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12 places you won’t believe are in England

Provence or Gloucestershire? Cornwall or the Med? Here are England’s most beautiful backdrops from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GMD0g8X

May Day travel chaos as flights cancelled and weeks of strikes begin

Hundreds of flights on 1 May have been cancelled due to French air-traffic controllers walking out from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PtkcxHV

Flight turned around three hours in after ‘disruptive’ passenger sits in crew seat

United Airlines flight on its way to Israel returned to Newark after incident from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/adBXgow

Where was YOUR home at the time of the dinosaurs? Check out this map

The map was built using research from Northern Arizona University and reveals that humans are 'just a blip in history', according to Ian Webster, the former Google engineer behind it. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3UKp8E9

MailOnline goes behind the scenes at British Airways' first-class cabin-crew training centre

Ailbhe MacMahon also learns how to make up a bed for a first-class passenger while trying out BA's 'newly enhanced' first-class training programme near Heathrow Airport. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/nuryX5c

Luton airport: birthplace of legends, and environmental miracles?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Now the budget airlines are launching ‘green wars’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wKRWa6P

Flight turned around three hours in after ‘disruptive’ passenger sits in crew seat

United Airlines flight on its way to Israel returned to Newark after incident from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QyZCDga

I'm a former flight attendant and here's the perfect place (and time) to join the mile-high club 

Diary of A Flight Attendant by Marika Mikusova is a warts-and-all behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to work at 38,000ft. And contains some handy advice for passengers... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/6TOzoWU

More than 1 in 10 parents are taking their children on holiday during term time

The price rise over May half-term will hit hard-pressed families who face fines if they travel outside school breaks. A Mail survey shows that up to 13 per cent of parents are now taking the risk. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/0a14lAs

Train strikes: Dates and all you need to know ahead of next rail walk-outs

Eurovision weekend will see strikes by both the RMT and Aslef unions from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/N0vbZBM

Travel chaos to extend into June as engineering work, the Coronation and strikes converge

Rail and air passengers face uncertainty, with Eurovision and FA Cup Final targeted from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vobIawH

Best outdoor swimming pools and lidos in the UK

From coastal dips to cooling-off in the countryside, the UK has plenty of options for those looking to make the most of the good weather from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/htGjzIa

Discovering why Saint Lucia is truly the best island in the Caribbean

Saint Lucia was recently voted best Caribbean island. Frank Mannion visits to see if the accolade is deserved. And the answer? Yes indeed. Read on to find out why... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/5K2Xehc

Brits DO have rhythm! English speakers can stick to a beat, study finds 

New research suggests people who speak English are better at detecting a beat while people who speak Mandarin are better at noticing a tune. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Cyo8gIt

The best things to do in Malta, from hiking and sightseeing to sandy beaches and nightclubs

Visitors to Malta, as well as sister islands Comino and Gozo, can expect a holiday packed with a wide varitey of activities from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YKA3b4l

An Uber fit for a king: Ride-sharing firm launches horse-drawn Coronation carriage in Dulwich Park 

The Coronation carriage will be in operation from May 3 to May 5 at Dulwich Park in south London and slots will be available to book via the Uber app. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/GkKNq75

Flight turned around three hours in after ‘disruptive’ passenger sits in crew seat

United Airlines flight on its way to Israel returned to Newark after incident from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/O7rBqgt

Is Stone of Destiny FAKE? Relic used in the King's coronation is 'unlikely original', expert says

An academic at the University of St Andrews thinks it unlikely that the sacred stone that will be under the coronation chair on May 6 has its origins in the biblical Middle East. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/8cmHtVq

Luxembourg: The country the size of Dorset you need to put on your bucket list

The Daily Mail's Jo Kessel visits the landlocked country and says: 'For one of Europe's smallest countries, Luxembourg packs a mighty punch. Brits have been missing out.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/UDrdp4V

'You can't watch a movie!': Moment hungry baby moose walks into Alaska theater

Employees at Kenai Cinemas got a big surprise when the animal entered the building and began rooting through the trash last week, apparently lured in by the smell of popcorn. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3bhaFqc

How tourists in Britain are getting the royal treatment for King Charles' Coronation

With the Coronation less than two weeks away, Britain is gearing up for a celebration. Here we present weird, wacky and wonderful ways to mark the event... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Tt45epP

Nessie hunter spots mysterious black humps emerging from Loch Ness

A Nessie hunter claims to have new evidence which could prove the existence of the Loch Ness monster. Eoin O'Faodhagain was watching the loch via webcam when he spotted black humps. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/nKzq27k

What are cruise passengers’ rights when voyages go wrong?

