Rail: The RMT is getting two shutdowns for the price of a one-day strike
Simon Calder, also known as The Man Who Pays His Way, has been writing about travel for The Independent since 1994. In his weekly opinion column, he explores a key travel issue – and...
‘Awe-inspiring’ properties vying to be Grand Designs: House of the Year
They're billed as the most 'awe-inspiring' homes that have made the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)' House of the Year shortlist... and the second episode of Grand Designs: House of the Year did...
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Train cancellations hit record-breaking high in the UK
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for weekly expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailRail cancellations in the UK hit a record high during 2022, new data shows.Figures obtained from...
Jet2holidays launches 2023 all-inclusive breaks with FREE child places
JET2HOLIDAYS has released deals on 2023 beach breaks, with thousands of free child places available on all-inclusive stays.
Most of the hotels featured feature on-site waterparks, splash parks and children's entertainment - with deals from...
The most overpriced tourist attractions revealed – and the top three are in the...
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailThe world’s most overpriced tourist attractions have been revealed in new research, with Warner Bros. Studio Tour...
British Airways flight diverted again to London after 11 hour journey
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Ukraine warns delays in Western aid supplies ‘costing lives and territory’
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailHalf of Western arms deliveries are being delayed and the hold-up is putting lives and territories at...
10 of the best dog-friendly hotels in Norfolk
From sandy beaches to shady woodland and from scenic parkland to muddy creeks, North Norfolk offers dogs and their owners a huge...
From Elvis’s diamond Omega to watchmaking lessons: The timeless joys of Switzerland’s ‘Watch Valley’
The streets in Geneva’s old quarter are busy with tourists enjoying some early-autumn sun. On the Grand Rue, one of the most prestigious of these streets, lies the Initium workshop where Fabiano Pericles is...