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The best LGBT-friendly holiday destinations around the world, from honeymoons to partying

These are some of the top places to go for a safe, welcoming and memorable break from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6fDNLkJ

Mexico quickly built a tourist train. It’s destroying the country’s natural wonders

The train has sparked criticism by environmentalists and scientists as its construction plowed down millions of trees from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aOMNJ6q

Travel money: How to get the best exchange rates on your holiday currency and top ways to pay abroad

Using your usual UK bank debit card abroad could trigger some annoying fees from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5LahnX4

The best holidays to book for July 2024, from Italian lakes to Devon escapes

Summer will – hopefully – start hotting up in July, and whether you’re keen on a Greek Island getaway or some Turkish delight, here’s some inspiration for your break from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WLHFYwA

Le Pavillon de la Reine hotel review

Jacob Stolworthy checks in from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oZOX1YD

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/RjM6XkH

Person dies at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam after falling into KLM aircraft engine

‘Hellish noise’ reported as passengers and crew saw horror unfold from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wBIhgzO

Mocked mastermind behind double-decker airplane seats unveils his vision for first and business class

The economy model of the seats attracted widespread criticism from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nNTCJQ3

Frontier Airlines CEO wants crackdown on imposters using wheelchairs on flights

‘There is massive, rampant abuse of special services. There are people using wheelchair assistance who don’t need it at all,’ CEO Barry Biffle says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hsS3gFr

Need holiday money? Change sterling after the election for best rates, says personal finance expert

Exclusive: Jasmine Birtles, CEO of MoneyMagpie, predicts an immediate rise of 3% if Labour win with a large majority from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mPhVWqn

I travelled to Disneyland with an autistic child – this was my family’s experience

With large crowds, flashing lights and bursts of colour, the Magic Kingdom could be fraught with stress for a neurodiverse child – Georgina Fuller discovers how to make the exprience an enjoyable one from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6l9Qn37

Thorpe Park’s new Hyperia rollercoaster shuts suddenly due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Thorpe Park ‘unable to commit’ to reopening the new ride from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1Syz7w6

Mallorca protesters say ‘this has only just begun’

Locals marched through the streets on the weekend to with banners that read “Mallorca is not for sale” from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gnYfL4s

Plane forced to turn around mid-flight after naked man runs down aisle

It was not clear how or where on the plane the passenger removed his clothes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MjoBIOc

The revival of California’s vintage motels – thanks to Barbie, Instagram and a cult new coffee table book

California’s fantastically kitsch motels sound the rallying call for individuality in a world of standardised hotel rooms, with a new generation discovering their retro charms via some very modern introductions. Zoey Goto explores from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wyuJhr5

Bomb threat forces evacuation of Indigo flight from Delhi to Varanasi

Pilot finds piece of paper in lavatory threatening ‘bomb blast in 30 minutes’ just as flight prepares to take off from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JN6jFeQ

Revealed: The outdated British slang words that people want to bring back the most - so, are you still using any of these terms?

Researchers from WordTips say that 'bloody' tops the list as the outdated slang term Britons love the most, while 'canny' is the word we'd be happy to get rid of. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dPo9tWn

'No pizzas, no cappuccinos, no nothing': Extreme hiker treks from one side of America to the other and discovers a stunning 'parallel universe' of epic landscapes and heart-stopping wildlife encounters

Tim Voors trekked the 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail from Montana to New Mexico, a journey that is charted in a captivating new book titled 'The Great Divide', published by Gestalten. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2TUkuZV

The secret heart-shaped European peninsula perfect for a foodie holiday

Fancy oysters straight from cages underneath a pontoon? Kirsty Masterman immerses herself in a destination perfect food lovers and history buffs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JTQ64tM

Papua New Guinea landslide death toll climbs to 670

Landslide also buried around 150 houses from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GwmSx0f

Extreme turbulence is rare – but the best precaution is extremely simple

The Man Who Pays His Way: Time to belt up – for the whole flight from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YOUsRj8

Tourism warning as thousands of furious locals block streets at Spanish holiday destination

It comes as polcie said a deadly restaurant collapse on the island was possibly caused by excessive weight on the terrace from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/20cOlM6

Tallest waterslide in America that measures a staggering 145ft is opening Memorial Day weekend - and it looks absolutely terrifying

America's tallest waterslide is slated to launch this weekend at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin. Called The Rise of Icarus, the towering ride measures 145ft. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/PKrkp5f

I'm a wildlife expert and my commute is taking two steps into a rainforest. This is what it's like living in a jungle and why I love it (despite the venomous centipedes and cobras)

Wildlife expert Ganyah Goldstein lives and works in Sebengau National Park in Borneo. Here, she reveals the realities of living in the jungle and recalls animal encounters that 'changed her forever'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/UfA3qLT