Deck Talk: After Cunard cancels a transatlantic voyage at the 11th hour, disappointed travellers are offered full refunds plus a 20 per cent ‘future cruise credit’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xNBdj4Z

The breathtaking winning images from the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 contest

The German Association for Nature Photography (GDT) Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 competition saw nearly 7,000 entries flood in from 13 countries. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/hOXZYfj

Best hotels in Surrey 2023: Where to stay for comfort and adventure

Whether you want to relax or enjoy fun days out, Surrey offers exceptional places to stay from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oledXpn

Next time hire a professional! Hilarious design fails will leave you baffled

While it's always easy to criticise other people's work, the design efforts behind these hilarious photos, collated by Bored Panda, from snaps taken around the world will leave you absolutely baffled. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/8QTdqna

The local rules that could land you in trouble on holiday

Whether you’re in Spain, France, Australia or the Middle East, local laws can land you in hot water before you even know what you’re doing wrong from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/yMJDdi7

The travel experiences that people aged over 70 regret never doing

The list came from a survey of Brits - the Northern Lights got 39% of the vote. Sixty-two per cent say there is a place in the world they regret not visiting. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/daqW2Q8

Jet2 CEO warns Ibiza and Majorca Brit holidaymakers will turn to cheaper Greece and Turkey

Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy said he doesn't agree with limiting tourists and said British travellers would head for cheaper countries, like Greece and Turkey. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/yKT7L6m

Flight attendant won’t let plane leave until passengers clean up mess dropped in the aisle

‘She has let us all know that we were not raised right and she is disappointed in all of us,’ a passenger onboard said from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/szoOEJ9

Food for thought! Diners share their funniest food fails on Snapchat 

Is your name spelt Cark? These hilarious snaps, from polling site ranker show posts about food from around the world. One person revealed a whole pie - but promised only to eat two slices. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/sCBtVnL

How to plan a flight-free summer trip to the Alps

After a winter of soupy slopes, paltry snow and sweating skiers wearing T-shirts, is it time to switch up our ski holidays? Anna Richards recommends hitting the mountains during the summer instead from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/E0uqGoi

Couple take revenge on Airbnb host by leaving taps running and gas on for 25 days

More than 120,000 litres of water were wasted during the booking from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IfkvEoQ

Florida beachgoers flee as huge waterspout spins onshore

A powerful waterspout landed on a Florida beach that knocked over one female beachgoer who was walking near the beach walk and sent other panicked beachgoers scrambling to safety. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/lhTAPp3

Man buys $250,000 worth of plane tickets for just $17,000 after airline currency conversion mistake

All Nippon Airways passengers purchased online tickets for up to 95 per cent off after the airline’s website suffered a glitch from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4z1POqo

Expert explains how to react if another passenger asks you to switch seats

Videos of people involved in altercations over train and plane etiquette have become an entire genre on social media from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7eoHsGh

Flight attendant won’t let plane leave until passengers clean up mess dropped in the aisle

‘She has let us all know that we were not raised right and she is disappointed in all of us,’ a passenger onboard said from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YesVDEd

Alaska Airlines passenger says she was kicked off flight for having a mimosa

‘I thought it was a joke,’ says woman from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MaI0v6k

Small mobile home community in Florida refuse $500 MILLION offer by developers to sell

A developer has offered $502 million to purchase the Briny Breezes trailer park town, a tiny beachside community of 600 in Palm Beach County, South Florida. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/RXpckMq

Couple take revenge on Airbnb host by leaving taps running and gas on for 25 days

More than 120,000 litres of water were wasted during the booking from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Fi6cYM5

