Saint Lucia’s Carnival takes place during the rainy months which only adds to the fun, finds Natalie Wilson

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An airline spokesperson said it ’will continue to monitor the situation’

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Carriers were judged on design, seat pitch and headrest comfort

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As Machu Picchu struggles with crowds of tourists, Joanna Booth finds tranquillity at an alternative ancient site

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One injured flyer said they missed the seatbelt sign announcements due to being asleep

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You could get all your money back from most rail firms for a one-hour delay – but on Grand Central and Eurostar payouts are a lot less generous

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Here are the obligations each airline has and what you can expect if your journey is disrupted

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Exclusive: 50 flights cancelled at Heathrow with an estimated 7,000 passengers affected

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Simon Calder, The Independent’s travel correspondent, is here to answer your questions on why travel is getting harder in 2026 – from rising costs and EU Etias to US Esta, social media checks and other new rules – and how to avoid the red tape

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It’s not that writer Emma Clarke has an aversion to other people or spending time with them, but she struggles in larger group settings – here, she shares the travel tips and tricks she’s picked up along the way

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Hagarty data shows the collector car market is seeing a big shift, as younger buyers drive the demand for modern supercars and online auctions surge 6%, reshaping classic vehicle sales.