Today the Northern Ireland Travel Magazine donated money to LEND WITH CARE to assist  the Msawu Mayi Wala group of ladies to assist in the provision of solar lighting. The group is made up of 13 women solar entrepreneurs selling solar lights and spreading energy access in their community. Among the group is Judith, a 40-year-old mother of 6, who has run a solar business for years. She sells solar lights to help her community access reliable, affordable light. Her income supports her family and covers school fees, and she continues to expand access to clean energy while building a…

A new survey of holiday home owners across the UK has revealed the reason Brits are opting for the ease and comfort of a ‘home away from home’ amid rising costs and difficulties of travel abroad. With over 20,000 monthly searches in the UK for ‘static caravans for sale’, up 53% from last year, it is clear that holiday home ownership is becoming more and more popular across the country. New research reveals nearly two-thirds of owners have felt their physical and mental health improve since owning a holiday home, as well as their relationships with their family. The Holiday Park Community…

Specially configured aircraft features 76 business class seats and premium comfort on top of award-winning Jet2 serviceThe Jet2 Charter team has announced the successful launch of its first aircraft configured in a dedicated business class layout, helping to build on the company’s established charter business.The specially configured Boeing 737-800NG has flown its first charter customers and is available for further charter bookings throughout the winter season.This is the first time that Jet2 has configured an aircraft in a business class specification. Normally configured with 189 seats, the aircraft offers 76 business class seats and a minimum of 43 inches of…

Beauvais travel guide – NI Travel MagazinePublication detailsMost Northern Ireland travellers know Beauvais only as the airport with “Paris” in its name. Step 15 minutes beyond the terminals, though, and you reach a compact cathedral city with the tallest Gothic choir ever built, two astronomical clocks, a tapestry heritage and free museums.Here is how to see it properly, and what to watch out for.Key facts at a glance  WhereBeauvais city, Oise department, Hauts-de-France region, northern France. It is not part of Paris.Distance from ParisParis–Beauvais Airport lies roughly 80 km north of Paris, about 2 km north-east of Beauvais.[4]By rail from ParisTER…

Magma Resort SantoriniMagma Hall offers a versatile setting for international conferences, business forums, private hire and weddings on the Santorini coastlineRefining luxury business travel with flexible conference and event space and access to Magma’s elevated offerings, including an infinity pool, restaurants and bar  Bookings and enquiries open for May-October 2027 Santorini, Greece, October 2026: Magma Resort Santorini, Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, reveals its remarkable 2027 business and events offerings at Magma Hall, open from May-October.Set along the picturesque coastline of Vourvoulos, Santorini, Magma Hall is the resort’s dedicated multi-purpose event space, offering a flexible setting for corporate gatherings, meetings,…

Holiday World unveils Irish Ferries as new headline sponsor ahead of Belfast return in JanuaryTHE organisers of Holiday World Show Belfast have announced that Northern Ireland’s biggest celebration of travel and tourism will be returning to Belfast in January 2027 – with Irish Ferries on board as the event’s new headline sponsor.As the days get colder and the nights get longer, people’s thoughts are now turning to holidays and what better way to kick off the new year than to start planning your dream holiday with a visit to Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Irish Ferries, which will…

British Airways has announced its latest Avios-Only flights, where every seat on board is available only when booked with Avios, giving customers a chance to enjoy a Mediterranean escape to either the golden beaches of Majorca or the sun-soaked shores of Crete during the peak summer holiday season.Available exclusively to members of The British Airways Club, the latest Avios-Only services will operate from London Heathrow to Palma, Majorca and Heraklion, Crete during August 2027, offering customers an exciting opportunity to spend their Avios on travel to two of Europe’s most sought-after summer destinations.For customers seeking a Balearic island getaway, British Airways…

British Airways has unveiled the next stage of its Heathrow lounge transformation, marking the first phase of a wider programme to redesign every lounge at Heathrow over the coming years. British Airways announces a new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5 C Gates as part of its ongoing investment to transform every lounge in its Heathrow portfolio over the coming years The new lounge will offer airfield views and feature one of the world’s longest airport lounge bars The airline has also announced a complete redevelopment of the Heathrow Arrivals lounge featuring the airline’s latest lounge concept, recently unveiled in Miami…

MSC Cruises Set Sail from Northern Ireland: Fly & Cruise Options Expand as Giant New Ship Prepares to LaunchNorthern Irish holidaymakers are being invited to discover a world of adventure on the high seas, as MSC Cruises ramps up its offering for guests flying from Belfast International Airport — just in time for the highly anticipated launch of its brand-new flagship, MSC World Asia, arriving this December.The Swiss-based cruise giant, which boasts an impressive fleet of 23 ships sailing to over 250 destinations across more than 100 countries, is rolling out the red carpet for NI travellers with a trio…

MSC Group’s Cruise Division marks groundbreaking ceremony for Sandy CayMSC Group’s Cruise Division marks groundbreaking ceremony for Sandy Cay, the new private island destination in The Bahamas, scheduled to open in 2028The project strengthens the Company’s long-term destination development strategy and continued investment in The BahamasThe destination will further enhance the Caribbean offering for MSC Cruises and Explora JourneysMSC Group’s Cruise Division today celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony for Sandy Cay, its new luxury private island destination located in The Bahamas. The ceremony marks an important step in the development of the destination, where construction and site works are already…