Expert explains how to react if another passenger asks you to switch seats

Videos of people involved in altercations over train and plane etiquette have become an entire genre on social media from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/b74KACQ

Pilot reveals how aeroplane toilets are emptied

In his book This Is Your Captain Speaking, veteran Air Canada Dreamliner captain Doug Morris makes revelations that are anything but bog-standard. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/xon97rT

Flight attendant won’t let plane leave until passengers clean up mess dropped in the aisle

‘She has let us all know that we were not raised right and she is disappointed in all of us,’ a passenger onboard said from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ptPSA2F

Best hotels in York 2023: Where to stay in one of the UK’s friendliest cities

Chintz-free stays in the historical centre  from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Lcx2vMs

Where is hot in May in Europe? Eight spring holiday destinations you wouldn’t expect

The hottest European temperatures in May are seen in Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8fIuHY7

Following in the Royal Family's footsteps on a tour of Scotland, from Royal Deeside to Edinburgh

Kate Mansey followed in the Royal Family's footsteps on a tour of Scotland. 'You may find it is in Scotland where the majesty of the monarchy comes alive,' she says. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Gzhgp0U

Best budget European city break destinations 2023: Value hot spots for your bucket list

Explore the wonders of the Continent in cost-effective style at one of these affordable locations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FLbjmp7

Flight attendant won’t let plane leave until passengers clean up mess dropped in the aisle

‘She has let us all know that we were not raised right and she is disappointed in all of us,’ a passenger onboard said from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4wXvZDu

Couple take revenge on Airbnb host by leaving taps running and gas on for 25 days

More than 120,000 litres of water were wasted during the booking from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/F1v93pu

Airline accidentally sells £13,000 business class tickets for £700

All Nippon Airways said it was ‘investigating the cause of the bug and the size of its damage’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WKtv2Ac

US expat says roundabouts and no guns in retail stores would put Americans in a coma

US native Hannah Shuman, who lives in Sydney, said the comparisons between Australia and her country would put her fellow Americans 'into a coma' in a viral social media video. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/alLDKiz

Southwest passenger screams at parents of child that won't stop crying in epic tantrum

The epic tantrum - thrown by the grown man - left Southwest passengers in hysterics as he screamed about the baby's crying for 45 minutes, before being apprehended by authorities at the airport. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/gVNbQxK

Passport Office strike: How will five-week walkout affect your travel plans?

Even the announcement of a strike by members of the PCS union precipitated a surge in applications from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IFJLeNO

Alaska Airlines passenger says she was kicked off flight for having a mimosa

‘I thought it was a joke,’ says woman from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oHMCwSG

Couple take revenge on Airbnb host by leaving taps running and gas on for 25 days

More than 120,000 litres of water were wasted during the booking from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ArV8W3L

Best hotels in Hampshire 2023: Where to stay for family-friendly trips and city breaks

Whether you’re checking out Southampton’s harbour, Winchester’s walking trails or looking for a rural countryside retreat, Hampshire will have something for you from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sEStBG8

Rainn Wilson shares moment fellow passenger watching The Office recognises him on flight

‘Oh, I heard it was not so good,’ the TV star playfully said about his own show from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TGUB90m

Couple take revenge on Airbnb host by leaving taps running and gas on for 25 days

More than 120,000 litres of water were wasted during the booking from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/M9FoRCA

Artist Sherri Madison created a mini Japanese town out of cardboard for her daughter's birthday

A crafty mum turned her living room into a tiny town for her daughter's birthday sleepover using recycled cardboard boxes and gouache paint. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/VgxU3w9

Portofino tourists ‘lingering’ while taking selfies could be fined £242

The measures are in place to ‘avoid dangerous situations’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hrMvEoR

Bizarre moment British tourist clinging to a buoy two miles off the Thai coast flags down a boat

Video shows the apparently intoxicated holidaymaker standing on the yellow float in his swimming shorts near the party city of Pattaya at around 7am on March 29. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/SV8ptUJ

Alaska Airlines passenger says she was kicked off flight for having a mimosa

‘I thought it was a joke,’ says woman from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fqoFQJh

