The Easter season usually prompts a debate in Ireland on whether or not pubs should be allowed to open as normal on Good Friday, but we’re not the only place where things operate differently over the Easter weekend. Opening hours of shops, restaurants, and popular attractions also change in many of Europe’s most popular cities. […]
This week sees Disneyland Paris begin celebrations for its 25th anniversary, and those celebrations are to last for the rest of the year – meaning there’s never been a better time to go! There are great deals on accommodation and park entry packages available from Disneyland itself and from all leading travel agents. Thousands of […]
Canada has always been a great country to visit, but this year is an even better time than most to take in some of what the vast and wonderful country has to offer. That’s because 2017 sees Canada celebrate the 150th anniversary of its Confederation – when British Rule recognised a federation of what were […]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner again (it falls this year on Sunday March 26), and any son, daughter, husband, or partner who surprises her with tickets for a trip away is sure to be in the good books until the next one! If you’re thinking of arranging a holiday for the special lady […]
You’ve probably heard how An Taoiseach Enda Kenny is due to travel to Washington DC for St Patrick’s Day, to meet President Donald Trump. Some say he shouldn’t go at all, because of the new President’s policies. Some say he should use the opportunity to tackle Trump on various issues. Others say he should just […]
If travelling within Europe, a question you may ask is: ‘Do I need travel insurance if I have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?’ Or if you haven’t previously heard of the scheme or don’t know much about it, the other thing you may be wondering is: ‘What exactly is an EHIC, and what does […]
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened you on holiday? Hopefully it was nothing more than one of your bags being delayed, or suffering an upset stomach when the local cuisine didn’t agree with you. You probably never went to the wrong place by accident – but we’ve just learned how one Irish couple did […]
The findings of our recent survey on when people actually take out travel insurance have led to such good advice that several national newspapers have been sharing it over the past week. Our survey found that as many as 40% of holidaymakers leave it until the last minute before their trip to take out their […]
Jonathan Hehir, the Managing Director of Insure My Holiday and other specialist insurance companies in our group – Insuremyvan.ie, Insuremyshop.ie, Insuremyhouse.ie, Insuremycars.ie, Coverinaclick.ie, and Lifebroker.ie – featured in the Business & Personal Finance section of yesterday’s Sunday Independent newspapers, giving expert advice on a range of insurance topics. They included the reason why it’s best […]
With thoughts of romance in the air this week due to Valentine’s Day, you may be thinking of surprising your loved one with the grand gesture of a romantic weekend break somewhere in Europe…so here are ten romantic destinations to consider.
