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Travel’s Advent calendar: what would you wish for?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Let’s start with airport improvements from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pV2JmU8

10 cosy Cotswolds cottages to live out your The Holiday dream this Christmas

Live out your Christmas romcom fantasy with a cosy cottage in this picturesque part of the UK from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SLx43Jv

I'm a finance expert... here's the airline to avoid if you want money back after a flight is canceled

Vivian Tu, who shares her savvy advice under the username Your Rich BFF, offered some guidance for those desperate to avoid flight delays or cancelations. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/5AcPXtB

Interactive map reveals Britain's top restaurants including the idyllic country bolthole named as joint best in the world

The Ritz, and Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck in Berkshire are just some of the UK's finest establishments that have been ranked among the world's top 1000. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/uhrg4DU

The unexpected island destinations you’ll visit onboard Star Clippers cruises

A small ship can take you to harder-to-reach destinations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/urwMvsc

Meet the 22-year-old who's become an Internet sensation from posting videos of her travels with a 40-year-old Land Rover called Blue Tit (even clips of her fixing the engine get thousands of views)

Tati Reed, from West Sussex, has discovered a knack for making snappy, amusing videos featuring her classic 1985 petrol 'Landy' that hold viewers spellbound. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/hzON2Rj

The world's best ski resorts, chalets and hotels for 2024 named... including one in DUBAI. Are YOUR favourites on the winners list?

Winners include the highest ski resort in France, a swanky hotel in Verbier and a huge venue in Dubai. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/xXb5ilt

Parents will be able to track their children on the Uber app

Uber Teen has already been trialled in the US and Canada from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uImgRXh

Spain to force tourists to share personal information under new law

Some reports warn of ‘Big Brother’ demands, including guests revealing bank balances, but these appear unsubstantiated from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5ZCEPAi

The proof that a cruise is good for you – according to science

Finally, a scientifically-backed reason to book a holiday on the water from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/L1fu4PM

Want a foodie holiday in the UK? Our guide to butchery courses, pasta making, whisky tasting and more

Room and board get a serious elevation at these food-driven hotels across the country – Natalie Paris gives the low-down on how to eat, drink and stay remarkably well from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SdtNaDn

Summer sorted: Interrail winter discount can be used until next autumn

‘Perhaps heed the lesson of early Interrail adventures where young travellers set out to discover Europe, but returned home having discovered themselves’, says Nicky Gardner from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rvZcMJt

From a VERY determined honey badger to a sleepy seal: The amazing 25 shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award - which will YOU vote for?

In total, there are 25 contending photographs selected from more than 59,000 entries from 117 countries and territories. Online voting is open from November 27 until January 29 on the NHM website. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/01Kp8ay

Wizz Air ad banned over claim ‘greenest choice’ claim

Wizz Air defended the advert from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CDJ0zpn

UK-bound passengers stuck on ‘nightmare’ five-hour flight to nowhere

The plane headed for Scotland was over two hours into the journey when it turned back to JFK from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bRkIzod

Elizabeth line suspended as London Underground faces severe delays

A signalling failure between Paddington and Abbey Wood has caused disruption for travellers this morning from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JpLijAg

Inside Gatwick’s security protocol: How the bomb scare and evacuation unfolded

‘We wouldn’t change the fundamental decision that we took,’ said CEO Stewart Wingate from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RKzk54j

Controversial statue of 'haaf-netter' fisherman in Scottish Border town to be scrapped and melted down - after years of ridicule and vandalism

The £40,000 monument, built to honour the men who waded into the Solway Firth to catch fish with handheld nets, faces being melted down, much to the disapproval of artist Pail Cowan. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ZfbrMua

Storm Bert travel chaos hits trains, flights and ferries: Full breakdown

Rail disruption continues with Great Western lines closed due to flooding and landslips, and Northampton station completely off limits from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qE6lVdi

What is noctourism and why are more holidaymakers choosing it?

