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La Palma lava delta seabed recovers in record time The unique environmental conditions of the waters surrounding the Canary Isalnds is allowing the lava delta seabed in La Palma to recover in record time from a recent eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano according to IEO-CSIC researcher Eugenio Fraile The environmental conditions of the waters…
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…
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…
As the summer months approach, many of us are looking for a much-needed break from the stresses of daily life. And what better way to recharge and rejuvenate than by soaking up the sun, sand, and sea on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches? The Caribbean and Mexico are two of the most popular…
The archipelago has 146 protected natural areas that offer a plethora of routes through monuments, landscapes, parks, reserves and sites of scientific significance and universal value. When thinking about the Canary Islands, many people automatically go to white sand beaches, clear blue waters, or even cheap booze. However, the islands have more to them. About…
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 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…
The Canary Islands are home to over 500 beaches of all kinds, each offering a wide range of activities. Endless stretches of white sand and turquoise waters to wander along, beautiful unspoiled bays where you can sunbathe, surrounded by natural landscapes, beaches for the family with all kinds of amenities and with teams of lifeguards…
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…
Let Summer come early this Spring with deals from €425pp to the Canary Islands from Dublin, Cork, Shannon, and Belfast with Cassidy Travel, Abbey Travel & Stewart Travel. Fly from Dublin Airport to the Canary Islands Fuerteventura from €434pp Depart on the 4th of March. Flights included. Stay for 7 nights at Fuerteventura Beach Club Book with…