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Year-round sunshine, cheap visas AND welcoming locals... as Spain prices out Brits with huge property tax, this is the little-known island haven you MUST consider instead

The island has long drawn British tourists thanks to its palm-fringed beaches, coral reef and rich culture. And now retirees could be heading there not just for holidays. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/TRKhjLv

Posta Marcucci Tuscany hotel review

Daisy Lester checks in from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QRg7LJa

Dubai laws you need to know before visiting

Here’s how to respect local laws, traditions and religions while travelling in Dubai from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dRODwZL

Fury as thousands of TikTok tourists descend on Italian ski resort

Busloads of visitors left litter including discarded barbecues and makeshift sleds in the Abruzzo town from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xlLT65a

8 of the best Norwegian fjords cruise holidays

The best views of the fjords can be found from the water from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EKQa67D

Inside the US desert city that defined Hollywood’s Golden Age – where big adventure meets foodie dream

Seeking decadent a holiday balanced by high-energy activities, Benjamin Parker flew to Arizona’s on-trend desert gem to see what’s going on years after the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe graced the city from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Bn93OJz

Will Boom bring boom time back to supersonic travel? 'New Concorde' prompts revival talk

The aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic is the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ShZWYKz

The Oberoi Beach Resort Sahl Hasheesh hotel review

Rich Booth checks in from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IleT7JO

What the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton means for passengers

Environmentalists are appalled at the prospect of higher emissions, noise and congestion from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Dsc7XzM

Canada will no longer let Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers cross the border

‘The Pacific Crest Trail permit program has ended. Anyone seeking to complete the Canadian portion of the trail must use a designated port of entry’, said the CBSA from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4cC6usW

Reprotected on a wet-leased a/c due to an AOG? Simon Calder’s ultimate guide to aviation jargon

This A-Z of flying terminology will help you make sense of the absurd language of aviation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fSG3nvR

Passengers and crew evacuated as plane catches fire on South Korean runway

Four crew members and passengers suffered injuries from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/U6FvyNY

Commuter chaos as Elizabeth line part suspended due to power supply problem

National Rail says Elizabeth line disruption is expected to last until 2pm from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/B8ybfpr

What the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton means for passengers

Environmentalists are appalled at the prospect of higher emissions, noise and congestion from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/20Se3BT

Jet2 now lets passengers drop off their baggage the night before their flight: How does it work?

Flying early in the morning? Jet2’s night-before baggage drop-off will give you one less thing to worry about the day of the flight from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fpx0EbC

Dubai is becoming a victim of its own popularity

An increasingly popular Dubai is having to contend with massive traffic jams and skyrocketing house prices from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MnSHyGs

Fresh travel chaos for Heathrow passengers and morning commuters as Storm Herminia sweeps in

Dozens of Heathrow flights cancelled and rail lines blocked due to high winds and flooding from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LkC7ZY8

MARK PALMER: I'm a travelling Baby Boomer who prefers guidebooks to apps. Here's what happened when I let TikTok make EVERY decision for me on a luxury city-break...

I'm here in Ljubljana, embarking on something of an experiment: my every move is largely determined by some of the 110,000 short-form videos about the city on TikTok. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/UAcVZYo

Rail: ‘This is where we are, but it is definitely not where anybody wants to be’

The Man Who Pays His Way: Could this be the end of buck-passing and the start of taking responsibility? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ywUbxNz

I said let's SHUT the windows! Moment safari park visitors' car is invaded by hungry zebras... before deer AND ostrich join in

For Jolie Brancaccio and her friends, their visit to Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari in the US state of Georgia turned into an even more intimate encounter than they expected. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/vW8wRED

Wetherspoons boss hints at European expansion to popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Benidorm

The budget pub chain could appear in beloved Mediterranean holiday spots, says boss from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eAiUIN2

Irish Traitors star and keen traveller Anna Duke reveals underrated spot in Ireland that 'should be a Wonder of the World' and the Dublin 'tourist trap' to avoid

The 29-year-old has posted several videos on TikTok about Ireland's hidden gems and here reveals even more, kicking off with the reasons why tourists should give the capital a miss. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/EpZDeTX

The best 200 restaurants in the UK for 2025 ranked by SquareMeal - and the No.1 in London is 'ultra-affordable'. Does YOUR favourite make the cut?

