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Plus-sized TikTok star ranks UK airlines from best to worst on comfort for larger passengers, with verdicts on British Airways, Tui, Ryanair and easyJet

Becky Price, who posts airline reviews on her TikTok channel under the username @xBeckyPricex, rated each of the four airlines on comfort, seat size, width of aisle and more... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/6U9FpaB

Flight cancellations soar as peak season begins. What, if anything, should we do?

The Man Who Pays His Way: We need to talk about summer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rGP0sSN

Hundreds of Aer Lingus pilots march around Dublin Airport as eight-hour strike gets underway

Hundreds of Aer Lingus pilots marched around Dublin Airport as part of an eight-hour strike in a bitter dispute with the airline over pay. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pQBmWKg

This UK hotel is more like cluster of authentic French cottages – here’s what it’s like to stay

Tranquility and a taste of something akin to Provence can be found in North Yorkshire, says James Beveridge from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GAWaTrI

‘Stanley Johnson caused our flight to be cancelled’ – claim from passengers on BA plane diverted to Heathrow

Exclusive: At one stage airport police were summoned to deal with an altercation, passengers say from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/o4RfyC1

These Morocco beach towns offer the cheapest last-minute summer holidays

Holidaymakers booking late can grab a bargain getaway from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/81IH0Ff

Inside the Lake District hotel that does the UK hospitality industry proud with 'next-level' staff, stunning rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant - and a breathtaking fairy-tale landscape on its doorstep

MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in to Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux portfolio. He doesn't want to leave. Here's why... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/nj7GOmI

Flight cancellations and long delays at UK airports mar start to peak travel weekend

Exclusive: Wizz Air passengers from Sicily finally fly home on third day, as other travellers face 12-hour delays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dRI3b5f

EasyJet announces flights to this UK city for the first time –with connections from Edinburgh and Liverpool

Britain’s biggest budget airline will begin flying this winter from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wab2V0g

Fire breaks out on world’s largest cruise ship just months after it first set sail

The Royal Caribbean ship, which can carry more than 5,000 passengers, departed on its maiden voyage in January from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JrXFYCa

The European city break with £2 pints and a spa you can spend all day in

Ornate architecture, storybook castles and a city brimming with historical tales makes for an impressively affordable break, finds Sophie Goodall from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7EnQivK

How to cut the chance of losing your baggage when flying – and what to do if it strays

Plane Talk: Checking something in? Assume you will never see the case or its contents again from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PBqxzav

This is what really happens on a silent meditation retreat – and it might terrify you

The sound of silence is what many busy, stressed out people crave, but what does a retreat without distraction really look like? Ruby Deevoy explores the challenges and benefits of being alone with your thoughts from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3dvLTD4

Brit barred from Tui flight due to ‘slight mark’ on passport forced to pay £1,200

The check-in assistant scanned her passport and spotted a small stain in the top right of her picture page from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ibJUhBC

A 50-minute ferry ride from the selfie-stick crowds of Santorini, Folegandros might just be the most divine Greek island you've never heard of

Harriet Sime says Folegandros is similar to Santorini with its bright white homes and domed churches - except hardly anyone is there. She checks into the island's newest hotel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/hpP3Fy6

British tourist, 56, dies of suspected heart attack on Mount Vesuvius amid Italy heatwave

Heatwave in southern Europe has also resulted in deaths of six tourists in Greece, with ongoing searches for three missing people on the Greek islands from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/H8fVIXR

Virgin Atlantic plane forced to reroute due to cracked windshield at 40,000ft

Damage to the cockpit windscreen prompted the U-turn to London Heathrow from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FsK64h2

Italian island hit by tourist ban after mayor issues crisis order

The move created long lines of passengers at ticket offices at the ports of the southern city of Naples from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/C6mxZDd

Shocking images show the world's biggest garbage dump as clean-up intensifies at fungus-infested site twice the size of Texas

Shocking images have laid bare the world's biggest garbage dump - comprising 100,000 metric tons of everything from discarded fridges to children's toys. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Yrc50Zi

Be careful what you wish for – especially when it comes to passport rules

The Man Who Pays His Way: Brexit changed much for travellers – but not everyone seems to agree on what, or why from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Z9zrVdG

8 best river cruises in Europe, from the Douro to the Danube

Get to know the continent’s waterways, as well as the towns and cities on their banks, with these relaxing cruise holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/n5fqiDl

