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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.

<p>Located 60 miles north of Newcastle, the island is accessible by a causeway just twice daily</p>

Why this tidal island in Northumberland is so special

Holy Island is a magical place, rich with nature and history – and best enjoyed when the tide comes in, writes Helen Wilson-Beevers

<p>Queenie Shaikh at Bar Italia in London, one of the few places in Soho open until 4am</p>

How Ramadan’s chai culture can save London’s nighttime economy

As bars and clubs continue to close at a rapid rate in the capital, Queenie Shaikh explains how Islam’s holy month is a lesson in how to reinvigorate the city’s late night culture

<p>This spring marks 70 years since Tunisia gained independence from France</p>

It’s time to return to Tunisia, the Med’s most intriguing country

<p>Design lovers will adore this affordable stay in Somerset</p>

10 best UK hotels for a Mother’s Day getaway

<p>Venus discovered a more sedate side to Japan in lesser-touristed Kobe</p>

This underrated Japanese city is the perfect escape from overtourism

TravelSmart Weekly

<p>Watch to find out more about how to visit Gozo</p>

Exporing Gozo, Malta’s wilder, quieter island

<p>Watch to find out more about how to visit Cadiz & Costa de la Luz</p>

Explore the majesty of Cádiz and the Costa de la Luz

<p>A rail adventure from London, through Europe, to Morocco </p>

The ultimate rail adventure from London to Morocco

<p>Louisiana TravelSmart</p>

Delve into the rhythms and flavours of Louisiana

Winter sun travel

<p>Barbados' peak season occurs in March as the country enjoys warm, dry and sunny weather</p>

Where’s hot in March? The best holiday destinations for sunny weather

<p>Grand Cayman is perceived as a high-end getaway out of the reach of mere mortals</p>

Caribbean and Central America

Why Grand Cayman is so much more than a hedge fund hideaway

<p>Take a tour of South America this spring</p>

8 best March holiday deals you’ll want to book now

<p>The city is renowned for the exceptional Puente Nuevo Bridge</p>

Ronda is the Spanish winter sun spot made for romantics

Europe

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

<p>Paris’s catacombs have been popular with tourists since the 18th century </p>

Underground Paris is the city at its most intriguing

<p>The kitchen at Palazzo Previtera restaurant benefits from the local bounty of Etna</p>

How Mount Etna has turned Sicily into a foodie destination

<p>Maradona has an almost religious status in the city </p>

Naples remains a city in love with the beautiful game

<p>Around 80 per cent of hotels in Calvía and Magaluf are now four or five star</p>

Magaluf is quietly becoming Spain’s most cultural getaway

<p>A new transport link means that festive travel to the north of France is particularly easy this year </p>

Brittany in winter is surprisingly beautiful

USA

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

<p>Hannah’s final stop for a <em>Yellowstone</em> experience in Montana was Montage Big Sky</p>

How to have an authentic Yellowstone experience in Montana

Inspired by the hit US show, Hannah Ewens saddles up on a dude ranch and gets a taste of what Big Sky is like for the one per cent

How to have an authentic Yellowstone experience in Montana

Inspired by the hit US show, Hannah Ewens saddles up on a dude ranch and gets a taste of what Big Sky is like for the one per cent

<p>Hannah’s final stop for a <em>Yellowstone</em> experience in Montana was Montage Big Sky</p>

<p>Philadelphia's restaurants and cafes rival those in New York and Chicago</p>

Philadelphia is the USA’s ultimate city for food

<p>Mitchelville Historic Freedom Park on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina stands in the place of the first self-governed town in the United States of formerly enslaved people</p>

Mitchelville could be the most important place you visit in the USA

<p>Zoey discovered the heart of Las Vegas via its neon lights and carnival atmosphere </p>

Modern Las Vegas might be fading, but its vintage side still thrills

<p>Zoey Goto and Jared Boyd at the Floyd Country Store on Virginia’s Crooked Road</p>

I visited the birthplace of country music – and it’s not Nashville

<p>Zoey Goto and Jared Boyd at the Floyd Country Store on Virginia’s Crooked Road</p>

I visited the birthplace of country music – and it’s not Nashville

Louisiana: a guide to the musical state that never sleeps

<p>Rory Buccheri embraces all things LGBT+ in Chicago</p>

The ultimate LGBT+ travel guide to Chicago

UK

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

UK hotels

Partner content

<p>Both countries offer awe-inspiring animal encounters </p>

Kenya or Uganda: Which safari is best for you?

<p>Travel Smart | Nice, France – The heart of the French Riviera</p>

Visiting Nice, the heart of the French Riviera

Holafly: Seamless internet for family trips and big-time travellers

<p>Delve into Norway’s fascinating history with a cruise that takes you to diverse locales boasting fascinating sites and immerses you in local communities </p>

Explore Norway’s fascinating past and rich heritage on a Nordic cruise

Simon Calder

<p>Papers please: Passengers approaching UK Border Control at London Gatwick airport</p>

Dual citizens may be able to travel to the UK with an expired passport

Dual citizens could still be able travel with expired British passport

<p>Distant dream: Cameraman films the Tokyo skyline</p>

Simon Calder’s best ways to get to Japan for cherry blossom season

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

‘Just get on with UK airport expansion’ urges boss of Dubai hub

Travel deals

<p>Soak up big savings with the latest TUI voucher codes</p>

This TUI discount code saves you up to £300 on holidays

<p>From budget-friendly deals to group-booking offers, we’ve found ways to save on your next skiing holiday</p>

Crystal Ski discount code: £400 off in February 2026

<p>Embrace the best of British history with a trip to Warwick Castle</p>

How to save 43% on Warwick Castle entry in February 2026

<p>There’s fun for all the family at the theme park</p>

How to save 50% on Alton Towers tickets this spring

Family travel

<p>Lanzarote offers everything from beach resorts to inland Canarian manors</p>

I have found the best hotels in Lanzarote

<p>Creta Maris is a large family all-inclusive resort in Crete, Greece</p>

Creta Maris hotel review, Crete, Greece

<p>Our family writer spent a night at Six Senses hotel in North Ibiza with a toddler</p>

Is this Ibiza’s best baby-friendly hotel?

<p>Fowey Hall offers dedicated eating times for children - making dinner time less stressful</p>

So you want to go on holiday with friends who have kids? Your options

Accessible travel

<p>Carrie-Ann in an accessible room at Mercure London Earl’s Court hotel</p>

The best wheelchair accessible hotels in London in 2026, reviewed

<p>Carrie-Ann at Liverpool’s Albert Dock</p>

An accessible guide to Liverpool – by a wheelchair-user

<p>Mari and her chid, E, went to Fuerteventura for their first holiday abroad</p>

My child has additional learning needs – this is how we travel

<p>The City of Arts and Science is one of Valencia’s most accessible attractions</p>

Valencia named one of fastest-growing accessible tourist destinations

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