SquareMeal has unveiled two lists - the best 100 restaurants in London and the best 100 outside the capital. It used a combination of thousands of reader votes and the opinions of its own critics. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/KWIXJEr

Storm Eowyn: Rail, road, sea and air travel disrupted as Met Office weather warnings come into effect

Do not travel north of Preston and York, warn intercity rail firms from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6Wuad4M

Plane passenger reveals major ‘downgrade’ in food quality between two identical on-board meals

The meal in question included a bowl of pasta, a side salad, a bread roll, and a cup of Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SiRfO6t

The Traitors has given this spectacular region a well deserved tourism boost

The star of both the UK and US version of The Traitors is this famous castle from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/O7fayCq

Climbing Mount Everest becomes more expensive in bid to tackle overtourism

The changes will come into effect from September from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qwzQ0Vf

What the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton means for passengers

Environmentalists are appalled at the prospect of higher emissions, noise and congestion from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DiaXWUF

Forget St Patrick's Day – here's why you should head to Ireland for St Brigid's Day instead

With crowded celebrations of Ireland’s patron saint no longer appealing to her, Nicola Brady discovers why St Brigid’s women-led festivities is worth a trip to the Emerald Isle from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ySh3ImU

14 of the best romantic things to do in the UK this Valentine’s Day

Steam, stargaze, taste wine and fine dine this 14 February and beyond from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jG15i6r

Major change on the way for Australians heading to the United States

The new rules will change the way Australian travellers are processed through customs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dACRqFg

A train station was the pride of Syria. Some hope it will connect them to the world again

A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/NjgThGz

You've been going on holiday in France all wrong! The etiquette rules tourists MUST follow to get along with the French (including the mistake to avoid when ordering wine)

Few holiday destinations are as familiar as France - the world's most visited country with 100million tourist arrivals a year. Yet, the etiquette mistakes keep coming. Here are the unspoken rules. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/L6YhgrI

Should air fares be capped in the same way as gig tickets?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Dynamic pricing delivers for airlines and passengers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TKW7yrg

Travel along with us on the Silk Road to Uzbekistan

Travel Smart travels along the fabled Silk Road , taking a look at the sights and wonders to be seen in Uzbekistan . from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/bwFKvtp

A bargain holiday in Tuscany? Yes, really! How August week in Italy's rolling hills, sun-kissed vineyards and medieval hilltop towns can cost just £1,034

Consumer comparison site Which? has undertaken a survey of Brit's favourite travel destinations to try to uncover the cheapest week-long breaks for this upcoming August. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/BZjruPV

Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Damascus after 13 years of war

Bilal Eksi, CEO of the national carrier, confirmed the news on X from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pxPNYkJ

How to nail the perfect short ski break in Chamonix

With British skiers increasingly opting for trips that fit into a long weekend, Chamonix is coming out on top thanks to it’s excellent connections via train and plane – Tristan Kennedy reveals how to make the most out of a few days on the mountains from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WLEq4F9

Drivers being put at risk by ‘highways riddled with potholes’

It comes as the cost of fixing vehicles damaged by potholes reaches a record high from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ejxHg0w

Travelling on a train without a ticket? Everything you need to know about the penalties and exceptions

Exclusive: What are the rules on travelling without a ticket – and how are they applied? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xsbmw7q

Travellers to Thailand shiver in unusual run of cool weather

Tropical Thailand is experiencing an unusually cool stretch of weather that forecasters say could last until mid-February from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ldL0ROX

Every country currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list

Warnings against travel abroad from the UK have been issued for countries including Lebanon, Iran and Russia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/t7GOC60

Calls for yellow card system for train passengers after ticket prosecutions

It comes in the wake of cases where passengers were being prosecuted over small amounts of money from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EVzN7A4

The most exciting hotels opening in the UK and Ireland this year

The new properties should be on your travel radar this year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mZEqbnH