Best UK beach holidays for summer 2023

You don’t have to fly to find idyllic sandy coastlines from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/T4F3jdm

Russian woman who posed nude in front of sacred tree deported from Bali

‘Do you think you’ll look cool taking naked picture(s) on our holy trees?’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/t8NTqzj

12 places you won’t believe are in England

Provence or Gloucestershire? Cornwall or the Med? Here are England’s most beautiful backdrops from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/O3Cexir

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

Under the entry/exit system every British traveller to the Schengen Area must be fingerprinted and provide a facial biometric from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Fq49tn6

EU entry/exit system will be delayed until ‘after Paris Olympics’

Exclusive: Officials say planned fingerprint and facial biometric checks cannot be introduced in 2023 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/70ANSrh

Alaska Airlines passenger says she was kicked off flight for having a mimosa

‘I thought it was a joke,’ says woman from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WE405D8

Orient Express to abandon London: what does this mean for travellers?

Operator is ‘worried that the enhanced checks of all passports will introduce risks to our guest’s journey’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dePWf67

British Airways’ new safety video features Emma Raducanu, Robert Peston and rapper Little Simz

Dragon’s Den investor Steven Bartlett and actor Kaya Scodelario among other famous faces from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6RhDZB5

10 best last-minute travel websites

Whether you fancy lounging on a beach or something a little more energetic, there are some great late holiday deals to be had. These are the sites to scour for the best from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/KiQZn04

Plus-size influencer calls for bigger airline seats after she was left with bruises from armrests

Petition also demands that the cost of purchasing extra seats due to size be refunded from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3mFhasH

Welcome to Kotor, Montenegro’s medieval town that’s a cat lover’s dream

Robyn Wilson checks it out this feline paradise that comes with a side of Unesco World Heritage clout from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SzPj83R

The best spots in the UK where to enjoy the Spring sunshine

From hidden gems to underrated areas of natural beauty, discover the best places to enjoy as the months get warmer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zqsKuhL

The America of yesteryear captured in fascinating vintage pictures from the Smithsonian's archives

Some images show day-to-day life in the U.S, while others highlight the darker side of American history. They're sourced from the Smithsonian Open Access archive. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/hKwdFQ0

The Mail visits Kirkwall to find out just how friendly Britain's 'most welcoming town' really is

Kirkwall, with a population of 8,500, was named Britain's most welcoming town by a recent study. Ailbhe MacMahon visits to see whether the Orkney island spot lives up to its reputation... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/tk2onAr

We worked as private jet crew and these are the wildest things we witnessed

Two private jet staff members - speaking anonymously - have shared some insights around what goes on behind the scenes with DailyMail.com. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/aDNOB72

A $26k-a-night resort that attracts celeb travelers like nowhere else

The staggering luxury and exclusivity at the Four Seasons Bora Bora come with prices to match. Breakfast tarts come covered in gold flakes - but what else do you get for your money? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/nvehs2S

What's life really like in the picture-postcard village that wowed millions of online viewers?

MailOnline visited Europe's 'hidden gem' to speak to some of the 6,000 residents of Sułoszowa, and find out whether life is as idyllic on the ground, as it appears from above. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/i80ZMIK

Emergency declared at Delhi airport as plane with more than 200 passengers onboard suffers technical failure

An IndiGo fight, bound for Bagdogra was forced to make an emergency landing at the Delhi airport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wnqrX3J

Sun, sea and SCAMMED! The Brits conned for thousands by rogue traders in Tenerife

Andy Evans, 64, from Doncaster, lost a staggering £1,676 last year after buying what he thought was a £14.50 upgrade for his device from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rELXjhG

BA gives MailOnline lessons in a flight simulator on landing a plane at two VERY tricky airports

MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill was invited to BA's Flight Training Centre near Heathrow Airport for lessons in landing and taking off at both Innsbruck and Madeira airports. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/oGKqSHj

The best honeymoon hotels in Bali for a romantic escape

Have your palm read by a healer, experience the benefits of Balinese massage and enjoy fragrant cuisine at the most romantic of digs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cEHMt5h