'If those wings are clapping, we know something's going down in the back': Pilot reveals what it's like flying a 'mile high club' plane over Vegas that has a cabin fitted with a DOUBLE BED

We talk to Captain Anthony 'Tony' Blake, who runs the Love Cloud Vegas mile high club tour in a twin-engine Cessna 414. He can't see what's going on in the back, but he 'feels everything'... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dZxt89g

Where is House of the Dragon filmed? The real life locations to visit, from Cornwall to Caceres

Here are the valleys, quarries and castles that built the continent of Westeros in the HBO hit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gESOyIx

Thousands stranded after another air-traffic control slowdown at Gatwick

‘We require Nats management to urgently ensure resource levels are in place to prevent disruption for our passengers’ – airport spokesperson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7WYNKXQ

Barcelona reveals plans to scrap holiday rentals by 2028

Over 10,000 apartment owners will be banned from renting to tourists from 2028 under the city’s new plans from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7E8q2eD

We rode Disney World's new attraction Tiana's Bayou Adventure before it opened to the public, here's our verdict

Molly and Alan McCormack, who run the YouTube channel  Mammoth Club, ventured to Walt Disney World in Florida to test out Tiana's Bayou Adventure that replaced Splash Mountain. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/M8FHWrX

This popular island was ravaged by fires – here’s what it’s really like to go back

The ‘Black Summer’ blazes scorched more than half of this wildlife-rich, rugged Australian outpost, but James Litston finds a place where the green shoots of recovery are blooming from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/a7vpRxQ

Couple threaten to discipline stranger’s child on a flight – leaving social media users torn

TikTok users were torn over the gentle parenting of the ‘out of control’ youngster from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ojrsItX

Influencer sparks outrage after showing off ‘15-minute’ skincare routine in airplane bathroom

‘You gotta do your thing but surely you could have sped it up by not filming it,’ one person responds to the viral video from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oOjspuM

Japan visitors top 3 million for third month as locals tackle overtourism

Indian visitors reached a monthly record to Japan in May from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2RHcpqu

Passenger scalded by hot coffee after severe turbulence hits Air New Zealand flight

Passenger wearing seatbelt suffers burn injuries during turbulence from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/tFRNk47

This remote Puerto Rico island is an idyllic Caribbean getaway – pristine beaches, lush rainforest and artisan rum

Home to one of the brightest bioluminescent bays in the world, Vieques still feels relatively undiscovered – and Robyn Wilson finds that the best way to get to know it is through the locals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/9p1Xbk6

Let the train take the strain? Not if you are heading for the airport

Plane Talk: Manchester has theoretically the best rail links of any airport in the country – but how reliable are they? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RKa6wyC

Pilots vote to strike in latest pay dispute

Turnout for the ballot was 89% from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3OQzMcA

Constituency challenge: Sunak vs Starmer in the tourism stakes

Exclusive: How do the party leaders’ patches compare as visitor attractions? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cYVG47X

This chic Paris district is becoming the trendiest spot for a city break in Europe

With its cobblestone streets and hidden courtyards, Le Marais is enjoying something of a revival back to its former fashonable glory, finds Fiona McIntosh from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SPoOhcl

Alaska city puts limit on how many cruise passengers can visit after being overwhelmed by tourists last year

Officials in Juneau, Alaska said the city needs time to expand its infrastructure to cope with a post-pandemic travel boom from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qlgRumF

Family’s warning after son dies in horror accident while on holiday in Turkey

Matthew Steward died in the early hours of May 14 2024 after an accident in Fethiye, Turkey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xqk8j1D

American Airlines passenger is sued by the FAA after being duct taped to seat

Heather Wells bit, kicked and spat at staff as she reportedly attempted to open the front cabin door mid-flight from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/tPedHqb

Rail: Labour promises fares reform and billions of pounds of savings for taxpayers

The Man Who Pays His Way: Lies, damned lies and party promises about the railways from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bSXUMry

How sheep, seaweed and the shore in Ireland helped me bond with my father

Despite their differences, a first trip together along the wild Irish west coast gives Aisling O’Leary a deeper understanding of the man who raised her from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kh3IGTr

Plane passenger sparks fierce debate after complaining about a 'service dog' being in their leg space for the entire flight

In a Reddit thread, the United Airlines passenger quipped: '"Service Dog" in my leg space the entire flight. Should I complain?' Along with the question, they posted a photo from their flight. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/e34ZOvH

Sailing past elephants on the banks of the Mekong River is just the start of a jumbo adventure in Laos