The European country taking fake reviews seriously

Reviews will have to be posted within two weeks of the visit in question and can be removed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/28WC9Pi

Simon Calder reveals how to get train tickets for £4 or less in the Rail Sale

Deals include Portsmouth to London for £3.50, Norwich to Colchester for £4 and Sheffield to Leicester for £3.80 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/23H1ynf

Simon Calder reveals how to get train tickets for £3 in the Great British Rail Sale

from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/I6vm1HW

‘I went on holiday to Dubai on a budget – here’s how I did it’

Exploring the other side of UAE city from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6SR4WFN

Los Angeles couple says they were nearly crushed by ‘watermelon-size’ chunk of ice falling from JetBlue plane

Exclusive : The projectile crashed through the roof of Michael Reese and Leah Ferrarini’s Inglewood home, and slammed into their bedroom, just inches from their pillows, according to court filings obtained by The Independent from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/58SY3yw

Winter holidaymakers warned to avoid these ‘miserable’ attractions

A charity has told the public to avoid these holiday spots from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lAMP0d7

The 12 best transfer-free city breaks picked by experts: These balmy destinations all have airports just minutes away from the centre - and return flights from £35. Here's the ultimate guide

How many times have you arrived on a flight for a weekend break only to find it then takes for ever to reach the city centre? Here's our guide to Europe's best airport connections. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/IJ1h9LM

Curated Caribbean: Find your perfect 2025 getaway

Pick your ultimate sunshine break from our Caribbean edit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FcugdsG

A seaweed foraging adventure along the Oregon coastline

On the wonderfully wild beaches of America’s Pacific Northwest, Lauren Jarvis discovers a salty, sustainable smorgasbord of water-based wonders from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xvC6IfJ

Eastwell Manor, Kent hotel review

Ella Duggan checks in from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GH2ZsTy

London Waterloo platforms evacuated as fire brigade called to station

Platforms 20 to 24 were out of use while the incident was dealt with from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ejgox5U

Classic British dish named as one of the worst in the world

Travel guide TasteAtlas has put together a list of the 100 dishes readers liked least, with results coming in from all over the world from nearly 600,000 ratings. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/zJb8dx7

How Jimmy Carter cut the cost of your holiday – and widened your horizons

The Man Who Pays His Way: The notion of allowing airlines to decide on routes and fares in response to demand was revolutionary from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/0Jq72RC

My boyfriend spent £10k for 'sunset villa' Maldives trip despite knowing it was rainy season... and all we got was howling winds, four hours of sun and weather as bad as London

Diana Gorenco, from London, says her partner forked out £9,220 for the two of them to stay in a 'Over Water Pool Villa' from November 25 until December 2. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ljeTC8p

Delta flight aborts takeoff on snowy runway as four injured

A Delta Air Lines aircraft aborted its takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 9:10AM on Friday (January 10), leading to an emergency evacuation of passengers. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/839Obcf

Inside the mad world of Canada’s hair-freezing competition

Sub-20C temperatures usually call for a beanie to avoid a frozen barnet – but not in Canada. Damien Gabet travelled into the wilderness to wet his tresses and let the frost style an up-do worthy of the Yukon’s International Hair Freezing Contest from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VW0IvTZ

Man arrested at airport with crocodile skull in luggage

Skull likely belonged to baby crocodile from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nucmVOj

Millions of train tickets to be discounted next week – what you need to know

It marks the 200th anniversary of the world’s first passenger train service from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wHy4M7f

Frontier Airlines is offering a year’s worth of free flights — here’s how to claim it

The contest runs from January 6 to January 31 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lX5AwHk

JetBlue passenger arguing with girlfriend rips open emergency door and tries to jump out

The man managed to deploy the plane’s emergency slide before being subdued by passengers on flight at Boston Logan International from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DCTm0dB

London named the best destination in the world in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, with New York top in the U.S. Is YOUR favourite spot a winner?