Best hotels in Berkshire for comfort, charm and castle views

Berkshire is the perfect getaway for strolling galleries, seeing museums, and checking out Windsor from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Yq9I0Kc

Expert explains what to do if another passenger asks to switch seats

Videos of people involved in altercations over train and plane etiquette have become an entire genre on social media from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sg0no6Y

Japan to open 20-meter-deep snow corridor in the mountains

Visitors only have until 25 June to explore this wintry wonderland from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Iz4DvJO

Watch live: French students gather to protest Constitutional Council’s decision on pensions

French students have gathered once more as the Constitutional Council makes its decision on whether Macron 's plan to raise the retirement age to 64 is all above-board (14 April). from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WN5yl39

King Charles III’s favourite countries based on his number of royal visits

The new King visited more than 100 countries during his time as Prince of Wales from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FbfxPHj

Best royal attractions to visit in the UK to celebrate the King’s Coronation

There’s more to the monarchy than Buckingham Palace; feel like royalty for a day with a trip to one of these regal establishments from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nKEfW4t

Tourist detained for stripping naked by sacred tree in Bali

‘Go back to your country if you can’t respect our tradition and culture,’ says Indonesian local from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Vkyt42H

Zaragoza city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Spain’s hallowed heartland

With two cavernous cathedrals, artworks by native son Goya, and one of Spain’s largest Semana Santa celebrations, Spain’s fifth city demands closer scrutiny, says Paul Stafford from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bDPT67C

Four men escorted off plane by police after being ‘verbally abusive’

Jetstar said the group ‘appeared intoxicated’ and ‘refused to follow instructions’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/X8KzGDs

American expat reveals the UK items she'd never seen before, from letterboxes to electric kettles

The revelations come from 31-year-old Kalyn Franke, who runs GirlGoneLondon.com, a resource about travelling to or moving to the UK. Read on for the full list of items that surprised her... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/EgeuGZt

Man quits six-figure tech job to ride horse he bought off Craiglist for $3K across the country

Cyril Bertheau left his home in Austin, Texas, with his new $3,000 horse, Shiok, on April 9, and set out on a journey across seven states to Seattle, Washington, covering more than 2,000 miles. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/h9BAIc2

Holiday spending surges in 2023 despite cost of living crisis

New data suggests shift towards low-cost options and direct bookings from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/S4DpIHe

Airbnb hosts will need planning permission to turn properties into short-term lets

Ministers are deciding whether properties would need to be rented out in excess of 30, 60 or 90 days before they are considered to be holiday lets. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/H5m1GSg

Waterloo disruption news – latest: London station faces major delays as SWR warns passengers to stay away

Travel delays expected to hit wider network, with disruption to last ‘until the end of the day’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/y7HbcfI

Commuters warned to stay away from London Waterloo due to ‘major signalling problem’

Train cancellations will hit Britain’s busiest station for the rest of the day from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LUtB4Wq

Traveller films her island-hopping tour of the Canaries with the French cruise line CroisiEurope

Jo Kessel filmed her voyage from Lanzarote to Tenerife on board CroisiEurope's recent addition to its fleet - La Belle des Oceans. 'There's never a dull moment on board,' she says. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/zXFkomK

Breedon Priory: Why this new day spa is worth heading to Derbyshire for

Just 90 minutes from London by train lies a pocket of tranquility – and you don’t even have to shell out for a hotel room unless you fancy it. Helen Coffey checks out the latest spa on the block from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/r9TlbXh

French shun school trips to the UK for Ireland as 'they speak English and you don't need a passport'

French schools are ditching UK trips in favour of Ireland due to visas and passports. The Home Office's post-Brexit approach has been compared to the Hundred Years War. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/fzMxP2R

Joe Biden will get a warm welcome in Carlingford, his Irish ancestors' village. And so will you

Joe Biden is visiting the medieval village of Carlingford, County Louth. Mal Rogers drops by and concludes that travellers ought to 'soak up the cuisine, culture, music and Guinness' during their stay. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3A0Kizt

Amazing animal photos revealed in a new book that celebrates shooting animals with cameras, not guns