On a tour of Laos, Annabel Venning explores charming towns and villages, swims in a majestic waterfall and visits 'one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the world'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ogNPj4F

Influencer fined £1,500 for trespassing on forbidden pink beach in Sardinia

Instagram post lands influencer in hot water after reel spotted by local authorities from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jgwA2Pb

I flew from the UK to Portugal and bought peri-peri chicken for less than the price of a meal at Nando's

Callum Ryan shared the spontaneous trip to the Albufeira eatery to his TikTok account, (@thatonecal) in a video that has been viewed over 63,000 times. Read on for more... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/SgtaHGl

Overland from Margate to Marrakech: An art-filled journey across France and Spain

A flight-free adventure between the UK and North Africa offers the romance of slow travel alongside the opportunity to get to know some of Europe’s most famous artists, finds Diana Jarvis from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EwCYNA3

Here’s the safety reason why airlines don’t allow pilots to have beards

Some airlines have strict rules on facial hair due to safety requirements from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cZrEDm8

Families who can't afford Disney's extortionate prices are flocking to this chain of resorts which have huge water parks and adventure playgrounds

A new chain of resorts are growing in popularity as Disney's prices become borderline unaffordable. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/uWx1Kwh

Luxury with substance: Culture, cuisine and R&R in Cyprus

Independent Head of Culture and Lifestyle Patrick Smith shares his cultural and culinary highlights from picturesque Paphos in western Cyprus from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/h9fK8Ge

The Village at Beaverbrook hotel review

Harriet Brewis checks in from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Bzm0SIA

A market town where elephants once roamed is now perfect for dog-friendly holidays

Joes Sene takes his family and pet dog on a short break along the Welsh border from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YV9icLo

Qatar Airways passengers stuck in plane on runway for three hours with no cooling in Athens heatwave

Passengers suffer nose bleed and breathing difficulty as captain refuses to let them deboard from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/psEGxeS

How to experience Africa’s wildest coastline from the comfort of your balcony

With demand growing for more adventurous escapes, Mark Stratton sets sail on a new holiday at sea that takes travellers away from the usual tourist spots from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Rkpc86L

Holidaymakers given urgent car hire cost warning

You can avoid huge fees from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5FYb7mC

Where is Bridgerton filmed? The real life locations to visit for a tour of ‘the ton’

Here are the palaces, parks and stately homes behind Netflix’s Regency high society from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eZHYKwo

British Airways plane on nine-hour ‘flight to nowhere’ after technical issue forces turnaround

The Houston-bound plane had just crossed the Canadian border before backtracking from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5nD9BHK

Boeing only received orders for four new planes in May as it continues to deal safety concerns blowback

The plane manufacturer has a backlog of 5,600 orders that have yet to be filled from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ts6vjld

Woman walks more than two hours to Iceland airport to avoid $200 taxi charge

‘This will be a good dinner table story one day,’ woman says after walking more than two hours to Iceland airport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SAxlvyp

Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on ‘racist film’

A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aWf9bF8

Singapore Airlines reveals compensation for injured passengers of turbulence-hit flight

The SQ321 flight from Bangkok to London suffered severe turbulence over Myanmar, causing it to instantly plunge 178ft from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2hr1b9W

Austrian plane suffers severe damage to nose and windshield flying through hailstorm

There were 173 passengers and six crew onboard when flight hit turbulence from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hwilNIe

All-exclusive goals: discover your ultimate luxury getaway

From stunning surroundings to incredible experiences and unforgettable adventures, why an all-in Caribbean break should be next on your travel to-do list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/42tYaJD

Sun, sea and scams: How to avoid holiday cons this summer

Over a third of travellers aged 18 to 35 say they’ve been scammed on holiday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YyVn2s3

Inside the secret spaces on planes where passengers are banned

The next time you take to the skies, keep your eyes peeling for a host of secret compartments hidden away on planes. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/29BqV6m

Baggage handler reveals the best time to check in luggage if you want to avoid waiting - as he lifts the lid on what really goes on behind the scenes at the airport

In an 'ask me anything' thread on Reddit, UK-based Adam Tazul received several questions around the best time to check in luggage in a bid to get it quicker at the destination. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/GpegnkZ

6 best Bali holiday destinations and where to stay for a tropical getaway

With rainforests, golden beaches and towering hills, this Indonesian island hotspot has all the ingredients for an unforgettable escape from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/W9eDsqg

I spent three days with one of the world's last hunter-gatherer tribes where they stalk squirrels and BABOONS with bows and arrows

Ruhi Çenet ventured to near Lake Eyasi in Northern Tanzania with a guide and translator where he met with members of the Hadza tribe. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/quvUGM6

The 6 best Australia holidays to do in your lifetime, from the Kimberley to Kangaroo Island

Australia offers a wealth of options for true bucket-list adventures, from safari-style camps on the sand to trips into the Outback from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3f1LS5y

Has the shadow of Covid finally departed for travel?

