Irish Olympic Sailing Team Currently Training in the Canary Islands

“We haven’t missed a day’s sailing. Of all the places I’ve been for winter training, this is certainly the most consistent” – Rory Fitzpatrick, Head Coach, Irish Sailing The Irish Sailing Team are one of many professional sailing teams who have chosen the Canary Islands as their training base for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The…

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Plan your Dream Family Holiday to Barbados

Are you dreaming of whisking the family off to sunnier shores? With the recent announcement of Aer Lingus’ new route connecting Ireland to Barbados from Autumn 2021, now is the perfect time to start planning a reunion with your loved ones on the picture-perfect island of Barbados. Boasting beautiful white sand beaches, a vibrant culture…

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Head of Global Markets, Petra Roach, Leaves BTMI

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is bidding farewell to Global Head of Markets and Interim CEO, Petra Roach, who is leaving to take up a new opportunity with the Grenada Tourist Board later this year. In a statement from the Board, BTMI Chairman Roseanne Myers thanked Roach for her notable contribution to Barbados’ tourism…

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Crystal Ski Deal of the week: La Thuile, Italy

Looking for somewhere new to go when you hit the slopes again? Known as Little Siberia among the Italians, La Thuile, in northwest Italy, offers excellent ski conditions and incredible views. This resort boasts quiet slopes, minimal queue times and perfect runs for progressing skiers, with lots of impressive intermediate terrain. Enjoy the novelty of…

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The Canary Islands: The Perfect Training Destination for Athletes

“Since I’ve come over here, I’ve noticed that results have gone well, and race performances have gone well, especially when I go back home to Ireland“ Says Eoin Flynn, Professional Mountain Runner The Canary Islands has become well-known within the global fitness community as a training and competing destination for elite sportsmen and women. The…

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The COVID Conundrum: Had COVID? Expect issues returning to work.

As the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccinations continues, the world is beginning to plan to return to a sense of normality, which includes a return to work and travel. However, Dr Graham Fry, Tropical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Tropical Medical Bureau (Ireland) and Nomad Travel (UK), envisages problems in this return to normality for those who have had COVID-19….

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Spend Christmas on the Slopes

Snow, slopes and seasonal cheer… there’s nothing quite like the feeling of skiing at Christmas. Resorts are in full swing by the time the festive season comes around so every day can be a ski day! Swap your Christmas walk for some fun in the mountains and ring in the new year on the piste…

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