Places to go

As travel admin is finally simplified for Britons and the northern hemisphere warms up, here are the best places to escape to this month, writes Mary Novakovich from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LUsABt3

Tens of thousands of passengers had flights cancelled or were heavily delayed – but BA has not specified the compensation they are due from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fOdGcUe

Walkouts will disrupt entire network on 1 and 3 March from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xzPsUIv

Mal Rogers climbs aboard The Ghan in Adelaide's Keswick Terminal and travels north all the way to Darwin, passing through Alice Springs along the way. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/gCzSIjJ

Plane was due to cross over Canadian airspace from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kub8Bh4

Walk outs are expected to close the TfL network on two days this week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IszWFPH

Testing rules for Australia, the Thai tangle of travel restrictions and time limits on jabs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/n5lBcJd

James Henderson attends Grenada's annual Chocolate Festival where he tours the island's cocoa estates and indulges in a chocolate-themed gala dinner. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dVit3A5

We're giving you a chance to visit the birthplace of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini in stunning Lucca. Our unforgettable five-day break includes opera performances and Puccini-themed trips. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/STlN3E8

Ted Thornhill checks into Sir Andy Murray's five-star Perthshire hotel for two nights in squally February. His suite is 'magnificent' and it comes with a secret antique loo. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Hwyufj4

It might be easier to pack your e-reader and head off around the world, but doing so doesn’t give quite the same joy as bringing physical books with you, writes Michael Benanav from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DZQrGMm

The 25,000 to 30,000 people who are stranded either at Heathrow or at the other end of cancelled routes remain BA’s problem from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MhpARlJ

This week, Deborah Meaden checks in to our travel Q&A. She also talks about her favourite city, her dream holiday - and more... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/BvaFqYW

Airline suspends departures from UK’s busiest airport, with ‘further disruption’ anticipated from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nxhoPbK

There's much more to Siena than the Palio, the notorious horse race held here each summer. Here's the ultimate guide to enjoying the Italian city on a budget... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dM3YgCB

A full-scale military attack on Ukraine by Russia, ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, began on Thursday morning. Here's what this means for those travelling in Europe… from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/L5ReaXE

Lesley Bellew boards MS William Shakespeare for a cruise through the rivers of France with Riviera Travel, stopping to sample wines in Burgundy and traipse through the Saturday market in Arles. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/pua3Mv9

Researchers led by the University of Cambridge think it may have been been part of an ancient collision that broke off a chunk of baby Earth to form the moon 4.5 billion years ago. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/haADvzj

‘It represents a country saying that travel is back to how it looked before the pandemic,’ says Jet2 CEO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rtvfDFW

British airlines must reroute their flight paths to avoid Russian airspace from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6sHUjEZ

Whether you want luxury for less in a country house, or savings on a city break, here we select great deals to book, from rooms with a view in the Peak District to hip hotels in Manchester... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/cRTzS71

Country retaliates after UK banned Russian aircraft from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Exg2N3B

All UK flights on Russian carrier Aeroflot cancelled from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/V89TCxn

IAG ‘monitoring recent geopolitical events closely to manage any potential impact’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/NgjSquv

TfL has dropped its mask mandate but says face coverings are still ‘recommended’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RcNraX0

Exclusive: Some customers are still waiting for an update on baggage lost on Saturday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gRkKr0B

‘It was a nervous moment to be in that situation,’ says Eastern Cape premier from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cxyodmB

‘There is a risk of both intentional targeting and misidentification of civil aircraft,’ European body EASA warns operators from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/854x2RA

Nicknamed La Ville Rose (the Pink City), thanks to the buildings' terracotta-coloured bricks, Toulouse is easily walkable. Here, we round up what to do on a getaway in the city... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/lrzx1sf

In 2014, 298 people died aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 when it was shot down with a Russian anti-aircraft missile fired from eastern Ukraine from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VuXU524

