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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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Kenya or Uganda: Which safari is best for you?

In this episode of Travel Smart, destination expert Ted Thornhill compares Kenya and Uganda, two of East Africa’s best safari destinations.

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My epic journey to the remote Scottish island that looks like the Maldives

The Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides is an island of two halves, boasting both stunning beaches and otherworldly landscapes. US travel editor Ted Thornhill and his family find it’s an all-weather winner

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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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I stayed in the new Saint-Tropez White Lotus hotel — and predicted it would appear in season 4

The Independent's travel team shared their predictions for the location of the next White Lotus hotel last year — and US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill correctly prophesied Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez. Here he recalls his blissful family stay at the property

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Why the Caledonian Sleeper train is Britain’s contender for world’s greatest rail journey

The iconic route includes the Lake District and the West Highland Line, where civilisation melts away. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill climbs aboard

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TikTok reveals the travel destinations most popular among Brits. Do our travel writers agree?

From familiar favourites to little-known cities, these are the places currently popular with travellers on the social media platform

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I visited the new World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris and these are my honest thoughts

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

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First look at new Disneyland Paris park: Inside 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

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Is this the quirkiest plane cabin? What it’s really like to fly business class on a British Airways A380

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

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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

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The incredible Greek island where travellers can escape the tourist crowds – even in peak season

Paros, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill discovers, remains under the radar despite its indisputable charms

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I tried out American Airlines’ new Dreamliner cabin — here’s why it’s a game-changer

AMERICAN AIRLINES: American Airlines has launched Dreamliners with fully upgraded cabins, which include brand-new business-class seats with privacy doors. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill steps aboard, takes a tour and reveals his verdict

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I try United Airlines’ business class suite — here’s what I love about it (and what I don’t)

The Independent’s US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill puts United’s Polaris business-class suite to the test on flights between London Heathrow and Newark. The seat can cost up to $11,000 on this route. Ted discovers how much bang you get for this big pile of bucks

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I tried out United Airlines’ new Dreamliner seats. These are the biggest changes

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the new ‘Elevated’ interiors put United on the cusp of being ‘the best airline ever’. The Independent’s US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill was on hand to test out the new seat specs for each class — from business to economy

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