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Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about August rail industrial action

RMT and Aslef unions have been walking out and banning overtime intermittently for the last 400 days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WPKetFA

Tickets for 2024 debut voyage of the world's biggest cruise ship Icon of the Seas have nearly all been sold with the 7,600-passenger vessel becoming Royal Caribbean's 'best-ever selling product'

Royal Caribbean has revealed that Icon of the Seas has been the fastest-selling ship in a maiden season in the cruise line's history, with only limited spaces available for its debut Caribbean voyage. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/XQPtEJM

Inside Portrait Milano, a stunning new Milan hotel owned by the luxury Ferragamo brand 

Ian Walker checks into Portrait Milano in Milan's fashion district. He's impressed by the 'endearing' staff, 'unbeatable' location and 'elegant' decor... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/KP61NVQ

Mystery 'pyramid' beneath Antarctic ice sends conspiracy theorists wild

Conspiracy theorist have drawn their attention to Antarctica in recent years. The huge mass was spotted in satellite images taken over Ellsworth Mountain range. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/d4YhCkM

Guests ‘unable to go to the toilet’ after UK holiday park hit by water problems

Guests claim holiday is ‘ruined’ as Parkdean Resorts apologises from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ICLiS7e

Cats on tap: Meet the New York brewery cats living their best lives

Working cats have doubled as non-toxic pest control in the Big Apple for decades, but innovative approaches to the rehoming of strays are making them superstars in their own right, says Tamara Hinson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Gc61Ha2

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July and August rail industrial action

RMT and Aslef unions have been walking out and banning overtime intermittently for the last 400 days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OZPKNDa

‘It’s cancerous’: How seaside towns fight back against second home owners

‘Local councils should be able to say no more holiday lets’ says one campaigner – Tom Mulvihill looks at how communities are fighting back against the threat of holiday rentals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8eykC4q

EasyJet flight diverted after passenger medical emergency on board

Flight EZY312 from London Stansted was forced to make an emergency stop at Liverpool airport due to a passenger emergency from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fcipPjx

Dramatic moment shows explosion hit Russian administration building in Donetsk

This dramatic video shows the moment an explosion went off directly outside a Russian administration building in Donetsk , Ukraine . from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jz0GQYX

‘It’s cancerous’: How seaside towns fight back against second home owners

‘Local councils should be able to say no more holiday lets’ says one campaigner – Tom Mulvihill looks at how communities are fighting back against the threat of holiday rentals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/9316u0L

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July and August rail industrial action

RMT and Aslef unions have been walking out and banning overtime intermittently for the last 400 days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CZm4OgM

Volodymyr Zelensky takes selfies with soldiers during Bakhmut visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky takes selfies with soldiers and signs flags during a visit to Bakhmut , Ukraine. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LP9FDEO

Go where the French come to play, in the deep south

The Man Who Pays His Way: Perpignan and its environs are joyful – and these days there is no need to hitchhike there from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hWKRYc0

Ukraine’s newest attack on Russia? Moving Christmas

Ukraine will join the West in celebrating Christmas Day on 25 December from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RP6NnVb

EXCLUSIVE Are these Britain's most CONFUSING road signs? From bendy parking bays to traffic signals sending drivers in OPPOSITE directions... the ridiculous markings catching out UK drivers

EXCLUSIVE: From curved car parking spaces and semi-circular cycle lanes, MailOnline takes a look back at some of the most disastrous installations all at the cost of the taxpayer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/GE8Cczj

I'm a record-breaking traveller who's visited every country in the world - and these are the five places that surprised me the most... including one that I'd heard is 'too scary' to travel through

Lexie Alford, the youngest person to travel to every country in the world, says that some of the most surprising countries she has visited are 'off the beaten path destinations'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/DkZrT6z

'This is so precious': Emotional moment daughter surprises her mother with lavish flight upgrade on their way home from Dubai

Rochelle, from the UK, shared a two-part video to her TikTok on July 23, detailing her journey back to London Gatwick after a trip to Dubai with her gobsmacked mother. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/iwatWM9

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July and August rail industrial action

RMT and Aslef unions have been walking out and banning overtime intermittently for the last 400 days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/k0ANpEM

Man left stunned after bananas start growing in his garden in Hackney

A man in Hackney , East London , was shocked to find his banana tree started bearing fruit for the first time this summer. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qlsdCO7