‘We have every expectation’ that it will stay in place, says country’s biggest flight attendants union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TpVlJzq

Guests of Scottish castle reportedly climbed turrets and lobbed bottles of Buckfast from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ekOPNlA

Simon Heptinstall stays at the little-known North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer, which he says 'is almost a shrine to what Scots call "the roaring game"', and tries a beginner's curling package. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/GnV97ja

An Australian family famous for living full-time on their 43ft cruiser La Vagabonde with their two children have raised eyebrows after allowing their toddler to swim with fearsome sharks. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/uhIReXF

Terminal 4 is to be reopened by July but return to pre-pandemic passenger numbers depends on scrapping Covid rules, says airport boss from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QpUIoxu

Life's definitely a beach if you soak up the sun on one of Tripadvisor's top-ranked strips of sand for 2022. Cuba's Varadero Beach comes second, while third place goes to Australia's Turquoise Bay. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/iV9cewx

The museum is located in Dubai's financial district. One exhibit reveals what life could be like inside a space station in 2071, while another is a digital recreation of a rainforest. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Q8sn7Rq

Ten carriers axe services as minister insists air corridor is safe from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SQDOs7m

Fully vaccinated travellers to hopefully save money on testing ahead of Easter holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/HSoMAgu

Passenger was asked 15 times to put on a mask from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WBqY40a

Covid tests for Australia, passport problems and your rights when a storm scuppers your journey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gMrXR9z

Plane Talk: Time for a fair and measured way for airlines to atone for the long waits they cause from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Tha3Xqz

The photographers who took them are clearly at the very top of their game, as they were picked out from more than 156,000 pictures entered into the professional competition's 10 categories. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/H8Uxn7f

National Rail has warned passengers to expect ‘major disruption’ to routes ‘across most of Great Britain’ including cancellations. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dH3bpBc

National Rail has warned passengers to expect ‘major disruption’ to routes ‘across most of Great Britain’ including cancellations. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GtZL9KC

After implementing one of the world’s strictest Covid policies, Australia is reopening to vaccinated foreign visitors from today from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/80wslBm

After one of the world’s strictest Covid policies, Australia is reopening to vaccinated foreign visitors from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QFavPtx

The first two flights carrying overseas tourists to Australia for almost two years have just touched down in Sydney. The Independent’s travel correspondent was on board one of them from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ugmdOFb

First arrivals from overseas have coincided with a rail strike that is paralysing the city from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DYdH5sk

‘Landing in high winds, while more challenging than in calm conditions, is regularly practised by pilots in the simulator,’ says BA’s chief pilot from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/52g7aqh

As a red weather warning is issued for parts of the country, which train operators are running a reduced service? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TmHYcQr

While many major hubs are running a reduced service, some lines are cancelled all day from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Dh7jc3O

We reveal some of the most magnificent villas available to book this summer, from a charming beachside bungalow in Sicily to a swanky mansion in Mallorca. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/EViCAas

Following Storm Dudley, Storm Eunice is set to cause delays and cancellations for travellers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/A1vN7KV

Designed by the firm Von Mercier, which is named after British engineer and founder Michael Mercier, the Arosa is said to 'blend cutting-edge hovercraft and electric vehicle innovation'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/okcATz7

Exclusive: British Airways has cancelled dozens of departures to and from Heathrow and London City from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DZ06omi

Disney is to design a 618-acre, mixed-use development in Rancho Mirage, California as part of a new line of business called Storyliving by Disney. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/oTexyJ6

‘This is a big piece in the south-east Asia jigsaw’ - James Mundy, InsideAsia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hMuYS8n

Known as the Z-Triton 2.0, it has gone on sale for £12,000 ($16,295), or in the form of a simplified DIY kit version that will cost  £3,768 ($5,116), according to Zeltini, the firm behind the strange vehicle. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/093vpnM

As Australia, India and other nations open up to fully vaccinated travellers, The Independent ’s travel correspondent tackles your pressing queries from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GNritYL

