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In the wake of the ‘workation’, here comes the ‘studycation’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PrKazJc

Alternative flights, meals and, if necessary, a hotel room, must be provided by an airline that cancels a departure. You may also be due compensation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jG0YbAg

Intrepid traveller manages to catch nine trains in one day from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/iatuRew

Cape Verde’s indefinable combination of chilled out vibes, community connection and authentic hospitality is balm to the soul, finds Imogen Lepere from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0l9YbTo

Unjabbed visitors will have to take a Covid test before travel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6pk0vJz

Pilots, cabin crew and aircraft are out of position, with several planes on the ground at Gatwick rather than Heathrow after they were diverted from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/KtMEfhw

Cathy Toogood selects the best boutique hotels in this northern powerhouse from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zsP64ZR

The '1915 Canakkale Bridge' allows travellers to cross the Dardanelles in six minutes compared to the previous 90 by ferry, and brings a 415million-euro saving in fuel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ecjP1Qh

Denmark is the latest of a dozen destinations to end Covid-related travel rules from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fhzbOpL

The spectacle was caught on camera from several angles from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5PN8kqh

‘Dublin Airport needs to apologise to Christians and remove the tweet,’ fumes customer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oAPGzdt

‘We all want to look professional, and we all want to be ourselves at the same time,’ said one staffer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uR0dc1C

Man was too intoxicated to open bag and show passport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lQ5dF8h

It may be an ancient city with the stories of millenia etched into its foundations, but İstanbul has a contemporary, vibrant energy that is enticing a new generation of traveller from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EuMsNfl

First flight in two years left South Terminal for Larnaca at 6.35 AM from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/saR5kEj

‘We have made this difficult decision in the knowledge that it would be highly unpopular and, for some, difficult to reconcile,’ writes Peter Hebblethwaite from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/r5LznOT

Rerouted service will fly 16,618km to avoid Russian airspace from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jZgWuAq

Fiona Flores Watson selects her pick of the best hotels in this Andalusian capital from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TG6DqfE

Tyler McCumber shared his best travel hack for budget flights from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/27WaGS4

The transformation of what was York Castle's 800-year-old keep has been 19 years in the making. The castle - built for King Henry III in the 1200s - features unusually luxurious fixtures. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/qQ7dUEG

Angkor Wat hasn’t been so empty since the early 1990s when the country was recovering from decades of civil war. This is great if you’re a tourist, but not so good if you rely on the industry, writes Richard C Paddock from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BjgekKs

The Modern Caravan, by Kate Oliver, goes through the keyhole of some of the most eye-catching 'rolling homes' from around the world. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/AHXTCjr

Find the perfect hotel in Japan’s capital, from a traditional ryokan to a super-swanky skyscraper from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GktFxgT

‘Passenger demand is really strong. We’re going to bounce back quickly this summer’ – Stewart Wingate, CEO, Gatwick from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GNY2O3A

Young passenger whittled down stuffed animal’s name from more than 100 suggestions from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ij5Ktk7

‘Today is a very important day,’ Civil Aviation Minister from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qx4lVOK

‘We will be taking steps to protect all mariners who are working in UK waters and ensure that they are paid the living wage,’ says Boris Johnson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Vp0cJgy

Amazing travel guide Wild Guide Scotland reveals the best places to visit for adventure in the country. It reveals over 700 secret spots illustrated with a treasure trove of photos. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/eDxl42K

Disruptive customer named and shamed by airline from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QrAni98

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: Tasting trips and treats for Easter. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Hx5dKEN

Social media users from around the world have shared snaps of the most terrifying kid's toys, with the best examples collated in a gallery by Bored Panda. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/lLqf0R7

The Ship in Dunwich, Suffolk, is a pub with a long history - it harks right back to the Middle Ages. Lizzie Enfield checks in and finds the bedrooms come with complimentary port. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/WT4b3rB

Claudia Joseph boards The Ghan for an unforgettable train journey from Darwin to Adelaide. She says it ranks as one of life's bucket-list experiences. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/cxq7KaL

Our five-day itinerary has been designed to give you a real taste of Somerset life, with trips to several of the area's picture-perfect gardens and an inspiring talk from horticulturist David Domoney. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/sbKEiaL

Beach huts in Felixstowe have overlooked the sea for almost 140 years and are said to have been the first in the country - but East Suffolk Council has said beach erosion means they have to be moved. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Bve9TDK

New York-based JetBlue said its 'Core' cabin would 'reinvent what it's like to fly economy across the Atlantic'. Ted Thornhill puts that claim to the test - then enjoys 22.7 sq ft of space on the return journey. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3s2V6AS

Here's our guide to trying something new when it comes to booking summer holidays, from flying to Dalaman in Turkey with Wizz Air to hopping on a Vueling flight to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rtC8OsA

Experts from the Oxford-based Institute for Digital Archaeology hope marble blocks can be created with metal chisels, in much the same way the sculptures were created by ancient Greek architect Phidias. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Q8e0AjG

