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National Geographic's "Best of the World 2025" list emphasizes fun and cultural experiences, aiming to reignite the joy of travel amid global challenges.
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StoryfulDramatic Footage From Inside Cockpit Shows Moment Planes Collide at Texas Airport
Four people walked away without injuries after a small aircraft crashed into another small plane at Pearland Regional Airport in Pearland, Texas, on Wednesday, December 11.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the collision happened at around 3 pm when a single-engine Grumman American AA-5 hit the back of a Cessna 182 Skylane on the runway, according to a report cited by ABC13.Video captured by a passenger on the Grumman, Read L Flake, shows the moments leading up the the crash. Speaking to local media, Flake said the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing after an electrical fault.“First the headsets went out, then the radio, then the avionics “ Flake said. “We knew we had to get down quickly.”“With no way to communicate, the pilot ahead was unaware of our presence and braked hard to make a left turn on the tarmac. With our flaps not operational, we couldn’t slow fast enough and plowed into his plane at high speed as he turned,” Flake added. Credit: Read L Flake via Storyful
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21 Disturbing Luxury Hotel Secrets From 2024 That Were FINALLY (And Unfortunately) Brought To Light
2024 was not a rich experience for luxury hotels.
- The National
Scotland's 'newest rural retreat' named one of the best hotels for Christmas
Scotland's 'newest rural retreat' has been named one of the best hotels in the UK for a Christmas holiday or break.
- Wales Online
UK holidaymakers heading to Spain warned of new 3000 Euro fines
The ban areas extend off the beach so boats are not excluded from the rules
- York Press
2 spots in North Yorkshire crowned among England's most beautiful - do you agree?
Find out why York and the North York Moors in North Yorkshire have been named among England's most beautiful places, according to The Times.
- INSIDER
I caught the overnight Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. St. Nick didn't show up, but the $73 train was full of surprises.
While traveling in Finland, I took the Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. The $73 train was beautiful, but there were some surprises.
- Bromley News Shopper
Inside TfL's lost property auction where you can buy Rolex watches to soap
Ever wondered where lost property on TfL services go? Now you have the chance to find out with the TfL lost property auction.
- Euronews
A tale of two mountains? Traditional ski resorts battle with year-round eco-tourism in the Alps
A local resident shares her views on the two opposing visions - Savoie and Haute-Savoie - for the French Alps.View on euronews
- The Telegraph
The luxurious £57 train linking Paris and Berlin for the first time – with armchairs and beer on tap
I’m riding the very first daytime direct train between Paris and Berlin. My Deutsche Bahn ICE train, Germany’s finest, is a luxurious rocketship that touches Formula One speeds. There’s veal goulash in the dining car. Erdinger beer can be served at your seat. Best of all, the brand new route brings together Europe’s biggest capitals in an effortless twin centre escape.
- The Independent
Travel news live: Christmas getaway delays as 100 Heathrow flights cancelled amid 80mph wind weather warnings
RAC estimates 22.7 million drivers will hit the roads as people get away for Christmas
- LovePROPERTY
11 amazing farms and ranches of the rich and famous
Step inside the sprawling celebrity farms and ranches of the rich and famous, from Martha Stewart and Tom Cruise, to Carole King and Johnny Depp
- Wales Online
Mum has to spend £600 on taxis after Ryanair flight 'to Frankfurt'
Bridget Brown ended up two-hours away from the Christmas markets she wanted to visit after landing at a 'German military airbase'
- The Independent
New research reveals how you can save up to £360 in airport car parking
New analysis by consumer group Which? found savings of hundreds of pounds just hours ahead of arrival
- Euronews
Dante’s exile and a James Bond set: Culture without the crowds in Italy’s most beautiful villages
As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these quiet, out-of-the-way attractions can be a responsible act as a visitor.View on euronews
- CNN
Siargao, the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change
A growing movement of residents is committed to protecting Siargao’s essence while inviting like-minded travelers to share in its beauty through sustainable resorts and immersive cultural experiences.
- The Independent
American Airlines settles discrimination lawsuit after Black passengers were ejected for ‘body odor’
The terms of the settlement were confidential
- Cover Media
Decade-Long Mystery: Search for Missing Flight MH370 Set to Resume
A decade after its disappearance, the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume, led by marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity, Sky News reports. The aircraft vanished on 8 March 2014 during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew.
- The Independent
This French city has topped the list of Skyscanner’s best value travel destinations for US travellers
US tourists can fly for less to cities in France and the Netherlands next year
- The Argus
Sussex named among best places to visit around the world in 2025
Condé Nast Traveller's list of the best places to visit around the world has included Sussex for its 2025 version
- Euronews
Nine cities, one route: How to make the most of the new sleeper train from Brussels to Venice
Want to explore a different side of Europe? From Cologne’s Carnival to Innsbruck’s pistes, this train route goes deeper.View on euronews