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Northern Ireland celebrates as bumper year for barn owls gives boost to its fragile population

Twenty-four barn owl chicks fledged from eight known breeding pairs – a 500% increase from 2021 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oRp9kf5

Lufthansa advert ‘protecting’ the planet banned over misleading environmental claims

Advert claimed the airline was ‘connecting the world’ while ‘protecting its future’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0H6AjZq

Storm Juliette: Mallorca is hit by TWENTY INCHES of snow and 25ft waves

Mallorca has been gripped by a winter storm that is wreaking havoc on the Spanish holiday island, with 20 inches of snow shutting down roads and cutting off power. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/0Bvw6Xi

Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air suspends all flights to and from Moldova amid security concerns

Moldova, a pro-European republic of 2.6 million people located between Romania and Ukraine, has feared that it could be Moscow's next target ever since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Cjqh9FM

Pro-Trump former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro will speak at CPAC this week

Right-wing politician facing investigations over riots in Brazilian capital in January from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8FcRPEo

More travel red tape for Europe trips: Get ready for Etias and EES

Every traveller must be fingerprinted and provide a facial biometric from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EfVBS9U

Dog gets to sleep in business class lie-flat bed on flight

‘This is what success looks like when you have millions of followers on pawnly fans’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bfl4WR5

Bali tourist’s mistake when ordering dinner costs more than his entire holiday

Restaurant bill came to £1,121 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7lhguGr

Sun Street Hotel review: the new digs swapping corporate chic for sumptuous boutique in London’s Square Mile

A world away from the corporate style of the City, this gorgeously quirky new five-star offers a welcome escape, finds Helen Coffey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CptcuBA

The world’s most beautiful over-water villas and bungalows (that aren’t in the Maldives)

A water-adjacent abode isn’t unique to the Maldives, says Tamara Hinson ; try one of these just-as-luxe alternatives from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wzxy7RV

Flight chaos as strikes hit German and Spanish airports

Disruption caused by industrial action across Europe looks set to continue beyond Easter from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Rz9JN5j

America's most controversial hotel rooms with guests like Prince Harry and Watergate burglars

DailyMail.com has traveled across the country to find the places you can spend the night, with the stories certainly making for tantalizing bedtime reading. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/VQmk1Wx

250 days since national rail strikes began. But how does this end?

The Man Who Pays His Way: When peace on the railway is finally reached, an even tougher battle will begin from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wNiVcu6

Spanish resorts set out plans to say 'adios' to Brits but the rest of Europe is happy to say 'Hola!'

Kings of the budget package holiday Lanzarote and Majorca have said they're fed up of British tourists. Not to worry, there are plenty of other European destinations queuing up for our cash from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/6EDdeTF

Where is the leopard in this image? Predator is perfectly camouflaged in this test for your eyes 

Can you spot the snow leopard perfectly camouflaged in its rocky surroundings in the Altai Mountains in western Mongolia? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/iuv8Lrn

Take this quiz to see if YOU can tell whether these 26 beaches are located in Britain or abroad

Each year, Britons spend big bucks jetting off in search of glorious beaches on trips abroad, but is it really necessary? Many don't realise that there are exotic beaches right on their doorstep. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/nw4YvhZ

Australian tourist reveals Bali holiday horror after spending $2,000 on bottle of wine

The tourist said they had visited the Indonesian holiday island for the third time and picked a nice restaurant to celebrate their partner's birthday. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/zBomTxg

We pick four Italian renovation projects after TV's 'Amanda and Alan's Italian Job'

Searches for homes in Sicily are up 255% since the TV show 'Amanda and Alan's Italian Job' began in January, compared with the same period a year ago. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/bim1zoy

Blogger left stunned after woman drapes her hair over the back of her seat during three-hour flight

Julie Christensen, 32, from Norway, was travelling from Athens to Amsterdam to visit family when a fellow passenger flung her long brown hair over the back of her seat. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/RP5qK98

Why Bath is the UK’s new wellness capital

A new wellness festival is just the tip of an entire city embracing inner peace and prosperity, says Natalie Paris from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BoxLUyw

White House replica in INDIANA hits the market for $8.5m

Located in Evansville, Indiana, the home is nowhere near the President's home in Washington DC, but you'd be forgiven for giving a double take when passing by. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/y5Xbk8n

Woman saves £70 by shipping her clothes instead of checking in bag on flight

’If you plan ahead, it works so well!’ she declared from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TOpdNKL

