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May might have been a busy month, but the month of June gave it a run for its money! From webinars to videos to exciting announcements, it was all-go in TravelMedia.ie towers this month. Read on to find out exactly what we got up to… Memories of Barbados Videos In April 2020, TravelMedia.ie released our…
From music festivals to sporting events, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty when it comes to planned events in the coming weeks and months. But don’t fret, as most dates have been rescheduled, you can still attend many of your favourite events in Barbados. To help you with this, we have put…
It’s no secret that Barbados produces some of the best rum in the world but, did you know, this little Caribbean island is the birthplace of this spirit? Rum is the essence of Barbados culture and it’s celebrated by every part of Bajan society, from farm workers to property tycoons. So, what better way to…
As borders begin to re-open and the possibility of travel is becoming a reality once again, now is the perfect time to start planning a reunion with your loved ones, and where better to reunite than the golden shores of Barbados? After more than 40 days of no active cases of COVID-19, on the 26th…
On Friday, Prime Minister the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, announced that Barbados has reached a milestone in its fight against COVID-19. There are no more active cases of COVID-19 in Barbados, and effective July 1, 2020, all curfews will be lifted. The Prime Minister made the announcement during a press conference at Ilaro…
Fáilte Ireland recently announced the guidelines for reopening pubs, as Ireland’s COVID-19 lockdown eases. These guidelines detailed that pubs which serve food may reopen on Monday, June 29th, while pubs that don’t serve food must wait until July 20th. The rules also state that customers drinking alcohol must also eat a substantial meal, costing at…
Due to the improved health situation in France and in Europe, and in accordance with the European Commission’s recommendations, at midnight (0:00, Paris time) on 15th June, France lifted all restrictions on movement at its European internal borders (land, air and sea), which were enforced in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. From 15th June,…
Through its network of 12 schools, the Portuguese Tourist Board trains more 3,000 students per year, contributing to the competitiveness and quality of the service provided by the country’s tourism sector. The Portuguese Tourist Board is delighted to announce that applications to the Portuguese Tourism Schools are now open, until July 15. Both national and…
After more than three months of closure, the Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE) has announced the Eiffel Tower’s reopening starting on Thursday, June 25, 2020. With this, strict measures will be enforced to protect the health of all the monument’s visitors and workers. Patrick Branco Ruivo, general manager of the Société d’Exploitation de…
All businesses in Barbados have been given the all clear to reopen on Monday, June 15, 2020 following the country’s restriction of various services in the fight against COVID-19. Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, made the announcement stating that the decision was made based on public health recommendations, in conjunction…