Spain welcomed 97 million tourists last year. The industry is a significant driver of revenue

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Jose Martinez said the incident was ‘dehumanising’ after he was taken off the cruise ship and into a holding cell

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One in eight U.S adults have used GLP-1s for weight loss or chronic conditions, according to a recent survey

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The brand offers everything from excursions in the Caribbean to river cruises on the Danube

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The iconic Australian preschool music group is hitting the high seas

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A Scottish church destroyed by arson and mourned by the community revealed a hidden time capsule from the 1960s — offering a glimpse into the congregation's past.

From expansive resorts to exclusive stays, Lanzarote offers plenty of hotels to choose from when seeking a luxury break

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The sought-after huts at Mudeford are Britain’s most expensive

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While hundreds of miles separate Cyprus and Iran, the government’s advice has changed

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The government’s travel advice for the region has changed

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Exclusive: Irish airline could face payout of millions for short-notice flight groundings

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It will open up a new direct connection between the Midlands and the Highlands

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Dipping in the freezing waters of Scandinavia, Greenland and Finland was life-changing – and full of warmth thanks to saunas, hot springs and like-minded people

Warm lights shine from the houses that dot the wintry slopes of Mount Fløyen and a cold wind blows as I stand in a swimming costume trying to talk myself into joining my friends in Bergen harbour. Stars are already appearing in the inky mid-afternoon sky.

Life-changing moments are easy to spot in retrospect, but at the time they can feel so ordinary. I didn’t know then that my wintry swim would lead to a year of adventures. I was a hair’s breadth from wimping out, but then I was in. The water was so cold it burned. I gasped for breath. The bones in my feet ached with cold as I trod water, legs frantic under the dark surface. It lasted under a minute and then we were out.

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From knife-making in Japan to beekeeping in Montenegro, Ruby Deevoy explains how she supplements her child’s education through travel

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The restrictions include an exception for players, officials and immediate relatives. But no allowance has been made for supporters

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International airlines are also adjusting their carry-on baggage rules

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A private jet was violently thrown off a Colorado runway by brutal crosswinds, skidding 300 yards with damage. All three aboard escaped injury in Telluride.

Disney previously announced that, beginning after October 2026, single-day tickets, annual passes and certain renewals will see price increases

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The Trump administration has boasted about revoking more than 100,000 visas since the current president took office

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Jumping up as soon as the seatbelt sign goes off can provoke fury among fellow passengers. And what goes on at the luggage carousel is possibly even worse …

Name: “Aisle lice”.

Age: Any age, as long as they’re ambulatory.

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The airport is the busiest in Europe, with around 70 arrivals and departures every hour on average

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The Independent's travel team shared their predictions for the location of the next White Lotus hotel last year — and US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill correctly prophesied Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez. Here he recalls his blissful family stay at the property

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Rhydycar West is a ‘complete game changer’, said councillors

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The equivalent of 5,000 aircraft seats a day have been switched to other destinations

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