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The Man Who Pays His Way: Flying while unwell can prove distressing for more than just the sick passenger from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1PjVLtI

A new biometric entry system for non-EU citizens was due last year, but has been delayed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uNA4S6Q

While most travellers dream of a week-long escape to the Caribbean, Chris and Tracey Smith have taken their love for luxury to another level - celebrating their 1000th night at Sandals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/m1EYflZ

Natália Amorim, 27, from Canada, has saved around £18,000 in just two years, globetrotting around the world to bucket list destinations, including California , Denmark and the Netherlands. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/OL9KnvN

Travel writer, Lydia Swinscoe, 39, has adventured through more than 60 countries over the past 20 years. She reveals the lessons she's learnt since quitting her job to travel 15 months ago. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/YQ7RPdK

The adventurer and presenter speaks to Amelia Neath about swapping the heat for the cold, city breaks for rural adventures and the beauty of Scandinavia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pTydaQL

A new ranking of the world's best cities has been released and there are seven UK cities in the top 100. The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index ranks 1,000 cities based on key factors. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rWGlgpE

A new survey has revealed the best cities in the world for green space - and British people might be surprised by the results. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ylKQXcq

The package is returning for stays in June, July and August at the Plaza Hotel & Casino from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EZlUMkG

Running tourism blends sightseeing with exercise, offering a new appreciation of a destination from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QohwDiW

Plans to build a new theme park on the banks of Loch Lomond, Scotland, have taken another hit, following years of opposition from politicians, environmental groups and local communities. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/7GeSXyZ

A British city has been described as the 'Paris of the UK' and could be the staycation hotspot of 2025. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/gDct8I0

One angry passenger called the lengthy wait between London St Pancras and West Hampstead ‘disgraceful’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8BFE7Dq

Plane Talk: How long before older passengers face medical questions before boarding? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/G59BMWg

A recent study found 75 per cent of UK holidaymakers admitting to sipping on a breakfast beer to get into the holiday spirit. These are the cheapest airports for a pint... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/0NhuGgq

One of the best rest stops in the nation has a camping-themed hangout spot for kids, a life-sized Smokey Bear statue and a giant lobster trap for photos from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rEN4eUH

The Galician capital may be best known for a certain walking trail, but it’s the soulful, delectable seafood that makes this a destination to race towards, discovers Emma Henderson as she’s taken on a tour through the city by acclaimed Spanish chef José Pizarro from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DLTvG5R

Curious holidaymakers are flocking to Saudi Arabia 's magnificent ancient sites -- including the desert ruins of a Nabatean kingdom in AlUla and centuries-old tombs of Madai Saleh. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rbYiQo5

Trivago claimed the company if seeing double-digit declines in bookings to the US from travellers in Canada, Mexico and Japan from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aSGsOIn

From Roman ruins to modernist architecture, discover the Costa Dorada’s cultural highlights from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/cnTM1di

The Lib Dems have called for a hefty penalty to be placed on those who play music out loud on public transport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DusMh8y

The flight to Manchester Airport instead landed in Frankfurt from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rx9h7Pu

The average delay for all these airlines was 18 minutes and 18 seconds from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eXJxAnM

Consider swapping Spain's most popular tourist places with some of the country's lesser known resorts and you could still have a fabulous Spanish summer sojourn from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/y7gX14L

Set to hit cinemas on May 30, The Salt Path starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs is likely to one of the summer's biggest movies. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/8duoSej

The Man Who Pays His Way: The key questions – and answers – on rail renationalisation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IqF4mVZ

Writer, photographer and adventure group leader Andy North reveals some of his favourite hidden gems and secret beaches from across the island, through stunning photography... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/X6wZxBo

The idea for standing seats as a way of increasing passenger numbers was introduced in 2018, but never materialised – could that be about to change? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8GNKecP

The first Which? survey of Britain's service stations in four years paints a largely bleak picture for motorway drivers...but there are some pit-stops that boast enviable facilities. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/I6JbrOX

America is obsessed with cars, but that doesn’t mean cyclists have been entirely forgotten. These cities, from Texas to Arizona, are all perfect for pedal-powered exploration from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2HEnciK

The camper truck has been created at a cost of around $9,000 by YouTuber Levi Kelly from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/t0A6sl7

Holidaymakers could find their travel insurance premiums soar by more than 1,000 per cent if they declare a certain two conditions, consumer website Which? reveals. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/SBiRyUh

Delta revealed that the new bedding set will launch on international business-class flights this summer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/KEyuV4Y

More trains will soon be available from the UK to Europe under new plans from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/A7vrOD5

A hospitality consultant and a linguistic and cultural expert offer their tips on how not to offend the locals on a European vacation from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wdo2jn7

Prior to Brexit, British travellers were able to take a cat, a dog or even a ferret abroad with minimal formalities from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/paeUfCQ

Chinese tourist jumped into water without permission from his guide from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RyWT6VZ

Svalbard’s airport is working hard to reduce the effects of climate change as its runway has started to melt from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RB2Dy04

France’s civil aviation authority has asked airlines to slash flights by 40 per cent at Paris-Orly airport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WLVeiMk

With 50 miles of gorgeous coastline, the Costa Dorada has every beachgoer covered from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WSqTYcx

Not everywhere in Japan is suffering from overtourism, says Kate Crockett – the rural Noto Peninsula is welcoming tourists with open arms from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ClhYqa2

The Man Who Pays His Way : Deep-pocketed investors are seeking to make aviation great again from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PiM9Fo8

Two hundred passengers were on board at the time, report says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RECU2jV

Worst three states for aggressive and dangerous drivers are found in the South, Southwest, and West — the safest is in the Northeast from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Q2Tda7L