The destinations have historically been tricky to reach because of flights from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dATMg8D

Mother melts down after plane passenger refuses to give up Economy Plus seat so she could sit with her son

‘Whenever ANYONE is asking to swap seats, it’s ALWAYS for a better one,’ one person claims on Reddit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qUElvXh

Notre-Dame rises from the ashes after the devastating fire: Fascinating images reveal the amazing restoration work on the cathedral before it reopens to visitors - who will be 'awestruck'

Following the fire in 2019, hundreds of artisans have been rebuilding one of the most historically valuable tourist attractions in the world. Nat Geo was given a sneak peek at the progress. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/QkXzv4V

Spice up your life: enjoy relaxation, romance and adventure in Grenada

Known for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant culture, Grenada offers travelers a rich tapestry of natural beauty and warm hospitality from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5sZj9cP

The paradise Indian Ocean island that’s making a name for itself as a golfing destination

With Mauritius emerging as a golf break hotspot, sports editor Jack Rathborn discovers just what makes this island so enticing – both on the course and off from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/S0Tm2Y6

Helping travellers cope with long waits: my cunning publishing plans

The Man Who Pays His Way: Two travel guide concepts to change the world – or perhaps provide a modest stocking filler from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FQr0YDy

Plane passenger divides opinion after making matcha latte mid-flight

Content creator Riley Hemson spurred the discussion after posted a video of her travel buddy, Jaz Hand, who was mixing a mysterious green beverage on the flight. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/6jTCh5r

Why you should swap overwhelmed Everest base camp for the near-spiritual beauty of K2

Avoiding the crowds and commercialisation of Everest, Kate Eshlby navigates the rugged terrain of northern Pakistan for a truly untamed wilderness adventure from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IgJYNFk

Barry Island travel guide: Where to eat, drink, walk and stay in the home of Gavin and Stacey

Ten miles down the coast from Cardiff is a famous slice of Welsh seaside that’s ‘tidy’ beyond its Pleasure Park, says Natalie Wilson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Pncz1qT

Soap actor draws backlash after performing in-flight workout in airplane aisle

‘This ridiculous lady has already won the Idiot of the Year award,’ one person commented from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QJCOSUg

Black Friday cruise deals: Latest offers on 2025 cruises and last-minute 2024 holidays

Grab these incredible cruise deals before they sail away from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/XaiNcqV

Is this the world's best safari destination? The Mail films a wildly amazing trip to Botswana, with breathtaking helicopter transfers and a camp so luxurious even the animals want to move in!

Jess Hamilton stays at Atzaró Okavango, a five-star luxury camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta. She arrives by helicopter and has 'hair-raising' encounters with animals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/bNOuwl8

Christmas travellers to Italy will face airport strikes and a surge in petty crime, warns Foreign Office

Exclusive: ‘Estimates are that 25 to 40 million people will come to Rome in one calendar year’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TH1z7Og

Delta to begin serving Shake Shack burgers on flights — but only for certain customers

The popular burgers will be available to some passengers starting December 1 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WZplVAs

Pothole compensation claims double in a year – but a tiny number are successful

Just 15% of claims made last year resulted in pay-outs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mEQnUcD

First dog-friendly cruise to set sail from Tampa in 2025

Your pooch can be pampered on a dedicated pet-friendly cruise from Florida from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YQjedFJ

Passengers complain of chaos as ‘pilots refuse to fly after duty hours’

Paris-Delhi flight diverted to Jaipur sparks chaos amid smog and crew fatigue rules from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ieQGCVJ

Broken railway: ejecting private train operators is popular. But will it prove effective?

Train Talk: Nationalisation looks a sideshow considering the fundamental problems of the railway from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bmcPlge

Istanbul city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Turkey’s hub of culture and history

The centre of Turkish history, cutting-edge art and affordable and authentic cuisine, Istanbul is rich with mini-neighbourhoods to explore. Vicky Smith gives a steer on where to start from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZWmKpts

Five of the most unusual places to go skiing this winter

From Spain to South Korea, these are the hidden gems from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EMSJPeY

Duty Free and Me: “Where else can you splash £100 and come away as happy as payday?”

