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Solar eclipse 2024: A traveller’s guide to the best places to be when the light goes out

A narrow band marking the path of totality carves an arc of darkness across the surface of our planet from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vKrgUkj

Solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know ahead of the solar spectacle

A long totality combined with a populated route means event could be relatively easy to see from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1eQG8MI

Sunak should end ‘war on motorists’ rhetoric and deliver better public transport, say think tank

Exclusive: More than half of the British public think having public transport to and from work is a necessity from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aiWRjHN

Two countries join Europe’s Schengen travel zone – what it means for holidays

The move marks a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European Union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/G3Cing9

Inside 'the best premium economy cabin in the WORLD': The Mail tests out Eva Air's award-winning Boeing 777 seat, which scooped gold at the 'Oscars of Aviation'. Here's our verdict…

The Taiwanese airline accepted the 'best premium economy' trophy at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Ailbhe MacMahon boards one of the carrier's 777s to find out what all the fuss is about... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/OtlY6VL

‘Tourists stay away’ – so warns the ruling party of failed-state Britain

The Man Who Pays His Way: Inbound tourism is the closest that any location can get to free money from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/AohOvpZ

I'm a travel expert - these are rules all Brits should know to avoid £2k fines on holiday

A travel expert is warning Brits of the European holiday rules they need to be aware of this summer. Henry Sunley, Managing Director at Travel Republic has advised how to avoid a hefty fine. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Zri15mx

I'm a cruise ship worker - these are the 4 things crew members HATE passengers doing when coming aboard

Lucy Southerton, 28, from Birmingham, has worked on cruise ships for nine years. She revealed four of the things that workers onboard hate passengers doing. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/RfwHcaG

A big airline is relaxing its pet policy

The airline is easing a restriction in its pet policy from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fypt3Ig

Headless robot to scare wildlife away from runways at airport

A headless robot about the size of a labrador retriever will be camouflaged as a coyote or fox to ward off migratory birds from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TflQZPR

Storm warning for European holiday hotspots as Brit among four killed on coast

The deaths came amid warnings of strong winds and widespread rain thanks to Storm Nelson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OTlxvH4

8 of the best places to go in Cornwall to avoid the crowds

Avoid the well-trodden tourist trail and visit these quieter spots in one of the UK’s premier staycation destinations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mvAoTp9

Live like a French aristocrat... from just £41 a night each: Book a grand chateau with friends and family this summer and you may be in for a bargain

Just the word 'chateau' sounds expensive, but staying in the castles and large country houses that were once home to French nobility doesn't have to blow your holiday budget. Here's how... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/YCfocXe

Amsterdam’s new tourism campaign is patronising and toothless – but they’re right to treat Brits like imbeciles

The Dutch capital is once again targeting British ‘party tourists’ to discourage them from visiting. The initiative might not make anyone think twice about a rager in the Red Light District but highlights our humiliating ‘Brits Abroad’ reputation once again, writes Benjamin Parker from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GLfDTs1

How to avoid post-Brexit passport chaos: Simon Calder answers your questions on new rules for travelling to EU

From why the 10 year rule no longer applies to British holidaymakers travelling to the EU to when you need to renew, The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder answers your top questions from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JRnmQv8

Easter travel live: Drivers warned of long traffic delays as millions to hit roads for bank holiday weekend

Journeys on popular routes such as the M25 are expected to take twice as long from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FU92TB6

Urgent warning for British red passport holders at risk of post-Brexit travel rules

On a typical day, 200 outbound travellers are prevented from departing because of EU rules on issue and expiry dates from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1xy36o8

Britain - with a VERY big twist! Inside the British island that's one of the most isolated places on Earth... though you can still get a good Sunday roast there (served with curry sauce)

During a visit to St Helena, Sarah Holt traces solitary walking trails, meets the world's oldest land animal, Jonathan, and visits the tomb of Napoleon. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/boMen07

Woman who lives in a van and travels the country by herself opens up about the terrifying moment she was 'afraid for her life' while 'deep' in the South Carolina woods after hearing gunshots

