National Geographic's Top Travel Destinations for 2025
National Geographic's "Best of the World 2025" list emphasizes fun and cultural experiences, aiming to reignite the joy of travel amid global challenges.
National Geographic's "Best of the World 2025" list emphasizes fun and cultural experiences, aiming to reignite the joy of travel amid global challenges.
After vacationing in Spain a few times, Cristina Martinez, from the US, felt enamoured with the European country and was eager to return – for good. She left Miami for Spain in 2022, but decided to return home after just two years.
As you are reading this, Michael Freedman is 43,000 ft above you with a difficult decision to make. Reclining in his business class seat, he needs to choose which wine to pair with the Herefordshire beef fillet he is having for lunch.
The woman says she spent "three months" planning a trip that was ultimately "ruined" by her mother-in-law
STORY: :: Surveillance footage shows the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a US army helicopter:: Earthcam:: January 29, 2025:: Washington D.C.Reuters was able to confirm the location of video as the Lincoln memorial is clearly visible and matches files imagery. The date was confirmed by video timecodes which matched official statements and media reports.In the footage, two sets of aircraft lights can be seen in the area behind the Lincoln memorial, one moving towards the other until they cross paths and an explosion is seen mid-air.American Airlines confirmed that 64 people were aboard the jet - 60 passengers and four crew members. Three soldiers were aboard the helicopter, which was on a training flight, a U.S. official said.
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The new measures, incorrectly dubbed a 'Spain tourist ban' by some, are aimed at reducing the impact of excessive tourism in some areas.
A Bournemouth-based coach holiday group said it had record booking for 2025 Christmas breaks.
Travellers could find themselves being turned away at the border if their passport doesn't meet certain rules
Called The Pearl, the five-bedroom aerie atop The Watermark building is the three-island Caribbean archipelago's second-most-expensive home.
Macron has announced new plans to renovate the Louvre to make it more accessible for Parisians
Germany, a country with a rich history, cutting-edge innovation and vibrant culture, is home to some of Europe's most dynamic cities. Each of the largest cities in Germany reflects the nation's blend of historical significance, modern development and regional uniqueness.
There is a place to stay in Rome for every traveller, from chic penthouse suites to charming bed and breakfasts in the heart of the city
The chief executive of Europe's largest airline has put customers on notice it will prosecute disruptive passengers as between two and three flights a week are diverted due to poor behaviour on Ryanair flights.
Statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows that Southampton and London City had the highest percentage of cancellations - but Cardiff also came high on the list
Boom Supersonic, the American company building what promises to be the world’s fastest airliner, broke the sound barrier for its first time with a test flight in Mojave, California, on Tuesday.
STORY: :: An eyewitness describes the collision between a passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter:: Washington, D.C. :: January 30, 2025:: Abadi Ismail"I was getting ready to go to bed, laying down when I hear the ‘bang bang’. A very unusual sound, something you don't hear on a daily basis. It's more like in a war zone, something you hear on the movies, action. So that caught my attention. I looked at the sky, I looked out the window, and all I could see at that moment was just smoke from the south side of Reagan Airport, you know.":: Earthcam“Horrendous. Unbelievable. Shocking. Just to think about a plane crash in the D.C. area, a very busy area in terms of aviation. We have three major airports in this area, DCA (Washington Reagan National Airport), Dulles Airport, Baltimore Airport. They're all within 40 minutes' drive of each other. So that’ll give you a sense of how busy the radars, the air (traffic) controller and there is no room for error.”Speaking to Reuters from his apartment in the Washington, D.C. area, 38-year-old Buzzard Point resident Abadi Ismail said he was ready to go to bed on Wednesday (January 29) night when he heard "bang bang" sounds before seeing smoke rising from the south of Reagan airport.The mid-air collision occurred as the passenger jet, carrying 64 people on board and travelling from Wichita in Kansas, was on its approach to land at Reagan. Radio communications between the air traffic control tower and the Black Hawk showed the helicopter crew knew the plane was in the vicinity.Both aircraft crashed into the frigid Potomac River near Reagan airport following the collision.Officials did not provide a death toll from Wednesday night's collision but U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, where the flight originated, suggested most if not all those on board had been killed.
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A dog friendly Durham pub has re opened its doors after an extensive three- week renovation.