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Rafael Karoulla, 28, and his sister, Maggie, 30, packed their cases and headed to London Gatwick Airport on June 29. But they soon found out they'd made a big mistake. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/wHNirtE

Flight DL56 was forced to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis two hours into its journey to Amsterdam, the airline says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TpSDZah

Aircraft and crews were left out of place as planes grounded or turned around mid-air at peak holiday season from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QzeWRu5

The tourist visited Oga's Cantina, a Star Wars themed watering hole located in Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park in California . from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/8snNBtw

The 72-year-old was found floating face down in a hotel swimming pool from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/IniPz0G

The adults surveyed said they valued plane punctuality above everything else from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/XYhDSHF

Tourists jetting off on their holidays this summer should be aware of a particular type of shoe to avoid wearing.  from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3V6eTPE

Plane Talk: Why don't airlines encourage passengers to travel on an earlier flight if seats are available? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2Ba5WnZ

Can Evia’s mineral-rich waters, where the ancient Greeks once bathed, be a cure for exhaustion? Heidi Fuller-Love investigates from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ohOn2rx

The community, called Mosaic, is located in Celina, North Texas, and will be spread across 760 acres. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/m92lSt8

Not all airports have the new scanners that enable relaxed restrictions, including London Heathrow from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZN9OatY

One of the passengers was transported to a medical facility from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/AsiLcKe

As the days lengthen, it’s the perfect time to lace up your boots from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/9t46kLZ

As the continent continues to sizzle, resorts at higher altitudes offer some respite from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Qru1cVk

These camping and glamping sites across the UK offer beautiful views, great facilities and a range of camping options from tents to campervans, tipis to yurts and cabins from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hRV0wtM

Exclusive : Capt. Mike Tallon was sent for inpatient treatment, attended AA meetings, and blew into a breathalyzer twice daily, when he says he should have been treated for head trauma from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ljTpmFs

Millions of tourists head to Crete every year - and now there's another, more unusual, attraction that is bringing visitors to the popular Greek island. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/na4EQwT

Prices of ten typical tourist items including lunch, an evening meal, suncream and drinks such as mineral water and a glass of wine, have increased in 13 of 16 popular European holiday hotspots. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/DMdr9OF

With quaint architecture and a food scene to warm your cockles, the third-biggest Swiss city is a compact metropolis worth a stroll at any time of year, says Qin Xie from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/L9uRaW3

Tourists are confronted by $30 sandwiches, $150 show tickets and $500-plus hotels. But we reveal that if you know where to look, New York City isn't just cheap, but completely gratis from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mCXHhuW

The ship had about 1,700 passengers on board from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/aAWnCEi

Train Talk : International rail travel to and from the UK is different from within Continental Europe. And that’s important from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QxDZiNj

Exploring the other side of UAE city from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZCfPkX3

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has revealed the bonus his staff receive for identifying oversized bags before they reach the plane - and is weighing up increasing it. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gc7oseR

Every flight across the airline’s network has been halted from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Ot2eWsK

Extra red tape due to Brexit will not be mandatory for travel from the UK to the Schengen Area before 2027 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rkzy3gE

The initiative has already been implemented at two U.S. airports from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6isABMd

Exclusive: UK visitors face extra Brexit red tape, including fingerprinting, as Rock aligns with Schengen area formalities from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/79TMWlh

A cottage industry of planning and support agencies has emerged to offer Disney-goers a helping hand with the planning and booking from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/V8gBtNp

Newer airport screening machines that operate like medical CT scanners are better at spotting liquid explosives from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fRnWAQ3

At Independent Travel we know that some of the best breaks can be found right on your doorstep, so in this week’s TravelSmart the team is exploring the very best of the UK . from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5sDmIYF

The structure by Gravelly Bay in Port Colborne, Ontario, has also become a local tourist attraction from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3Ivd6fG

A BA flight was forced to land due to a ‘smell of used socks’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/klKn8zq

Embark on your next foodventure with our guide to Britain’s best cuisine from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mh0zwDr

We asked financial and travel experts, from a frequent flier to a former Walmart and Amazon pricing analyst, for their take on what the move will mean for prices and consumer trust in Delta from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RFVDsgW

Headline profit at Britain's biggest budget airline rose by £50m in April-June from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dMuvIlO

Delta wants to use AI to individually price 20 percent of tickets by the end of the year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/dns84ha

The DHS has already rolled back a longstanding security measure forcing travelers to remove their shoes at airport security from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/307hqvr

Former Virgin Atlantic cabin crew, Mandy Smith, has lifted the lid on one of the most taboo topics in the aviation industry: what happens when passengers are caught trying to join 'the mile high club'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/s85AE07

Plane Talk: Passengers spend an entire 9-5 working day waiting at Gatwick for an elusive flight to Milan from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wuWV87J

As someone with a severe nut allergy, Dan Kelly always has to be cautious when he's flying. But a life-saving request he made on an easyJet flight has led to him being labelled 'selfish'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2SVqhW4