Katya Vorokhobova, 27, from Florida, has built a burgeoning social media following with her travels around the world in her converted van and motorbike. She uses the handle @tropicalrussian. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/feRI7Lb

I’m an expat living in France – here’s how to make the locals love you

Are the French actually rude, or are you just doing everything wrong? There’s a trick to getting them to winnng them over – expat Anna Richards reports from la belle France from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WOMJSZr

'This HAS to be the world's best business-class seat': The Mail's HARRIET SIME puts Qatar Airways' acclaimed Qsuite to the test - in double-bed mode…

The Mail's Harriet Sime boarded a Qatar Airways A350-1000 for what turned out to be a very dreamy flight from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Hamad International Airport. Read on for more... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/QtJw7iA

Solar eclipse 2024: A traveller’s guide to the best places to be when the light goes out

A narrow band marking the path of totality carves an arc of darkness across the surface of our planet from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZIkSEnp

What is ISIS-K and why has it attacked Russia?

The four gunmen who carried out the attack have reportedly been arrested from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/yqOVutK

I'm a cruise ship worker - these are the 3 things crew members HATE passengers doing when coming aboard

Lucy Southerton, 28, a cruise ship worker originally from Birmingham, has taken to YouTube to reveal three of the annoying things that passengers do onboard that crew members hate. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/w17hz2m

Electric dream trip? The minute-by-minute record of a pioneering bus journey

The Man Who Pays His Way: Simon Calder on his charge of the coach brigade from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IW7ad2y

BA, Virgin Atlantic and Air India cabin crew reveal their secret travel hacks, from doing a jellyfish impression to make turbulence less scary to why you should leave a shoe in a hotel safe

For travel hacks, who better to turn to than cabin crew? After all, as The Points Guy's Nicky Kelvin points out when he interviews crew for tips clips - 'they travel way more than any of you do'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/JL1hboK

The world’s first Dragon Ball theme park has just been announced and it’s going to be huge

The huge project will feature rides and attractions in seven areas inspired by the series along with hotels and restaurants from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RkOumSb

I moved to Finland 40 years ago – here’s what life is like in the ‘world’s happiest country’

As Finland is once again branded the cheeriest country, Tim Bird – who swapped Britain for the Nordic nation in the 1980s – shares the reality of life in ‘Happy Land’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/glctmF3

Manchester airport terminal ranked as the worst in the UK due to terrible queues

Customers cited long queues at check-in and security as the reasons behind the low ranking from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VBRdD1a

British Airways cabin crew fired for racist video mocking Asian passengers

The pair were dismissed from BA after the ‘obscene’ video went viral on TikTok from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/HPxcql1

Sydney city guide: Best things to do and where to stay in Australia’s magnificent harbour city

There are stacks of urban-meets-coastal magic in Australia’s most geographically gifted city, says James Litston, with a dazzling culture scene, restaurants par excellence and a lifestyle that revolves around its beaches from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Qzs3bX0

Tube strikes 2024: Everything you need to know as Aslef announces walkouts next month

Aslef members working on London Underground will stop work on Monday 8 April and Saturday 4 May from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YZW4m0x

Airport’s charges set to be cut in good news for passengers

The Civil Aviation Authority said it is proposing to adjust the caps on charges it previously set for 2025 and 2026 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/9MfKEtQ

World’s happiest countries for 2024 revealed – as US drops out of top 20

Afghanistan ranks lowest for happiness at 143 as Finland holds on to top spot for seventh year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bC9GKH2

A trainspotter's fantasy! Inside the breathtaking hotel that overlooks Tokyo's main bullet-train station (which is linked to the hotel by a secret underground passageway)

Ailbhe MacMahon checks into the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo At Marunouchi, where she watches bullet trains glide past her bedroom window... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/hJbK6it

Do bears, wolves and lynx live in your favourite holiday hotspot? In-depth maps reveal how widely the fearsome predators are spread across Europe, after terrifying brown bear attack in Slovakia injured two

