10 h. ago Travel expert's 'genius' hack means you can sleep undisturbed on every flight

A TikTok content creator and female solo-traveller shared how passengers can get a good rest during a long-flight, using a spare blanket and an empty middle seat

Transport

24 h. ago Cruise experts debunk common myths for those scarred by scenes from viral 'poop cruise'

As stomach-turning clips of the 2013 'poop cruise' make the rounds on social media, cruise travel experts reassure holidaymakers why the horrors of the past are unlikely to be repeated

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44 h. ago I’m a northern lights expert, and this is why a cruise is the best place to spot the aurora borealis

Professional aurora chaser, Tom Kerss, speaks to Marc Shoffman to share his tips for spotting the northern lights on a cruise

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44 h. ago People who pack plug adaptors in their suitcases urged to stop, travel expert says

Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet, and TUI passengers are being warned about what they should avoid packing in their suitcases, including some common items that you might not expect

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47 h. ago Genius plastic bag hack will keep flies out of your home during heatwave

With more than the mercury rising as the UK basked in a scorching heatwave, homes across the country have been plagued by hordes of flies - but this nifty hack will help keep them away

Society

66 h. ago Ski in the Alps in the morning and swim in the Med in the afternoon! Our travel expert's ultimate guide to Slovenia, one of Europe's best

My passion for Slovenia was forged in the context of war, when I wrote about its brief battle in 1991 to break free from Yugoslavia.

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67 h. ago Beware! Why your holiday insurance could be at risk if you're on weight

Half a million people using weight-loss jabs are at risk of invalidating their travel insurance this summer, experts warn.

Events

3 d. ago ‘I'm a family travel expert and found a 7 night family holiday in Corfu for £380pp in August'

Think you’ve missed the boat on a summer beach holiday, or that it’s too pricey to even consider? Travel Mum Jen Carr knows just the trick for getting a travel bargain - even during the school summer holidays

Economics

4 d. ago Hand luggage trick lets you pack 'three months' of clothes into a small suitcase

A TikTok user has shared a genius packing hack to help you fit more clothes in your case - and it doesn't involve using packing cubes, which she said "don't save any space"

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4 d. ago Air India flight ‘was doomed’ without sufficient power, says travel expert Simon Calder

After studying the preliminary report on the Air India crash, The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder picks out three elements of the 32-second flight

Transport

4 d. ago ‘Measles really is an airplane ride away’: experts warn of outbreak amid summer travel

Cases top 1,297, driven by low immunization, summer travel and vaccine policy shifts under Robert F Kennedy JrThe US is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in 33 years, according to figures released this week. Driven by an outbreak in Texas, the US has now seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since 1992.Experts said they expect the growth in measles cases to continue, spurred on in part by the summer travel season. The best way to prevent measles is to be vaccinated against the disease. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Rachel Riley reveals 'genius' packing hack to fit 700 holiday outfits in one suitcase

Nearly 42 per cent of holidaymakers say they don't wear all the clothes they pack while away. Countdown star Rachel Riley, 39, has unpicked the tricky problem of how to take less but wear more.

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5 d. ago Genius BBQ hack that'll save you hours of cleaning this weekend

An expert has shared an easy way to clean your BBQ during the hot weather.

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6 d. ago Top travel expert on packing like a pro: How to avoid the new hidden costs that can come with luggage

A former British Airways stewardess has shared her advice on how to avoid costly penalties on luggage as the Summer holiday season gets underway.

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7 d. ago The five holiday accessories that are a complete waste of money, according to a travel expert

Every time I book a holiday, the day before I jet off, I find myself standing in Boots.

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7 d. ago Language expert reveals the most commonly mispronounced foods ordered by Brits on holiday

A language expert has now revealed the surprising food words Britons get wrong while ordering abroad - and how you can make sure to master the right pronunciation.

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7 d. ago Sleep expert reveals when you should try to stay awake on flights to beat jet lag

A sleep expert has shared his top tips for beating jet lag, and answered the age-old question regarding whether you should sleep during a flight or try to stay awake

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7 d. ago Travel insurance warning to millions of women who take one common medication

Travel insurance experts have sounded an alert over cover this summer.

Events

8 d. ago Genius hack keeps bread fresh for 15 days without freezing or mould

Bread has a short shelf life of three to seven days at room temperature before it starts to go mouldy, but one expert has shared a hack to help it stay fresh for 15 days

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9 d. ago From Devon to the Algarve, these are Europe's 31 best beaches, as selected by leading travel experts  including Sir Richard Branson... so does YOUR favourite make the list?

There are an estimated 300,000 beaches worldwide, of which about 22,000 are in Europe, and 1,500 in the UK.

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