Voices editor Victoria Richards pens a love letter to her forever favourite holiday moment: Duty Free shopping sprees in Heathrow from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ghKQTSL

Norovirus outbreak on cruise leads to over 100 passengers demanding compensation

Passengers claim their holidays were ruined and they were asked to isolate in cabins during the outbreak from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/9cUlSnD

Qantas hopes to end ‘tyranny of distance’ for Australians with world’s longest flight

The aircraft for the 19+ hour Qantas flights will arrive by mid-2026 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/py2nIcJ

Jenny Mollen sparks backlash for boarding plane while infected with head lice

The author and wife of actor Jason Biggs said her entire house was ‘infested with lice’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/A8z5v2f

Cruise line offers four-year trip for Americans wishing to skip Trump’s second term

Villa Vie Residences is allowing Americans to ‘skip forward’ through Donald Trump’s presidency with a four-year cruise from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MkxU0yH

Japan’s Mount Fuji eyes tram to tackle carbon footprint and overtourism

Mount Fuji is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/P9LJ3IS

I moved from London to Greece - here's why you should follow in my footsteps (though you'll have to get used to the bureaucracy and the 'adventurous' Greek driving)

Daniel Carrizalez relocated from London to Nafplio in 2010 with his family. He explains why he made the move and what it's like living as a local... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/LFIkvdT

Aim high, even if you don’t have a head for heights

The Man Who Pays His Way: Better late than never to start mountain adventures from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/q8HZLGB

Lord David Blunkett blasts London Underground ‘death traps’ after falling through gap at station

Lord Blunkett is acalling for change after he and his dog fell down the gap from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DUci9vK

I'm a travel expert… and these are the seven most underrated cities in Europe

Travel blogger Anna Merabishvili says: 'I have travelled to many cities in Europe and these are the cities that I honestly fell in love with, but are not necessarily the most popular to visit.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/YN2hqu7

Why I swapped France for this beautiful English county to celebrate my milestone birthday

As Mary Novakovich was heading towards her 60th birthday, she longed for the southern French getaway she had for her 40th – until she discovered the autumnal charm of this Shropshire market town from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bMDB5eK

American Airlines flight avoids crashing into Hawaii mountain range by making ‘expedited climb’

The FAA is now investigating the incident from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DPut30x

Furious Disney fans all have the same complaint over a brand new ride: 'It's not fun to us'

An upcoming water ride attraction at Disneyland is leaving fans upset over its wetness. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/PKrIDpH

What is Travel Tuesday? And what are the best travel deals?

Here’s how to navigate travel’s very own sales day from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/spD5jYS

This unsung southern US city boasts world-class mountain biking, a thriving art scene – and a Walmart museum

Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas, Bentonville has not yet found its place on the tourist trail, but Ellie Seymour finds that the city’s arty charm along with a rich American history and beautiful natural landscapes on its doorstep are the ingredients for a perfect US getaway from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7QtgSMX

American Airlines passenger shares photos of man ‘in my lap’ in reclining seat complaint

An American Airlines passenger had an uncomfortable flight after the seat in front of him was reclined ‘in my lap’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1mIklVf

My ride in the CAB of a 200mph Eurostar from London to Paris and back - here's my incredible footage of a driver's-eye view...

MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill rides in the cab of a 21,000hp e320 Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord. He likens it to a ride in a spaceship... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/LiCmeVN

Face to face with glaciers in Greenland: Exploring an icy island best discovered by sea

With a new airport opening in the capital later this month and a clutch of expedition cruise itineraries available, Joanna Booth finds out how Greenland is becoming more accessible from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BkatXML

World’s first rail station named on heritage at risk list

155 sites have been added to the list over concerns about neglect and decay from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/o5CJN9T

Why these New Towns could be perfect for your next move: They're often dismissed as concrete jungles with too many roundabouts, but there are hidden gems - including one just 23 minutes from London with homes going for £350,000

