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Ted Thornhill

US Travel Editor

Ted is The Independent's US Travel Editor, having previously been the UK Travel Editor at MailOnline for 10 years. He's slightly obsessed with snowboarding but also enjoys exploring hidden gems on the south coast of England, remote nooks in Scotland and Kenya's wildlife-rich savannahs. Sleeper trains are his favourite mode of transport - but he also revels in putting fancy plane cabins to the test.

<p>America’s standout ski hotels range from the boutique to the grand. Pictured is Omni Mount Washington Resort</p>

12 of America’s most luxurious ski hotels

<p>Accents play a big part in the dating game, according to the study</p>

The accents in the US and Europe that Americans find the sexiest

<p>Resorts with north-facing slopes and high elevation all fare better when the weather warms. Pictured is Arapahoe Basin in Colorado</p>

6 of the best ski resorts in the US for late-season snow

<p>Southwest will be rolling out Starlink at pace throughout 2026</p>

Southwest announces another big change after seat assignment backlash

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