The Man Who Pays His Way: The last Cathay Pacific plane to seek sanctuary in the desert has left storage in Alice Springs – the end of a dismal era from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jh1KLS7

Dover-Calais ferries face ‘major disruption’ as a result of port workers’ strike

The delays follows Beauvais flight cancellations due to a strike by air-traffic control staff from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2SXeTZF

Plane passengers reveal the WILDEST items they have ever had confiscated at the airport

In a Reddit thread titled 'confiscated objects at airport,' one user asked: 'What is your most interesting, funny or weird story about objects that were confiscated from you at the airport?' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dvOT8hy

Euro 2024: How to follow England and Scotland in Germany this summer – and what to do in each city

Some bargain flights are still available – if you are prepared to fly into neighbouring countries from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/NVeodGt

‘EasyJet made a fool of me – and then refused to admit passport mistake’

Exclusive: Passenger wrongly denied boarding says ‘for seven weeks easyJet continued to repeatedly blame me for their mistake’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ItH0Zy3

The underrated European holiday destination with fabulous forests and brilliant beer

This region is ideal for a refreshing summer break, says Kirsty Masterman from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/n8Ywesa

Remote Brazilian tribe are given the internet... and are now viewing graphic porn, falling for online scams and hooked on social media

The Marubo people, who for hundreds of years existed in small huts scattered along the Itui River in Brazil, were last year introduced to high speed internet for the first time thanks to Starlink from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/DVKWqvT

Northern Europe’s only luxury private island is open to tourists

Steeped in maritime nostalgia and celebrating local traditions, A Creba shines a spotlight on the Spanish region Galicia, says Sarah Marshall from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ulkTeyt

Manchester easyJet flight boarded by police to remove ‘disruptive’ passenger

The passenger was heard shouting and swearing on the ‘nightmare’ flight from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BMr5Xm3

This paradise island has got its mojo back – cheaper than Bali and without the crowds

Indonesia’s islands still conjure up alluring far-flung escapism, but with that comes an influx of crowds . Ally Wybrew finds in Lombok an affordable, slower-paced destination for a getaway from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xPQ8LT6

Calls for airlines to stop selling alcohol on flights

‘On board consumption of alcohol is an underestimated health risk that could be easily avoided,’ academics say from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7Mr9Ycm

Tourists watch volcano erupt from spa as popular Iceland attraction reopens

The eruption Wednesday was the fifth and most powerful since the volcanic system reawakened from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ogIb1Vf

Emirates boss lays into Boeing for plane delivery delays: ‘Listen to the workers’

’We have big plans for the future and have to be tough on those partners with whom we have agreements in place’ – Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BtKWi0F

Gorgeous off-grid cabins with huge swaths of land and sea views list for bargain basement prices in famously beautiful state - and they still have plenty of mod-cons

The state of Maine offers several diverse off-grid homes, typically using solar, wind, or generator power, appealing to those value self-sufficiency and remote living. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2eu7sog

'Travel has given them so much more than they could ever get from a classroom': We took our kids out of school to go on a gap year - this is why we have no regrets

Ian and Claire Fisher from Barry, Wales, decided that travel was 'one of the best learning experiences you can have as an adult or a child' and so they took their children out of school to go globetrotting... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/VkeTawH

I've spent a decade going on more than 120 cruises - this is my ultimate guide to the best voyages in the world

Whether it's families, solo travellers, adventure-seekers or those after new-to-cruise taster weekends, the choice has never been bigger - and there's a cruise for all. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/k5xKSGA

Time for easyJet to reflect on how it deals with passengers

The Man Who Pays His Way: What easyJet should learn from its latest passport foul-up from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/blAu1Cd

Fascinating map reveals every country's favourite summer holiday destination with London and Dubai taking first place

The map was drawn up by Cloudwards, which examined Google search data and keywords related to summer travel to identify the most popular summer destinations for each nation. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Eyx3XpK