Simon Calder: What the Rhodes wildfire crisis has taught us about holiday risks

A seven-point plan for minimising holiday risks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6ApxerQ

Lake Garda tourists could be fined €600 for playing football, singing or shouting

Reports claim that dozens of penalties have been issued already from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/grzWDb8

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July and August rail industrial action

London Underground strike is sandwiched between two of the national walk-outs called by the RMT union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MHknb9A

Castaway in Oz: Exploring the sublime beaches of Australia's resident-free K'gari, the largest sand island in the world

Kate Wickers tours the isle by four-wheel drive - stopping off at crystalline lakes en route - and finds it offers 'one of Australia's best eco-tourism adventures'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/9BhLcJR

Morris Minor miracle! Grandfather is STILL driving the car he passed his test in 47 years ago... and his grandson is eyeing up the classic motor for himself

The car was bought brand new in 1967 by Greg Hoar's grandmother. In the 56 years since it has remained in the family, with Mr Hoar taking it on a camping trip in 1976. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/EiZT0Hv

How to spot hidden cameras in Airbnb rental properties

Secret surveillance devices have been discovered at a number of holiday apartments from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OcICFnW

Rhodes wildfire: Holidaymaker says tour operator Tui urged to ignore evacuation order

Ian Noble, 41, claimed the company ‘valued money over the safety of their guests’. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/f0nR6JK

A new meaning to tying the knot! Newlyweds scale notorious 3,000ft peak in full wedding attire

Mark Lyons and his wife Victoria got married on 17 July, in a ceremony on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, before climbing the notorious the mountain to take wedding photos. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/RlsMVE0

Wizz Air ordered to revisit rejected expenses claims over flight disruption

Move focuses on recompense for costs incurred when flights were cancelled from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pqIYG4V

Thousands of Britons unable to fly into Sicily due to post-Brexit passport checks

As many as 50,000 British holidaymakers have been affected since Catania airport closed on 16 July from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dPzx53b

Heathrow passenger numbers ‘consistently below pre-pandemic levels’ due to cost of living crisis

Airport says cost-of-living crisis is cutting demand for the rest of the year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2FgixKS

How long-forgotten British Museum Tube station hosted WWII air raid shelter with unique artwork to keep children happy in the Blitz... but the stop can now only be accessed by walking along Central Line rails

Tonight, the latest episode of hit TV series Secrets of the London Underground reveals illustrations at the station that were intended to entertain children as German bombs rained down above them from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/TABk0te

Woman accidentally books entire hotel instead of Airbnb in Bali

Guest paid just $3,000 for a week’s stay from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Xb0jmrO

Wildfires: Is it safe to travel to Greece right now?

Travellers on package holidays enjoy better consumer protection than people who have booked flight-only deals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kVdUurO

Tourists flying into Greece inferno reveal why they refuse to cancel holiday

‘We understand that it’s a risk ... but we want to go on holiday’ one easyJet passenger says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kQjMRUt

Lawyers for Malcolm X’s family reveal ‘explosive’ witness and video bolstering assassination conspiracy claims

Malcolm X was a pivotal figure in the struggle for Black civil rights and the nascent Black Power movement from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ufkNeSE

Why you should choose Inverness for a laid-back, low-impact summer city break

The Highlands’ capital makes for a pressure-free trip where community and sustainability are more than just buzz words, writes Emma Gibbs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dhLl7Y1

Woman accidentally books entire hotel instead of Airbnb in Bali

Guest paid just $3,000 for a week’s stay from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jncPEmF

Simon Calder: Is it safe to travel to Greece right now? Tourist advice amid wildfires

Travellers on package holidays enjoy better consumer protection than people who have booked flight-only deals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Jt7Vzeg

Getting your Monet's worth! Former clay pit in Dorset is turned into a stunning replica of the French impressionist's masterpiece The Water Lily Pond

Every year, thousands make the pilgrimage to Claude Monet's home in France. Now the setting of the Impressionist's idyllic lily pond paintings - at his house in Giverny - has been recreated in Dorset. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/4H8FNL0

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July and August rail industrial action

London Underground strike is sandwiched between two of the national walk-outs called by the RMT union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/q9WARb1

Man supported after refusing to pay $11 to sit next to girlfriend on plane

A passenger was praised for refusing to switch their first-class seat with a child in another viral TikTok from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zP9hljY

