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It's easy to see why Jenny Phenix was so keen to book herself on to the Villa Vie Odyssey. But when the the cruise finally embarks on its maiden voyage after a series of hold ups, Jenny will not be on it. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/0KVQBML

Passengers say they hope to finally ‘get this party started’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Zs397Qv

Airline workers have made headlines by slamming hot-drink hygiene processes. But one ex-Virgin Atlantic hostess insists that a cappuccino in the clouds is perfectly safe... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/yzIUxG5

A ‘terrible miscalculation’ led flight SQ321 to fall, said Richard Woodward from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YF2Is6X

UK passengers can be eligible for flight compensation of up to £520 when faced with cancellations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/iMZhIrB

Koh Tao might be best known for it mesmerising scuba diving spots, but what’s just as impressive is the steps it takes in marine conservation – Lucie Grace finds out how committed it is to being clean and green from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/n0zCRgI

Parking providers at Heathrow and Gatwick are accused of petty theft and breaking speed limits from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LAuQr8t

Whether you're seeking a five-star escape with panoramic Adriatic views or a boutique stay close to the medieval city walls, these are the hotels to book in Croatia’s cool coastal city from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/S7bAOTW

International trains would bring a ‘boost to employment and prosperity in East London’, says Sir Stephen Timms from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/59jITxd

Flight was redirected for emergency landing in Kolkata, India, but the girl was declared dead upon arrival at hospital from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Jqecz9O

Harriet Sime discovers that in autumn tourists can experience a more 'authentic' side to the Amalfi Coast. She checks into the glamorous Santa Caterina hotel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/19pRKZ0

Messages about terror attacks were seen at Network Rail-managed transport hubs, including London King’s Cross and Manchester Piccadilly from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/W72UkBI

Hotels in Asia dominate the 2024 list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kyPa0jQ

From a life of forced labour in the logging industry to performing in exploitative circus shows, Thailand’s captive elephants have had it tough. But Lauren Jarvis finds a new breed of sustainable, ethical tourism camps are putting the animals’ first from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sqvPbMk

Tourists could recieve hefty fines if they are caught bending the tules on these four streets from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0jsfHqR

Community hubs of culture, cuisine and art made the shortlist for 2024 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LJTVyMQ

Looking for the best destination to make celebrating a wedding anniversary extra special? Aidy Smith selects the best LGBT+ friendly locations, whether you’re seeking buzzy nightlife or a relaxing beach break from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6X9Fd8w

Exclusive: The airline has apologised for the errors but repeated incidents spark concerns from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/NBTsRqE

The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cologne, Germany after the man required medical assistance from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0uydhnf

Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Restaurants awards are determined by the 'quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings posted on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Bo2p6UR

‘At this stage we cannot provide a timeline for the A421 road to reopen’ – National Highways from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MOk3mxA

The woman said her seat was shaken and she was called ‘mainland girl’ after refusing to straighten her seat from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jp25fQU

Wreathed in nature and packed with authentic experiences from massage to monk chats, this northern Thai city is not to be missed, says Lucie Grace from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2kmCD69

Four Tube lines in the capital are partially closed on Monday morning due to flooding from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/viTgqV3

After following the royals to the same spot 10 years ago, Jonathan Samuels is back with his family to experience Uluru’s ancient offerings, camel rides and the rock’s golden hour from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/60FB8Xq

Think of the world's most memorable football stadiums and images of Wembley or the Maracana are likely to come to mind. Allow us to pitch in with a few more contenders for future recollections. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/CImbUd8

Ally Case, an American Airlines crew member who is based in the US, posted a video detailing an act that many do while flying that they may not realize is posing as a risk to them: using a luggage tag. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ZtCW8nc

Eve, from Connecticut, went on a solo adventure aged just 18. She enjoyed her time in Italy but experienced issues in Albania and Greece. Read on to discover why. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/yflX9xr

The Scandinavian Airlines flight was diverted to Oslo after the rodent was discovered from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Lamz1PZ

From a real-life Downton Abbey, to an ancient castle on top of an island, these historic sites will impress the whole family from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/79KEQ2G

Pressurization issues left some passengers with bleeding eardrums, headaches and bloody noses from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/djVxTbU

A majority of Europeans say they feel sympathetic to residents who live in areas crowded with tourists from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vyJ7DrN

Chinese pandas have been snapped recreating the cutest Goldilocks scene ever as they ate bamboo shoots around a tiny picnic table at Chongqing Zoo for the Mid-Autumn Festival. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Gy5rpzd

Exclusive: The Airbus went Greek island hopping due to strong winds at Santorini from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dmq6y5S

The teacher has reportedly not been at the school at all this academic year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dnqzwYP

Here are some of the best cottages to snuggle down in during an autumn getaway from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/KfQjT2P

One passenger said the experience felt like she had been stabbed in the ear from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Wgb4pUl

Exclusive: Demand for ETA is at odds with the easing of Brexit rules to allow children to arrive with ID cards from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qWKoIMz

It was a flight worthy of champions, with a fascinating Instagram video by Nicky Kelvin, Editor at Large at The Points Guy, showing why. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/fqjeYuX

The property was previously listed for £15 million from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SYhC1sc

Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series ‘Shogun’ won a record 18 Emmys from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/AnhdDsX

Californian Indy Nelson, 29, holds the Guinness World Record for 'most airlines flown.' Yet remarkably out of around 500 flights, only two were canceled. Here he shares his top tip to avoid delays. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/WBoeKNO

