The Top 5 Perils of Travel

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…

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Sailors Flock to Barbados for Top Sailing Week

By: Rhe-Ann Prescod With seven exhilarating days on the high seas, Barbados Sailing week officially kicked off the Caribbean racing season. Held in January, the week attracted crews and spectators from the USA, the UK, Italy, Australia and even Poland. The sailing week was organized by the Barbados Cruising Club and the Barbados Yacht Club…

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Crystal Ski awarded Ski Tour Operator of the Year

On Thursday night last, at the Irish Travel Industry Awards, Crystal Ski were awarded Ski Tour Operator of the Year.  The award ceremony is designed to showcase excellence and acknowledge outstanding performance in the travel and tourism industry with the awards being voted by the travel trade. Craig Morgan Head of Ireland for Crystal Ski…

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Rabies: What You Need to Know

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and is typically transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, typically through bites or scratches. The disease is found worldwide but is most common in regions where domestic dogs are not vaccinated against rabies. Rabies is not native to the Republic of Ireland and…

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Barbados To Host 41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace This Spring

Barbados will host the 41st edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, May 9-11, 2023. CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig announced that the influential trade association’s largest annual event, which brings together buyers and sellers of the region’s tourism products and services, will be staged in Barbados for the first time…

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Is it safe to travel to China?

Almost three years after the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, on January 8th, 2023, China finally reopened its borders. The point of origin for the Covid-19 pandemic, in the south-eastern city of Wuhan, China had kept its borders all but shut over the duration of the pandemic, keeping visitors out and its citizens in as…

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