Ten unforgettable travel experiences for adventure enthusiasts

View the “Big Five” in their natural habitat or snorkel with sea lions with these adventure-fuelled holidays and excursions from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cDwS2ZF

More rail disruption as union announces new August overtime ban for train drivers

Fifth overtime ban of the year will likely see services cancelled and cut back from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xf8eV6u

Why you need FIVE different sun creams this summer

With a heatwave engulfing most of Southern Europe, sun protection is a holiday essential, even if you're just popping out for lunch in a shady taverna. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/VC2k5Qr

First rescue flights for British holidaymakers due to arrive on fire-ravaged Rhodes

Airline easyJet announced it will operate two rescue flights totalling 421 seats on Monday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/STGJvw6

Top 10 most relaxing locations in the UK revealed in new poll

A lack of airport stress and language barriers means the UK is fast becoming the holiday destination of choice for many from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/XEWxwna

World's biggest fruit eaters REVEALED in interactive map (and neither Britain or the US is near the bottom)

Dominica is home to the world's biggest fruit lovers, data shows. People on the Caribbean island eat a whopping 387.18kg of fruit a year. The UK only chomp on 86.4kg of fruit a year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/aBmysHK

UK airlines still selling tickets to Rhodes despite wildfire inferno

Ryanair and easyJet have flights to the Greek island on sale for Sunday afternoon from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ilm0kBj

Travel expert's top tip for preventing lost luggage on your summer holiday

Travel experts have advised holidaymakers to put trackers in their cases and said to try and avoid flight routes with layovers. They also say it is 'vital' that your luggage tag information is up to date. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/YEurRnc

Inside one of New York's most mysterious buildings which belonged to photographer

A fascinating documentary called Jay Myself, sheds light on famed American photographer Jay Maisel and the work that went on behind the scenes when he left his iconic home in New York City. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/tpWTEO3

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July and August rail industrial action

London Underground strike is sandwiched between two of the national walk-outs called by the RMT union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/KBDAd6I

Queues of lorries and cars at Port of Dover as hectic summer travel period begins

Long queues of lorries and cars have been seen at the Port of Dover as the busy summer travel period begins. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GfTOWja

The estate at the end of the world: Urban explorer finds abandoned housing development where children's toys and family possessions sit rotting and untouched

Sean Piper, from Kent, England, stunned TikTok users after he discovered the estate in Woolwich, London, and posted footage to the social media site saying it looked like 'the end of the world'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/V1j9WGt

Feeling hot, hot, hot: Heat records are under threat across the Continent. So how can you stay cool on hols - and what are your rights if you want to cancel?

Temperatures are soaring in Europe, but what does that mean for any package holidays and flights you might have planned? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/p2MUgJx

Biggest summer getaway in four years begins – how chaotic is it?

Millions of British holidaymakers are heading abroad this weekend from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ni8c4MK

Tour guide sparks debate after yelling at woman for falling asleep on bus

Tourist accused of being ‘disrespectful’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Dl18XRf

Tickets for 2024 debut voyage of the world's biggest cruise ship Icon of the Seas have nearly all been sold with the 7,600-passenger vessel becoming Royal Caribbean's 'best-ever selling product'

Royal Caribbean has revealed that Icon of the Seas has been the fastest-selling ship in a maiden season in the cruise line's history, with only limited spaces available for its debut Caribbean voyage. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/fgaECwX

Why taking a real staycation is the only way to guarantee a relaxing holiday

It may be the last thing you’d expect of a travel editor, but staying put is the ultimate summer indulgence, writes Helen Coffey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IqXrZhK

Campsite compared to ‘prison’ for issuing comically strict rules to guests

A limit of campfire height, charging not allowed and no noise after 10pm are among the extensive guidelines from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PJvrgEa

Two million people to head overseas on ‘one of the busiest weekends of the year’ despite Europe heatwave

Port of Dover is warning it could take hours to pass through border checks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CEJPXWZ

Passengers stretchered off Delta flight after getting ‘sick from heat’

Multiple passengers and flight crew fell ill while waiting on the tarmac in Las Vegas in high temperatures before their flight was ultimately cancelled on 17 July. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rZFO4Qc

Non-smoker couple are banned from flight and forced to spend another £500 to get back from Lanzarote after Tui wrongly accused them of vaping on the flight out

Lois Light and her partner, Dexter, insisted it was case of mistaken identity, particularly as the couple had both been female. They had to fork out £500 on new flights. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/oza7Mh9