New book The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project for Endangered Species, sets out to serve as a 'powerful reminder of the incredible beauty and diversity of the natural world'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/m7DfjGE

Expert explains how to respond if a fellow passenger asks you to switch seats

Videos of people involved in altercations over train and plane etiquette have become an entire genre on social media from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hQfE08X

The UK’s best dog-friendly beaches revealed

Dorset, south Wales, Cornwall and Scotland are among the top 10 locations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LYbQiUX

Inside the 100-year-old ship which could set sail from Kent to Belgium for £700 a crossing

The 100-year-old ship's maiden voyage will sail from Ostend, Belgium, to Ramsgate, Kent, on May 1, for a price of £700. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/muDMfXG

Best Isles of Scilly hotels 2023: Where to stay for a luxury or budget UK island escape

From castles to rustic eco lodges, unwind island-style at these top stays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eRdIvqK

Discover Scotland's Loch Tay - Queen Victoria honeymooned here and it inspired an Ed Sheeran song

Emma Cowing explores Loch Tay, a beauty spot that's tucked away in Highland Perthshire. She describes the spot as having 'a stillness and privacy' and spectacular scenery. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/fvtOaR4

Huge Russian volcano erupts with threat to European flights

Cloud of ash spreads more than 100,000 square kilometres from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jN8lcP0

Expert explains how to respond if a fellow passenger asks you to switch seats

Videos of people involved in altercations over train and plane etiquette have become an entire genre on social media from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DoaL0CB

Is THIS the best way to see Croatia? Exploring the Dalmatian coast on a beautiful sailing vessel

Bella Battle tours the Croatian coast aboard one of Sail Croatia's fleet of cruising ships. 'The routine is comforting, with plenty of time for sunbathing and reading in the morning,' she says of the tour. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/O3EKxGs

12 places you won’t believe are in England

Provence or Gloucestershire? Cornwall or the Med? Here are England’s most beautiful backdrops from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/duqeGf8

Arriving early at the airport then having a pint: 15 signs you're a true Brit flying off on holiday

As many as 81 per cent of Britons agreed in a new survey that certain behavioural traits at the airport and on planes are quintessentially British. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/oB32ug8

London-bound Air India flight turns back to Delhi after passenger ‘hits cabin crew member’

Passenger did not heed ‘verbal and written warnings’ and ‘continued with unruly behaviour’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rbG0Kae

Main rail line to close until June due to a wobbly bridge

Passengers between the north of England and the South Coast are being advised to travel via Bristol or London instead from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/W0Zom8x

Photos reveal the innards of USS Thresher - the first nuclear-powered submarine to be lost at sea

The images, taken in August 1961 during an unveiling ceremony at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine, showcase three different areas of the $45 million nuclear attack vessel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/zjrXvJ0

Expert explains how to respond if a fellow passenger asks you to switch seats

Videos of people involved in altercations over train and plane etiquette have become an entire genre on social media from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vMQtjwk

The best UK paddleboarding destinations – and where to stay for family-friendly fun and adventures

Paul Miles finds the best paddleboarding holidays in the UK, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or an absolute beginner from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oQzK3Ix

Best glamping sites in the UK, from luxury spots to eco pods

Camping doesn’t have to mean roughing it; we’ve rounded up the best breaks, from countryside cabins to yurts on the coast from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YZyJUrL

The incredible homes around the world that architects created... for themselves! 

To look through the keyholes of the homes owned by some of the world's most renowned architects, delve into the pages of the stunning new edition of the coffee-table book Architects At Home. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dHvsahS

Warsaw to enjoy tourism boost after visit from Prince William

Warsaw - the vibrant Polish capital often overlooked by UK tourists for Krakow - is set to enjoy a tourism boost after getting the royal seal of approval from Prince William. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/QTpojPI

The DLR strikes back! Star Wars fans dressed as the film's heroes and villains battle with the Tube

These are the Star Wars fanatics who have travelled from a galaxy far, far away battling with the tube on their way to the second day of the Star Wars Celebration in east London. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/4ZTr1v5

VERY awkward family photos show Americans celebrating Easter in cringeworthy style