300 plane passengers land back at starting point after seven-hour nightmare journey in Japan

Japan Airlines' flight JL331 was due to depart on a two-hour domestic flight from the Haneda Airport in Tokyo to Fukuoka. But multiple delays and diversions saw them return to their starting point. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/0Kn9QoL

The best places to stay in the Dominican Republic (an island Hugh Grant loves)

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: luxury hotels in the Dominican Republic. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/afFWw41

First look at Qantas’ Project Sunrise ‘hotel rooms in the sky’

First-class suites will make travellers feel like they’re in ‘a mini boutique hotel room’, says Qantas CEO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3iHgMZL

British Airways parent company predicts big profits in 2023

BA operated only 70% of its 2019 schedule last year due to resource shortages from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/tyPdmTb

Swapping plane for train and tartiflette for vegan raclette on the ‘world’s most sustainable ski trip’

Travelling by rail and swerving the fondue, Helen Coffey investigates whether it’s possible to keep your carbon footprint low on a snowsports holiday to the Swiss Alps from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/89SQkdo

Hundreds of Cape Verde five-star hotel guests struck down by sickness

Officials have not found a definitive source for the infection from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/U4EC617

Welsh island becomes first Dark Sky Sanctuary in Europe

Ynys Enlli joins 16 other sites worldwide from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/j392CUg

Qantas unveils first and business-class cabins for non-stop flights from Australia to UK and USA

The non-stop flight program - dubbed 'Project Sunrise' - will use a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000s that will 'overcome the tyranny of distance'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/mSsUe6G

Japan Airlines flight forced to fly 550 miles back to Tokyo after missing airport’s closing time by 10 minutes

Fukuoka Airport does not let aircraft land after 10pm due to noise concerns from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vbaqsrz

Heathrow grew more than any other airport in the world last year

UK’s busiest hub made £260m from retail, £59m from catering and £143m from car parking during 2022 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OtS3Dsj

Adelaide city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Australia’s cool south-coast city

This southern coastal city has lovely architecture, a mega-stadium, and dolphin-spotting and wine tastings on its doorstep, says David Whitley from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Adno7xz

Inside London's Prince Akatoki, the luxury Japanese-style hotel where Madonna's crew find zen

Sarah Turner spends a night at the hotel, which is set opposite Madonna's London home. The singer's staff have been known to use the hotel's small working space. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/tNZClVw

Capital of Culture: How to spend an artsy weekend in Veszprem, Hungary

One of three European Capitals of Culture for 2023, this lesser-known Hungarian city is stepping into the spotlight. Sarah Holt makes the most of short break from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/USzQfiT

Martin Lewis issues ‘must-know’ travel warning for holidaymakers

TV consumer guru stresses importance of sorting easily-overlooked detail when booking holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GDWXmby

Record-breaking 6,500 guns were found at US airport checkpoints last year

This figure is the highest on record from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3BJjHcs

Fat cat becomes Polish city's top-rated tourist attraction 

Tourists visiting the medieval city of Szczecin have swapped historical landmarks and museums for a tour with Gacek, a black and white cat (pictured). from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/6lbYc0q

Best hotels in Vienna for a luxurious stay in Austria’s capital no matter your budget

From reading nooks to rooftop bars, our pick of the best hotels in the Austrian capital have it all from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sXfibtp

My magical train trip along the Harry Potter viaduct in Scotland

MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill discovers that this viaduct is just one of many cinematic moments on the scenic route between Fort William and Mallaig. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rx23SLi

Alton Towers building ‘highly secretive’ new ride costing £12.5m

‘None of us know what’s going on in there, because it’s highly secretive,’ says local councillor from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0ES9MZf

Passenger running late for flight caught trying to delay plane with hoax bomb call

He missed his second flight as well from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/21bHlfv

Wollongong couple living rent-free and travelling around Australia in a converted coca cola truck

Pauli and Clara, from Wollongong, have ditched their nine-to-five jobs to travel around Australia in their Coca cola van they converted themselves into a stunning home on wheels. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/g9VF5Hl

Woman asks ChatGPT to write ‘polite but firm’ email to airline after delay and the result is fantastic

‘Downfall of mankind and brain use is official now… thanks ChatGPT’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rAPUoCi

Poland’s hottest tourist attraction is a fat black and white cat named Gacek

The ‘King of Kaszubska Street’ has beaten a 12th-century castle in the tourist popularity stakes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/e1QUCzH

