A thing that many of us look forward to when travelling to new countries is experiencing new cuisines. Getting to try authentic food right from where its sourced can be a fantastic way to broaden our culinary horizons. However, eating abroad should always be treated with an appropriate amount of caution because a delicious meal…
Crystal Ski’s DEAL OF THE WEEK – Austria from €989pps
By Colm McDonnell –
Austria’s ski resorts are full of charm. It’s got the best lift systems in the world, giving speedy and seamless access to linked ski areas with tree-lined slopes. The best part? You’re in the home of après – it’s cheerful, fun, and cheaper than in other countries. St. Anton is an authentic mountain village with…
Crystal Ski’s DEAL OF THE WEEK – Austria from €959pps
By Colm McDonnell –
Austria’s ski resorts are full of charm. It’s got the best lift systems in the world, giving speedy and seamless access to linked ski areas with tree-lined slopes. The best part? You’re in the home of après – it’s cheerful, fun, and cheaper than in other countries. St. Anton is an authentic mountain village with…
Leishmaniasis in Europe
By Colm McDonnell –
A disfiguring and potentially fatal parasitic disease present in southern Europe sounds like something from a B grade horror movie but unfortunately that is not the case and the risk is increasing. The insect vector is only 1/3 the size of a mosquito and yet contact with its bite can have devastating consequences for those…
What Did We Do This Month – February 2023
By Colm McDonnell –
Big events, press trips, roadshows, and a very sad departure. February really had it all for the team at TravelMedia.ie. The whole team were kept very busy for the whole month. Have a read of what we got up to below! Meet the Media 2023 On Monday 13th in the Radisson Blu on Golden Lane,…
ALTITUDE COMEDY FESTIVAL DEALS FROM DUBLIN
By Colm McDonnell –
Altitude is the world’s no.1 alpine comedy festival set in the glorious Austrian Alps. The festival will take place in Mayrhofen from April 3rd – 7th 2023. This event, created by comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Irelands own Andrew Maxwell, offers the opportunity to mix the adrenaline rush of a ski holiday with the thrills of…
Avian Flu: An Overview
By Colm McDonnell –
Prior to the COVID19 pandemic many world experts were discussing the possibility that the Avian Influenza (‘Bird Flu’) virus would mutate and jump across the species bridge and change from being an animal-to-animal disease to one which could be easily passed from human-to-human with devastating consequences. The morbidity / mortality of Avian Flu is significantly…
DEAL OF THE WEEK – Andorra from €389pps
By Colm McDonnell –
Dublin – Andorra: Depart 5th March 2023. Staying at 2*+ Manzano Apartments, Pas De La Casa for 7 nights on a self-catering basis from €389pps (based on 4 sharing). Andorra’s ski resorts are rated some of the best in Europe for learning to ski. Groups flock here for the lively nightlife – which costs a…
The Top 5 Perils of Travel
By Colm McDonnell –
Travelling is always an exciting prospect. The idea of exploring a brand-new place many miles away is something that all of us enjoy and look forward to. However, travel abroad should always be treated with an appropriate degree of caution and preparation as there are many risks associated with travelling. Keep reading to learn about…
BARBADOS SURF PRO UPGRADES TO QUALIFYING SERIES QS 5,000
By Colm McDonnell –
Today, World Surf League (WSL) North America announced that the Barbados Surf Pro, the final event of the North America 2022/23 Qualifying Series (QS), upgraded from a QS 3,000 to a QS 5,000. This event will run March 27 – April 2 and include the fifth edition of the Live Like Zander Junior Pro In…