The tiny island where cats outnumber humans – and made it a tourist destination

There is even a shrine to cats on the Japanese island of Tashirojima from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QxBTtM6

More than 300 still buried under Papua New Guinea landslide

Nearly 100 feared killed in landslide that destroyed 1,100 houses and blocked roads and streams from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Qiolx7D

Martin Lewis reveals top three debit and credit cards to use on holiday abroad

Martin Lewis has revealed the top three debit and credit cards to use if you are going on holiday abroad. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1PvqlVG

Exploring ruins and beers by the pool – why this European island is perfect for an ‘inbetweeners’ holiday

With her teen sons about to fly the nest, Tracey MacLeod faces the challenge of balancing an upscale adult getaway with a raucous lads holiday for one last family-friendly break from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YJ2ZPpR

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour UK: What to do and where to stay in each city

Are your travel plans ‘Ready For It’? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DtQ4fc8

8 of the best cities to visit in France for a short break

The French cities you should visit, from Bordeaux to Cannes, whether you’re after bountiful vineyards, glamorous seafronts and historic cultural hubs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jelfRtM

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam hotel review

Benjamin Parker checks in from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/K0cxH8N

Singapore Airlines chief issues video apology for passengers’ ‘traumatic experience’ on deadly flight

One British passenger has died and dozens more were injured when the flight hit extreme turbulence over Bay of Bengal from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dy8vI7x

Frontier Airlines passenger refuses to comply with exit row instructions causing plane to deboard

‘I already knew something was about to pop off when she had that attitude,’ travel blogger says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kEKSsBz

The best UK cities and towns for a 2024 staycation are named by Which? - Liverpool, Bath and Wells get top ratings, while Derby, Bournemouth and Torquay are ranked bottom

The results come from a survey of almost 4,000 Which? members, who were asked about their experiences visiting UK cities and towns in the past two years. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/t2LlDOR

‘Tell EU to defer Entry/Exit system’ or risk serious travel delays, warns Lords committee

Ministers urged to ‘use all diplomatic efforts’ with Brussels to postpone demand for fingerprints and facial biometrics from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EwI98Zf

Flight attendant accused of trying to record girl in airplane bathroom appears in court

American Airlines said following his arrest that Estes Carter Thompson III was ‘immediately withheld from service’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TetPCdn

Ryanair boss calls Belarus diversion ‘a state-sponsored hijacking’

‘It was a very threatening and hostile environment,’ says Michael O'Leary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DpN1hzV

Pictured: The best 25 hotels in the UK and Channel Islands for 2024 according to Tripadvisor, from London to Liverpool. So which one would YOU stay at?

The list, gleaned from Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards 'Best of the Best Hotels' category, comprises 'winning spots [that have] outstanding service, comfy rooms, the works', says Tripadvisor. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/gFsIUWw

Passenger goes viral on TikTok after getting soaked by ‘rain’ inside plane

‘It appears to be raining in the cabin,’ pilot says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0sCFNlp

An untapped desert city opens its first brewery as UAE relaxes alcohol laws

Islam considers alcohol consumption as ‘haram’, or forbidden from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jMwElnN

Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia

Tech illionaire arrives in Indonesia’s resort island of Bali by private jet on Sunday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0buTCPh

Revealed: Our changing travel tastes, by guidebook sales

The Man Who Pays His Way: Comparing bestsellers over 30 years is enlightening from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kMZPybt

I'm a travel writer and I recline my seat EVERY time: Here's why I disagree that leaning back on planes is 'entitled'. Do you remain upright on a flight? Vote in our poll...

For some, reclining their plane seat is a sin - the purview of entitled folk - while for others it's a right they're allowed to exercise. Deputy Travel Editor Sophie Foster explains why she always reclines... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/7OygYUl

I run a nudist resort and these are the do's and don'ts of getting naked at a holiday retreat (and how erections are dealt with)

Karie Jane, 57, from Derbyshire, set up BHH Naturist Resort in the Canary Islands, Spain, and runs nude retreats. Read on to learn her rules for naked trips... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/EIK1eMv

Amsterdam in tulip season is short and sweet – but may be the most incredible time for a city break

Returning to the city 20 years after her last visit, Alison Kershaw makes the most of a city in bloom – and discovers the Dutch concept of ‘gezellig’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QwmroDC

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam hotel review

Benjamin Parker checks in from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ficWmt5

‘Poor visibility’ causes more than 20 flight cancellations at Heathrow

British Airways has grounded 18 flights, while Aer Lingus, Air France and Lufthansa have also cancelled departures from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bEJCgVS

How the Catskills became the long weekend summer getaway for New Yorkers

Just over two hours out of the city, Alex Hannaford finds a playground for outdoor enthusiasts – as well as restaurants, wineries and shopping to satisfy even the most discerning Manhattanite from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4zUwTjV