Basic Economy will now be called Delta Main from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wFXeQD7

Travel can wreak havoc on your skin, from dehydrating flights to UV rays. Franchesca Villar, Beauty Editor at Cosmetify, has created her ultimate guide to better holiday skin. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3G6fEUD

The picturesque Dordogne and Périgord is home to more than 1,000 castles, hearty cuisine and some of the most beautiful villages in France – Matt Dennis delves into the medieval history on his travels through the region from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qQOHhoV

Ambassador is usually associated with an older clientele, but Marc Shoffman found plenty of youthful exuberance and a lot of Lycra on the cruise brand’s ‘Back to the 1980s’ sailing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/HC8bXLQ

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the new ‘Elevated’ interiors put United on the cusp of being ‘the best airline ever’. The Independent’s US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill was on hand to test out the new seat specs for each class — from business to economy from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WAmnBIb

The airline said it has invested £100 million in improving its operational resilience from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EVkCn8y

Airbnb has announced a major revamp of its app and services, introducing features that allow users to book experiences and services alongside their accommodation . from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JctTg4O

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

Russia ‘failed to uphold its obligations under international air law’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YyR3Qdu

According to one flight attendant, Diet Coke and Coke Zero orders can present a challenge for the crew. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/kqyItgN

Vietnam’s less-trodden pathways have so much to offer visitors, says Katie Lockhart – from buzzing street food markets to sky-high rice paddies and beautiful beaches from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rvS2jk8

Ryanair flights were dispatched on time, Jet2 waited for all passengers – with delays of up to six hours from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BG543xl

An estimated 10,000 passengers have missed flights so far on Sunday morning from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ji8ICuK

The Man Who Pays His Way: Balkan Holidays has left the building from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5S1bs4D

Residents in five towns were sent a message telling them to remain inside from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aN2uc1G

From Michelin-starred dining, to family-friendly digs, here are the best hotels in Abu Dhabi for an opulent stay from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Jmu4CqN

Stories of nightmare encounters at the U.S. border, some of which resulted in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, have spooked travelers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/HtT2G4V

Exclusive: Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy advises government officials to make ‘mystery shopper’ visits to Airbnb rentals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jUhqcZa

Leafy, laid-back and just a short stroll from the city centre, this is the Welsh capital’s coolest area, says Alice Reynolds – home to indie cafes, riverside parks and the city’s first Michelin star from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xYklZSa

A number of popular English holiday hotspots were found to have traces of faecal matter in their waters from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5kqZetG

Luxury cruises aren’t just for adults, as Marc Shoffman discovered on a Cunard cruise with his young family from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mqjes8d

More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted at Heathrow as a result from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/useUigE

Just over an hour from Athens, this Saronic Island idyll offers all the charm of its Cycladic cousins with fewer visitors, says Rebecca Hall from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Kq7NdyG

Jet2 's CEO has issued a warning over unlicensed accommodation creating overtourism. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Df5Sk38

A mother has shocked internet users by sharing the desolate and expansive view of the 'edge of Vegas at night' after first showing the view in the day time, from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/fr1Oxzy

The average age of a UK train driver is currently 48 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DzCtlyN

The number of skilled professionals seeking job opportunities abroad is on the rise - but which destinations across the globe are making it easiest for millions of workers to make the move? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/wSTlokD

A picturesque UK beach has been described as a dead-ringer for a world-famous spot in the South of France. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/GNpPTf2

The shift has come due to a rise in solo travelling from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aBkFOTR

Nick Maddock says train journey from Varanasi to New Jalpaiguiri was ‘one of the grossest things’ he had seen in six years of traveling from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/AhzE2UG

The Flagship Suite debuts alongside an upgraded premium economy cabin - and launches on flights from Philadelphia and Dallas to Heathrow and Brisbane later in the year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EHYTNty

Jaguars, tarantulas, cougars and ancient Mayan cities await on this trek into the Guatemalan wilderness, finds Robyn Wilson from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vQHnjCJ

The cable theft took place at four points on the high-speed line in Toledo in central Spain from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/UsMW5Nj

This year is already one of the busiest for tourists in Rome, but as the city mourns Pope Francis’ passing and prepares for a historic conclave, Robyn Wilson finds there are sill moments calm at historic sites – and gastronomic delights aplenty from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xHeYrtw

United Airlines slashed 35 daily flights from its Newark schedule starting Saturday from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2TpHyMq

The Man Who Pays His Way: Take advice from the experts on holiday safety this summer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SsI74qE

This week, TravelSmart is offering advice and expertise for first-timers looking to visit South America , a wonderful continent of contrasts, from the towering Andes to the steamy depths of the Amazon. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EWMC5Qc

Two couples speak to Marc Shoffman to explain why they went nautical for their nuptials from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7dVh9aA

With a rich and ancient past steeped in Incan history, this South American nation combines natural marvels, exceptional cuisine and mesmerising landmarks from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Qhw4eXf

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/YAJdctN

Looking for a laid-back city with rich history, top-class food, and magnificent natural beauty? The capital of British Columbia invites visitors to slow down, savour every moment – and maybe spot an orca or two, says Neil Davey from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Qa7XUuF

Visitor numbers to the city have fallen significantly compared with the same period in 2024, a new report shows from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mH7K4dk

The company owned by travel giant TUI blames Marian Reinelt for wearing ‘inappropriately high-heeled shoes’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/W0iajGy

Mollie Davies went to Disney World for her sister’s wedding and left with her very own Prince Charming. Now she’s returned to the Magic Kingdom — not just for the rides and fireworks but to relive the real-life love story from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/guCsRLk