Today's New Towns often offer value for money, good amenities and plenty of green space, according to estate agents. But which of the towns that span the length of Britain are the best? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/VN5eiSL

Flights to Bali cancelled after volcanic eruption near holiday spot creates dangerous ash cloud

Over a dozen flights cancelled or delayed between Bali and Australia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nXyOKUS

US bans flights to Haiti for a month after gunfire hit Spirit airliner

One flight attendant was injured when gang gunfire struck the Spirit Airlines flight to Port-au-Prince on Monday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WtbX96p

Ryanair passenger dies on ‘chaos’ flight before emergency landing at Stansted

The man was pronounced dead at the scene after CPR efforts from cabin crew from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/prka3oN

Best cities to visit in Florida, from Miami to Jacksonville

The most popular US state for British tourists has plenty more to offer than Disney – experts Susan Veness and Simon Veness share eight destinations for a fun-packed city break from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Hrl3YSj

Travellers face years of flight route cancellations over plane parts shortage

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced further suspension of routes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vKVRdJb

Hainan Airlines Boeing plane makes emergency landing in Italy after bird strike causes engine fire

Flight HU438 returned to Rome after it ‘encountered’ the animal during takeoff from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cQrx8HR

Ryanair boss in hot water over ‘teachers should not be in government’ claim

from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cudyn6S

Inside the surprise English region named by Lonely Planet as one of the best in the world - and discovering just why it deserves the praise

MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill discovers Norfolk in East Anglia - the region Lonely Planet says is the best in Britain for 2025 - in a new Mini Cooper C. Which has a 'go-kart' mode... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ODmNi9p

Greece’s tavernas forced to remove dish from menu after record sea temperatures

Greece isn’t the only country to be hit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2GDCuQB

MARK PALMER: From lobster salad and 'beef a la mode' in the 50s to a squashed fly in my egg sarnie, how did airline food come to this?

British Airways has just produced a book called Flavour Of Flight, which chronicles the food and drink served on board its planes from 1919 until the present day. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/92ckBjK

Fascinating historic photos show one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns in its heyday - packed with daytrippers

Incredible photos delve into the past of Clacton-on-Sea. Find out what the town's pier looked like in the 1920s and see early shots of Butlin's holiday camp... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ESRVzqK

What Rishi Sunak can expect on the Coast to Coast walk – as he bids to make it ‘UK’s greatest national trail’

Now his time at the Tory helm is over, Rishi Sunak has turned his attention to a new venture: promoting the Coast to Coast walk. But how would the multimillionare get on walking the stretch through the northern counties? Daniel Stables shares what the former PM can expect from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/L5m6ViP

Winter is here, so Gatwick is training ‘polar bears’ and ‘yetis’

The Man Who Pays His Way: Snow, ice and airports don’t mix well from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/patCAfe

I'm a flight attendant - here's how to tell if your hotel room is infested with bed bugs

Hannah Hudson Kimmel, a Southwest Airlines employee from Chicago, went viral after she shared some vital tips to uncovering whether or not a hotel room is filled with creepy crawlers on TikTok. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/E5S7XQb

Another Italian tourist site brings in strict restrictions

The changes start next week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MvmzXdN

Tourists accused of stealing historic artefacts from Canyonlands National Park in Utah

The pair from Colorado are expected in court on Friday 8 November from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bH2Oqpi

Tale of tomato-stealing 'super tusker' elephant called Tolstoy who gets speared in the leg by a farmer told in heart-wrenching new Netflix documentary - we speak to the creator

American director Kire Godal tells MailOnline how her documentary - Tolstoy the Tomato Thief - explores the conflict between tomato-raiding elephants and farmers in Kenya. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/CH6cTlS

Qantas plane forced to make emergency landing after engine failure

Passengers heard a ‘large bang’ and said the plane made circles in air before landing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2EvnY3N

American Airlines just made it harder for staff to kick passengers off planes

Flight attendants are now only allowed to remove a passenger if there is a ‘safety or security concern’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/AJudIPb