MailOnline Travel's interactive map shows where the predators live in Europe. It follows a recent bear attack which left two people hospitalised in Slovakia. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/F4rMIaQ

Incredible footage shows pod of killer whales circle blue shark off the coast of California - in latest baffling video of giant sea creatures acting erratically

It came less than a month after a killer whale was seen killing and devouring a Great White Shark for the first time amid reports of increasingly aggressive behavior by the species from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/MOrCNEq

Former airline employee shares her ‘number one hack’ for tracking flight status

‘This is absolutely mind blowing information,’ says TikTok user from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rlVEDsT

Jet2 tells tourists to expect ‘extended wait times’ at major Spanish airport

Millions of travellers could face lengthy delays in Majorca from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZJk6g2R

Is it safe to travel to Iceland after volcanic eruption? Your rights if you have a holiday booked

The Blue Lagoon has closed as the latest eruption begins from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1QYGO3N

United flight lands safely without an external panel – adding more problems for Boeing

None of the 145 people aboard the plane were injured, a United spokesperson said from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rKDLnVg

Forget hotels... rent an ISLAND instead! From a beach oasis in the Bahamas to a historic castle getaway in New York State, paradise awaits...

Each one is available to rent on an 'exclusive buy-out basis' with Vladi Private Islands. They're not cheap, but these islands come with extremely eye-catching selling points. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/sy73rJ2

The ultimate guide to 101 FREE Easter treats taking place across Britain - from bunny trails and egg rolling to chocolate festivals

Families are counting pennies as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. But we've come to the rescue by tracking down the best events over the Easter weekend. And they're all completely free. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/jRfniXo

How the M25 became a tourist attraction

The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘A beautiful serenity’ deserves to be appreciated from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8lSUI6X

Top 10 most dangerous airport runways in the world revealed

The top 10 most dangerous airport runways in the world have been revealed. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0p3sutc

I've dated men in 25 countries around the world - here are the places that are best, worst and weirdest for romance, from 'magical' New York to 'chivalrous' London and 'chauvinistic' Mexico

Anne Marie Hagerty visited 25 countries on a 'worldwide quest' to find love. She spoke to MailOnline Travel about the most romantic spots and places that failed to capture her heart. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/9hDOvdr

Watch live: Russians head to polls on day two of presidential election

Watch a live view as Russians head to the polls on the second day of the country’s presidential election on Saturday (16 March). from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sv21JqE

Hotel Lutetia, Paris review: A luxury landmark that Hemingway and Picasso once called home

The only palace hotel on the Left Bank, what was once a beacon of bohemian Paris is now a seductive place to stay, says Daisy Lester from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VlXGKiL

M25 diversions, closure map and alternative routes to use today

People have been warned not to trust their satnavs during the closures from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TPk4Wyb

M25 closures - live: Drivers warned of ‘carmageddon’ as junction works to bring major delays

Motorists urged to stay at home as traffic delays could last up to five hours from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7Liprvs

Engineer took 90 minutes to restart computer that caused bank holiday flight chaos, ‘damning’ report finds

August bank holiday air-traffic control meltdown hit 700,000 passengers, says report from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/yNdlpfS

New train services planned between London and North Wales

Services are proposed to run between London and Wrexham up to five times per day from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oEOMsFH

American Airlines passenger claims there was no window in ‘window seat’

‘It’s an Imagination Window, where anything you can dream could be true!’ one comment reads from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DgGXt1l

Simon Calder: Stranded in paradise? You can’t put a price on it

Plane Talk: No airline is allowed to cap welfare costs when a flight gets cancelled from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ac8tQNu

What happened to missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370? Five theories evaluated

A decade since the aircraft disappeared on 8 March 2014, we revisit the deepest mystery in aviation history from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hpCGKzm

England’s worst bus operator named by travel watchdog

Just 66% of passengers were satisfied with their last journey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cYOV2Sz

Dartford Crossing: Drivers stuck in three-hour queues after police incident

Southbound traffic is being diverted through the east-bore of the Dartford Tunnel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Wc6uOsQ

