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Thousands of drivers across the world are planning to join the strike on Thursday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DsAS3qT

The frightened animal, named Ally, had reportedly been gone for 34 days from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/boTna6A

Train Talk: ‘Open access’ is a boon for travellers and should be free to be commercial from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/puEdAnP

A London flight attendant has revealed his "clever" hack for travelling the world "for free" – and it's helped him visit nearly 20 different cities, resorts, and islands. Andre Hellstrom, 56, has saved an estimated £50,000 by swapping homes with people across the globe. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/f2BvkzN

American Airlines is now suing JetBlue after a proposed partnership was stopped by an antitrust lawsuit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WLbnTHu

The annual ranking of the world’s finest places to stay hotels has been revealed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JhgtOEP

Clarkson’s Farm is back, but his country outpost isn’t the only place you should be flocking to – from merino wool to world-famous sausage rolls, these are the Cotswolds farm shops that put Jeremy Clarkson’s to shame, says Lottie Gross from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Xyc6wmT

Sean Moulton takes the new midnight plane to Georgia and discovers a city packed with architectural wonders and cultural treasures from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2SCxiJq

A flight attendant has settled an age-long debate after revealing the correct armrest etiquette for passengers fighting for extra room on flights, in a post shared by a passenger on Reddit. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/nkYlNpS

Ryanair has just launched new flights to one of France 's prettiest hidden gems that's known for its incredible natural beauty. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2bYTMhr

The Man Who Pays His Way: How Harold Lawrence transformed cover for backpackers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1zw4Hix

Five years without the City of Love’s cultural icon is a loss – but also an opportunity to discover some of quirky, under-the-radar museums, says Anna Richards from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Tep2WM

A new itinerary through the famous wine region in southwestern France promises chocolate, charm and chateaux – cruise writer Marc Shoffman sails down the Garonne and Dordogne to test it out from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/La73Pwx

Summer is just around the corner, making the British seaside all the more alluring. Alex Fisher, who edits Coast Magazine, has picked her favourite UK shoreside stays. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/bV0Tz6Q

Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, opens on May 22 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WEj6ti5

Heathrow Airport sees millions of passengers pass through every year, but most will have never stepped foot in its biggest terminal - which now sits abandoned following its closure nine years ago. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/eBlW4H2

Spring is in the air, and London is calling – not by Tube, but on foot. Jessica Furseth explores a 78-mile circular walking route and finds a surprisingly wild, wonderfully weird and deeply revealing way to see London from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sKI2t7E

Exclusive: The average flight serving Heathrow had three fewer passengers than in the first quarter last year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6M4siu8

Pilgrims from around the world are expected to flock to the Vatican for Pope Francis ’ funeral, following his death aged 88 on Monday, 21 April. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6T9ktao

Ulyssia, a planned 1,050ft (320m) vessel bigger than the Titanic, is made up of 133 lavish onboard apartments, said to 'meet the standards of a five-star hotel'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dcF3L79

Plane Talk: Why do aircraft with folding wings make sense? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Dok4bUz

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside, as the old song goes. But better yet, with a cold beer in hand at a British pub. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/VzjRyGm

Drivers across England say they are being sent demands for up to £170 from private parking companies because of faulty machines. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PFIek8y

Tourists enjoying cruise holidays in the Caribbean, Med and Mexico should be wary of a fast emerging excursion scam, says YouTube cruise expert Gary Bembridge. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/kE8ylVv

Lee Thompson, co-founder of travel company Flash Pack, has been to over 100 countries around the world and made lifelong friends on his journeys. He reveals his top tips for doing the same. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/X7oOMRF

The analysis took into account scheduled and chartered departures from the 22 commercial UK airports with at least 1,000 outbound flights from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/czwLv1m

The Man Who Pays His Way: Evening express trains became overnight sleepers on the eve of the long weekend from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/y31m2o7

This week, it’s right into the heart of south-east Asia as TravelSmart turns its eye to Malaysia, a country of extraordinary beauty and diversity. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wpLu7O3

Disruptions are expected after union members walk out from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PxjZ596

Without proper coverage, travellers could find themselves in a sticky situation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JI4WgRU

Britain's lido revival continues, with an East London council announcing it will open a year-round lido in Ilford ahead of next summer - four years after the original swim complex closed. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/UIZ8Xek

‘They literally serve boiling beverages and meals to be eaten on a lap tray, which is a threat even outside of a plane-related emergency,’ one TikTok comment read from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/L1szJUw

Tired of the chaotic traffic and tourist crowds, Chiara Mapelli ditches the car to cycle ‘La Divina Costiera’, finding an authentic, beautiful – and lemon-scented – side to area from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1MWnOjE

The winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed in the 18th annual competition. The images are currently on display at Somerset House in London. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/p9M7E56

Whatever Big Apple neighbourhood you find yourself in, these are the best New York City hotels for central stays and luxurious views from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YRuXZG5

Alena Boston, from the US, shared her 'genius' hack for keeping valuables safe during trips to the beach - but her method has been equally dubbed 'unhelpful' by unimpressed social media users.  from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/v1WRatB

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

Train Talk: Why does ‘Gatwick Express’ sometimes mean a service that races through the airport station at 80mph? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Hgai27v