Ryanair passenger ‘urinates in aisle’ on Tenerife flight as airline forced to call authorities

The passengers were escorted off the plane by local authorities once landing in Tenerife from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FojUuvK

My stay in a new Maldives resort that's even BETTER in real life than it looks in photos

Carol Driver visits Avani+ Fares Maldives on the western edge of the 'beautiful' Baa Atoll, a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Read on for the full verdict... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/vgd7PlD

Madeira to charge hikers a fee to visit its popular walking trails

The Portuguese island will be charging €3 across many of its hiking trails in 2025 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GmtEOsC

Passenger who tried to open emergency door mid-flight beaten and restrained

Crew and passengers subdue man attempting to open emergency door of Brazil-to-Panama flight from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WpkrQuv

Meet the UK’s newest airline – but you can’t buy tickets on it

Plane Talk: Ascend Airways provides ‘wet lease’ capacity for mainstream carriers in the form of ‘white-tail’ aircraft from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bTxVcuS

Which British politicians have backed Trump?

Donald Trump has attracted admiring glances from over the Atlantic from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JW4VRle

We live in Vienna, crowned the 'world's most liveable city' - and the residents are STILL grumpy, despite tap water from the Alps and 'unmatched' public transport

Vienna was crowned the world's most liveable city in 2024 for the third time. Locals have shared what it's like to live there with MailOnline Travel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/oNQbO40

This Cyprus hotel will give you a free night’s stay if bad weather disturbs your holiday

You might almost be wishing for a rainy spell with this holiday deal from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zNHU1ko

Voices: The latest Tube strikes aren’t just disruptive – they’re dangerous

Industrial action on the London Underground impacts regular, hard-working people, writes Emma Clarke – but none more so than women from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zsv5MLd

The perfect holidays for anyone inspired by the new David Attenborough series

From Bengal tigers to snub-nosed monkeys, here’s how to get close to some amazing animals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2eHswvi

Butlin’s bars ‘gobsmacked’ pensioner from taking midweek solo trip

The 85 year old man was ‘gobsmacked’ to be denied a stay at the Skegness holiday park from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IZiEm6C

Week begins with commuter travel chaos with delays on four major Tube lines

A signal failure at Whitechapel has caused severe delays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fTG4Wgh

Ryanair to cut flights by 10% from major UK airports as boss calls Budget air tax rise ‘idiotic’

Chief executive Michael O’Leary said a planned rise in air passenger duty would make air travel ‘much more expensive’. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CseqtBL

The top travel trends for 2024, from sports tourism to three destinations booming in popularity

Exclusive: Three European destinations took the bulk of bookings this year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FPQOXke

Airlines must now give automatic refunds on delayed and canceled flights

Airlines have now been told that automatic refunds must be issued for any 'significant changes' to a flight. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Go05Aau

Best spa hotels in Edinburgh: Where to stay for luxury rooms and rejuvenation

Immerse yourself in deep relaxation and experience what makes a Scottish spa more exquisite than the rest at these Edinburgh spa hotels from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BTqM9p4

Saudi Arabia’s start-up airline Riyadh Air places an order for 60 Airbus planes

The airline hopes to reach over 100 destinations by 2030 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aGpVeyI

Land of the Free? I'm an American living in the UK - this is why I feel freer in BRITAIN than the USA, from healthcare to religion and jaywalking

The claim is from travel blogger Kalyn Franke, who explained her reasons on her Girl Gone London YouTube channel in a video that's garnered over 160,000 views and 3,100 comments. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ZcRHPoj

Fiji, Nepal… East Anglia? Why this quiet patch of England is among the best regions to visit in 2025

Half-timbered houses, artistic wool towns and coastline strewn with beaches helped this English region onto the coverted Lonely Planet list of destinations for travellers – Daniel Stables uncovers what makes it so special from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fyMHJC4

7 of the best luxury ski resorts for a five-star skiing experience

Exclusive resorts, from Megève to Niseko, are home to a wealth of catered chalets, luxury spa experiences and Michelin-starred restaurants from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TkpZoGI