British visitors to Gibraltar could face Schengen checks under new Brexit proposals

Exclusive: Plan could mean British visitors to the overseas territory losing some of their 90-day allowance for travel in Europe from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ec7yYFr

Airport celebrates ‘step into the future’ in move that could change the way we fly

Las Vegas Airport is the first to introduce the news system from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uvONKdV

Indonesia’s Batik Air pilots fell asleep for almost 30 minutes mid-flight, investigation reveals

Second-in-command pilot ‘had to wake up several times’ to help wife take care of month-old twins, report says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/86N2zOl

India’s election commissioner quits weeks before nationwide polls

India now has only one election commissioner to oversee general elections in country with over 960 million registered voters from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6LgltZY

I'm a British Airways flight attendant on the A380 and my cabin crew daughter inspired me to join the ranks aged 55. Here's what it's like being in a high-flying family...

Christine Barnes, now 66, said 'the world opened up to me' as soon as she started flying. She was inspired to join BA after accompanying her daughter Sophie on work trips. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/y2Q85gY

Men who got on plane drunk arrested after ‘making life a misery for passengers’

Once off the plane one of the men tried to run from security across the runway from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/X9QYfC4

I'm a cruise ship worker - we make fun of passengers who make a very BIG faux-pas

Lucy Sotherton, 28, is a cruise ship worker from Birmingham. She's revealed there's one pesky thing passengers do that the crew will make fun of them for, reports the Daily Star. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/HwG6bBE

Mexico-bound United Airlines plane makes emergency landing in LA after hydraulic failure

This is the fourth emergency landing this week for United Airlines from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vt1NDMI

UK's 'tallest and fastest rollercoaster' nears completion: Footage shows final piece of track being put in place on Thorpe Park's Hyperia, which will reach a height of 236ft and travel at 80mph

This week, after months of construction, a 500-tonne crane helped lift the 92nd and final piece of track into place to complete the 995.4m- (3,265ft) long ride. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/LNyEutw

A brush with Van Gogh in picture-perfect Provence: How to create your own masterpiece... where the artist painted some of his best work

Van Gogh painted some of his greatest works in Saint-Remy-de-Provence, a French tourist town near Avignon. Jeremy Taylor travels there to create his own masterpiece. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/oY2l7xI

History, heritage, cuisine and culture in Split, Croatia

From sport and culture to nature and cuisine, we highlight the diverse appeals of scenic Split from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/NAOLqI6

Wheel falls off United Airlines Boeing 777 and crushes cars in San Francisco

Japan-bound flight with 235 passengers forced to make emergency landing after tyre incident from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2V4bTSO

Rail competition on West Coast main line as London-Stirling link gets green light

Grand Union Trains will connect the English capital with Crewe, Carlisle and central Scotland from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pW1LH4M

Forget cat cafes: This coffee shop in Tokyo lets customers enjoy a cuppa while petting a capybara - the largest living rodent

Cafe Capyba in Tokyo lets customers enjoy a coffee alongside two large capybaras named Kohaku and Pisuke. The giant rodents roam freely, giving visitors a chance to view them up close. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/cysNqw0

Pictured: The railway in Britain that's Europe's shortest line - it's less than one mile in length and passengers trundle along it in quirky 'people movers' at a peak speed of 20mph

The Stourbridge branch line is just 0.8 miles (1.2km) in length. The service that runs on it is operated by West Midlands Railway using a pair of rare Class 139 'Parry People Movers'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/xl4Nwkq

Paris issues warning to tourists as city backtracks on Olympics plan

Paris is currently on high alert from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/g34fEnw

The problem of overbooking flights: finally, an airline gets smart

Plane Talk: Spanish budget carrier Vueling is asking for volunteers well ahead of the departure gate from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4NRxfEV

Win a 3-night stay for two at this stunning 19th-century haven

Experience the Eternal City with a romantic Jet2CityBreak to Rome. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wytD96W

Could my summer holiday flight cost more or be cancelled because of plane problems?