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July and August rail industrial action

London Underground strike is sandwiched between two of the national walk-outs called by the RMT union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4J7sAd9

British family abandons £2.5k Greek holiday over blistering 40C heatwave

Sally Urwin says she and family were forced to flee after hotel turned into a ‘giant oven’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bNHzI0K

Live it up like a millionaire in the Cotswolds with a stay at a swanky Lakes By Yoo rental

Catherine Blyth checks into The Lakes By Yoo, an 850-acre estate in Lechlade, where she enjoys a 'fab' massage in the spa and gets a 'superb' paddleboard lesson. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dTtYgpm

Flight attendant reveals five money-saving alternatives to controversial skiplagging hack that will help YOU cut costs WITHOUT any risks

Bobby Laurie, who worked as cabin crew for many years and now presents a travel called The Jet Set , says there are other ways travelers can make substantial savings on flight tickets. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/xCIFo25

No, ultra heatwaves are not the latest ‘travel trend’ – they will change the way we holiday forever

Forty degrees plus in the Med is far from a cause for celebration; it’s a terrifying endurance test, writes Lucy Thackray from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/st8xBp3

Mallorca issues ‘extreme risk’ warning as holiday companies insist normal terms apply for cancellations

Travel insurance unlikely to offer compensation for cancelled trips from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0GBbxsn

Families unable to cancel summer holidays despite extreme heat warnings and wildfires

UK government has so far stopped short of issuing ‘don’t travel’ advice, meaning travel firms won't cover cancellations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/40mxV16

Evacuation slide ‘larger than a small car’ falls from plane and hits Chicago home

‘This really happened. It fell off of an airplane and landed in our backyard’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Atfij8Y

You had one job! Hilarious images reveal blunders people made when they forgot to pay attention

Hilarious snaps shared by social media users around the world, and collated into a gallery by Bored Panda, showcase the kind of blunders that can happen when you take your eye off the ball for a second. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/EdFA5G7

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia?

A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SwFZE71

Which holiday destinations will be hottest this week and how can you stay safe as temperatures soar?

The heatwave continues to affect southern parts of the continent from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oklQIDR

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July and August rail industrial action

London Underground strike is sandwiched between two of the national walk-outs called by the RMT union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gHY5N36

CEO praised for refusing to leave airline seat to let mother sit next to her children

Jewellery brand chief executive reveals reason she did not switch seats with mother of two from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2w0QnuY

Fears for Brits in Spain this summer following violent encounters with heavy-handed police

Diego Armando Torres, 37, insists he was punched and kicked by six Guardia Civil agents on a Friday night, after being pulled over for a routine traffic stop near Marbella on the Costa del Sol. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/z9umJaq

CEO praised for refusing to leave airline seat to let mother sit next to her children

Jewellery brand chief executive reveals reason she did not switch seats with mother of two from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3I1Am0J

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail industrial action

London Underground strike is sandwiched between two of the national walk-outs called by the RMT union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/D3j24xh

8 best Norway ski resorts: Where to go for a skiing holiday

These picturesque mountain spots include family-friendly routes and cross-country trails from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/J64IFcy

Balcony falls: holiday companies are right to take a zero-tolerance attitude to risky behaviour

The Man Who Pays His Way: The hazardous phenomenon of ‘balconing’ even has its own Wikipedia entry from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/04kLVs8

Meet 'the real-life Kristoff' from Disney's Frozen who makes a living from harvesting blocks of ice

Aleksi Yllasjarvi, 34, makes buildings and enormous statues from ice blocks he cuts out of a frozen river - just like the ice harvesters in the opening scene of Frozen. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/vpB0rx6

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia?

A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rdcP70h

Teenager detained at Florida airport and accused of ‘skiplagging’ travel hack

Skiplagging isn’t illegal, but that doesn’t mean it’s without risks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YxFfWkc

Mesmerising footage reveals a driver's-eye view of one of the world's greatest railway journeys

The hypnotic film shows a driver's-eye view of a ScotRail train making its way along an incredible 42-mile section of the line from Fort William to Mallaig. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/jobmSi5

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia?

