Can heading south of the border substitute for all-American experiences? The Man Who Pays His Way: Embarrassed about a US trip? Satisfy your travel aspirations in Latin America Go to Source Author: Simon Calder

Libraries ordered to stop processing passport applications The move could cause some libraries to lay off staff, cut programs or close their doors Go to Source Author: Susan Haigh

The accents in the US and Europe that Americans find the sexiest – and the most off-putting A new poll for language learning platform Babbel produced top 10 accent rankings for America and Europe Go to Source Author: Ted Thornhill

Alton Towers owner U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass ‘We are sorry’, said the theme park company COO Go to Source Author: Natalie Wilson

First look at CrossCountry’s refurbished long-distance trains Features include improved legroom, under-seat storage and integrated power sockets Go to Source Author: Amelia Neath

Lufthansa forced to cancel multiple flights after strikes by pilots and cabin crew Lufthansa criticized the walkouts as disproportionate but said it expects to offer a largely normal flight program on Friday Go to Source Author: Via AP news wire

Major US airline announces Starlink Wi-Fi rollout Southwest Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to partner with Starlink. Its current Wi-Fi doesn’t allow for reliable mid-flight movie-watching Go to Source Author: Ted Thornhill

Longer Lunar holiday sees record number of Chinese tourists travel abroad – but not to Japan Bookings to Russia have more than doubled Go to Source Author: Julie Zhu

Glamorous Italian holiday island cracks down on tour group size Loudspeakers used by guides have also been banned Go to Source Author: Amelia Neath

Is it safe to travel to Cuba? Foreign Office issues new warning after air travel crisis British travellers to Caribbean’s largest island warned: ‘Carefully consider if your presence is essential’ Go to Source Author: Simon Calder