This is the safest seat on an aeroplane, according to an expert

Air travel as the ‘safest mode of transport’, says flight expert from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SvdonCM

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals never-before-seen details of Pandora's Cluster

The fascinating picture is the latest deep field image taken by the US space agency's new $10 billion (£7.4 billion) observatory, and was analysed by astronomers at the University of Pittsburgh. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/lercRNx

Martin Lewis issues ‘must-know’ travel warning for holidaymakers

TV consumer guru stresses importance of sorting easily-overlooked detail when booking holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SlD9Vbq

Best hotels in Seville 2023: Where to stay for a cool city break

From boutique and budget to Moorish and modern, there are plenty of varied accommodation choices from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QAbXlxy

Best hotels in Birmingham 2023: Where to stay for style and value for money

Brummie James Brennan shares his pick of the best hotels in the UK's second city from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1XQLz0o

Innsbruck travel review: Ski and the city for two holidays in one

There's no getting round the fact a ski trip is pricey, but you can still try to get good value for money. SIMON LAMBERT visited Innsbruck to check out its Ski Plus City idea. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Ff76dqO

Antarctic sea ice levels are at their lowest on RECORD - and the worst is yet to come, report warns

Satellite data from the National Snow and Ice Data Centre revealed that there is currently only 737,000 square miles (1.91 million square km) of ice surrounding the continent. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/sNdfKxk

Best hotels in Bangkok 2023: Where to stay for top service and city views

Thailand insider Lee Cobaj selects the best hotels in Bangkok from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uyx2cC9

‘Boiling with rage’: Onboard Air New Zealand’s 16-hour flight to nowhere

‘If you were to gather all the people from that plane in their room right now you’d find them boiling with annoyance and anger,’ says passenger from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Mk8Hfzu

Abandoned Spanish train station transformed into luxury hotel

‘We are very satisfied to have the station alive and bright again,’ says town mayor from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TA3fYZe

Storm Otto: Train lines between York and Edinburgh blocked as Scotland is battered by 80mph winds

Disruption is expected until this afternoon from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zBNeZPg

Rare 'firefall' stuns visitors at Yosemite National Park

The firefall occurs when the sunset backlights the Horsetail Falls on the El Capitan rock formation. Water flowing off the cliff face becomes illuminated and looks like a flow of fire. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/l2KDi9S

Travelling to idyllic Indonesia to try out a new wellness craze where the therapist is your horse

Jane Knight tries the 'Retreat & Conquer' equine therapy retreat - designed as a once-in-a-lifetime trip to help people suffering from all kinds of issues - on the island of Sumba. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/kr0TutY

Best free half-term activities in the UK for families

Family fun doesn’t have to break the bank from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uCGSax8

World's oldest African penguin, 43, takes boy toy LOVER aged just 13

The world's oldest African penguin, ET, 43, has shacked up in a private enclosure with Einstein, a companion 30 years her junior, after being bullied by her colony. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/6BHN0Rb

Topless Russian woman on flight demands entry to cockpit

‘Lady, take a seat and get dressed,’ a flight attendant said from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/P2vcS3o

Inside five studio flats for sale online... ranging in price from £23k to £3m

We reveal what the most expensive and the cheapest studios look like inside, and pick some other versions for sale around the country. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/S8AWGwY

Lufthansa accused of greenwashing over more expensive ‘Green Fare’ flights

The new fare has been criticised for lulling passengers into ‘a false sense of security’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Q384vG9

Captain of Thai football team rescued from cave dies in the UK aged 17

He is reported to have sustained a head injury but it is not confirmed if this was the cause of death from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PrnHZ4D

BA, easyJet and Eurostar make cancellations amid France general strike

National action causes cancellation of British Airways flights and Eurostar trains from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WPfFV3t

Elvis Presley's private plane sells at auction after being abandoned in the desert for four decades

Priscilla Presley, 77, was there as the aircraft went up for auction at the Mecum Kissimmee Collector Car auction on January 8, which would have been Elvis' 88th birthday. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/iSJzuk2

Air India places record aircraft order that could change aviation landscape

Carrier ‘on a large transformation journey’, says chairperson after largest deal ever struck by single airline from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Zhy7gDb

How to bag cheap winter sun in Hurghada, Egypt’s ultra-affordable Red Sea resort

Tightening your belt when it comes to travel as the cost of living crisis bites? Consider swapping big-name European beachy destinations for north Africa, suggests Andrew Eames from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WuSV9nj

