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>Meltem Ozdem is one of the few female hot air balloon pilots in Turkey</p>

Meet the female pilots taking tourists on Cappadocia’s balloon rides

<p>France’s oldest city is more exciting than frightening </p>

Is Marseille dangerous? I went on holiday there to find out

<p>Wendy Searle and Annabel Grossman at the end of their expedition in Finse, Norway</p>

Adventure

We need more women in adventure travel – this expedition is a start

<p>Can a setting for proposals and post-nuptial passion host parties of one? </p>

Caribbean

A couple’s resort when single was the perfect start to Brat summer

<p>South Africa is a popular spot to see animals in their natural habitats</p>

WILDLIFE

Is there such thing as an affordable safari? How to do it on a budget

TRAVELSMART

How to travel sustainably around Europe by train

TRAVELSMART

Go to where the wild things are with a safari holiday

TRAVELSMART

Exploring the wilds of the Atlantic Islands

Travelsmart

How to spend your summer in Scotland

Europe

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

<p>Pure air and adventure are in rich supply here in Zagori </p>

Exploring the beautiful Greek region you’ve probably never heard of

<p>Aegean blues line Bodrum’s shore </p>

Inside the Turkish resort that’s gone from cheap to A-list hangout

<p>Asolo is a tranquil town in the Veneto region of northern Italy </p>

The mountain town that’s an escape from the summer crowds in Venice

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

The ultimate guide to holidays in the Canary Islands

<p>Hot sand on toes: the immaculate Monte Cogoni beach </p>

Italy

The low-key stretch of Sardinia where locals go to escape superyachts

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

Summer holidays

<p>Adventure awaits at these family-focused resorts </p>

Best kids club resorts in Europe 2024

Want to take the kids on holiday and still get a break yourself? Here are the perfect places to stay

Best kids club resorts in Europe 2024

Want to take the kids on holiday and still get a break yourself? Here are the perfect places to stay

<p>Adventure awaits at these family-focused resorts </p>

<p>There’s more to the holiday hotspot than winter sun and mouthwatering kebabs </p>

The best things to do in Turkey

<p>Cool down from those Mediterranean heavyweights with these breezy spots</p>

The ‘cool’ European destinations to visit in summer 2024

<p>Turia Fountain, one of the many ornate features found in Valencia </p>

The best things to do in Valencia, beach hopping to exploring by bike

<p>Spain is home to over 600 Blue Flag beaches </p>

The best beaches in Spain

<p>Spain is home to over 600 Blue Flag beaches </p>

The best beaches in Spain

<p>Head to the coast for a French beach holiday this summer </p>

Where to go camping in France

<p>There are dozens of cruise destinations around the Bel Paese </p>

The best places to cruise in Italy

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>UK visitors to the Schengen area currently need entry and exit passport stamps</p>

What will the EU’s new entry-exit system mean for British travellers?

<p>Up to scratch? Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737, of the type which experienced the insect issue</p>

Cockroaches on a plane: Luggage missing after insect-infested flight

<p>The kitchen in our rental had mould and insects in it. Can we get our money back? </p>

How can we get a refund for a mouldy rental property?

<p>A helicopter on its way to a wildfire on Rhodes earlier this week</p>

Summer Manifesto: what must we learn from the Rhodes wildfire crisis?

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