Best Destinations for a Group Ski Trip

Find the perfect resort for your group ski getaway with Crystal Ski Planning a group getaway? Hit the slopes with Crystal Ski for a truly memorable group trip! Chairlift chats, team selfies, friendly rivalries and fondue dinners – then going back and doing it all over again. Whether travelling with a group of friends or…

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Top 3 Locations for Family Ski Holidays

When it comes to choosing the best location for your family’s next ski holiday, choosing the right ski area is key. Small resorts with good ski schools are essential for younger skiiers to help build their confidence! Make sure to pick somewhere with other winter activities too, from ice skating to leisure centres, so you…

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Make Valencia your 2022 Summer City Break with Direct Flights from Dublin and Cork

This vibrant city boasts long sandy beaches, natural spaces, great cultural offerings and exquisite gastronomy, making it the perfect destination for Irish holidaymakers! It is now easier than ever for Irish holidaymakers to visit the Spanish city of Valencia, with direct flights from Dublin four times a week and Cork twice a week with Ryanair….

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Barbados Updates Travel Protocols for Unvaccinated

Last week, the Government of Barbados announced its changes to the travel entry protocols for fully-vaccinated travellers. On 27th May, they have issued a further update to include changes for unvaccinated travellers. Effective Wednesday, June 1, 2022, all unvaccinated travellers will be required to follow the below process for travel to Barbados:   Present a…

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Portugal: A Global Destination for Medical Tourism

Portugal is set to become a new destination for medical tourism thanks to a recently launched initiative, The Medical Tourism in Portugal, bringing together the country’s healthcare industry and state trade and tourism agencies. The Medical Tourism in Portugal portal will offer specialised services in medical fields such as cardiology, dermatology, oncology, rehabilitation, plastic surgery,…

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Monkeypox Virus: What We Know So Far

The Monkeypox Virus comes from the same family of viruses as Smallpox and was initially recognised in 1958 in research monkeys. While some of the signs and symptoms of Monkeypox are similar to that of Smallpox, Monkeypox has a significantly lower death rate than Smallpox: 3-5% vs. 30% respectively. So far, symptoms of Monkeypox in…

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Capture Your Sweetest Memories in Barbados this Summer

Barbados reminds visitors why it’s the place to be this summer with new life-sized postcards  Heading to Barbados this summer? Visitors to the Caribbean island are in for a special treat, with the newly launched giant postcards erected for them to capture and record their sweetest Barbados holiday memories.   On Friday, the Barbados Tourism…

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Barbados Removes Testing for Vaccinated Travellers

Ahead of the exciting summer season, the Government of Barbados has announced a key change to its travel protocols. Effective Wednesday, May 25, 2022, fully-vaccinated travellers to Barbados will no longer have to take a COVID-19 test to enter the country.   In a press conference on Saturday, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley advised that the…

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Virgin Atlantic Suspends Plans for Edinburgh Barbados Service Winter 2022-23

Manchester and London gateways to Barbados continue to outperform the market with passenger numbers now back at 2019 levels. Aer Lingus confirms they will return to Manchester for winter 2022-23 season. Summer 2022 bookings strong as BMTI ‘Summer Savings Campaign’ kicks-in.   As the travel industry emerges from the pandemic all airlines, including Virgin Atlantic,…

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