Boeing 737 delivery delays and Airbus A320 engine problems leave key fleets short of aircraft from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/l4BeOnt

Malaysia and Thailand are back on the British Airways route map

BA is bringing back its Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur link and restoring flights to Bangkok – but from Gatwick from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QZJCiVX

American Airlines worker warns travellers about disgusting passenger behaviour: ‘So nasty’

Airport ramp agent goes viral after revealing the ‘nasty’ items he’s found on planes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Nlc1ZGy

Jetstar passenger left speechless after flight attendant knocked back his simple request

Douglas Lazickirk was travelling from Sydney to Seoul, South Korea on Sunday when he asked the crew if he could borrow a pen to fill out his incoming passenger card. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/TcLpW7R

Ukraine starts planning for post-war tourism: ‘We welcome our guests if they don’t come with guns’

Exclusive: ‘Any money that people will spend in Ukraine will help the economy to recover’ – tourism boss Mariana Oleskiv from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ufHgzJw

Thousands of commuters stranded as one of UK’s busiest train lines blocked

One of the UK’s busiest railway lines is blocked due to a serious track fault, causing difficulties for thousands of Monday morning commuters. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/UWDIahf

Blackberry Mountain hotel review: Luxury wellness and adventure in the heart of Dolly Parton country

Every detail has been considered at this resort in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, finds George Clode, with cosy interiors and a range of outdoors activities from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PqJhN6R

How to double your annual leave for 55 days off in 2024

Maximise your holiday days with these calendar-savvy hacks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RNQySzB

Train fares: everyone knows they’re wrong, but no government is brave enough to fix them

The Man Who Pays His Way: Rail is set to fail unless ministers are honest about sharp price rices from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5e0UkQn

Brits abroad: Technicolour photographs of Mediterranean package holidays in the 1970s

Originally commissioned for travel brochures, Trevor Clark’s photography gaily captures the era’s package holiday boom, writes Daria Hufnagel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/NfrKpYX

Traveler sparks FURIOUS debate after refusing to give up her seat in an airport terminal to a woman who was in a WHEELCHAIR

The unnamed passenger, believed to be from the US, took to Reddit's notorious r/AmItheA**hole forum to asked if she was in the wrong during the heated exchange. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/4jhXkLN

Incredible images offer glimpse inside billionaire's $60 MILLION superyacht that boasts wildly lavish decor, 'palatial' master suite - and a secret indoor POOL

Leona, which was built by the Turkish-based luxury yacht builder Bilgin, boasts a unique beach club which looks like something from a five-star spa or hotel, with the tiled pool surrounded by marble. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3KuBZYP

Where to see the 2024 great American eclipse – from northern New York to southern Texas

Parts of North America will get to see the solar phenomenon on 8 April 2024 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jzshCAE

Woman dies after falling ill mid-flight to North Carolina

The death took place after a passenger fell ill during a Charlotte-bound flight that had to be diverted to the Turks and Caicos from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZmT5LW3

Union warns that increase in drunken air rage incidents is ‘deeply concerning’

The advice follows a spate of boozy brawls on Ryanair flights from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1H5FmSD

How to travel without it costing the earth: Sign up to our Climate Conversations event

Latest free event features Mark Smith, better known as The Man In Seat 61; Anna Hughes, director of Flight Free UK; and The Independent’s slow travel expert Helen Coffey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/h2Cm9Fu

'I've never been so unhappy to walk off a plane': The Mail flies to Oregon on a Boeing 757 that's been converted into a PRIVATE JET with lie-flat seats... for holidays around the world that cost £140,000

The jet is operated by Abercrombie & Kent. Harriet Sime boards it in Reykjavik, revealing that it has been designed to whisk small groups of travellers across the globe in 'extreme style'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Yi7U8xO

Indian airline fined £28700 after 80-year-old passenger dies inside airport

Aviation safety regulator issues advisory to all Indian carriers to ensure availibility of adequate wheelchairs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lzDVf0x