Nicky Kelvin, from The Points Guy website, was given a tour of the cooking and packing facilities run by Do&Co, the catering company behind Turkish Airlines' onboard food. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/kFGCpPO

British Airways’ new CityFlyer subsidiary will launch there next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kr2OMl4

Jane Fryer and her family check in to Phaselis Bay, which is set between Kemer and Antalya. 'This new hotel is part of the new trend of luxury or "uber all-inclusive" hotels,' she says. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/h60MeCQ

Sarah Oliver discovers that the Iona is 'glamour afloat' while on a cruise from Southampton. 'She is part hotel and all resort - a sea-going holiday world,' she surmises. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/NGOMEuq

‘But no matter how far or how wide I roam, Qantas still doesn’t answer their phone’ riffed one customer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/590l17v

‘I would make this decision again, I’m afraid,’ says Peter Hebblethwaite of mass sackings from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/F71wuo6

Measures will be dropped from 17 April but masks will still be required on international flights to Australia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8c0l5Oz

Pre-departure tests are not required for arrivals from 17 April from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/UPDlbcM

Vaccinated only, 24-hour test restrictions ‘no longer fit with the current environment’, says US Travel Association from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jvmwoFR

‘A gull flew off with an entire steak,’ says hotel manager from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fzmyDsg

Now in its 11th year, the competition received a staggering 5,500 photo submissions from more than 90 countries around the world. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/7iGJfjb

Letter to employees from P&O CEO says new model will halve crewing costs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rgC3Zbk

Some domestic restrictions will also be eased next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/T7zm6Br

Here, we look at how to get cover in the UK for a range of health conditions from diabetes to heart problems and from respiratory issues, to cancer and depression. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/veYzUhy

President Angel Victor Torres made the announcement on Tuesday during the annual Canarian debate. 'It is not the end of the pandemic. We will remain vigilant,' he said. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/6HDbjcf

As two more ultra-long-haul flights prepare to join the top 10 this year, we round up the world’s lengthiest direct services from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CKYVhs6

Oliver Thring drives more than 800 miles from Christchurch to Queenstown, stopping off in the Abel Tasman National Park, Punakaiki, and the glittering Lake Wanaka along the way. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rsTVucb

What stands between you and a dream trip this Easter? The Independent ’s travel expert is on hand to answer your queries about the latest restrictions from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hKnBcQj

Flight will cover 8,828 miles in 16 hours 15 minutes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Va1AFND

Regional airline faces competition on almost all its routes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/K4QwJ1B

Beleaguered UK carrier is making a comeback from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CFEJoph

‘As travellers get out and see the world again, we want to ensure that at the top of every must-see-list is Australia,’ says Scott Morrison from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pd4xtVA

‘Any customers or crew who wish to continue wearing a mask will of course have their personal choice respected,’ says airline from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DoqfJ54

The vessel, by Italian design studio Lazzarini, features platforms on either side of the main deck that results in a beam - width at its widest point - of 108ft (33m). from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/xyoZzhF

Fellow passengers say woman was ‘kicking off’ before plane had left Manchester Airport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Rrx3ElL

All the individual airline rules in the UK and Ireland right now from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qENTMXB

It may be an ancient city with the stories of millenia etched into its foundations, but TÜRKİYE’s capital İstanbul has a contemporary, vibrant energy that is enticing a new generation of traveller from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/diyB1RZ

Revived airline will face intense competition on many of its routes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uCkmp1W

China Eastern last suffered a fatal accident in 2004 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WPd0KFm

Quarantine remains for permitted nations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/HFb9iyR

Suspension bridge spans Turkey’s Dardanelles Strait from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/HqGuY3o

Hilarious interior design fails captured in an online gallery, collated by BoredPanda from the Facebook group 'beds with threatening auras', reveals some of the strangest beds around the world. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/7wYu3Vd

‘The changes we’ve made bring us into line with standard industry practice,’ P&O Ferries from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MZ2FjnK

Ancient tombs were discovered earlier this month in the Saqqara Necropolis, 15 miles south of Cairo.Some are believed to be from the Old Kingdom, spanning roughly 27000-2200BC. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/1UkJ7TH

Thousands of passengers have been hit by another British Airways operations glitch at London Heathrow with bags not being delivered and many flights delayed. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gRsrQOy

The Man Who Pays His Way: be careful what you wish for from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ShnGfkI

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/IxHlb8r

Sydney's most iconic construction today turns 90 years-old as Sydneysiders celebrate the anniversary of their internationally recognisable and beloved bridge. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/GFDzYk4

‘You can travel just like in the good old days’ says transport secretary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QnRyNxS

An employment lawyer said the sacking of 800 people with no consultation period ‘beggars belief’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sxZim03

‘Your final day of employment is today’ – how 800 crew learnt they had lost their jobs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mxzFk0J

Face covering rules branded ‘an illegal and unconstitutional exercise of executive authority’ by plaintiffs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MegEkjz

