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Voices: The Brexit Debates: Did leaving the EU ruin holidays abroad for Brits?

EUROPE: THE WAY BACK: As the UK gears up for well-deserved summer breaks, global travel editor Annabel Grossman and economics professor Len Shackleton argue for and against Brexit’s benefits for British holidaymakers, 10 years after the referendum

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Inside Sazan: The idyllic Adriatic island eyed up by Ivanka Trump that sparked the ‘flamingo revolution’

IN FOCUS: After Ivanka Trump revealed plans for a real estate project on Sazan Island, Albanians took to the streets to object to the luxury tourism development in protests that have since swelled into mass anti-government demonstrations. Annabel Grossman travels to the rocky outcrop in the Mediterranean to see the…

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Albanian protests sparked by Ivanka Trump’s private island plan grow into huge anti-government demonstration

IN FOCUS: As protests in Tirana run into a sixteenth day, demonstrators grievances have swelled from environmental concerns prompted by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s real estate plans to a demand for a complete change of government, reports Annabel Grossman in Albania

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The Middle East destination quietly welcoming tourists back

TRAVEL INSIDER: Jordan is quietly returning to the travel map as restrictions ease, Annabel Grossman reports in the latest Travel Insider newsletter, with Petra’s empty canyons offering a rare chance to experience one of the world’s great ancient wonders without the crowds

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Best Simba mattresses for 2026, reviewed by sleep experts

The brand’s lineup covers a wide spectrum of needs and budgetsRead more: Best mattresses, tried and tested

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The unlikely tourism success story emerging in the Mississippi delta

Among the juke joints of Clarksdale, Annabel Grossman discovers how the raw, authentic blues of the delta draws increasing numbers of foreign visitors – and how this is changing the landscape of the city

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A journey through the jewels of Uzbekistan – how the Central Asian country is revealing itself to tourists

Inspired by the words of Milton and Keats, Geordie Greig sets off along the Silk Road to explore the enchanting cities, rich culture and warm hospitality of a country that effortlessly blends the modern and ancient

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The pretty Polish seaside towns nestled against Russia’s ‘dagger’

TRAVEL DISPATCH: On the shores of the Vistula Spit in northern Poland, global travel editor Annabel Grossman discovers an unlikely holiday destination with golden beaches, nature-filled trails and low prices

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Want to escape Banff’s crowds? Saddle up and hit the backcountry

Three days on horseback in the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies takes Annabel Grossman completely off-grid and allows her to see a side to Banff national park that most visitors will never experience

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This is my favourite place to stay in Helsinki – and you can get a room for under £100

HOTELS: In the heart of the Finnish capital, Annabel Grossman checks into Hotel Hobo and discovers a colourful, community-focused spot that offers real value for money

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The best first-class amenity kits from top airlines, rated and reviewed by the Travel desk

Premium passengers are given all things practical and luxurious on board

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The women ready to take up arms to defend Finland

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years ago, the demand for civilian firearms training in Finland has risen sharply, with much of the interest being female – Annabel Grossman meets the women who are learning shooting and survival skills in the face on a hostile neighbour

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Simba’s hybrid essential mattress convinced me that a budget option can deliver

Simba’s most affordable mattress offers good support, value and temperature regulation Read more: Best mattresses, tried and tested

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This art-filled, anti-establishment neighbourhood is where I’d always choose to stay in Washington DC

With independent stores, street art and some of the best (and most affordable) dining in the city, Annabel Grossman firmly believes Adams Morgan is the best place to base yourself in the US capital

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Forget Lapland, you can explore Finland’s snowy wonderland just outside Helsinki

On Finland’s icy southeast archipelago, Annabel Grossman finds the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and a culture-filled, cosy city

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Inside the vast underground bunkers ready to protect Helsinki from Putin

IN DEPTH: Carved into the bedrock deep below Helsinki is a series of underground bunkers where the entire city’s population can shelter in the event of an attack. Annabel Grossman explores this vast network and learns how Finns plan to protect their citizens in the face of a hostile neighbour…

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The best snowy getaways for every kind of skier

Looking for the best places to hit the snow? Travel editors Annabel Grossman and Ted Thornhill break down their standout ski destinations, from Val Thorens in the French Alps and Corvara in the Italian Dolomites, to Niseko in Hokkaido, Japan, plus two of Canada’s top ski towns.

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The Independent journalists shortlisted for prestigious Press Awards 2026

The Independent’s health, foreign and travel correspondents in the running for top industry awards

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‘We Greenlanders actually like America – it’s just Trump that’s the problem’

IN FOCUS: Residents in the Greenlandic towns of Sisimiut and Nuuk tell Annabel Grossman that despite the months of tensions and mounting threats they still welcome a relationship with America

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Uncertainty lingers for Greenlanders following Trump’s Davos speech: ‘We don’t sleep well’

ON THE GROUND: Even as Trump abandoned his warning that he would seize the island by force, Nuuk locals tell Annabel Grossman that they believe the US president is ‘still a threat’

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The Travel Desk reveals their least favourite airports in the world – one or two may surprise you

The Independent’s travel desk has been discussing their least favourite airports – do you agree with any on our list?

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This is the most underrated US state for outdoor adventure

Home to Appalachian mountains, stalactite-adorned caves and rugged rock faces, Kentucky is something of a haven for adventurers. Annabel Grossman shares the best spots to soak up nature and get your adrenaline pumping

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Explore the majesty of Cádiz and the Costa de la Luz

In this week’s Travelsmart, experts Simon Calder and Annabel Grossman highlight the majesty of Cadiz and the Costa de la Luz, one of Spain’s most authentic regions.

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You’ve probably never heard of Mitchelville – but it might be the most important place you visit in South Carolina

On Hilton Head Island in the Deep South, Annabel Grossman visits one of the most significant, but often overlooked, historical sites in American history

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Doctors are now ‘prescribing’ Sweden – this is what happened when I ditched my phone for the Scandi wilderness

ADVENTURE TRAVEL: With Sweden now available on doctor’s orders, Annabel Grossman shares her experience of going off-grid in one of the most remote regions in Scandinavia

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