Academics at Edith Cowan University in Perth have found as well as the mental and physical benefits associated with travel it also has another effect. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/AGDLsUW

Airline ‘will continue to operate as normal’ after strike had threatened total shutdown from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bR4e2dD

From snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef to traversing the Outback, here are some of the most incredible Australian cruise itineraries to inspire your next booking from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/X3UuglE

Under the entry-exit system, from 10 November 2024 British travellers to the Schengen Area can expect to be fingerprinted and provide a facial biometric from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SPTa9Jq

From the coast of Devon to the windswept West Coast of Scotland via Cumbria and Northumberland, read on for boozers in unique coastal locations from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/28kyoPC

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said he would be 'happy' to introduce a two-drink limit on his company's flights, as long as the same rules are applied to airport bars.  from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/c4lBHS5

The new route between Staffordshire and Cheshire would connect with the Northern Powerhouse Rail from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1yOKM8F

EasyJet passengers have seen 64 Gatwick flights cancelled, while British Airways, Vueling and Wizz Air were also among airlines affected from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WyB6FLJ

Exclusive: Fares go as low as £595 return from London to Sydney in November from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2pyOBav

The second half of ‘Emily in Paris’ season four arrives this week, featuring the usual buffet selection of goergous men, lavish wardrobes and luxurious apartments. Is being an expat in France anything like the show? Brit in France Anna Richards explains from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lmDoRq0

Fastest growth in passengers at Heathrow is on domestic flights, encouraged by last year’s tax cut from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/iDX9kLK

As a major new Van Gogh exhibition opens at London’s National Gallery, Michael Hodges takes a train to Arles to retrace the famous painter’s steps and discovers a twisty tale where fact merges into fiction and brings a surprising portrait of the artist to life from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/n0VvPXY

Plane Talk: When you book a connection, the scope for disarray multiplies from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ncjElIA

Trigana Air flight was carrying 42 passengers and six crew from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pkjvIUQ

Pilots said the current pay rates at US rival Delta Air Lines are up to 45% higher than the Canadian carrier’s hourly rates from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OD9VmEp

Surprise destinations are on the rise from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8qo7QYi

Half of country’s major tourism spots already face high risk of disasters, new assessment says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/UM4W9Ko

Another European country has announced measures to tackle overtourism . from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EvlMm9o

Exclusive: British Airways and easyJet have grounded dozens more flights as Ryanair demands the resignation of air-traffic control boss from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OkcSGMR

EasyJet passengers have seen 64 Gatwick flights cancelled, while British Airways, Vueling and Whizz Air were also among airlines affected from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ae32qVu

These fascinating vintage photographs will no doubt suggest to some that today's 'floating city' cruise ships don't have the romance or glamour of the passenger ships of yesteryear. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/g1Cr4qa

Exclusive: Stranded passengers targeted by scammers on social media from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cExC0sP

Seeking a lesser-known seaside destination with fewer crowds and low prices, Benjamin Parker heads to Bulgaria’s coast to explore Varna from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/br2MeZP

The Man Who Pays His Way : In a hurry to get somewhere? You may need to pay and reclaim from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sKuGm1J

As new data reveals a dramatic, somewhat surprising jump in people searching for things to do in Birmingham, proud Brummie Richard Franks asks: have people all been sleeping on the UK’s second city? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7OBVcWh

Hotel managers have lifted the lid on the various red flags to look out for when you are checking into a hotel that are a dead giveaway that you shouldn't fork over your money for a room. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Qp7Otwh

Exclusive: BA tells passengers it is ‘extremely sorry that your flight has been cancelled at short notice due to adverse weather conditions in London’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7IOlo3r

More chimney pot views than a Mary Poppins film, cocktails that would make Hemingway swoon and a whole lot of Hausmann — these are the best hotels in Paris in 2024 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/B8yK72Y

All the 258 passengers and 17 crew members are unharmed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/AHMj4TP

Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said: 'Our survey found many of the biggest airports fall at the basics - with passengers unhappy about the toilets and seats, and reporting long queues at times.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/RCtVi89

Liberation comes from spending time with friends deep in pine-filled forests – Rebecca Miles reveals why she swapped a luxury spa trip for a taste of sauna sisterhood from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cnwGLp1

Selling more tickets than there are seats available works for everyone – as long as airlines handle it correctly from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IEr2fbe

Where to stay for a break in the Scottish capital, whether you’re immersing yourself in history, wandering the Royal Mile or exploring the enchanting suburbs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lrkNC4U

Airline detects ‘first of its kind’ failure in A350 after Zurich flight returns to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DKFGWOp

Nice local Chloe Braithwaite finds respite from the summer crowds of the Cote D'Azur in the sleepy towns that surround France’s oldest city from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lPWEnbR

Successive governments have found the prospect of introducing road pricing to be too politically toxic from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/drhMEHo

Police said the situation was “extremely dangerous” and impeded emergency services reaching an incident from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/07EPYQl

A secret archipelago with aquamarine water in Indonesia is the new 'must-visit' tropical destination for Aussies - and it's been dubbed 'heaven on earth'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/5liYzgd

The delays occured on the final Sunday of the holidays for many schools from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2VIUEfX

Fanny Gagnon O'Donnell, who is from Montreal but currently working in Germany as an au pair, was taking a three-hour flight back from a trip to Spain when her patience was tested. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/xXwSn6E