The winners for the awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of global Tripadvisor reviews specific to several award subcategories between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/oOnYp0t

Stowaways on planes and inside landing gear sparks flying security fears

Experts said that a shortage of air traffic controllers and outdated technology are eroding the margin of safety in air travel from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uFh0oDY

From apitourism to agritourism: 7 unusual ways to travel ethically in 2025

Could specialist travel be an antidote to mass, fast tourism in 2025? Eloise Barker discovers how seeking out beekeepers to venturing along pilgrim paths makes for more meaningful travel experiences from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DtmKcwF

What’s new for cruises in 2025? Mega ships and best sailings

The themes that could change your cruise holiday in the coming months from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/iulUvF0

Delta says flights of the future will come with AI assistants, 4K displays and plane wings that can fold

More immediate changes include addition of YouTube to seat backs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SBIXv1P

Extraordinary travel ideas to inspire your next adventure

These hotels, destinations and experiences will help you start the year on a journey like no other from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FYnWuSx

‘I ranked all 272 of London’s tube stops – these are the best and worst’

Tom ranks station under the handle @vaguely.mundane from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xeI9sbq

Japan’s vending machines now serve authentic ramen in a can

Canned ramen previously used konjac instead of authentic wheat noodles from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ybFxl5P

I'm a cruise ship worker... too many first-time cruisers make this mistake when they come on board

A cruise ship worker has revealed the biggest mistake 'too many' first-time cruisers are making when booking their trips.   from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/TxvCfWo

Portugal's best hidden gems revealed by travel experts - from beaches with 'soft golden sand' to a village that's 'unreal' and a hamlet where houses 'grow out of boulders'

Dreaming of a Portuguese adventure but keen on avoiding tourist hordes? Read on. Here we unveil eight hidden gems far from the madding crowd that will wow, mesmerise and fascinate. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/RbkzZ1n

Travel questions that make my heart sink

The Man Who Pays His Way: Just because you can arrange a DIY trip doesn’t mean you should from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OfPAsE5

How to make the most of your trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast

TravelSmart visits one of Independent Travel ’s favourite destinations, Italy ’s stunning Amalfi Coast . from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/j7Se8xs

Is the Japan tourism bubble at risk of bursting?

The number of people visiting Japan hit record levels in 2024, but top ‘Golden Route’ destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka are suffering from overcrowding. If current trends are unsustainable, where should people go instead? Adam Withnall reports from Tokyo from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nTlLoCy

The 53 best and worst countries to work as an expat revealed - with a European destination top of the list and the UK and USA outside the top 20

The results come from a survey by Swiss-based expat guide InterNations, which asked foreign workers around the globe to rate the local job market, salary security and work-life balance. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/5yeKIfB

Why the Cayman Islands should be on your Caribbean bucket list for 2025

This beautiful British Overseas Territory, nestled south of Cuba, west of Jamaica, is so much more than a financial hub. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/I87BZfq

Passengers kicked off flight with nowhere to go in travel nightmare: ‘People out on the streets like animals’

The airline did not provide any arrangements for the travelers, who say they were ‘traumatized’ by the incident from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wbh184H

8 of the best city breaks in Italy, from art-filled Florence to coastal Cagliari

Culture, history and excellent cuisine abound in these Mediterranean short breaks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/s07XHzc

Passenger is left furious after she's bumped from her seat to make room for a DOG on United Airlines flight

In an explosive post shared to Reddit, the fuming passenger explained that she got on a recent flight from San Diego to Denver and discovered an 'enormous' pooch sitting on her seat. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dGKnVMs

The Caribbean weekend getaway for wellness-obsessed Gen Zs – less than two hours from New York

Feeling burnt out, Meredith Clark sought out a few days of sunshine, rest and relaxation – and was suprised to find all of this just a short flight from the US from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ig1LzwY

Passenger turfed off British Airways Christmas flight as Gatwick ground staff get passport rules wrong again

Exclusive: Sue Heath was taken off the plane to Malta and wrongly told she had ‘messed up’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nM5Qqkg

Virgin Australia crew allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji on New Year’s Day

Police say airline crew were celebrating New Year’s at popular tourist spot during overnight layover when they attacked from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/tTY8Ufz