrictions ease
Our travel correspondent will be on hand to answer all your travel queries following the latest government update from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/34vNK5v
World-famous beach reopens but bans swimming
Swimming ban is to protect restored coral and shark population from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3EUUTsw
Belize beats Britain in flights table, analysis shows
All but one of the top 50 routes worldwide by flight frequency are domestic from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qOBFjc
Airline accused of letting emotional support dog die on flight
Passenger claims staff wouldn’t allow her to take French bulldog out of his carrier from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FWrj7d
Atlas of Dark Destinations maps out over 300 of the world's 'dark tourism' sites
If you want your next break to be something more meaningful than merely getting away from it all, new book Atlas of Dark Destinations is a good way of mapping out an itinerary. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3JTE4Su
Boris Johnson encourages Brits to get booster jab in order to travel abroad
Third jab is already required for some travel purposes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3mYc4TN
Italy holidays: Why you'll feel like you're dreaming at Ca' di Dio - a classy new Venice hotel
James Murphy checks in to the 'remarkable' new Ca' di Dio hotel - 'lodgings that are conducive for dreaming' - and is impressed by the decor, the view from his suite, and the attentive staff. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3mZVN0x
Travel news – live: Pre-departure tests could be dropped as government set to make announcement today
Inbound UK restrictions may ease in latest update from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3FYzn7w
CDC keeps UK at top of ‘do not travel’ list for 24th week running and adds Caribbean island as Omicron spreads
UK has been on the CDC’s Level 4 category of countries with a very high Covid risk since 19 July from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3sVICla
Aviation industry pleads for end to international travel tests
‘Travel testing requirements can be removed in full without impacting overall case rates and hospitalisations in the UK,’ say aviation CEOs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3F19rXj
Finland holidays: The benefits of sauna yoga and bellowing in the dark in Finnish Lakeland
Margaret Hussey does a meditation session in a forest and hits the sauna in the Finnish Lakeland region - and finds that 'nature governs everything' in the area. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3Hx61NQ
Seaside fans camp out overnight to book £3,500 Dorset beach huts
The coveted beach huts sell out in minutes each January from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/32NjAKm
2022 holidays: The best places to go this year for globetrotters of every kind, from Egypt to Peru
This year will bring a feast of fresh adventures, new destinations and landmark anniversaries to entice us back on the road. Here's our pick of the best places to go... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3pQyMPn
More rail chaos as mass train cancellations mark start of working year
One in 10 rail staff are believed to be isolating because of coronavirus from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3pTyKGQ
Aviation will be ‘smaller but greener’ after pandemic, says industry veteran
Exclusive: ‘A smaller industry overall with much less business travel’ predicts former Monarch boss and Ryanair director Tim Jeans from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3mX769N
Ryanair flight from Manchester makes emergency landing in France ‘with fire on board’
Aircraft made a rapid descent in just seven minutes, according to flight tracking software from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3sWlgMm
Uber's 2021 trends: Selfridges was Europe's most visited destination
Data released by Uber revealed that Selfridges registered more than half a million rides, beating the Arc de Triomphe, Louvre and Eiffel Tower in Paris. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FQE0Ah
Lorraine Kelly, Chris Tarrant and other celebrities reveal where they're holidaying in 2022
The world of travel is once again opening up. Where have you been fantasising about visiting in 2022? We asked some travel-loving celebrities what's in store for them this year… from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/32QC8ch
UK hotels: A review of The Loch & The Tyne in Old Windsor, run by chef Adam Handling
The Inspector checks in to The Loch & The Tyne and is won over by his 'huge bed' and the adjoining restaurant, where he dines on the chef's 'sensational' signature chicken butter. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zjTYR7
The Holiday Guru answers readers' 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/3pQX2kJ
Glass floor of the Constitution Bridge in Venice to be replaced with stone, as too many slip on it
The 300ft-long bridge - Constitution Bridge in English - was designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2008. But it has been dogged by controversy. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3JxE7TT
The best stress-free travel destinations to visit this year
Lucy Thackray selects the top holiday destinations the loosest and most relaxed rules and entry requirements for British travellers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3sONIQ8
Inside GWR's Pullman service - England's last dining car - then wild camping on Dartmoor
Carlton Reid and his son, Josh, took folding bikes on GWR's Pullman service from London Paddington to Newton Abbot. They cycled to Dartmoor using a handlebar-mounted navigation device. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31iZOFK
Expert Simon Calder answers your questions on travel in 2022
European rail journeys, cruise prospects, the French travel ban, New Zealand’s reopening and more from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3JLfcwa
Best beach holidays to book in 2022
From short hops to sunkissed islands all the way to true tropical hideaways worth a long flight, here are the best places to thaw out in the year ahead from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/32TwR3w
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Join Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag on a cruise along the Danube
You'll visit three of Europe's great capitals, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, and watch Anton and Erin perform at an intimate and historic venue in Vienna. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3zgBJfn
French tourism bosses tell Macron to scrap his travel ban on UK holidaymakers
The French president slapped the tough measures on UK tourists shortly before Christmas, claiming it was to stop the spread of the Omicron variant. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3FLCG1M
FOX NEWS: Biden vaccine mandate change leaves Florida mother stranded abroad
Biden vaccine mandate change leaves Florida mother stranded abroad The president places new coronavirus vaccine requirements on foreign travelers. Amy Dobrikova, adoption mom stuck in Bulgaria, shares her story on 'Fox & Friends First.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jEKVU9
2021 was safest year for flying since 2017
81 people lost their lives in four fatal air accidents worldwide last year, compared with 1.3 million who died on the roads from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3zhrBmA
FOX NEWS: Amtrak train rams semi-truck in Oklahoma
Amtrak train rams semi-truck in Oklahoma An Amtrak train collided with a semi-truck hauling cars in Oklahoma on Friday, leaving four train passengers with minor injuries. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3BPxyaJ
FOX NEWS: Skydive your way to a stay at this Utah resort
Skydive your way to a stay at this Utah resort Talk about making an entrance. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3p34CbU
FOX NEWS: 'I Love Lucy' turns 70: Fans can celebrate by traveling here
'I Love Lucy' turns 70: Fans can celebrate by traveling here Friday marks 70 years since "I Love Lucy," the comedy starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, first hit TV screens in American households. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3mQVapk
The best destinations to visit in 2022
Our New Year’s Resolution? To actually try to get away next year... from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3qFul9t
Seventh-century workshop 'that built priceless Sutton Hoo treasures' is uncovered by archaeologists
The community of craftsmen, which dates back at least 1,400 years, was discovered in Rendlesham, Suffolk from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3EHFXOk
If your New Year’s resolution is to travel more sustainably, here’s how
As the climate crisis deepens, is it possible to travel with a clear conscience? Helen Coffey looks at the potential for eco-positive tourism from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3eDRfsj