Places to go

Home to the famous Chateau of Versailles, Yvelines’ historic villages, palaces and barge stays give plenty of reasons to visit — all while avoiding the inflated crowds and prices of the capital, says Anna Richards from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/UqnxpAm

Several motorboats launched from the enormous pleasure yacht to set up barbecues, gazebos, loudspeakers and even a volleyball court on the tranquil, sandy shore from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/tAhPd78

Animal welfare groups warned the law could dissuade tourists from visiting Turkey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EjH0kwR

Four travel experts, four cabins, one plane. Welcome to the video appraisal from travel site The Points Guy of every seat type on a Japan Airlines' Airbus A350-1000. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/W1a2t7S

Popular motorised luggage are illegal in Japan if driven without safety equipment or licence from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FZ8H6rB

A local official suggested locals stay inside as thousands arrived on cruise ships, in a move compared to a lockdown from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nLqoIQX

Exclusive: Last-minute cheap flights from the UK to the French capital as low as £27 with hotel bargains on arrival in Olympic host city from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dlGpHYK

An 18th century castle with a wine cellar and a 360 degree view which is only one hour from Milan is up for sale at a bargain price - but there's a catch. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/asqo4AE

Amy Smirk explores the photographic legacy of Moyra Peralta, whose work movingly captures the experience of homelessness in London from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xKSFmNE

Wildlife daredevil Steve Backshall's new touring show Ocean will feature life-sized replicas of the huge creatures he's encountered as well as footage to bring the icons of the sea to life. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/93Ux8SB

Gen Z influencers are flocking to buy one bizarre object to flaunt their summer vacation content.  from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/9vQnOUH

This sunshine-filled slice of the Turkish Riviera was once a cheap holiday option but has transformed into something altogether more chic – Sarah Holt uncovers how Bodrum has reinvented itself from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CgSy6zi

Away from the five-star hotels and bougie restaurants of Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada, Tamara Davison finds an oasis of diving, mountain adventures and laid-back beach life in Dahab from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4kUbKJR

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‘Coordinated acts of malice in France’ are causing cancellations on day of maximum demand – with airspace closure cutting off flight options from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4oumwRl

Italy’s sultry islands are having a moment, but not everyone wants the millionaires and excess – Sardinia’s far southern reaches are a different story, discovers Lucy Thackray from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1H8QzZK

‘I would legit ask to get off and cancel my ticket,’ one TikTok comment read from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nQ8Cb7q

Justin English uploaded a clip to his TikTok account detailing his disastrous chip-eating experience while he was traveling through Amsterdam. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/0mSnT3D

Think you know this neon-filled adult playground? From museums to zipwires, there’s more to Sin City than slot machines, says Siobhan Grogan from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PeitjBX

At least 22 people are known to have died from injuries related to thermal features in and around Yellowstone from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hBClQik

Dozens of flights affected by incident in Germany, with action spreading to other parts of Europe from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DHlbze5

Plane Talk: Pan American World Airways was an innovator, from soup to treats from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0zLHsDp

The government published a plan in March, which included an ambition for piloted eVTOL flights in the UK by 2026 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/L74kQW8

The Civil Aviation Authority has reminded airlines of their obligations – but says cash compensation need not be paid from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZDiL9Wn

Exclusive: 100,000 travellers had flights to, from and within the UK grounded between Friday and Sunday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aXcA1GU

Here's a thought to ponder as we do the dishes. If we were lucky enough to have our own private island - like Leonardo DiCaprio, or Richard Branson, or Johnny Depp - what would we want on it? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/EMYsUmC

Scientists discovered a microcontinent between Greenland and Canada that could explain their evolution. The microcontinent was found beneath the Davis Strait and is 250 miles long. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/or3pPUw

Create lasting memories with these amazing holidays and discover the perfect products to capture them best from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/NxE8MbK

Rules for cancellations, overbooking and long delays are tangled. This guide is here to help from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/m9Fk0XV

If you’re getting ready to plan a trip, here are seven destinations to reconsider visiting as locals say they’re facing the consequences of overtourism, Katie Hawkinson reports from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Vce4WGm

The Man Who Pays His Way: disruption is now at such a pitch that apprehension may prevail over anticipation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/J8cy5ZR

Exclusive: At least 45 more flights to, from and within the UK have been cancelled on Saturday as airlines struggle to recover opeations. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RSBjXbA

‘Sometimes, the old-school way is still the best way when technology lets us down’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MCN2ayr

The city of love and lights is a living museum of fromageries, art and landmarks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zxRT1Sc

Sunny Beach in Bulgaria offers affordable meals, sun cream, drinks and more from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZELywcn

Urban explorer Dave Conlon, who runs the YouTube channel Freaktography, ventured to the wilds of British Columbia to explore a former mining base known as Anyox. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dOagVXS

The family were left with a $9,000 bill after the holiday mistake from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JdWS8jx

Two flight attendants have revealed all the things a passenger should never do while flying. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/06D4Brw

Exclusive: With a three-month continuous pass you could travel right through the summer of 2025 at a cost of under £9 per day. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Mf4tola

