5 expert tips to save hundreds on a cruise holiday
Cruise editor Marc Shoffman reveals five key strategies to slash the cost of your next voyage, from booking hacks to managing onboard extras. Start planning your affordable escape today.
Cruise editor Marc Shoffman reveals five key strategies to slash the cost of your next voyage, from booking hacks to managing onboard extras. Start planning your affordable escape today.
A wave of unprecedented violence hit Dutch cities over New Year's 2026, leaving two dead, emergency services overwhelmed, and a 19th-century church gutted by fire. Read the full report.
Surfers uncover a bizarre 'wave that shouldn't exist' off Australia's coast, creating a 40-metre pillar of water. Experts are stumped by the unique phenomenon. Discover the footage that's stunned the internet.
Surfers discover a bizarre 'square' wave off Australia, defying ocean science. Experts are baffled by this unique and explosive natural phenomenon. Watch the footage.
Authorities in Munich have dismantled a makeshift beam installed by surfers to recreate the vanished Eisbach wave, escalating a row over the future of the iconic urban surfing spot.
A secret beam installed to restore Munich's legendary Eisbach wave has been removed by authorities, escalating a row between surfers and the city over safety and access. Read the latest.
A row erupts in Munich after surfers install a secret wave-creating device in the Eisbach river. The city removes it, sparking a debate over safety and solutions. Read the full story.
A Chinese tourist suffered multiple abrasions after a powerful wave knocked her into the sea at Egypt's Matrouh Eye. She miraculously survived by grabbing a safety rope. Read the full story.
NHS GP Dr Raj Arora urges the public to stay home if unwell as an 'unprecedented flu wave' hits the UK. Learn the symptoms and guidance to protect yourself and the NHS.
A 19-year-old's plan to impress her crush at a Barbados beach barbecue ends in disaster when a powerful wave leaves her drenched and bikini-less. Read the hilarious holiday mishap.
Former Love Island contestant Laura Crane may have surfed the biggest wave ever by a woman in Portugal. The 30-year-old's incredible 30mph ride is now being assessed for a Guinness World Record.
Devon's Laura Crane may have surfed the biggest wave ever ridden by a woman in Portugal. Guinness World Records are now assessing her historic ride. Read the full story.
Devon's Laura Crane may have surfed the biggest wave ever by a woman at Nazaré. Guinness is assessing if she beat the 73.5ft record. Read her incredible story.
Devon's Laura Crane may have surfed the biggest wave ever by a woman in Portugal. Awaiting official confirmation, she describes the 'perfect' Nazaré swell. Read her incredible story.
Germany's federal prosecutor charges eight, including teenagers, over alleged right-wing extremist terror group 'Last Defense Wave'. Read the full details on the plot to destabilise democracy.
A former police officer warns the Bondi Beach shooting, which killed 15, may be the start of a global terror phenomenon. Read the latest on the investigation and extremist links.
A deadly rogue wave at Tenerife's Los Gigantes cliffs has left three dead and three injured. The incident raises safety concerns for tourists at Spanish hotspots. Read the latest updates.
A tragic incident at Los Gigantes cliffs in Tenerife has left three people dead and three injured after a wave swept them into the sea. Emergency services responded to the scene on December 7th.
Brazilian big-wave surfer Carlos Burle was dramatically rescued after being engulfed by a massive wave in Nazaré, Portugal. The 58-year-old was later reported safe and stable in hospital. Watch the full video.
Discover the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals under £50, all tested and approved by The Independent's experts. From tech to beauty, find perfect gifts and essentials before sales end.
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Riviera Travel dominated the 2025 Wave Awards, winning the Grand Prix. Discover all the winners, including favourite cruise destination Qatar and top travel agents.
Discover the big winners at the 2025 Wave Awards ceremony in London, where Riviera Travel, Cunard and Hurtigruten took home multiple honours in the cruise industry's Oscars.
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Discover the best Black Friday 2025 mobile deals on iPhones, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices. Expert analysis reveals genuine savings on contracts and SIM-free phones.
Discover the top iPhone 17 Black Friday deals for 2025, including the Pro model for under £45 per month. Our expert guide reveals the best contracts and savings.
A 7-year-old girl and her father drowned after being swept out to sea by a large wave at Garrapata State Beach. Read the full story of this devastating coastal incident.
The Costa del Sol, a favourite UK holiday destination, is facing a violent wave of organised crime, with murders and drug trafficking happening in plain sight. Discover the darker side of the sunny coast.
As the NWSL postseason kicks off, we analyse the championship contenders, potential upsets, and key players who could decide who lifts the trophy in American women's football.
Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky warns of dangerous Venezuelan prison gang establishing operations across US cities, with ICE confirming multiple arrests of members.