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America's 'scariest' motel is home to a collection of 7,000 CLOWNS - would YOU stay there?

If you suffer from coulrophobia, you might want to rethink spending the night at America's 'scariest' motel - where guests sleep in themed rooms surrounded by thousands of clowns. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/FAwTQkt

Bali rounds up strays after single rabid dog bites 15 tourists

Authorities euthanise rabid animal believed to be responsible for spate of bites along Tabanan hiking trails from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/RrLbCoZ

The future of rail ticketing comes to Yorkshire with smartphone-tracking fares

First adopters are being offered £15 credit for trips between Leeds and Harrogate from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7Xm5FWY

Is Menorca or Mallorca the best Balearic island for you?

In this week’s episode of Travel Smart, we’re heading to the Balearics to compare two Spanish island favourites: Menorca and Mallorca . from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Uykxmza

Eighty-two not out: Michael Palin says he won’t stop exploring any time soon

The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘I will keep doing this as long as people want me to do it,’ says Palin from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/g7CGPi8

Plane stopped by concrete safety zone at end of Virginia airport runway

Officials say no injuries were reported after a commercial regional jet overshot the designated touchdown zone from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5kCwo8p

The five cheapest winter sun destinations for UK travellers revealed

Vietnam’s Hoi An was identified as the most affordable out of 30 destinations analysed from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sRZt45J

Wild camping in Canada where no else is allowed

Philippa Jenkins relives ‘pinch me moments’ while spending 24 hours at the summit of Whistler from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/n3PkQvx

Celebrity river cruise cabins almost sold out just days after launch

Celebrity Cruises had just one river route left after opening bookings to the public this week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JKGnBSi

What is changing for British travellers to Europe this year and next?

Don’t be a checkpoint Charlie: these are the key dates you need to know for the entry-exit system and Etias from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EapwQYD

Qantas flight makes emergency landing in Auckland after cargo fire alert

Passengers embark safely after mayday call prompts emergency response at New Zealand airport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3OgXSlT

British Airways pilot reveals his strict sleep routine for beating jet leg

Travelling to and from a different time zone may be exciting, but it can also be exhausting to adjust.  from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/jubwF0A

Forget Paris: Five overlooked French cities you can reach by high-speed train (from just $13)

While Paris steals an understandably large portion of the limelight, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals French treasures that make for captivating vacation destinations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rqkcbd0

Italian city proposes daily fee for tourists with dogs

Officials say the tax is aimed at covering rising costs of street cleaning and public services linked to dog fouling from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/B584miZ

Forget Bath – this historic English town is a charming, crowd-free alternative

Boasting stately architecture and impressive spa hotels, Sarah Riches thinks Buxton is the perfect place for an elegant weekend getaway from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5cTgnbJ

Jet2holidays discount codes for September 2025

Plus an extra £60 off per person with 15 Jet2holidays voucher codes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mwDbG2N

Chaos at Stansted Airport as passengers swarm security gates after fire in departure lounge

A fire in the departure lounge at Stansted Airport is causing severe security delays for passengers. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/GtzxyvI

Why you should swap the coast for the quiet luxury of inland Mallorca this autumn

Travel away from the coast on this popular Balearic island and you’ll be rewarded with a quiet luxury retreat that feels a world away from the headlines, says Isabelle Kliger from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/wEu5Hsd

The stunning Spanish beach with 'popcorn sand'

On the northern coast of the second largest Canary Island, Fuerteventura, the surreal-looking sands at Playa del Bajo de la Burra have become a tourist spectacle. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/xJah8sm

Flights suspended at major airport after mystery drones seen

A big police presence was seen in the area from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BmtgYjC

Typhoon Ragasa: Your rights if your flight or holiday is cancelled due to extreme weather

Your flight entitlement can depend on the nationality of the airline and where your journey starts from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/tzLUQ5O

Visit this nature-filled corner of Turkey before it’s discovered by the crowds

Known for its loggerhead turtle nesting sites, Dalyan is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination, but Bill Borrows says it still retains a charming authenticity from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xVdykLh

Stowaway rat delays Indigo flight to Delhi by three hours

All passengers evacuated while a search team combed through the jet in search of the rodent from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/r5uQvaj

Trains to use stunning historic rail line for first time in a decade

There have been long-standing calls from many railway enthusiasts for the line to be utilised during disruption on the WCML from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vurPHyb

What does a second runway at Gatwick airport mean for passengers and when will it be ready?

‘Due to extreme capacity constraints at London’s biggest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, current arrangements are dysfunctional’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6B1Ek0G

What caused cyber attack that crippled major airports including Heathrow – and could it be a test for something bigger?

