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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.
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
The highlight of the expansion is the brand-new World of Frozen, which features a life-size recreation of the kingdom of Arendelle
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has launched a new 'civility campaign' titled 'The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You'
In North Dakota you’ll feel as though you have its incredible landscapes all to yourself
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
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
First unveiled in 2014, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art looks set to become a must-visit bucket-list attraction
Fewer than 4,500 tourists flew to the destination last year
Beyond Miami’s party scene is a vibrant patchwork of neighborhoods, each with a story to tell
For many Americans, autumn colors and cozy countryside retreats are not the priority at Thanksgiving
The ensemble, called Distinctly Delta, has been produced by the American lifestyle brand Lands’ End
One of the US spots is described as ‘dreamy’ and the other as a world of ‘bizarre rock formations and dark-sky gazing’
Dazzling firework displays, Broadway-caliber shows and pulsating parades can all be enjoyed without paying extra
Long before humans began transforming the landscape in Portugal, nature had already fashioned some incredible sights
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...
Florida-based Magnifica Air is aiming to launch scheduled flights using Airbus planes refurbed with sofas and bars
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
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
Expect to see the living transformed into skeletons, exotic floats and plenty of live music
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...
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
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