The animals will be building dams and felling trees in a specially designed enclosure in the grounds of Forty Hall Farm in Enfield, north London. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/GCF5JvZ

Best destination for a spring activity holiday? Current cruise concerns? And Singapore’s entry rules explained from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7sQiY65

‘All the flights are filling up and as they fill up, they pay the highest fares,’ says Michael O’Leary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RmitoS4

Exclusive: Motorists and truck drivers hoping to sail between Dover and Calais are expected to be directed to rival ferry firms or Eurotunnel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3j7kbQc

Southeastern train services between London and Kent are now state-run from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/STvyDGU

Nonstop service has been suspended for much of pandemic from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/n3pCMrg

‘That was pretty flippin’ insane,’ says Big Jet TV commentator from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rvRXmpI

Only 4 per cent of women agreed with the policy from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7wO6MoW

MailOnline Travel's James Gordon discovered that the Art Deco Ritz-Carlton in South Beach is an enticing spring break option for those people who have left their partying days behind. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/VfhC5Id

Pakistan isn't a typical ski destination. But Luke Smithwick isn't a typical skier. The American has logged more than 1,600 days skiing some of the world's most remote spots. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/NihI3AM

‘We’re ready to welcome the world back,’ says Jacinda Ardern from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/I8L3hCR

Our Great National Parks, is a five-part series that 'invites viewers to celebrate and discover the power of our planet's greatest national parks and wild spaces.' It premieres April 13. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/miOuT1l

Here are the countries you can visit if you haven’t been jabbed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MOcoT7i

Healthy living gets a luxe Manhattan makeover at this hotel next to the High Line, writes Olivia Petter from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MrzQiNE

'Solar Express' was created by Hong Kong-based Anthony Glasson and inspired by steam trains like the one featured in the 2004 film The Polar Express. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/PwybKt1

Forget Luxor: Suffolk’s Deben Valley is littered with archeological gems, all accessible via a new walking trail, finds Sarah Baxter from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/g0E8Uov

Exclusive: Wizz Air will now take you from the UK to Sri Lanka in two budget hops. What happens if you want to continue around the world? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hWa0Drb

‘You could feel the plane start to pick up in speed. Everyone was terrified’ says passenger from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/piLRwEB

Proof of vaccination rule has proved complex for travellers with under 16s from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aO5HF6k

Kelly McKinnon reveals that on his five-acre island in the Florida Keys archipelago there are dating issues and shopping hassles, but great views and lots of fish. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/nXDTQ6V

The Inspector first visited Tuddenham Mill ten years ago after it opened as a hotel. It has since been refurbed and he was keen to discover how it has developed... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rVa1WD8

Neil Clark discovers that Carlisle, which lies just 25 miles north of Ullswater, is a fascinating living museum. Plus, for football fans, it's where Bill Shankly began his career. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Ij7Ok6r

For many people, Belize is off-radar. Here's a guide to some of the best holiday activities that the country has to offer, from 'patch reef' snorkelling to ziplining at Bocawina Rainforest Resort... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dVnl0I4

Roger Alton and his tour group set out to discover the 'unseen sides' of Ibiza. He describes it as an 'enlightening visit' to a place that he'd previously avoided because of the 'party island stuff'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dvyKMri

After two years in the doldrums, skiing is coming into its own once more. But wherever you go, you need to know that there will be enough snow. Here's where to holiday, from France to Italy... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/739y2wp

When it comes to architecture, the variety of buildings we see is what makes the world such a rich and interesting place - but some are definitely more unusual than others. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/j5vReOV

Masks on planes and in airports to remain until at least 18 April from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dLGW3SJ

Spanish airline still requires female crew to wear heels in certain situations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qpALoI7

In the year to the end of February, only 23.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow – less than 30 per cent of 2019 traffic from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/U50S3ay

There are more than 6,000 islands in Greece - and what could be better than an escape off the beaten track surrounded by sparkling seas, quiet beaches and that inimitable quality of light. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/zc7aQBW

New monarch says post is ‘an incredible risk and a wonderful opportunity’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QEtchIn

Fully vaccinated? You can go to any of these countries, test-free, this spring from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5PaXLMF

Koks will move from the Faroe Islands to Greenland from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dJNwUX6

Number of Britons planning March-May breaks is up 17 per cent from last year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eoG59dT

Siobhan Grogan visited Disneyland Paris for the launch of the festivities. 'You can expect something a little more extravagant than a cake to mark the occasion,' she writes. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/0T74X8w

I was happy to keep the booking and support the travel industry during Covid, but now I feel uncomfortable about using a voucher for another trip. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/H2BQU7e

Unvaccinated employees will be allowed to resume customer facing roles from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sdchP58

Many of Ireland's hotels, whether inland or coastal, enjoy spectacular waterside settings. Here, we round up nine stunning destinations, from Ashford Castle to The River Lee Hotel in Cork. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/tRuQSHW