10 of the best gardens to visit around the UK From hidden idylls to vast country estates, here is our pick of glorious gardens to delight and soothe your soul The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024
Turkey at its sun-kissed, laid-back best: why Göcek makes the perfect Lycian base The small resort is close to visitor hot spots such as Bodrum and Fethiye but retains a mellow vibe and is perfectly placed for exploring the coast The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024
Sunshine, £2 pints and beautiful beaches – inside the lesser-known Black Sea city that is a holiday hit Seeking a lesser-known seaside destination with fewer crowds and low prices, Benjamin Parker heads to Bulgaria’s coast to explore Varna The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
Your best strategy if your British Airways flight is cancelled The Man Who Pays His Way: In a hurry to get somewhere? You may need to pay and reclaim The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
The best Lake District hotels for 2026, with spas and Michelin stars As one of the country’s most popular national parks, the Lake District has no shortage of incredible hotels, offering boutique bedrooms and indulgent spas The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024
British Airways: 25,000 passengers hit by mass weekend flight cancellations Exclusive: 100-plus trips grounded on Friday, at least 60 more on Saturday The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024
A beach as it might have looked 1,000 years ago: Sardinia’s north-west peninsula North-west Sardinia offers wild beaches, untouristy towns and a wild ‘donkey’ island. Just don’t follow the Instagram crowd The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024
Is this Midlands city the UK’s most underrated summer holiday hotspot? As new data reveals a dramatic, somewhat surprising jump in people searching for things to do in Birmingham, proud Brummie Richard Franks asks: have people all been sleeping on the UK’s second city? The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024
Severe turbulence on flight from Singapore to Guangzhou in China leaves 7 injured As the latest in a series of turbulence-related accidents on commercial flights, it sparks concerns over passenger safety The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024
It was genuinely healing to return to Ibiza, the place where I’d nearly died With his Ibiza-set novel just out, the bestselling author recalls his drug-fuelled partying years, recovery, and the island’s complicated relationship with tourism today The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024
‘For a short few weeks you realise the desert is truly alive’: Guardian Australia readers’ favourite wildflower spots From desert blooms to city parks, readers share their favourite places for native seasonal flora around the country The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2024
EasyJet flight forced to make emergency landing at Manchester Airport due to ‘strong winds’ The aircraft diverted 60 miles as Leeds Bradford Airport was battered with gales The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024
EasyJet flight to Mallorca forced to land in France to refuel due to overloading Exclusive: ‘We were told that they would either have to turn away 20 passengers or stop to refuel along the way’ The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024
Six passengers injured during violent turbulence on Turkish Airlines flight Two passengers were hospitalised after the plane landed in Taiwan The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Travel expert shares his tips on how to make your Australia trip cheap, quick, and painless Exclusive: Fares go as low as £595 return from London to Sydney in November
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Musician claims she was publicly humiliated by Ryanair over violin luggage row The instrument case was 1cm over the airline’s cabin luggage limit, says the artist
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 21 best hotels across our favourite Greek islands – Crete, Corfu, Mykonos and more Greece isn’t short of an island or two – here are the best places to stay when you visit in 2026
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 From Bedar to Barcelona: a journey of reconnection, culinary misadventures and the art of slow living After two years of separation, a post-lockdown reunion with her mother in Spain turned into a transformative journey up the east coast – from the quiet charm of a tiny pueblo to the vibrant energy of Barcelona. Along the way, Hannah Twiggs rediscovered the joy of travel, the perils of…
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 “My dad’s already talking about going to Cyprus together (and we’ve just come back)” The Independent’s Voices editor Victoria Richards is surprised to discover the unrivalled joy of the annual, multi-generational family holiday
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 How to have amazing Florida family adventures without the theme parks America’s Sunshine State attracts an astounding 120 million visitors every year, all enticed by its breathtaking natural gems and exhilarating attractions. From sleepy surf towns to space shuttles, vivid sea life to sun-soaked beaches, these are just a few reasons why so many people love this southern state
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 How to do all-inclusive Mexico like a pro Sugar-white beaches, curacao-blue sea, world-famous cuisine and a generous dollop of vibrant, fiesta-loving culture – Mexico is the ultimate winter-sun escape
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Escape to the Canaries: an expert’s guide to the seven enchanting islands From powder-soft beaches and family-friendly resorts to Unesco-listed forests and lush volcanic landscapes, the Canary Islands offer something for every taste. Here’s our guide to its seven diverse isles
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Rhodes: discover the serene beauty of the southern coast Renowned for its nature, history and year-round sunshine, Rhodes is justifiably one of the most popular Greek destinations. We venture to the less travelled southern coast of the Dodecanese island to uncover a the perfect holiday paradise
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Welcome to Içmeler – Turkey’s untapped family destination Pine-covered mountains, golden sandy beaches and the crystal clear Aegean Sea are just a few of the things you can expect on an adventure in Içmeler
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Five reasons to visit the Balearic Islands Turquoise waters, white sand beaches and UNESCO protected landscapes; discover the natural beauty of this stunning Spanish archipelago