Passenger blasts Delta for ‘shambolic’ treatment after emergency landing in Edinburgh

One photo appeared to show flames emerging from plane wing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LXeD2al

The ski resorts with stylish hotels just three hours away from New York City

Less than three hours from the Big Apple, Hunter Mountain and Belleayre Mountain offer plenty of trails for a long weekend or even a day out and stylish hotels to boot. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/75zW4EF

Critically endangered dancing lemur is bred for the first time in Europe at British zoo

The first-ever birth of a Coquerel's sifaka in Europe has taken place at Chester Zoo. The critically endangered species has been nicknamed the 'dancing lemur' due to its sideways gallop. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/pBEOZPm

Russia suffering 824 losses a day in Ukraine war, MoD says

Russian mercenary group Wagner said it had taken control of a village near the key city of Bakhmut in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk Oblast region from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hiEyGqp

Passenger on United flight that plummeted 1500ft relives terror of gripping seat and ‘praying’

Passenger on flight from Hawaii felt ‘like this could be it’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/H27k0T1

Meet the slow travellers choosing trains and buses over planes

Why would you ever choose to go the long way across Europe or Asia? Comfort, scenery, local encounters and spontaneous stop-offs, for a start; Lucy Thackray finds out more from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0e7T9yk

Tui predicts ‘decade of significant growth’ but slips to second in UK behind Jet2

‘We are taking this challenge and want to grow stronger than our dear competitor’ – Sebastian Ebel, Tui CEO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WzXYjQy

The best hotels in LA for beachside retreats, design-lovers and romantic getaways

Discover our favourite spots in Malibu, Beverly Hills, Pasadena and more from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/tV97mEx

United Airlines flight plummets 1,400ft in under a minute

Incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Maui from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PQUCLJK

It’s near impossible to pronounce, but this village is one of the best places to live in the UK

Name rooted in French proves tricky for non-locals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8EM0xie

Incredible moment a huge bolt of lightning strikes world's largest statue of Christ in Brazil

The statue, set in Brazil's Rio De Janeiro, is visited by nearly two million people every year - and, oddly enough, it's the third time in 15 years it has been hit by such a strike. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/IYE7Z0s

Best beach holidays to book for 2023

Looking for sun, sea and sand on your next getaway? Look no further than these coastal big-hitters, selected by Mary Novakovich from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qenrxm0

'Some images are mistaken for Tuscany!' Photographer captures the beauty of Sussex

'The Sussex landscape offers some of the most beautiful and interesting landscapes in the UK, yet somehow it remains relatively unknown,' says Brighton-based photographer Lloyd Lane. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/7sFYoT3

Russia suffering 824 casualties a day in Ukraine conflict amid push to take land in east

Russian mercenary group Wagner said it had taken control of a village near the key city of Bakhmut in Ukraine ’s eastern Donetsk Oblast region from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VbhtSan

Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants after earthquake

Turkish police have taken at least 12 people into custody since Monday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/703lHP6

Inside the ultimate ski hotel: MailOnline checks into Cheval Blanc Courchevel in France

According to the Cheval Blanc Courchevel press blurb, when you enter the hotel, you pass into another world. Ted Thornhill discovers that this is no word of a lie. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rxEiFHS

Quiz: Can you name these famous world landmarks based only on their SHAPE?

One example from this global list of tourist attractions appeared in the blockbuster film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, while a second was once climbed by Princess Diana. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/n8OczpH

Jet2: where did it all go right?

The Man Who Pays His Way: the airline’s customer-first approach has won it plaudits and lifelong customers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OdEn4c3

Discovering that there's so much more to the Cayman Islands than offshore banking 

Sian Boyle stays at the stylish boutique hotel Palm Heights on Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman - the same hotel where the supermodel Bella Hadid recently stayed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/7ZcL6jU

‘It’s like a religion’: Viral video of sobbing woman reignites debate over ‘Disney adults’

‘I thought this was a video of a wife seeing their military spouse for the first time in a year,’ joked one follower from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hNSOBfs

Martin Lewis issues ‘must-know’ travel warning for holidaymakers

TV consumer guru stresses importance of sorting easily-overlooked detail when booking holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ukbjSz9

Half-term travellers warned to expect disruption at UK border amid strikes

Some 1,000 Border Force officers will strike for four days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rG3pqkY

Chiang Mai city guide: Where to stay, eat drink and shop in Thailand’s northern creative hub

