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The Independent Travel team are firm believers in the power of travel, whether that’s to explore new landscapes, delve into other cultures or simply to bring joy with a really great vacation. Our features, guides and reviews aim to inspire your travel, as well as provide you with all the key information to ensure your trip runs smoothly – from picking the best hotel to finding the cheapest flight and discovering the most authentic experiences.
Nine beautiful natural wonders of Portugal
Long before humans began transforming the landscape in Portugal, nature had already fashioned some incredible sights
Five train journeys that showcase America’s most breathtaking scenery
The best vantage point to see America in all her breathtaking glory is through the panoramic windows of a train. But which journey to choose? US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals the rail journeys you’ll wish would never end...
New US airline promises private jet luxury ‘for fraction of cost’
Florida-based Magnifica Air is aiming to launch scheduled flights using Airbus planes refurbed with sofas and bars
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Inside British Airways’ quirky A380 business class cabin
The Independent’s US Travel Editor flies business class on a BA A380 from London Heathrow to Miami. On paper, it’s a classic flight. But Ted Thornhill discovers it’s a journey with a twist
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Is this new British Airways airport lounge the best in the world?
US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill discovers that BA’s new lounge above Terminal E at Miami International is a welcome return to the glamor of yesteryear
Six US cities that bring Mexico’s Day of the Dead tradition to life
Expect to see the living transformed into skeletons, exotic floats and plenty of live music
A guide to British road etiquette for American visitors
TV personality and car enthusiast Freddie Browne has produced a video outlining how to ‘drive British’. And Brits were asked in a survey which road rules Americans should learn...
Forget Route 66: Five overlooked road trips that show America’s soul
If you want to discover the real America, you need to explore the roads less traveled. Here US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals five of the most seductive
The US towns that look exactly like places in Europe
These places will whisk Americans to the European continent without the hassle and expense of a long-haul flight. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill has the lowdown on the lookalikes
Air Canada now serving free beer and snacks in economy on every flight
Previously, the Montreal-based carrier only served free alcohol and food to economy passengers on long-haul flights
Delta to launch first nonstop flights to this amazing Portuguese city
The carrier announced that it will begin its first-ever nonstop daily service to Porto
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The 50 best restaurants in the US and Canada named
It’s New York City that takes the top spot, with a Korean restaurant with a $450 menu No.1 overall
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Six of America’s spookiest hotels for a hauntingly good stay
Our paranormal portfolio features a Colorado property so eerie that it inspired Stephen King to write The Shining after he stayed there in 1974
Forget Paris – discover these 5 overlooked French cities
While Paris steals an understandably large portion of the limelight, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals other French treasures that make for captivating vacation destinations
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72-hour escapes to Europe: Six itineraries to see the best sights
These plans pack a punch, with some of the most famous sights in the world – in Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy – all there for the taking. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill is your guide...
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A guide to leaf-peeping in the fall foliage fantasyland of New England
This guide spotlights the must-see routes and stops in the six New England states famed for their fiery displays
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How to explore Louisiana’s music – from jazz and Cajun to Zydeco
Music runs through the veins of Louisiana, with a richness and variety unrivalled by any other state – Annabel Grossman reveals the cities, towns and bayous where you’ll hear some of the best
Power rankings for best - and worst - airports in the US and Canada
Both of the ‘mega’ and ‘large’ airport categories had the same winner for the second year running
Six leaf-peeping U.S. states you didn’t expect for epic fall colors
These under-the-radar states all offer magnificent leaf-peeping opportunities, but without the crowds
The best frequent flyer schemes for 2025 (and the ones to avoid)
The top 10 is dominated by American carriers, but a European airline alliance is No.1
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