As thousands continue to face disruption at Heathrow and other European airports, experts warn this outage may not be the last from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FPj5vgJ

European airport opens a luxury dog hotel to make travel easier for pet owners

Rome’s international airport has opened a dog hotel to make travel easier for pet owners from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/NHEJlSX

Discover the best cruise for you – from northern lights to Norwegian fjords

This week, TravelSmart dives into the wonderful world of cruising and reveals how a cruise can provide unrivalled access to natural spectacles such as the northern lights and will get you closer to nature or just provide a relaxing break at sea. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/TY02fca

The best UK pub walks to complete this autumn, from countryside rambles to coastal hikes

Whether you want a walk that is easy or strenuous, coastal or in the country, Tom Mulvihill has 12 great British rambles with a guaranteed pint at the end from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZyrTPkh

6 best family cruise deals for last-minute October half-term holidays in 2025

Sailings include the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Galapagos from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PMBdsrF

Why France is the perfect setting for The White Lotus season 4

The next season of the HBO series has been tipped to be filmed in France – destination expert Anna Richards turns inspector to offer a (mostly) spoiler-free guide to the possible filming locations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CvLml6n

Queen Mary 2: The world’s only ocean liner has arrived in Liverpool

The visit pays tribute to Cunard’s first transatlantic crossing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6RodGXi

Ultimate autumn adventures by train

From wild wanders to cosy retreats, your seasonal getaway guide from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/iHLZrzA

Major UK airlines with the worst flight delays revealed

One airline saw more than 40 per cent of its flights delayed more than 15 minutes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OCQf5y1

17 of the best Christmas markets in the UK, from Bath to Edinburgh

The tree-topping festivities for trinkets, bratwursts and all things mulled this winter from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZNtC9Ml

From volcanoes and jungles to jaguars and sea turtles: get back to nature in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the most eco-friendly destinations in the world, preserving and protecting its natural resources for generations to come; here’s how they do it… from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JsTdecv

‘Hear it? Hurl it. Handled.’ Time to extend messaging on trains

Train Talk: Passenger behaviour needs to be much better, but five-word slogans are not the answer from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/AFIDJhK

I visited Mykonos’s notorious ‘rip-off’ restaurant

Heidi Fuller-Love investigates a beach bar known for its surly service, intimidation tactics and £1,000 bills from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FdnUS6W

Royal Caribbean floats out its next mega cruise ship Legend of Seas

Legend of the Seas is getting closer to welcoming passengers in 2026 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JWwb0pO

7 of the best cruises to tick off your travel bucket list

Cruise editor Marc Shoffman selects some of the best sailings to do in your lifetime from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/i9dHwcW

The new overtourism flashpoint where pilgrims fill the streets and homes

Across Spain, there have been major street protests against unaffordable housing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/PriVAg4

Travel expert warns holidaymakers to NEVER use common plane freebie

It's not uncommon for passengers to be offered items to help boost their comfort on medium or long-haul flights. But a travel expert has warned holidaymakers to avoid one common plane freebie from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/haV6kOq

Is London Tube strike the shape of transport stoppages to come?

The Man Who Pays His Way: RMT walkout was super-efficient, but brings risks for union from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WpAjd31

I’ve found the best cruise deals to book now, from cheap winter sun holidays to discounts on summer 2026 trips

Cruise brands are making waves with attractive holiday deals for a winter getaway and early bird bookers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BSv95Zo

I’m a Gen X retired raver – here’s how I swapped hedonism for high-end wellness in Ibiza

If sozzled “Brits abroad” and super-clubs are what spring to mind when you think of Ibiza, you’re long overdue a refresh, says writer Joanna Whitehead took a trip to Ibiza to experience the island’s growing wellness offerings from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nzKEGJP

Is it worth upgrading to premium economy on Emirates?

Emirates premium economy offers quilted leather seats, increased legroom and a comfortable recline – but it is significantly more expensive than economy from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5seT3rH

Forget New York and Chicago – this friendly Canadian gem is the North American city I return to time and again

Compared to the hustle of many of North American cities, Robin McKelvie finds Vancouver to be the USA’s cooler – quite literally – Canadian cousin, with a culture that revels in nature and a food scene to rival the best south of the border from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/WKu8URd

What is changing for British travellers to Europe this year and next?

Don’t be a checkpoint Charlie: these are the key dates you need to know for the entry-exit system and Etias from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/yN0Fnil

New beer river cruise launches in Europe with onboard tastings and tours

Beer is taking centre stage rather than wine on a special Riverside Luxury Cruises sailing from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hjWBcsA

Luxury hotels with the best service: The world’s most impressive stays loved by billionaires

Luxury travel ‘fixer’ Olivia Ferney is used to fielding the demands of mega-rich moaners – here she reveals to Ted Thornhill nine hotels that keep even the fussiest high-earners happy from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LvaKHMr

Heathrow airport hits 8 million passengers in a month as aviation soars

The busiest day in the airport's history was 1 August, while 29 August saw peak flights departing from across the UK from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eKG1S9B

Tourism boost as new 30 million passenger airport has grand opening

In 2024, some 6.7 million international tourists visited the Southeast Asian country, a 23% increase from 2023 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xDKTLMB

I cruised around 8 Greek islands this summer, and this uninhabited gem was my favourite

