Inspiration

Expert travel guides, hotel reviews and holiday advice

From offering ideas for your next city break, beach holiday, off-the-beaten track adventure or bucket-list travel experience, to giving you the tools to plan your perfect trip, The Independent’s travel experts are on hand to help you get inspired. Whether it’s beautiful colour features to give you a sense of place, a round-up of the best local hotels for a great-value stay, or a destination guide for all the practical information you need to book, this travel section has you covered. Read up on why you should swap Greece for Albania for a cheaper beach break this summer; find out how to eat your way around Istanbul; or plan your Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary with the ultimate guide.

<p>There’s big discounts on travel from Vueling, LeShuttle and Ryanair this winter </p>

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Best travel deals for January 2024: Reach the sun for less

<p>The Arctic is the most inspiring of landscapes</p>

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How my love of the Arctic’s frozen beauty became a novel obsession

<p>Berlin is becoming more accessible by train </p>

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Best city break destinations for 2024

<p>Our appetite for travelling is as large as ever </p>

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These are biggest travel trends you’ll see in 2024

Adventure travel

Destination guides, hotel reviews and holiday advice for adventurers, adrenaline junkies, solo backpackers and families.

<p>Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and one of the Three Peaks </p>

The 9 best UK adventure holidays for 2023

Iceland

Iceland’s famed volcano is the ideal introduction to mountaineering

<p>The Alps are one of Europe’s most popular destinations in both winter and summer </p>

Family travel

Europe’s best family adventure holidays for adults, teens and kids

<p>A view towards Suilven mountain, in the Assynt area of Scotland’s west coast </p>

How to try a bothy stay as a first-timer in Scotland

Beach holidays

The best destinations for sun, sand and sea. Read expert travel guides, hotel reviews and holiday advice for booking your beach escape.

Best foodie destinations

Eat and drink your way around the world with the help from our handy expert travel guides. Discover the best cities and countries to visit, where to stay and top recommended bars and restaurants to try.