For 10 days every year, the Calgary Stampede brings rodeo, music and long-held traditions to town – one of these being the ‘pancake breakfasts’ that have been served for the past century, as Annabel Grossman discovers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lHck4Cu

The door came off its hinges three minutes after the plane left Hong Kong International Airport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ep4qvXf

With cooler, calmer waters on a white sand ‘riviera’ that has the space to lay your towel, the countries on the coast of the Baltic Sea are primed for a holiday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/s5I6PWT

Plane Talk: Nostalgia is not an accurate guide to the past from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rvBOolw

In a bid to curb peoples' anger, a Redditor has spoken out about the lack of respect directed towards airline customer service agents and airport staff. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/g1YABVf

‘This whole incident is so bizarre,’ one reader admits from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZSKdAqH

The Dutchman took a dip in the Dijver Canal for having ‘no respect for architecture’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sJrZcow

Exclusive: Passengers on Eurowings flight say cabin crew warned them not to film incident – then airline left them stranded in Germany from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/78pOGmV

The new policy about pins for employees will go into effect on Monday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/p2CPiEH

Exclusive: Rail workers are choosing to watch England instead of working overtime, causing the cancellation of services across the country from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/45Z83rd

The Man Who Pays His Way: We need to talk about improving mobility – and how car-sharing can help from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4rXi31N

British expat Julian Armfield's life changed after a holiday to Barbados in 2003 - here he shares what he loves about the 'Caribbean paradise' (and it's not just the rum shops). from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/cDkZBAU

Venice ’s experiment with payment systems for tourists only had a small impact on reducing crowds, a politician has said, meaning prices will almost certainly be hiked next year. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sNfd8zt

Exclusive: Almost every destination wants more tourists, not fewer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dHOZlfK

Three popular beaches have been left without important holiday features from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eE5Gzhx

The AA says roads in and around London will be ‘incredibly busy’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/51k6O3o

Exclusive: ‘If you’re disrupted our ferry operators will automatically rebook you on the next available ferry – so you will get away’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PF8Jfb6

‘International markets show a significant avoidance of Paris’ says Air France, as British Airways cut fares to the French capital from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Hkbg56y

During his trip, Neil eats at the diner where JFK proposed to Jackie, sits in the public gallery for a key Senate debate, and visits the politically infamous Watergate Hotel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/XdpTor9

Ford has taken the daring decision to relaunch the iconic nameplates after 40 years. But not all fans will be happy to see it used for a £40k+ electric SUV baring little resemblance to the original. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/wOK4Fis

A gorgeous California beach resort has been named America's best - thanks to its stunning views and Michelin-starred food. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Z5mzn7O

In 2023, nearly half a million people walked the Camino de Santiago from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ovrFt2m

‘I’d be livid,’ replies TikTok user from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2jEXHiD

The room is known for the setting of Paddington Bear’s meeting with the late Quen during the Jubilee celebrations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Tc4N5qV

Experts fear the worst is yet to come from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6zNdGl4

More extreme highs are in the near forecast with a high of possibly 130 F (54.4 C) around midweek from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/9Bdj6cn

It is the latest in a long series of mechanical issues and safety glitches for both United and Boeing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bos47Yv

The premium security service took almost twice as long as the standard line from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RZwLdVf

Spoiler alert: The whole project will cost you a little more more than €1 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0Bl8zTH

Some of the best routes in one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kmZeGhA

British holidaymakers have been warned of a little-known passport rule that could see them turned away at the gate as they are about to board their flight. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/zNkFfrm

Hikers who are looking to get away from the crowds should skip over Yellowstone and visit a national park in Michigan. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Hckjfu3

Italian escapes are all about wining and dining for Libby Brodie, but the slump after returning home is a drag – until she explores the region balancing wellbeing with indulgence from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ajsvBMr

Our pick of the best tours to suit all abilities, including technical trails and easy roads from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nw9GP1H

Italy has the highest concentration of active volcanoes in continental Europe from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vT63uUn

Chris Olsen, 43, who is based in San Diego as a government policy maker, showing a 'weird' airline seat that 'you have to see to believe.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/DBFCrdQ

Exclusive: Could British Airways face £200,000 payout for compensation claims? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vdD6gHA

Pilots at the Irish airline voted 99% in favour of action in support of a 24% pay claim from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sI3YDEA

TSA is anticipating 32 million passengers will show up to airports around the country over the holiday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6IJ32qH

Hurricane Beryl is heading towards Jamaica after killing at least six people in the eastern Caribbean from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3lU6b29

Train Talk: Plan is to extend one London stopping train from Crewe to Manchester via Warrington each hour from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YgKUc6I

Fires broke out in Chios and Kos on Monday, injuring five people from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aBs5quO

Screens across the capital are serving up a slice of the live-action this summer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WdZyoFC

Viewpoints in Romania, Scotland and Colorado and are also worth the workout from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YwHDGom

’Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion’ – National Hurricane Center from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GoJbwBO

Dubbed 'British Disneyland', the site of the £3.5billion theme park is located on 535 acres of former industrial land on the Swanscombe Peninsula near Dartford, Kent. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/sqFhd1M