'Brits - don't be afraid': Ahead of mass 'anti-tourism' protests, Canary Island locals insist they LOVE British visitors

Anti-tourism protests are set to take place across the Canary Islands on April 20. But locals in Tenerife say they are calling for government action on a housing crisis - and still want visitors. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/wW3XGuT

Tui earns record revenue with prices for cruises soaring

Demand for holidays rising inexorably – but Mallorca hotel chief warns of ‘critical situation’ with overtourism from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wL5FKCh

Can't face the crowds at Yosemite and Yellowstone? These eight lesser-known national parks offer stunning scenery but with far fewer visitors

Fed-up of the seemingly endless influx of travelers at Yosemite and Yellowstone? Good news - there's hundreds of other national parks to choose from, scattered about the US. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/LdSb8vj

Airline suspends flights to Shanghai as tourism to China fails to rebound

Qantas will continue to monitor the Australia-China market closely and return to Shanghai when demand has recovered, the carrier added from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kx1TwN4

What are the hidden depths I might find at Lake Ohrid?

Simon Calder answers your questions on the best time of year to visit Thailand, late deals for holidays, and ‘Lake Como on the cheap’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xHi6Nl4

Majorca plans to continue to cap cruise ship numbers in Palma

The Balearic Island’s port currently welcomes over two million cruise ship passengers a year  from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/i7b6rMX

Lightning strike at Turkish hotel starts fire during ‘violent’ storm

Exclusive: All guests had cleared the pool, one holidaymaker tells The Independent from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jEd3tcv

'If anywhere can soothe a stressed royal, it's here': Finding peace (and a decent pub) on Prince William's wild island of St Agnes - one of the most remote places in England

St Agnes is part of a set of 'regularly sun-drenched' islands just off the Cornish coast, which Prince William currently owns. Rob Crossan takes a stroll around... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rbvsiOC

Plane makes emergency landing without landing gear after circling for 4 hours in Newcastle airport drama

Emergency crews burst into applaunce as plane makes ‘wheels-up’ landing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kwza1R3

Meet the woman pole-dancing her way around Europe in a luxury van fitted with an 8ft portable pole

Keri Bailey, a pole instructor from North Yorkshire, has had the pole fitted to her Citroen Relay van. Keri said that she now feels 'complete'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/BOC3Po7

The land of the free (bus) is getting more expensive

The Man Who Pays His Way: Vermont is about to start charging fares again, but that’s not all bad news from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/HS5eLoY

American reveals five things in the USA that Britons would find weird (including homeowner groups that dictate the height of lawn grass)

'America is unhinged.' So wrote Kalyn Franke after posting a YouTube video in which she reveals 'five American things that Brits find weird'. Read on for more... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Bs7hnQS

Is it rude to film on a Disney ride? Etiquette expert weighs in on the controversial theme park topic

Between YouTube and TikTok, vlogging while at amusement parks has become extremely popular. But whipping out your phone on a ride can ruin the experience for other guests. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/KbCmaGD

Holidaymakers warned over new alcohol ban in Ibiza and Majorca

Tough new alcohol restrictions are being brought into busy resorts in Ibiza and Majorca to deal with anti-social behaviour from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nQNq6z2

Not just an 'urban legend': The mile-high club is actually a 'really embarrassing situation' to be in, reveals flight attendant

The anonymous crew member revealed some insider secrets of the trade and some flying tips. He said he wished the mile-high club was an 'urban legend' but said it's an 'embarrassing situation'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/1xG2MNE

Plane passenger SLAMS Alaska Airlines after being left in 'physical discomfort' due to a 'very large seatmate' during two-hour flight

The unnamed woman took to Reddit to vent about her 'complaint' which arose on a recent trip from Juneau to Anchorage - claiming she was forced to sit with 'T-rex arms' the entire journey. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/pBEWCLv

The Leela Palace Jaipur hotel review: Colourful opulence that’s a true escape from the city

Looking for an antidote to the hubbub of Jaipur? This palatial countryside resort may just be the answer, says Tamara Davison from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fcX9C3p

Plane passenger reignites etiquette debate after revealing VERY controversial seat swap trick

Alex Bennett, from Tucson, Arizona, took to TikTok to tell her 274,000 followers about how she had 'witnessed the most insane plane behavior.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/36XxJ4U

This yacht-filled millionaire’s playground has been voted the worst seaside town in Spain

Research by Which? also found the ‘perfect spot for those looking to fly and flop’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GQqsHnF

US unveils new rules for people who want to travel with their dogs

About 1 million dogs enter the US each year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TnqDPBI

Mystery as cruise ship sails into New York with huge dead whale across its bow

Investigations are underway to find out how the Sei whale died from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zgreLft