Wreathed in nature and packed with authentic experiences from massage to monk chats, this northern Thai city is not to be missed, says Lucie Grace from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/24SaeyB

These creative designers went above and beyond

People from around the world have been contributing the best designs they've spotted to a subreddit thread, with Bored Panda rounding up a selection of the most impressive. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/PcIumYo

The government needs to stop talking about ‘guilt-free flights’ – there’s no such thing

Grant Shapps claiming that ‘guilt-free flying is within our reach’ is not just wishful thinking – it’s dangerous, writes Helen Coffey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YOQezkL

Plane’s brakes catch fire after landing at Manchester Airport

The damaged wheel bursting into flames has been described as a ‘serious incident’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Pj4KWqZ

Best hotels in Amsterdam: Where to stay for location and style

Where to stay in the Dutch capital for style and attitude from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/urUFys1

Dover-Calais ferries halted for most of day due to French strikes

Long queues could build up ahead of half-term weekend from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Mbafcsn

Pilot mistakenly sends plane into steep descent after losing ‘situational awareness’ just after take-off

The aircraft dropped 1,000ft in 24 seconds from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Nd0Pzpk

Battery fire on transcontinental flight from San Diego to Newark forces plane to return

A United Airlines flight bound for Newark had to return to San Diego due to a cabin fire caused by an external battery. The fire was contained by the flight crew but saw four people taken to hospital. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/yHY248U

OnlyFans influencer slams beachfront hotel for telling her to cover up

‘We’re a family establishment,’ staff tell influencer wearing bikini from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VwofWju

British woman's bathroom slammed as dangerous by interior design critics

The bathroom is complete with black and white tiles, a raised free-standing bath with a 'moat' around the perimeter, chrome towel rods, chandeliers and recessed shelves. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/pxJADbt

Ask Me Anything: Simon Calder to answer your travel questions as government announces rail reform

Ask our expert for advice as train travel changes track from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0SerXLh

Man jailed for attacking airport staff while drunk after being turned away from flight

‘Airline staff, and the police officers who support them, should be able to carry out their duties without having to face the kind of completely unnecessary threats and violence,’ says police sergeant from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qisrtdl

Russian plane catches fire in Thailand after official claims country’s planes are safe

Chief of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency said it had ‘not become more dangerous to fly’ in Russia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OUH6W7s

How is luggage stored on planes? Mesmerising video shows worker stacking luggage

The 30-second clip posted on TikTok mesmerised viewers who 'always wanted to know' where the bags are kept on flights. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/n6BEzRy

Best hotels in Mykonos 2023: Where to stay for private beaches and sunset views

Whether you’re visiting to go wild or to wind down, James Litston picks the best places to stay on the Greek party island from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/03kK5lr

Holidaymakers warned of 10-week wait for new passports amid fee hike

The cost of applying for a new British passport has risen from £75.50 to £82.50. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/c3OqCR1

Dozens of fights cancelled or delayed as freezing fog blankets London

Fog has blanketed parts of the capital on Tuesday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hv98Woz

Turkey earthquake: Are flights and holidays cancelled?

As a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southeast Turkey, how might travel to the country be impacted? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/XbANWpa

Why winter in Venice will warm your heart - and inside a swish hotel where the Obamas once stayed

Angelina Villa Clarke, who was a student in Venice in the 1990s, shares her favourite places to visit in the city. And Sarah Hartley reviews the Hilton Molino Stucky hotel on the city's Giudecca Island. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/kciBUmy

Who signed off these terrible design fails?

Bored Panda has named and shamed some of the most hair-raising examples of bad design from around the world, including a greeting card that appears to celebrate cancer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/h1iSFJx

Martin Lewis issues ‘must-know’ travel warning for holidaymakers

TV consumer guru stresses importance of sorting easily-overlooked detail when booking holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QfTj35G

Return train fares expected to be scrapped in shake-up of British rail system

Mark Harper set to unveil plans to create long-awaited public body to oversee significant chunk of rail operations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qrGjd8h

Holiday firm reports record bookings as Brits scramble for first summer holiday in three years

Airlines, tour operators and travel agents are reporting a boom time for summer holiday bookings not seen since 2020, as cost-conscious Brits opt to book now rather than wait later in the year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/gPnEjoN

Martin Lewis issues ‘must-know’ travel warning for holidaymakers

TV consumer guru stresses importance of sorting easily-overlooked detail when booking holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Kwl9IHg