Home to white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, forested mountains, and an outstanding food and wine scene, Lucy Bryson’s adopted home is the most alluring Portuguese destination you've probably never heard of from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lOQ4wsI

The hotel group say it firmly rejects ‘tourismophobia’ as they urge visitors to stay on the island from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zF9mg7V

A wind-whipped wildfire reduced the nearly century-old lodge to a skeleton of itself within hours from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QZ7UXzV

Millions of journeys will take place this summer as Brits enjoy their holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zPuGyDH

Public transport costs can quickly add up when you're travelling as a family. Luckily, there's one incredibly beautiful country where you won't have to pay a penny. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/LEiVDys

The world's second-most visited country anticipates a record 100 million foreign visitors this year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/UwtEVkZ

The river cruise brand is working on a new ship that will sail exclusively in the region from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/d38GKC2

Forget the myths, such as dressing smartly and being nice to flight attendants, these are tips for upgraded travel that are tried and tested from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/U49dkSv

Pilot informed Bangor air traffic control that passengers were fighting, but said the crew had ‘pretty much gotten them under control’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vCQN3sS

The Man Who Pays His Way: A family of four can go on a Mediterranean package holiday next weekend for under £800 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SFj5XdR

From Texas to Nevada, these are some of the most eye-catching and unique vacation rentals in the United States from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/T3vB8D2

Maybe you haven’t yet booked your 2025 holiday, or maybe you’re looking ahead to next year’s break. Either way, this week’s TravelSmart has got you covered with a comprehensive guide to top summer holiday destinations – including a few that you might not have considered. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/uBkrs3o

Delta will cut main cabin capacity by about 1 percent by late summer 2025 due to declining demand for low-cost fares, while increasing investment in premium seating. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/yxJPQoL

The average charge per passenger could rise nearly £5 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/8RtolvK

As a lifelong puffin fan, Nicola Brady swapped the better known Skomer Island in Wales for a personal pilgrimage to Ireland’s Great Saltee for a close-up encounter with the wobbly little seabirds from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/M52dk7Q

The major motorway is currently shut after an incident between junction four and five at Solihull from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kUCe4Pz

A travel-savvy holidaymaker has stunned social media after revealing a 'genius' travel bag that effortlessly fits Ryanair's strict baggage size limits - holding enough for an entire 10-day trip. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/qomIU5y

Plane Talk: When Richard Branson founded his airline, only 5% of seats were better than economy – on some planes soon it will be 45% from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MwmJrFB

Exclusive: Fridays in July and August will see the biggest crowds at five top airports, while at Gatwick landings and take-offs will be just 65 seconds apart from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4DSAhza

Have your say : Should airlines be forced to adopt standardised cabin baggage rules to end confusion, unexpected fees, and inconsistent policies across carriers? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/HN7VUsg

It was a hot day and the locker was already half-filled with a pram from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sHoez79

Advanced CT scanners mean liquids and laptops can stay in the traveller’s bag – with some airports removing the 100ml size limit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BHVlIwy

Cookbook author Anastasia Miari returns home to Corfu for summer and finds serenity in the underrated, rustic south of the holiday isle known for partying and package holidays from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/auWf7zS

Whether looking for a break close to home or dreaming of something further afield, here’s some inspiration for your peak summer escape from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/tYIRknC

Customers described being stranded on board train with no working toilets or air conditioning from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/iuXGq9K

Holidaymakers are being caught out unexpectedly by this simple thing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/twpBmZ6

The Man Who Pays His Way: What did Europe’s biggest budget airline ever do for us? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FLu9HGv

Lego man Dada welcomed visitors to the new Legoland resort in Shanghai from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/v5yVwWg

This week TravelSmart is out and about in the capital , winding down alleyways, delving into centuries-old pubs and wandering through London’s best food markets. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MfG3pi0

The traveler who received the text was headed to Dallas to help with funeral preparations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/204nbz1

Born-and-bred Londoner Gina Jackson shares 10 of the most beautiful places in London that you should add to the very top of your list from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rkg6NPu

Find your next big family adventure with our guide to the best British getaways by train from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/SrH1Tsn

With a £12,600 cabin price attached to Belmond’s luxury Britannic Explorer train service that launches from London to Cornwall later this month, Yvette Cook travels aboard GWR’s Night Riviera sleeper service in search of a holiday that makes a difference – staying in youth hostels, getting around by bus and buying local from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vfxuwcy

The most walkable city in the USA has been revealed - and it's earned the top spot for the third year running. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/1M6VCfT

Exclusive: As the England and Wales women’s football teams prepare for their first matches, fans can expect high – but not ridiculous – prices from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/s6kpTO7

Dubai has more restaurants per capita than any major global city apart from Paris from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mCdjSUw

This Italian island is so disturbing that tourists are actually banned from visiting it. And as it's known as the 'Island of Ghosts', Poveglia island isn't a holiday hotspot. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/ZP9yTYc

Most of the world’s most venomous snakes are native to Australia from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pDSsyAu

Plane Talk : Do airlines make us jump through hoops for another opportunity to upsell? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/lHNPwEI