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The Independent Travel team are firm believers in the power of travel, whether that’s to explore new landscapes, delve into other cultures or simply to bring joy with a really great vacation. Our features, guides and reviews aim to inspire your travel, as well as provide you with all the key information to ensure your trip runs smoothly – from picking the best hotel to finding the cheapest flight and discovering the most authentic experiences.

My first impression of the World of Frozen coming to Disneyland Paris

US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill got a sneak peek of the new Disney Adventure World, including a walk around the life-size recreation of Arendelle

<p>World of Frozen is part of a multi-billion-euro extension in Disneyland Paris. The Independent's Ted Thornhill is pictured here trying out the Raiponce Tangled Spin ride</p>

First look at Disney Adventure World as launch date is announced

The highlight of the expansion is the brand-new World of Frozen, which features a life-size recreation of the kingdom of Arendelle

<p>The Independent stepped inside Disneyland Paris's new land for 2026</p>

Flyers urged by Sean Duffy to ‘bring back the Golden Age of Travel’

US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has launched a new 'civility campaign' titled 'The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You'

<p>The US Department of Transportation wants to 'restore courtesy and class to air travel' as seen in this image of a BOAC jet</p>

Why this underrated state deserves your attention

In North Dakota you’ll feel as though you have its incredible landscapes all to yourself

<p>North Dakota specializes in epic landscapes</p>

Forget the Rockies: Five East Coast ski resorts to try instead

The Rockies might be the headline act for skiers, but the slopes of Whiteface Mountain, Sugarloaf and Stowe all offer picturesque views, thrilling runs and intriguing history

<p>The East Coast of America is a sensational alternative to the Rockies</p>

Seven European lakes you must visit at least once

From the lake beloved by George Clooney to the place where Mary Shelley conceived Frankenstein, this list shows that heading inland on a European vacation pays dividends

<p>Europe has an impressive line-up of showstopping lakes</p>

George Lucas’s Los Angeles museum sets opening date — this is what's inside

First unveiled in 2014, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art looks set to become a must-visit bucket-list attraction

<p>The five-storey museum will house more than 10,000 pieces from George Lucas's personal collection</p>

Travel to this hidden paradise now easier thanks to online booking hub

Fewer than 4,500 tourists flew to the destination last year

<p>The spot is the only U.S. real estate south of the equator</p>

See Miami in a new light: Six neighborhoods that might surprise you

Beyond Miami’s party scene is a vibrant patchwork of neighborhoods, each with a story to tell

<p>Miami is filled with architectural glamor</p>

Turkey Day destinations: Where Americans are heading for Thanksgiving

For many Americans, autumn colors and cozy countryside retreats are not the priority at Thanksgiving

<p>Many U.S. travelers are redefining tradition — leaving behind the turkey and trimmings for beachside celebrations</p>

Delta unveils new uniforms inspired by staff feedback

The ensemble, called Distinctly Delta, has been produced by the American lifestyle brand Lands’ End

<p>Delta Air Lines has unveiled a new uniform range styled by the opinions of 65,000 employees</p>

Lonely Planet names 2026’s must-visit spots — with two in the US

One of the US spots is described as ‘dreamy’ and the other as a world of ‘bizarre rock formations and dark-sky gazing’

<p>Pictured is one of the U.S. spots that Lonely Planet says is a 2026 must-visit</p>

The best bonus perks your entry ticket covers at 6 top US theme parks

Dazzling firework displays, Broadway-caliber shows and pulsating parades can all be enjoyed without paying extra

<p>Spectacular productions are included with the price of admission at many of America's theme parks, including Disneyland Resort in California</p>

Nine beautiful natural wonders of Portugal

Long before humans began transforming the landscape in Portugal, nature had already fashioned some incredible sights

<p>Portugal and its islands are home to incredible natural wonders</p>

Five train journeys that showcase America’s most breathtaking scenery

The best vantage point to see America in all her breathtaking glory is through the panoramic windows of a train. But which journey to choose? US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals the rail journeys you’ll wish would never end...

<p>We've scoured America's train timetables to bring you the country's most breathtaking journeys</p>

New US airline promises private jet luxury ‘for fraction of cost’

Florida-based Magnifica Air is aiming to launch scheduled flights using Airbus planes refurbed with sofas and bars

<p>Startup Magnifica Air claims that it will shake up the aviation industry with upgraded Airbus aircraft</p>

Inside British Airways’ quirky A380 business class cabin

The Independent’s US Travel Editor flies business class on a BA A380 from London Heathrow to Miami. On paper, it’s a classic flight. But Ted Thornhill discovers it’s a journey with a twist

<p>Ted Thornhill in business class aboard a British Airways A380</p>

Is this new British Airways airport lounge the best in the world?

US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill discovers that BA’s new lounge above Terminal E at Miami International is a welcome return to the glamor of yesteryear

<p>The bar in the new British Airways lounge at Miami International Airport</p>

Six US cities that bring Mexico’s Day of the Dead tradition to life

Expect to see the living transformed into skeletons, exotic floats and plenty of live music

<p>Vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations take place across America</p>

A guide to British road etiquette for American visitors

TV personality and car enthusiast Freddie Browne has produced a video outlining how to ‘drive British’. And Brits were asked in a survey which road rules Americans should learn...

<p>Americans driving in the UK will need to get used to smaller roads</p>

Forget Route 66: Five overlooked road trips that show America’s soul

If you want to discover the real America, you need to explore the roads less traveled. Here US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals five of the most seductive

<p>Route 50 is one of America's famously isolated journeys</p>

The US towns that look exactly like places in Europe

These places will whisk Americans to the European continent without the hassle and expense of a long-haul flight. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill has the lowdown on the lookalikes

<p>Some American towns look like they've been warped in from Europe</p>

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