Train operators on the East Coast and West Coast main lines urge passengers not to travel on Friday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zFGn2Yo

Liam Alford's portfolio of work showcases everything from Cornwall's rugged west to the beautiful fishing villages of the south and includes dramatic drone shots and photos taken in storms. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/8tAMvCo

A meteorite that crashed to land in Costa Rica in 2019, smashing through the roof of a dog kennel - thankfully sparing the German Shepherd living inside - is now for sale at Christie's in an online auction. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ja1BH7u

Perched on top of cliffs and at sea edges, are disappearing and 'doomed' communities who live, every day, knowing that their properties will one day end up in the sea. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/X4dw3Zu

The airline sent a viral tweet following Djokovic’s interview with the BBC from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8s9ZwUa

Alex Banky, 36, an officer with the US Merchant Marine, shared footage of the encounter with the grey whale while on a boat tour of Magdalena Bay in Mexico on February 1. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/5H0nUTL

Random Covid checks on arrival will continue, but travellers who are selected need no longer quarantine awaiting the result from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/F1fdmu9

Keep calm and cool off at this chic oasis amid the clamour of Morocco’s cultural capital, writes Helen Coffey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PcGT2VQ

Fares appear significantly higher than before the coronavirus pandemic from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/T1MvLRZ

Latest Wordle-inspired game tests your knowledge of the world’s countries from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4CMZDKG

Plane Talk: The ‘Cinderella’ facility at the UK’s busiest airport has an uncertain future from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5AuqIRY

Juan Rivas allegedly tried to open the door of the aircraft while brandishing a plastic knife from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YN057Gy

The treehouse-style add-ons are part of the Parc Hotel Florian in the Alpine village of Siusi allo Sciliar, with each suite boasting a hot tub and magnificent views of South Tyrol. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/U6Twti9

“Expiry dates” for jabs, travel rules in Canada and Japan, and an alternative for high car rental rates in the US from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uTQWfEo

'Sala Resort and Spa is the epitome of understated style,' writes Fiona Hardcastle, as she checks into one of the Thai resort's 'flawless' family villas. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/DHKP5ak

Seats can still be transformed into beds using infill panels from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/s4bj87S

Graphic designer Simon Hunt was rowing along the River Thames in London when he noticed the 'very old' human femur, or upper leg bone, lying on the riverbed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/S7Em34O

KLM has grounded departures from Kiev, telling passengers: ‘It’s not possible to offer you an alternative flight’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lKkvTuB

The New Jersey native purchased the unit at the Greenwich Lane condominium on 155 West 11th Street in 2017 for $18.4million. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/9GTjtDh

The angry mob hanged the accused after lynching him from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/h86CJFx

Sarah Macefield boards Uniworld's SS Sphinx for a 250-mile round trip between Luxor and Aswan. The ship makes a 'lavish base' to explore Egypt's treasures. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/WgLwIE6

Travel restrictions around the world continue to change quickly. Here's our lowdown, with all the quirks explained, for totally test-free travel for those who are double-jabbed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/p0Xmchf

This week, Eddie the Eagle checks in to our travel Q&A. He also reveals his favourite ski resorts and his most memorable UK adventure. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/p6ZRt0s

One local tells the Inspector that The Bell has revived Ticehurst. 'I can believe it,' he writes, awarding it four stars out of five. Read on for more about his visit... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/1CjqJi5

Tens of thousands of UK visitors to France will now find themselves with tests they have paid for but which are no longer required from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Gxzc5K6

Raise your philanthropic profile and check in at one of these places to stay, from London's Good Hotel to The Royal Maritime Hotel & Club in Portsmouth... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/90lTopB

The massive herbivores were clashing in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve which is near the border with Mozambique. The footage was captured by tour guide Emily Whiting, 35. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/mCWlHpd