A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MSkw4Pl

Las Vegas bellboy reveals what it's REALLY like working at a top hotel

The hotel worker - whose job entails carrying bags and opening doors for guests - works at 'one of the most expensive, premium hotels' on the Las Vegas Strip. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/nvNfqJ1

The longest walk on Earth from Cape Town to eastern Russia which would take at least six months

This walk is over six times the length of America's Appalachian Trail. At 23,068 km, it goes through deserts and multiple warzones. Nobody is believed to have done it. Could you be the first? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/brz6yh2

Viewers defend airline employee who charged passenger $200 for overweight bag in viral TikTok

‘She robbed me,’ passenger proclaimed in viral TikTok from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7OCKyfh

Helicopter pilot blasts passenger who tried to grab controls while above the Grand Canyon

The passenger’s dangerous move would have sent the chopper to the ground from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/tCneiGz

Death Valley could hit Earth's hottest ever temperature of 131F on Sunday

The National Weather Service at one point this week forecast a high of 131F on Sunday at a station near the national park's Furnace Creek visitors' center, which would set a new record. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/qGNEw02

Last Exit to Springfield: How America’s coolest city made The Simpsons

With new daily flights from London Heathrow to Portland, it’s worth a trip to this feel-good Oregon city that’s jam-packed with stories and trivia about Homer and co, writes Mike MacEacheran from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/chpOPWt

Teenager detained at Florida airport and accused of ‘skiplagging’ travel hack

Skiplagging isn’t illegal, but that doesn’t mean it’s without risks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/i3kasNc

World’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, labelled ‘monstrosity’ ahead of maiden voyage

Cruise ship will make its first voyage in January 2024 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/O3KhCUS

Visitors to Bali will be hit with $10 tourists tax ‘to protect environment and culture’

The Indonesian holiday destination has long touted the introduction of fees from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1NcIBdY

Oceans are no longer blue: Study finds 56% of water has become more green due to climate change

NASA satellite data from 2002 to 2022 shows increased blooms of plant-like microbes. The 'pond scum'-like blooms drain oxygen as they decay, creating 'dead zones' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/UNOB1w8

Drop-off rip-off? Airport charges for drivers and how to avoid them

Paying for the privilege of dropping off passengers began in the wake of the attempted terrorist attack at Glasgow airport in 2007 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/o2dg7vs

CEO commended for refusing to leave airline seat to let mother sit next to her children

Jewellery brand chief executive reveals reason she did not switch seats with mother of two from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ReFIot6

7 best things to do in Dubai Marina and where to stay in 2023

Where to go and what to see in the city’s man-made harbour from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/tAy5sj8

Tourists warned off visiting idyllic Scottish beach as disease kills hundreds of birds

More birds could be washed up on the shore, says council from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/XgwdKbJ

The world's best plane cabin? Flight expert films trip in Singapore Airlines' Suites class

Flight expert and YouTuber 'Nonstop Dan' secured a £6,000 'Suites' seat on an A380 flight from Frankfurt to New York. He admits that trying to show all the features on video proves 'overwhelming'... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/1X4eqak

Barcelona shop introduces €5 charge for tourists who take selfies instead of buying things

‘Visit just looking (inside) €5 x person, thank you,’ reads new sign from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YEKVRuN

Offloaded airline passengers: is overbooking the new normal?

Plane talk: When carried out properly, selling more tickets than there are seats on the plane benefits everyone from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/j98BTl0

Why you should swap Lake Como for North Macedonia

Al fresco wine on sun-drenched, waterside terraces; boat rides and an Unesco-listed Old Town: Lake Ohrid has everything you’d want from a chic European break at a fraction of the cost, finds Sarah Holt from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dsTLcwN

Wizz Air apologises after Ukrainian amputee soldier removed from flight

Video shows passenger ‘crying and yelling’ while asking how he could get home from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YZ7zkTu

Hilarious moment cat tries to leap from dinghy to sailboat and ends up in the water

The hilarious moment a cat sitting on the edge of a dinghy tries to leap to a nearby sailboat and ends up in the water miraculously surviving the daring jump. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/uN6Fmk4

Nude public baths and role play dressing: Discovering Japan's traditions and cultural quirks

Ivo Dawnay's 'taster' tour of Japan began in Osaka and took him to Kyoto and 'the great Tokyo metropolis'. He says the trip is a 'once-in-a-lifetime must'... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/UBekLPb

Inside the world's least visited country but can you guess which it is?