As these VERY awkward family photos show, attempts to celebrate the annual event don't always turn out as well as planned... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/OzT610n

Unfiltered photos show what it's REALLY like at top tourist spots in America

DailyMail.com reveals some of the most jarring differences between images setting tourists' expectations and the actual sites - ranging from New York's Central Park to the Golden Gate Bridge. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/z9eQUVP

Why the ‘10-week rule’ for passport issue is here to stay

The Man Who Pays His Way: Revelations for travellers lie deep within an MPs’ report from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TnBsdt2

The best wild swimming stays in the UK

Cool off in these outdoor watering holes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DigBTAG

Is it ever acceptable to ask someone to switch seats with you on a plane or train?

Expert says this is how to handle requests from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/L0slOov

Secret beaches and mysterious monasteries: Magical places to visit for adventure in unspoiled Greece

Wild Guide Greece by Sam Firman and Nick Hooton is a new guidebook that maps Greece's 'magnificent wild side' and is bursting with photos of more than 1,000 heavenly places. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/T6yzL5C

The best spots in the UK where to enjoy the Spring sunshine

From hidden gems to underrated areas of natural beauty, discover the best places to enjoy as the months get warmer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RNm4FWi

Holidaymakers warned of 90-minute waits at Port of Dover as passengers urged to bring supplies

Holidaymakers advised to bring food, drinks and entertainment for children in case of long delays at port from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0WfhV1k

The perfect US road trip, down to a science! Expert uses AI to develop route with 50 landmarks

A data scientist has lend a hand in planning the ultimate US road trip that takes you cross-country to see 50 iconic landmarks, including Mount Rushmore and San Francisco's cable cars. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/kvNqW98

12 places you won’t believe are in England

Provence or Gloucestershire? Cornwall or the Med? Here are England’s most beautiful backdrops from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/og2sZ3M

Social media shocked as train passengers tell man who's seat was taken to just look elsewhere

The passenger, who appeared to be on a train in Belgium, filmed the exchange as he politely confronted the other passenger and posted the video on TikTok. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/FxjhHsa

A tax cut on domestic flights is plane mad – here’s what we need instead

It’s fitting that the government’s slashing of APD for domestic flights fell on April fool’s day, but it’s no joke, writes Responsible Travel CEO Justin Francis from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FY4iKnN

The joys of savouring awesome wines from some of the 1,800 vineyards on the Greek Peloponnese

James Henderson explores the Greek wine regions of Nemea and Mantinia. 'A whole new Dionysian world has opened up in Greece recently,' he writes. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/C3N108H

Barcelona city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the Catalan capital

With so much to see and do, Barcelona is a city you’ll want to get right, says Paul Stafford from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/arsitPW

How to lose someone if you're being followed abroad

It can be easy to panic if you're being followed, but certain steps can be taken to stay safe, U.S author Paul O'Donnell reveals in his book Man Up! 367 Classic Skills For The Modern Guy. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/w7VMx4S

Vietnam’s famous ‘Train Street’ bans tour groups over safety fears

The selfie hotspot sees trains pass by just inches from buildings from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zolE5sV

Spanish town offers Britons £2,600 to move there – with one condition

Does better weather than the UK and incredible natural beauty take your fancy? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/UasCbS2

Hundreds of thousands of British travellers failed by Passport Office delays, according to damning MPs’ report

People were unable to travel for family emergencies and lost money due to ‘frustrating’ situation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FN3lfn9

Simon Calder issues advice on UK passports, flight strikes and delays

Strikes in France and the UK affecting travel? How safe is Venezuela? And South East Asian highlights from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5xUkbq9

Lake District guide: Where to eat, drink, walk and stay on the ultimate trip

Everything you need to know to plan and book the perfect holiday to this idyllic national park, according to destination expert Helen Pickles from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bCL2klT

Inside TRS Yucatan, a luxurious all-inclusive resort on Mexico's gorgeous Riviera Maya

Kate Johnson checks into the all-inclusive TRS Yucatan resort on Mexico's Riviera Maya. The whole resort is built around 'gorgeous' mangrove copses and features 454 suites, she reveals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/EboJ9X6