Couple leaves baby at airport check-in to avoid paying more to board flight

‘We couldn’t believe what we were seeing,’ says Ryanair staffer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ywG8ITD

Travel guides lead the way

The Man Who Pays His Way: The humble guidebook is bouncing back from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MBWTkts

Flight attendant ‘tells passenger she has a stupid face’ after using first class overhead bins

Couple claims they were ‘wrongly removed’ from flight from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Egp0dXm

Inside one of Europe's best restaurants - the 3-Michelin-starred 'Le 1947' in Courchevel in France

MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill enjoys a four-hour meal at the Courchevel 1850 eatery and leaves 'in a deliriously euphoric daze'. Find out why... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Bfjagly

Couple leaves baby at airport check-in to avoid paying more to board flight

‘We couldn’t believe what we were seeing,’ says Ryanair staffer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/o3SO7Dy

Britain’s top spots for pop culture pilgrimages ranked

Music, TV, and movie - loving Brits are planning holidays and city stays around modern cultural landmarks rather than heading abroad from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2rwmxZn

Happy Valley themed coach tour launches for fans of TV drama

Locations covered include Hebden Bridge, which is the setting for main character Catherine Cawood’s home town from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oGqjn7x

Pictured: Air France's brand-new Boeing 777 business class suite you can book to New York

The first 777 fitted with the new cabins flew from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to New York-JFK on January 20, with Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and Dakar in Senegal also now served by the revamped plane. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/lMUXRbq

Flight turns back after flames spotted coming from plane engine

The incident happened at 1,000ft from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ujs6aMd

Martin Lewis issues ‘must-know’ travel warning for holidaymakers

TV consumer guru stresses importance of sorting easily-overlooked detail when booking holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/y9gWMnV

Why Toronto is Canada's bid to rival New York, with cosmopolitan culture and sensational food

On a visit, York Membery found that Toronto was 'bubbling with life'. Remarking on its gleaming high-rises and sprawling financial district, he says that the city is constantly re-inventing itself. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/1JqAmNv

Heathrow third runway will be built, insists airport boss as he heads for departures

Exclusive: ‘The last couple of years has shown just how important expansion is,’ says John Holland-Kaye, Heathrow CEO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JkjHASq

Two passengers in hospital after Qantas flight hits severe turbulence

A ‘loud crash’ was heard half an hour into the journey and the flight was forced to turn back from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IFMDEHA

Inside the Hope & Anchor, a warm and welcoming South Devon pub that offers stunning sea views

The Hope & Anchor lies in Hope Cove, a village that has two sandy beaches and a 'wonderfully windy' clifftop coast path. Simon Heptinstall checks in and finds gloriously quirky art and free bottles of ale. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/WlVTUMm

Heathrow boss stands down after nine years in charge of UK’s biggest airport

John Holland-Kaye will stay on as chief executive until a successor is found from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/KYFBgG9

Meet the married couple embarking on a 10-month trek in an ELECTRIC CAR

Meet husband and wife adventurers, Chris and Julie Ramsey from Aberdeen. They are taking a modified electric Nissan Ariya on a world-first EV expedition. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/RilwGoM

Best last-minute holiday deals for February half-term

There are still great-value trips booking now; Mary Novakovich shares a selection of the best-value family breaks available from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/F7Y62Ro

Italian woman tied to her seat mid flight after she ‘punches and spits at Indian airline crew’

Police say the woman was booked for ‘misbehaviour’ and released after bail from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2k8UQeZ

Roll with it: discover the ultimate half term destination

With its VIP lanes and fabulous food, arcade games and cocktails, Hollywood Bowl is the place to go for an unforgettable day with the whole family from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/e31Kim9

Martin Lewis issues ‘must-know’ travel warning for holidaymakers

TV consumer guru stresses importance of sorting easily-overlooked detail when booking holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/D4KJV3U

US eases Esta ban for Cuba tourists

Exclusive: British travellers have been told overnight the ban applies only for visits from January 2021 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Qdyc8Ym

The best places for a ski getaway, from Swiss glitz to America's 'Greatest Snow on Earth'

Choosing where to go skiing can be bewildering - so here's our guide to help decide on the best resort for you - some are luxurious, some are ideal for foodies, and some are great for families. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/MIhelSs

Are trains running today? Everything you need to know as unions walk out

Most trains in England are cancelled on Wednesday and Friday, but the East Coast main line and South Western Railway will see frequent services from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0tVXwGN