Located 1,000km north of Fiji in the west-central Pacific Ocean just below the equator, this remote country isn't the easiest of places to get to. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/a12ZeOX

Holiday chaos for 180000 as easyJet cancels 1700 flights

Budget airline axes 1,700 flights across July, August and September from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SwijHCl

Dad gives daughter magical moment at the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Joel Redhead helped his eight-year-old daughter Esmae 'make the Eiffel Tower sparkle' by bringing a light switch with him on her surprise birthday trip to Paris. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/SH3snaZ

Travel experts reveal the things that most annoy fellow passengers - how many are YOU guilty of?

Travel experts have warned not to do these annoying list of things on flights. A lot of them are common and you may already be guilty of falling foul. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rUcQ1K8

Spain travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

From top-notch dining and vibrant cities to sun-soaked beaches and idyllic islands, there’s a reason Spain is Brits’ favourite holiday spot from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SNclY5P

The worlds best and worst cabin crew uniforms

From Hawaiian Airlines’ bold capes to Lufthansa's dirndl-chic approach, the styles are innovative, colourful – and sometimes bizarre  from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cY0bQfN

Twenty-four of the world's most eye-popping roads revealed from the UK to America via China

Some are so dangerous they'll leave your nerves shredded, while others guide you through some of the world's most mesmerising landscapes. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Nstjg3R

Tube strike: London Underground workers announce six-days of industrial action

London Underground workers will strike for a week from July 23 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/A1ys9qQ

How Brits are facing huge delays at holiday hotspots due to Air Traffic Control chaos across Europe

British holidaymakers may face a flight-mare this summer as air traffic control chaos across Europe is set to cause thousands of flights to be delayed and cancelled. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/zfvQCyI

Sunak challenges use of cluster bombs after Biden agrees to send them to Ukraine

The prime minister did not back US President Joe Biden after his controversial decision from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FGCehf5

Scotland's most spectacular beaches including a hidden gem that looks like it's in the Caribbean

Cornwall is often lauded as Britain's beach capital but Scotland, with its soft-white sands and clear blue seas, gives the county some stiff competition. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/eC4w1SV

Tube strike: London Underground workers announce six-days of industrial action

London Underground workers will strike for a week from July 23 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VrMbF57

Flyer sparks fierce debate after reporting child for accidentally covering him in GLITTER

Detailing his story anonymously on the subreddit 'r/AmItheA**hole' the man told how he was sat next to the youngster on a 'packed' flight, along with her mother. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/lNQVLen

6 best New York holidays 2023: City break and adventure holiday ideas

Budget city breaks, inter-railing journeys and awe-inspiring architecture tours await in the Big Apple from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1xuR6pN

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

London Underground strike is sandwiched between two of the national walk-outs called by the RMT union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mIVxasL

London Underground workers announce six-day Tube strike

London Underground workers will strike for a week from July 23 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PGH0OR1

Rudy Farias aunts share outrage that mother isnt being charged for lying about him being missing

“Why in the freaking world did they let her go?” one of his aunts said on Thursday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QTUBn2e

I'm a travel writer and here are seven reasons why your next holiday should be to Egypt

Sarah Bridge says that a trip to Egypt 'can catapult you forward and backwards thousands of years in an instant'. Here she breaks down why you should visit for yourself... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/CYPWxG3

How many months do I need left on my passport? Everything you need to know before you travel

Many countries across the world require you to have a few months left on your passport at the time of travel – here are the main holiday destinations to watch out for from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QW5UjAv

Holidaymakers can save hundreds at Center Parcs if they swap the UK for Europe

Parks in France and Belgium work out cheaper even after travel costs are included from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uBtmzh3

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some services on the days of industrial action from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LKIAbY5

Could Africa split in HALF? 2000-mile crack is widening by one inch every year

A massive rift is ripping through the southeastern region of Africa that is predicted to split the continent in two. Somalia and half of Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania would form the new continent. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3d6hTEq

Fascinating map reveals the world's most surprising etiquette practices from the UK to the U.S

On the reworked world map - generated using Google search data - country names have been supplemented with their residents' most unique customs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/fLuDHAJ

Why your next safari should be in Argentina

From extinction to distinction: a rewilding safari in Argentina’s Iberá Wetlands introduces wildlife lovers to unexpected but equally out-of-this-world nature experiences, finds Laura Field from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wlfS8Zn

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some services on the days of industrial action from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/XuIdT3f

Cheaper than a villa - and with a bigger pool! The joys of setting sail on a gulet break in Turkey