Health and safety last! Shocking picture gallery exposes reckless workers cutting corners

Entertainment site Aubtu has rounded up a collection of hilarious - and worrisome - health and safety fails from around the world. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/fYbxqVB

Spanish town offers Britons £2,600 to move there – with one condition

Does better weather than the UK and incredible natural beauty take your fancy? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wp945AH

Japanese island introduces cap on visitor numbers to combat overtourism

Overtourism seen as threat to ‘Galapagos of the East’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QeGKPB8

Spanish town offers Britons £2,600 to move there – with one condition

Does better weather than the UK and incredible natural beauty take your fancy? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/e2pa4JU

Disneyland Paris secrets you need to know - including where to build your own lightsaber

This list has been compiled by the British ticket site AttractionTickets.com to mark the park's 30th anniversary celebrations, which will draw to an end in September this year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/wytSHWG

I'm a Michelin star chef and I've found the best McDonald's branch in the UK

Earlier this year, Gareth Ward - who runs Ynyshir Restaurant with Rooms - was asked by Wales Online about his favourite places to eat out. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/4AnWvyF

Airport security liquids rule – what is changing?

Some UK airports are now using advanced CT scanners, meaning liquids and laptops can stay in the traveller’s bag from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/a6dfFX3

Dover delays – latest news: No 10 admits Brexit played role in chaos amid calls for crisis meeting

It comes as the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) called for ‘crisis talks’ with the Rishi Sunak ’s government from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kP5Ld2Z

Carpet python in Pallara, Brisbane after eating two brush-tailed possum ahead of winter hibernation

The family in Pallara, in Brisbane's south, called snake catcher Bryce Lockett on Sunday to remove the python after it ate a mother and joey brush-tailed possum from a nearby possum box. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ptjcAGZ

Woman tracks down Airbnb scammer and threatens to contact his parents

Would-be guest said ‘this man called me back so quickly’ after revealing she had discovered his personal information from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/XuzjrhY

Port of Dover queues cleared after weekend of Easter holiday travel chaos

P&O Ferries say delays are cleared at entrance to port from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/or3Tusf

Dover delays – latest news: Brexit is a factor behind queues, port officials say

Home secretary Suella Braverman urges passengers stranded in long queues at ferry port to remain patient from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Yze74RN

Why is there gridlock at Dover again and will it always be like this?

Post-Brexit passport rules mean it typically takes 20 minutes to process passengers on a coach – far longer than before from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nTwkCvr

Inside the cabins of the five best-rated airlines in the WORLD, from Qatar Airways to Qantas

Their ranking has been determined by the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards, known as the 'Oscars of Aviation'. And here we break down exactly what you get when you fly with them. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/uEh2DUC

Why is there gridlock at Dover again and will it always be like this?

Post-Brexit passport rules mean it typically takes 20 minutes to process passengers on a coach – far longer than before from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ikwIuKT

Nostalgic pictures of our top high street favourites from the 90s and 00s

FEMAIL looks back on how our favourite high street stores and restaurants looked in decades past, before online shopping changed how we shop. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/81AFfCz

I work on superyachts and this is what being a stewardess is REALLY like

Netflix's hit show Below Deck sheds light on the less glamorous side of super yachting and a fleet of yachties have been busy on TikTok sharing fascinating snapshots of their lives too. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/C9Uesr3

Why Brexit is to blame for holiday traffic chaos at Dover

The Man Who Pays His Way: We asked for a hard EU frontier in southeast Kent, plus tougher passport controls from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rN8LdSh

Dover queues news – live: Ferry delays reach 12 hours as travellers stranded overnight

Port officials say ‘lengthy French border processes and sheer volume’ are to blame from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ibELZCP

Dover ferry passengers warned of severe delays as travellers stranded for over 12 hours

‘Lengthy French processes and sheer volume’ of travellers to blame for long waits as Easter getaway begins from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YQBdplP

Dover ferry passengers warned of severe delays as travellers stranded for over 12 hours

‘Lengthy French processes and sheer volume’ of travellers to blame for long waits as Easter getaway begins from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ovk58fW