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If you’re serious about your travel plans for this year, consider heading to the RDS Simmonscourt for the Holiday World Show 2018, taking place from Friday January 26 to Sunday January 28. It will feature over 1,000 travel professionals from around the world, to allow you plan your perfect holiday and take advantage of show-only […]

Another new direct flights destination will be available next year to Irish travellers flying from Dublin. Cathay Pacific has announced that starting June 2018, it will have direct flights from Dublin to Hong Kong four times weekly. It will be a year-round service, flying on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. In summer, flights will depart […]

Transatlantic travellers seeking cheap flights to the USA will have even more choice next year. Icelandic budget airline WOW has announced four new routes from Dublin – to Detroit, St. Louis, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Detroit flights will commence on April 25; Cleveland on May 3, Cincinnati on May 9, and St Louis on May 17 of […]

With our summer weather now well and truly drawing to a close, many are thinking of a winter sunshine break – and The Canary Islands have always been a popular choice for Irish holidaymakers. Sunshine all year round, beautiful beaches, and other attractions for all ages all add up to a near perfect holiday destination. […]

Irish travel agents have reported continued growth in the sector in the second quarter of 2017. An ITAA (Irish Travel Agents Association) survey shows that 73% of members surveyed said that bookings between April and June of this year were up on bookings during the same months last year. The ITAA puts the increase down […]

Summer may be drawing to a close here in Ireland, but in many European destinations, it’s still in full swing. Late August and September are great times to visit these places. They’re not as busy. The weather is not quite so hot, being in the pleasant 20s rather than the uncomfortable 30s.  And it’s a […]

In Ireland, we’ve always had a close connection with North America – and looking at the numbers of transatlantic flights and passengers at Dublin Airport is proof of that connection. Dublin Airport is now the fifth busiest in all of Europe in terms of connectivity to destinations in the USA and Canada. It achieved this […]

Got the sun-cream? Packed the suitcase? It’s holiday time, so for those lucky enough to be jetting off somewhere hot (which basically means anywhere else but Ireland at the moment), you won’t want to forget a thing. While we love making sure our summer clothes and passport are ready in plenty of time, we often […]

Once the flights and accommodation are sorted, we tend to leave the rest of the planning until the last minute. And that may be costing us, writes Gráinne McGuinness. The relatively late Easter means that children will no sooner have returned to school than we will be starting to think about the summer break. Many […]

Spain and the Spanish islands remain the most popular summer destination for Irish tourists, and many holidaymakers there will rent a car for at least some of their stay. However, this can lead to frustration and even arguments over insurance needed for the hire vehicle. Gerard Carter, the Claims Manager of CFM Group.ie, offers this […]