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Airports overseas use a rapid COVID antigen test to screen passengers, yet we’re still frustratingly out of step, writes Michael Collins Sunday Independent Opinion Piece Published 6th December 2020 Over the course of three days this week I took three flights in Europe, flying into airports in Paris, Vienna and Hamburg. Some might say…
Launched in July 2020, the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp visa offers individuals from across the globe the opportunity to live and work remotely in paradise. Boasting beautiful beaches, warm weather, welcoming locals and strong internet connectivity all around the island, it’s no surprise that the Barbados Welcome Stamp Visa has generated such a huge amount…
Europe is open for travel, so why do Ireland and the UK remain as good as closed? As flights within Europe continue to sell out, flights to and from Ireland continue to fly almost empty. To show that travel is possible and safe, Michael Collins, MD & Founder of TravelMedia.ie and TTR, (Ireland’s only specialist…
Yes, it is that time of year again! Crystal Ski’s Black Friday offer has started – and this year Crystal Ski are offering €150 off ANY new ski holiday booking up to April 2022*. All 2020/2021 ski holidays* include Covid Cover with free amends up to 28 days before departure, meaning you can book…
The Burren Ecotourism Network, located along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way in Co. Clare, has been named a Best Community Tourism Project by Lonely Planet in the prestigious Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2021. Reflecting how the world and attitudes towards travel have changed this year, for 2021, Lonely Planet decided to recognise the places and…
The 27th European Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards took place virtually, in true 2020 style, on Monday, 2nd November. During the evening, Portugal were delighted to win 27 European awards, including Europe’s Leading Destination 2020, for the fourth consecutive year. Other awards include, the Madeira Islands announced as Europe’s Leading Island Destination 2020,…
As we bid farewell to October, we can officially say that 2020 has been the fastest year yet! From exotic press trips to marathons and graduation celebrations, October was a busy one for all of us here in TravelMedia.ie Towers. Read on to find out all we got up to this month… Barbados Press Trip…
Now more than ever, travellers are becoming more and more conscious of the impact they have on the environment, as well as the communities of the countries they visit. As a result of this, destinations around the world are boosting efforts to encourage sustainable tourism, and Barbados is at the forefront of this movement. Reduced…
Crystal Ski Holidays are delighted to announce new COVID-19 Cover to provide added protection and give customers complete peace of mind while on holiday as part of its Holiday Promise for the season. The cover – which should be used alongside normal travel insurance – will be included for all customers travelling on any Crystal…
Since its launch in July 2020, there has been a huge amount of positive interest in the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp, a visa allowing people from all over the world to live and work remotely in paradise. Over 1,500 applications have been processed to date, accounting for over 2,500 people, including over 40 from Ireland;…