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks will be removed by 6am on Thursday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pNIL8TV

Trip.com has unveiled its list of the world's 100 best family-friendly hotels, as part of Trip.Best 2025. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/9DzV6cb

The latest travel advice after flooding in Costa Teguise, San Bartolomé, and Arrecife from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zW1PLTD

This AAA-ZZZ of flying terminology will help you make sense of the absurd language of aviation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gdwE2cY

Ryanair has hit out as Aena increasing charges every year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Q7TcxUk

As a chilling new wave of protests are already erupting across Europe's tourism hotspots, there is one Mediterranean island welcoming Brits with open arms. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/LgyJKqu

Often described as the UK's answer to the Caribbean, the Isles of Scilly are one of the UK's most appealing destinations for a beach holiday. Find out the best things to do... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/6kQ4GxM

The Take That star speaks about his new series, Gary Barlow’s Food and Wine Tour: Australia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Yr24lTV

Universal's long-awaited Epic Universe theme park is finally set to open this May in Orlando-but one unusual rule is already raising eyebrows. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/uCy7coF

The world is awash with affordable destinations to visit. And, even some places viewed as expensive are pretty affordable if you use these tips and tricks. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/CfdslOi

Andrew Welch, 60, of British Naturism, reveals all on life as a naturist. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/JWfzuGd

TikToker '@melissasmanual' moved to London from Florida and explains that a few things have left her shocked. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/4UwhcVm

Passenger tells of 25-hour ordeal returning to U.S. from Mexico vacation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/d0SHiFk

With its A-list residents and a remarkable history, Père Lachaise holds its own against even the City of Love’s top museums and galleries – and is so much more than a cemetery, says Demi Perera from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WI1yYcU

AA says the Easter weekend falling three weeks later than in 2024 will ‘bump up bank holiday traffic by 15%’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Frbn8t1

Bekah, who goes as @festivalstyled on TikTok, took to the social media platform to share a video of herself standing in an apartment, with the caption 'Paris Airbnb nightmare'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/LDOeoS6

TikTok account, @Coastertog, has taken a much closer look at what the new attraction - set to open in Bedford in 2031 - will include. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/r8R3Vzm

It can be difficult choosing where to devote time in the spectacular Cotswolds so plan your trip around our favourite towns and villages from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/m41QXEp

Plane Talk: Just when you thought flight delays and cancellations could get no worse… from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1qEmdn7

Graphic designer and author Carolina Amell is diving into the world of inspirational female surfers with an incredible new photo book, Every Body Surf. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Vz4aOuW

Jemma Buckley visits Ikos Resorts in Greece, and discovers why it's the perfect all-inclusive for families - without having to skimp on luxury. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/IUjQYKt

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said then it was based on the principle of reciprocity from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4DgWYVB

Royal Caribbean has ‘amplified’ the cruise ship ahead of summer sailings in the Med from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/I1QeRXF

Lasse Stolley, 18, swapped normal teenage life for an annual season ticket in 2023 after an apprenticeship he had planned to take after leaving school fell through. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/bqT9ylw

A plane passenger has divided social media users after he was filmed observing a fellow traveller's racy text messages - before cracking lewd jokes with his wife about it. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/1MGdgsc

Overcrowding, congestion and influencers coming for an Instagram selfie are just some of the biggest problems sparking a rift between furious locals and tourists across the UK's honeypots. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/gm4i5hz

The flight attendant, who has been with British Airways for seven years, revealed the one place travelers should always steer clear of if they want to avoid being sick from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/cvDVpow

The Man Who Pays His Way: Do you agree that ‘early is on-time and on-time is late’? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7svBXdf

A village just 40 minutes from Chicago has a copy of an iconic copycat landmark that looks like you could be in Italy. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/vZda40A

Many people dream of travelling the world, relaxing on tropical beaches and shaking off the worries of everyday life. But would you want to do it naked? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/1yGxubL

Life isn’t all diamonds and rosé – but in the dazzling microcosm of Beverly Hills it sure comes close, finds Nicole Trilivas from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LvEySK3

Singer Toyah Willcox reflects on memories of her earliest holidays, her dream touring destinations, her most exotic gig and her favourite hotel. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/V4q1gl0

The number one most beloved theme park is Discovery Cove in Orlando, according to data from Google and Tripadvisor from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aPwJAIh

Locals and holidaymakers alike did not wake up this morning to the typical golden sandy beaches which make the Balearic island such a popular tourism hotspot. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/QJBaPvg

From the 'secret spot' to take an amazing snap of Tower Bridge to the 'quintessential English village you just have to visit' in the Cotswolds, the big new travel trend for 2025 is TikTok tourism. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/KcynJTe

Plane Talk: Southend’s success is in proportion to the scarcity of slots elsewhere from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Lewa1Q3

The 81-year-old was found ‘floating lifeless’ about 15ft from the coast of the popular tourist Gili Trawangan island from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7pGrbMv

Many schools across the UK will break for the Easter holidays on Friday, 4 April, with most schools scheduled to remain closed until Easter Monday, 21 April. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/67WTe5p

Italians are being given the chance to relocate to the picturesque and peaceful Trentino region in the north of the country - and they could be paid a huge sum to do so. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/faSnLHp