79 m. ago I worked on over 100 cruises... here’s the reality — from the surprising pay to the best and worst parts of the job

Meet former cruise ship performer and travel YouTuber Alley Kerr, whose insightful videos have earned her 299,000 YouTube subscribers

Economics

1 hour ago Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is ready to reveal 'truth' of the pedophile client list, say insiders. So, why are Republicans blocking her?

'Despite the rumors, Ghislaine was never offered any kind of plea deal. She would be more than happy to sit before Congress and tell her story,' sources tell the Daily Mail.

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2 h. ago Are 'ready to eat' salads really good for you? Experts reveal the startling truth

Bagged salad has become a staple in modern fridges. But are these ready-prepared leaves any good nutrition-wise - and what about the food poisoning risks? Here, experts offer their advice...

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2 h. ago Celebrity Xcel reveals four new features ahead of cruise ship’s maiden voyage

Celebrity Xcel will feature seven of its own unique spaces for passengers

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3 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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3 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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6 h. ago First look as Royal Caribbean takes delivery of latest mega cruise ship Star of the Seas

Star of the Seas has joined the Royal Caribbean fleet as the joint largest cruise ship in the world

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13 h. ago Jeffery Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is ready to reveal 'truth' of the pedophile client list, say insiders. So, why are Republicans blocking her?

'Despite the rumors, Ghislaine was never offered any kind of plea deal. She would be more than happy to sit before Congress and tell her story,' sources tell the Daily Mail.

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21 h. ago The kindness of strangers: she bought a new sim card for my mum and installed it on her phone

Dad was in hospital in Spain; Mum couldn’t speak Spanish and didn’t know how to contact me, so I reached out to an expat community on FacebookRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesOne week before I was due to fly to Sweden to see my son get married, I got a frantic, jumbled message from Mum. My elderly parents were desperate to attend the big wedding but as they were both in their 80s, they’d decided it would be more comfortable to take a cruise ship from Australia to Europe than to fly. They’d set off two months before the rest of us.Mum’s message asked me to call her. “We’re being thrown off the ship,” she wrote. “Your father’s in an ambulance – I think it’s pneumonia. We’re somewhere in Spain.” Continue reading...

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25 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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26 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

48 h. 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

50 h. ago Experts reveal the truth about fibre – and how much you should be having

Not getting enough fibre can boost the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bowel cancer

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54 h. ago What it's REALLY like cruising with billionaires on the world's most exclusive ship, where apartments cost up to £12 million

Money talks - we all know that. But even if you have £12 million or so in the kitty and want to buy a three-bedroom apartment at the stern of the ship, there's no guarantee you'll be successful

Economics

57 h. ago Was Titanic really considered unsinkable BEFORE her maiden voyage? Newly

It's perhaps the most famous ship in history - but was Titanic really billed as unsinkable? A document dating before the ship's maiden voyage may finally reveal the truth.

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67 h. 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

3 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...

Events

3 d. ago New Writing Sets Sail: Shortlisted Playwrights Celebrated as Theatre@Sea Heads to Dundee

Two playwrights from across the UK are preparing to see their work brought to life in a most unexpected setting — aboard a cruise ship, as it docks near Dundee this summer as part of the Ambassador PEEL Playwriting Challenge 2025.

Culture

5 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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5 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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