US soldier jailed in Russia was pursuing girlfriend

Russia denies arrest of US Army sergeant in city of Vladivostok was related to politics from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GJ08jrv

Thousands of Americans are flying to Europe for Taylor Swift. Groupies are changing travel forever

The US dollar’s strong value against the euro is set to increase spending on apparel, memorabilia and Eras Tour products from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/h8kx5bZ

Seasoned traveler reveals brutal realities of spending 24 hours in world's highest town - where human trafficking and daily deaths are rife

Ammar Kandil, who is a co-founder of the YouTube channel Yes Theory, reveals in a new upload how he journeyed to the lofty town of La Rinconada in the Peruvian Andes. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/MbfCGul

Huge queues snake through Gatwick amid ‘nationwide issue’ with airport e-gates

Long queues were seen at Gatwick Airport on Tuesday, 7 May, amid a “nationwide issue” with Border Force e-gates that caused significant disruption across the country. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/9ABqPjR

Best Eurostar destinations to visit in 2024: Top routes from London to Paris, Amsterdam and more

These are the European hotspots you can visit with just a quick trip over the Channel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IuoNdn9

Glimmer of hope for rail passengers amid strikes as union boss says ‘we’re willing to talk’

Exclusive: Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, says: ‘We need a relatively clean deal to get out of this’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZEvbSQA

Checking in luggage can cost more than your flight. Here, an expert reveals how to save a fortune with her amazing tips how to pack EVERYTHING into a cabin bag

Karen Powell is professionally known as The Organising Lady and has been packing other people's 'nick nicks' (her words not mine) for 25 years. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/URVsgBp

Australia’s Qantas Airlines agrees to £63m payout over ‘ghost flights’

Airline advertised and sold over 8,000 flight tickets it had already cancelled in its internal system from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jMav1Td

I am a Brit living in Australia... here is why I DON'T want other Brits moving here

A British woman who has ventured to the other side of the globe for a new life is on a bid to 'de-influence' others from going to Australia. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/BNu8m0U

Man who set aviation milestone flying nonstop around the world dies at 85

Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mNbpCs3

Ryanair declares: we don’t do package holidays

The Man Who Pays His Way: Unlike easyJet and Jet2, the Irish airline is leaving the organising to trusted online travel agents from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LcF1mON

Valencia for Barcelona and other holiday swaps to make to avoid the crowds

With pandemic travel restrictions a thing of the past, the thorny issue of popular cities and beauty spots being inundated with visitors has raised its head once more. Helen Coffey picks out some just-as-worthwhile alternatives to the traditional hotspots from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oLJ7YdV

I live on a canal boat and save £600 per month. Fancy a life on the water? Here are the do's and don'ts, from how to stop the boat from capsizing to why you should make friends with spiders (and the smelly chore you can't avoid)

Shannon Lane, 29, ditched her pricey room in London to live on a narrowboat. For anyone who fancies following in her footsteps, she shared five do's and five don'ts for living on the waterways. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/8kNRz1a

I visit the Peak District at least once a month – here’s how to do it without a car

As spring turns to summer and crowds flock to the Peak District, a mass of traffic clogs the roads and pollutes the air – long-time visitor Ian Packham shares how to make the most of the beauty spot without the car from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FC7kVwA

Airbnb offering stay in a real-life floating Up house – plus 10 other ‘extraordinary’ experiences

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ house, the X-Men mansion, pop star performances and a spectacular Paris hideaway are all on offer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vRXlGVP

Passenger caught with bag of snakes hidden down trousers at Miami airport

Man admitted carrying the concealed creatures, with the incident spawning jokes across social media from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Xt4ofT

Plane passenger sparks fierce debate after revealing she left her 6ft 6in brother to sit in economy while she accepted a first class upgrade during 12-hour flight

The keen traveler, known only as Abby, took to Reddit's popular Am I The A**hole thread to ask if she was in the wrong for accepting the upgrade during the 12-hour flight. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/epX5r8t

An underwater tunnel could connect Europe to Africa by 2030 – at a cost of a £5.1bn

The transcontinental crossing aims to open in time for Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host the Fifa World Cup   from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QmCJ9xO

Sun-starved? Head for the Isle of Wight – but avoid Scotland and Northern Ireland

Exclusive: UK brightness league topped by island resort of Shanklin, while sunshine is in shortest supply in Inverness from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5FowMmz

Inside British Airways' HQ control room - the nerve centre that oversees up to 820 flights A DAY (and decides if YOUR bag is coming off the plane first)

MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill takes a sneak peek inside BA's Integrated Operations Control centre at its Waterside head office next to Heathrow. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/wEth2Qj

‘Degraded’ wheelchair user forced to shuffle up plane stairs after British Airways lost chair

Tomas Woods was made to ‘bum shuffle’ up the internal steps leading to the upper floor of the plane from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/co5LCDr