‘Many thousands of families had no choice but to cancel their planned holidays’ – Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO Advantage Travel Partnership from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/F6t2Cn3

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: England's players can look forward to staying at a luxury beach resort at the World Cup in Qatar next winter, but will be unable to drink alcohol in the team's hotel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/KhlLZxv

Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism announced the change on Friday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/9gMV0nI

'Places you can visit unvaccinated' was one of the highest Google travel searches over the past few weeks, according to Google Trends... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/PSymXCO

Airline will resume its service to the iconic east coast city after a two-year break from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8szoqLJ

Marina Isla de Valdecañas was found to be built ‘unlawfully’ in a protected area of countryside from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cDRQZWj

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: The best ships for a Nile cruise. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/g9ypGPY

The 26,000-mile trek will be filmed over 100 days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/usrZOLI

Video captures passenger’s bizarre rant in which he accuses people of ‘stealing his DNA’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Wfi8T62

Beluga Bar, in Leatherhead, Surrey, opened earlier this week and serves locals pricey Japanese fare including £45 Caviar and £17 Octopus Maki. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/FzjJ9D8

It's the first time the service has been made available in Europe and it will be accessible from Grenoble railway station between February 16 and March 16. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/8c43Ew5

‘Catnapper’ claims pet was ‘hungry, thirsty and cold’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5wzpkAm

As well as being dubbed king or queen, the successful candidate will play pub landlord from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8ieunzy

Exclusive: ‘You must book a coronavirus (Covid19) test package for when you arrive in the UK,’ reads form, even though requirement has been axed from 11 February from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Hjky5iu

Here is our unmissable guide to some of the best packages (with flights and hotels included). All holidays are for dates after September, from Kangaroo Island to the volcanic peaks of Rotorua. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/HRspyoK

Deck Talk: The next ferry is ‘fuel agnostic’ – and the one after that, electric from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JCTzpK5

‘Social distancing through reduced loading and high mask-wearing adherence’ were key to low transmission rates, say researchers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nbK2yGW

‘Brb moving to Belgium,’ writes one fan from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/N03jdTe

Couples wanting to become members of the infamous club can pay Las Vegas-based company Love Cloud to make their fantasies a reality from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TWpRPsO

Average selling prices for summer 2022 are 22 per cent higher than pre-pandemic levels from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/f87yz4V

The wetter-than-average 2021-22 summer is likely to be causing a rise in bull sharks' numbers because of plentiful food in flooded rivers and creeks ending up in estuaries. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Tt7309j

The eastern states are more welcoming than South Australia and Western Australia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6SedJ0i

Sandra Howard explores all that Crete has to offer. She finds a gem of a restaurant in Agios Nikolaos and visits the newly rebuilt archaeological museum in Heraklion. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rSvVhGK

Travel ban lifts for all vaccinated visa holders from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Btn5vUK

Sarah Holt spent four nights on the superyacht Freedom, visiting Split, Brac, Hvar, Korcula and Vis. Highlights included the amazing Zlatni Rat beach and the mysterious Blue Caves. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bAcItz

UK travellers are welcome in the North African country from 7 February from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hRAgS4V

Decision to ask public to vote on the railway headquarters location described as ‘government by game show’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EiAsurO

The Inspector checks into The Lost Poet, which is at the posh end of London's Portobello Road in a row of 'magnificent' Georgian townhouses. He loves the exclusive feel inside... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/fo53Au9

Robert Hardman and his family set off on a voyage through Loch Oich, Loch Ness, Loch Lochy and more on a cruiser - and wake up in 'magical settings' along the way. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dT7nj3f

Mark Palmer heads to Baqueira for a ski break, with the village's hotel La Pleta as his base. A highlight of the trip is skiing on the 'thrillingly wild' peak of Beret. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/0U1flng

The Holiday Guru is always here to answer your queries. And with the pandemic causing confusion among tourists, his advice has never been more sought-after. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/54e9UNE