After two decades of winters working in Andorra, Irishman Ray Coogan, Crystal Ski Holidays Team Manager, has become an expert on this underrated destination nestled between France and Spain. In his opinion, what sets Andorra apart is the exceptional value for money and the variety of terrain across its two main ski areas, making it…
Ski package holidays to suit every budget with Crystal Ski
By Colm McDonnell – December 16, 2025
· Flights, transfers and accommodation included on one easy package · Take to the slopes in Andorra, Italy and more · Visit Crystalski.ie to find a trip for your budget With fresh snowfall and reps now in resort, ski season is officially underway. With Crystal Ski, there are ski package holidays available for a range of budgets meaning…
Take a Seat at The Table & ‘Dine with a Bajan’!
By Colm McDonnell – December 16, 2025
Bridgetown, Barbados, December 15th, 2025 – Travellers to Barbados seeking more than just sea, sun and sand can now experience genuine Bajan life through the relaunch of the “Dine with a Bajan” community tourism programme. Presented by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), this unique initiative invites visitors to savour authentic Barbadian cuisine while enjoying the warmth…
Ski season starts now – Crystal Ski’s first flight takes off this Saturday
By Sophie Sheridan Burns – December 10, 2025
Departures begin for Austria, opening early-season skiing across top resorts The ski season officially kicks off this Saturday, December 13th, with Crystal Ski’s first flight departing from Dublin for the Austrian Alps. From the December 20th, Crystal Ski’s winter programme will take off to Austria, France, Italy, Andorra, Bulgaria and more FP SOFBS The service…
FROSCH Ireland Wins Corporate Travel Agency of the Year at the 2025 ITTN Awards
By Sophie Sheridan Burns – December 3, 2025
Dublin, 01 December 2025 – FROSCH Ireland has taken home Travel Agency of the Year – Corporate at the 2025 ITTN Awards, held on Friday night at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road. Voted for by peers across the Irish travel industry, the award recognises FROSCH Ireland’s standout performance in corporate travel and its dedication to…
Crystal Ski’s first flights take off soon – Be first on the slopes this winter
By Sophie Sheridan Burns – December 3, 2025 (December 3, 2025)
It’s not too late to book your trip to the slopes! Flights, transfers and accommodation included with Crystal Ski With Crystal Ski Holidays first flights taking off in under two weeks, there’s still time to secure your early-season ski trip. Flights, accommodation and your transfers are all included in a Crystal Ski package, and you…
Crystal Ski Wins Best Ski Tour Operator at the 2025 ITTN Awards
By Colm McDonnell – December 1, 2025
Dublin, 1 December 2025 – On an evening of glitz and glamour for the Irish travel industry, Crystal Ski Holidays were honoured with the awards for Best Ski Tour Operator at the 2025 ITTN Awards. In front of a packed room at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin, Dave Smith (Senior Trade Relations Manager, TUI Ireland)…
Bajan Chefs and Mixologist Create A Taste of Barbados with P&O Cruise Line
By Colm McDonnell – December 1, 2025 (December 1, 2025)
Bridgetown, Barbados, November 28th, 2025 — A trio of award-winning local chefs and a celebrated Barbadian mixologist are working with P&O Cruises to develop, “A Taste of Barbados”— an innovative culinary experience for guests flying direct to Barbados to cruise the Caribbean for this year’s winter season. (from left) Senior Business Development Officer of the National Cultural Foundation,…
Barbados Named Best Worldwide Destination at 2025 ITTN Awards
By Colm McDonnell – November 29, 2025
Dublin, 28 November 2025 – Barbados has been awarded Best Worldwide Destination at the ITTN Awards, held this evening at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin. Voted for by members of the Irish travel industry, the accolade recognises Barbados’ enduring appeal as a top holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers. Elan Mottley, Director UK and Ireland, Barbados…
SAVE UP TO €170 ON THESE DEALS WITH CRYSTAL SKI HOLIDAY’S BLACK FRIDAY DEALS*
By Colm McDonnell – November 25, 2025
· Use code BFRIDAY to save on your next ski trip · Savings of up to €170 per booking when logged into a MyCrystal account* Crystal Ski Holidays highly anticipated Black Friday deal runs until December 2nd 2025, helping customers to save on their next ski holiday. Ski lovers can save €150 per booking, with a minimum spend…