Mary hops aboard the Ya Selam gulet - a wooden sailing vessel - in Bodrum and motors out 'into blue horizons'. Here's why she says a gulet holiday is 'wonderfully seductive'... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/SKmEQ6Y

EasyJet celebrates the birthday of its oldest employee - 73-year-old cabin crew member 'Nana Pam'

Pam Clark was on an easyJet flight 20 years ago when she picked up a recruitment advertisement and was inspired to make her childhood dream come true - at 53 years of age. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/YC5Epic

Man tackled by passengers after trying to open Ryanair plane door moments before take-off

Airline has apologised to others on the flight from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/isvBqJk

Philippines tourism video used pictures of rice terraces in Indonesia and dunes in Brazil

Ad agency apologises for ‘unfortunate oversight’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DdeMo97

Orkney to join Norway? No 10 says no way but islanders have a grudge to bear

The island’s council will vote on Tuesday night on whether to explore leaving the United Kingdom, writes Oliver Pritchard-Jones from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PFzOHpT

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some services on the days of industrial action from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vRaUzi4

7 best Turkey holiday destinations and when to travel to each one

Discover the transcontinental country’s vibrant cities, beach-strewn coast and geographical wonders from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zPg9du5

San Luis Obispo: Why you should visit Californias last sleepy stretch of coast hidden in plain sight

This lesser-known pocket of SLO-CAL more than delivers when it comes to hidden surf spots and blissed-out, laidback charm, finds Ellie Seymour from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/N68l7jA

Where to eat sleep and shop in the Lower East Side New York City

Gentrification has come thick and fast for the Big Apple’s Lower East Side, creating a booming nightlife, exceptional dining scene and thriving indie stores, but this area has managed to keep hold of its roots, as Lucy Thackray discovers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/UxbsCLP

Thomas Cook ends ticket sales to attractions with captive dolphins

Thomas Cook said it 'will offer and promote wild-watching experiences for whales and dolphins which allow people to experience these animals in their own habitat'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ZH1YUKL

Big Red Bash Birdsville: World's most remote music festival bogged down after heavy Outback rain

Over 10,000 revellers heading for the world's most remote music festival have refused to let a rare deluge deep in the Australian desert rain on their parade. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/pcYV8WJ

Philippines tourism video used pictures of rice terraces in Indonesia and dunes in Brazil

Ad agency apologises for ‘unfortunate oversight’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mYDEpdU

Inside Son Bunyola Richard Branson's 'fabulous' new 26-room hotel on Majorca

Mark Palmer (pictured inset with Sir Richard Branson) checks into the new 26-room resort and finds that it has 'the most spectacular views of any hotel in Majorca'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/qMSzxwe

Is it safe to travel to Paris right now?

Which parts of Paris are affected, and how does travel insurance cover you? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6orGl7q

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some kind of service on the strike days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cnNgi7j

TED THORNHILL tries to cycle his 'dad belly' up Hardknott Passin the Lake District

Hardknott Pass is wild enough not just to strike terror into the hearts of cyclists - even drivers find negotiating its vicious 33% ramps and hairpins a nerve-shredding experience. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/jyzbeT3

Shocking video shows GIGANTIC line of traffic waiting to enter Yosemite as tourists compare it to LA

Queues to enter the park are said to take multiple hours to navigate through and visitors who arrive later than 8am are being told there won't be space for them to park even when they do get inside. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/IULYOed

Plus-size travel blogger shares how she secures two seats for the price of one on almost every flight

‘You deserve to be comfortable too’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dlwM1F8

Brits warned they could be fined or JAILED for wearing a bikini in these holiday locations

Tourists may want to pay attention to local laws to avoid eyewatering fines for wearing a bikini beyond the beach. Italy is just one of the many countries to have issued hefty fines to travellers. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/XnFYbKr

Staycation doppelgangers! The UK destinations that look VERY similar to foreign holiday hotspots

The UK plays host to an impressive variety of beaches, mountains and historic hubs that rival similar attractions in holiday hotspots such as Spain, Italy and Australia. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/78qjA4D

Tourist who carved name into Romes Colosseum is British fitness trainer

The suspect, who is originally from Bulgaria, faces a hefty fine and up to five years in prison from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SEtVr9q

Is it safe to travel to Paris right now?

Which parts of Paris are affected, and how does travel insurance cover you? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FOPNQYc