Travel

Where to go and what to know

Welcome to The Independent’s travel section, here to provide everything you need to plan your perfect trip. From inspiration for your next beach holiday, off-the-beaten-track adventure or city break to the practical information you need to save money when booking a getaway, our team of experts is here to help.

Check out our reviews of the best hotels to ensure you bed down in style, browse our deals to bag a bargain, or select a destination and start daydreaming, whether it’s in the UK, Europe, USA, Asia, South America, Africa or Australasia.

The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder is on hand to share all the latest travel news, plus his top tips and advice for travelling on a budget, while environmentally conscious travellers can discover greener ways to see the world in our sustainable travel section. Planning an urban escape? Don’t miss our City Guides, revealing the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay.

Latest travel features

<p>Check into the haunted Clown Motel, if you dare! </p>

What to expect on a trip down America’s road of the paranormal

<p>Here’s how to have a winter holiday in the Alps (even if the snow has melted away) </p>

WINTER

No snow? No problem: alternative winter holidays in the Alps

<p>Ras Abu Galum in the Sinai Peninsula offers an escape from the tourist crowds on the Red Sea coast </p>

Southern Sinai’s secluded beach camps offer a different side to Egypt

<p>The Lanzarote Wine Run is a 12km or 23km route through the wine-growing region of La Geria </p>

SPAIN

The Canary Island that’s a surprisingly good destination for wine

<p>The coastal city of Saly is two hours from Senegal’s capital, Dakar </p>

Why this African country should be your winter sun escape

TRAVELSMART

Our guide to the Caribbean islands

TRAVELSMART

Make the most of your snow sports holiday with Travel Smart

TRAVELSMART

City breaks that won’t break the bank

TRAVELSMART

The best family holiday destinations to create lasting memories

Europe

Expert travel guides and the best European destinations to visit on your next break.

<p>A Prague city break pairs nicely with a visit to Karlovy Vary come winter </p>

A perfect European city Christmas market break with a hidden spa twist

<p>Set against a rugged landscape, explore hotels looking over the Aegan Sea and a stone’s throw away from ancient historical landmarks </p>

Best hotels in Rhodes 2024, reviewed

<p>The city is often compared to Florence thanks to its lavish architecture and riverside setting</p>

Is this German city ‘Florence on the Elbe’?

<p>Beach-bound: the entrance to Varna’s ‘Sea Garden’ and the shore beyond it</p>

Bulgaria

Sunshine, beaches, £2 pints: Inside this lesser-known Black Sea city

<p>Think banana plantations, cacti, dunes and volcanoes on holidays hopping the Canary archipelago </p>

Canary Islands

Best Canary Islands holidays for 2024

USA

Expert travel guides and best American destinations to visit on your USA holiday.

UK

From hotel reviews to city guides and best offers, our experts guide you through the best UK staycations.

UK hotels

Partner content

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Extend your summer break with these last-minute deals from TUI

<p>Dramatic scenes await visitors to the picturesque port town of Makarska </p>

Here’s why Croatia’s Makarska Riviera is all about the drama

<p>Rich history, stunning architecture, fresh fish and cold wine - it’s easy to see why Split is our expert’s favourite destination </p>

Here’s why Split is the ultimate city break destination

<p>Boasting fascinating historical sites, incredible food and wonderful wellness experiences, Paphos, Cyprus makes for a layered luxury break. </p>

Luxury with substance: Culture, cuisine and R&R in Cyprus

Simon Calder

<p>London Heathrow Terminal 5, seen from a departing British Airways aircraft</p>

British Airways flights in chaos as another IT failure strikes

<p>Going places? Spirit Airlines Airbus A319</p>

What happens to my flight as Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy?

<p>Close encounter: Network Rail engineers at Liverpool Street station in London</p>

Christmas chaos for millions as UK’s busiest train stations to shut

<p>Usual suspects: At altitude with friends George, Delphine, Chris, Alain, Graham and Mark</p>

Aim high, even if you don’t have a head for heights

Sustainable travel

<p>Copenhagen is leading the way with rewards for tourists making sustainable choices </p>

Sustainable travel

Inside the destinations rewarding people for being better tourists

<p>Embrace escapism at Forestis in Italy’s South Tyrol</p>

Sustainable travel

The amazing holidays you can have that put the planet first

<p>Genoa has delights to discover for those seeking authentic Italian charm </p>

Sustainable travel

Swap overtourism-blighted destinations for these under-the-radar spots

<p>Arcadia’s Menalon massif is worth exploring on foot </p>

Walking with gods in the Greek Peloponnese