From culture to culinary delights, a Greek island cruise offers plenty to entertain and enrich passengers, says Marc Shoffman from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qpLSJci

Your favourite UK airports and terminals revealed

Plane Talk: Spoiler alert – no one loves Heathrow Terminal 4 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gNnRI7S

These are the overlooked travel spots to escape the crowds in 2026

A Croatian island, Romanian walking trail and US national park made Intrepid Travel’s list of destinations to visit next year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/LDK7Wit

EU entry-exit system: Join Q&A with Simon Calder on the latest post-Brexit travel changes

Simon Calder, The Independent’s travel correspondent, is on hand to answer your questions and demystify the EU’s new entry-exit system and post-Brexit travel rules from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/awr2ebT

This new walking trail is the best way to see the Lake District without a car

Rebecca Jackson follows a 21-mile hiking trail in search of William Wordsworth’s Romantic legacy from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/qKMtQ4j

21 injured after Heathrow Airport terminal evacuation but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found

An investigation continues into the cause of the incident from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/hQFP9SB

Why north Portugal is ideal for a last-minute getaway

Discover buzzy cities, charming towns and spectacular scenery for a sunbreak with substance from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EIjGBXN

Londoners face widespread travel disruption this week amid Tube strikes

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming walkouts from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/V2TLxRK

Survey reveals families’ top spending priority – and it’s not shopping or eating out

Nearly half of respondents said this was their primary focus for spare cash from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/UzR31BV

Train fares on the East Coast Main Line soar – but only for a few of us

The Man Who Pays His Way: Here’s how to simplify rail fares and pacify passengers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sw6aJW5

Royal Caribbean floats out its next mega cruise ship Legend of Seas

Legend of the Seas is getting closer to welcoming passengers in 2026 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JwfjQ8v

5 of the best older cruise ships for laidback and luxury sailings

Older cruise ships can offer just as much fun as modern-day vessels – Marc Shoffman shares five of the best from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/k0Nt1c8

I’ve ridden the world’s railways – here’s why Scotland’s are the best (and now even cheaper)

As ScotRail ends peak fares, Robin McKelvie shares his favourite trips, from Highland mountains and ice blue lochs to the ‘Harry Potter viaduct’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/7a3m8Tn

Transport for London makes last-minute plea to call off Tube strikes

Tube services will be disrupted next week because of strikes by union members from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/BjdvklH

Forget New York and Chicago – this friendly Canadian gem is the North American city I return to time and again

Compared to the hustle of many of North American cities, Robin McKelvie finds Vancouver to be the USA’s cooler – quite literally – Canadian cousin, with a culture that revels in nature and a food scene to rival the best south of the border from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1WJQtb0

I’m a Croatia expert – this small-ship cruise is the best way to discover the country’s food and wine

Mary Novakovich sets sail around the Balkan country to sample its extraordinary food and wine from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/OvmaNWc

Getting a handle on cabin baggage: How confusing are the current rules, and what is changing (or not)?

The allowances, dimensions and costs for cabin baggage on British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air and Ryanair from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Vd2u3tS

Southwest Airlines debuts new gadget to keep bad guys out of the cockpit

The retractable barrier will be deployed by flight attendants when pilots take breaks for bathroom visits and refreshments from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/1CY6shz

Interrail sale: All the best European train route itineraries, according to a top expert

Exclusive: Author of Europe by Rail , Nicky Gardner, believes that train travel offers “a chance to think” from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DspXu7k

Thailand airline forced to suspend international flights over safety concerns

The budget airline has been told to stop China and India flights by Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/B5jFXYn

Japan is the beach holiday you’ve never thought of – but should have

Exploring Japan’s paradisiacal archipelago offered everything I could have wanted from my first visit to the country, says Marianna Hunt from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4idLpkr

What is GPS jamming, and do you need to worry about your next flight?

After EU chief Ursula von der Leyen’s plane fell victim to GPS jamming, here’s what you need to know from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/kPneSYw

£25bn Heathrow expansion plan could mirror ‘world’s best airport’ in Singapore

Surinder Arora’s Heathrow expansion plan is working with Changi to ensure the best passenger experience in the world’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/ZhpQRkI

From mast climbs to monastery steps: My Greek island small ship cruise odyssey under sail

Marc Shoffman gets a different view of the Greek islands on a small ship sailing with Star Clippers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/iJWbPGc

Luxury hotels with the best service: The world’s most impressive stays loved by billionaires

Luxury travel ‘fixer’ Olivia Ferney is used to fielding the demands of mega-rich moaners – here she reveals to Ted Thornhill nine hotels that keep even the fussiest high-earners happy from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/KUaCyh4

Netflix set to launch THREE brand new theme parks with immersive experiences based on hit shows

Netflix fans will soon be able to immerse themselves into their favourite shows at one of three brand new theme parks.  from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/9JCoM6E

Win a luxury luggage set worth over £1100 with Responsible Thailand

Travel to Thailand in style with this Briggs & Riley luggage set worth over £1100 from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gTWS0wm