– Bag a bloomin’ brilliant Spring bargain with Jet2holidays – deals on offer across more than 600 hotels in April, May and June – Sensational savings of up to 55% available! – Spring deals available with Jet2holidays, VIBE by Jet2holidays, Indulgent Escapes, Jet2CityBreaks and Jet2Villas – £10 off per person when booking a package holiday through the Jet2 app too! 17th March 2023: With Spring just around the corner, Jet2holidays has sprung its Big Spring Sale and is offering a series of bloomin’ brilliant discounts across more than 600 hotels this April, May and June. Giving holidaymakers the chance to…

Six luxury cruise-and-rail journeys around the world By Amy Groves Why you should go: Get two holidays in one by combining luxury cruises with bucket-list rail journeys. These six offers include flights and all your ground transfers as standard, plus some fully escorted tours and high-end hotel stays, too. And you can plan well ahead — travel dates stretch to 2025. You could explore South Africa by sailing the Garden Route with Silversea then taking a 3-day cross-country journey on the Blue Train and finishing up with a safari. Or ride one of the world’s highest train routes in Peru,…

Customers choosing to stop over and explore Portugal will benefit from a huge 25% off the price of a standard ticket. London, UK, 13 March 2023: TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal. The Portuguese flag carrier has relaunched the award-winning programme to coincide with its participation in this year’s International Tourism Fair (BTL) in Lisbon to help boost Portugal’s travel and tourism sector. Europe’s most popular Stopover scheme allows customers worldwide to explore and discover Portugal’s beauty before departing for their final destination. The partnership with Turismo de Portugal enables customers…

New to Greece New opening – Ikos Resorts adds to its Greek portfolio with Ikos Odisia in 2023 The sixth resort in Ikos’ award-winning portfolio, and the second on the island of Corfu, Ikos Odisia is set to open on 19th May 2023. In a secluded bay across from Ikos Dassia, guests can appreciate Ionian Sea views thanks to its elevated position whilst immersing themselves in the island’s authentic atmosphere, culture and history through visiting historic landmarks and the romantic Old Town. As part of the Unconditional Luxury all-inclusive concept, guests can go electric and drive across Corfu’s majestic coastline…

The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast city centre is making it all about Mum this March and beyond, with oodles of lovely ways to treat the woman at the centre of our lives. The hotel has some incredible bespoke packages that will show your Mum just how much she means to you, explained General ManagerCian Landers: “We all love our mums and mother figures so what better way to show them than by treating them to one of our fabulous 5 star experiences this March. We are well known for our style, excellence of service, incredible food offering and much-loved bar…

Derry/Londonderry leads the charge, with one in three chargers found to be broken. There are over 37,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide, but findings show that roughly 480,000 public charging stations will be needed to meet the ‘Road to 2030’ target. One of the biggest problems plaguing the EV sector is accessibility to charging stations across the country, which puts pressure on councils to place chargers in the right areas and keep them working. The UK’s leading supplier of solar lights, The Solar Centre, analysed the latest data recording the number of EV chargers in towns and cities across…

The Canary Islands are known for their beautiful beaches and warm climate, but there is so much more to these Spanish islands than just sun, sand, and sea. In this article, we’ll take you on a journey to discover the hidden heart of the Canary Islands, exploring the islands’ rich history, culture, and natural beauty. The History of the Canary Islands The Canary Islands have a fascinating history that spans back thousands of years. The islands were originally inhabited by the Guanches, an indigenous people who lived in harmony with the natural environment. Over time, the Spanish colonised the islands,…

River cruising in Europe is a popular way to explore the continent’s most beautiful waterways and cities. There are many options for river cruising in Europe, with itineraries ranging from short to week-long journeys. Some of Europe’s most popular rivers for river cruising include the Danube, Rhine, Seine, and Douro. Each river offers unique sights and experiences, from the castles and vineyards along the Rhine to the historic cities of Vienna and Budapest on the Danube. River cruises in Europe typically include accommodations on a comfortable ship, all meals, and guided tours of cities and attractions along the way. Some…

AS final preparations are being made ahead of the reopening of Titanic Belfast on Saturday, details have been announced of some of the new artefacts that will go on display, including an original deck chair from RMS Titanic and the world-famous violin belonging to the ship’s hero musician, Wallace Hartley, which has been described as one of the rarest and most iconic objects of the 20th century. As part of the new collection, the world-leading visitor attraction will also exhibit a number of artefacts that have never been on public display before,including a Plan of First Class accommodation, which was…

The Montenotte Hotel, one of Ireland’s leading hotels, relaunches its private apartments, ‘The Residences’, after undergoing a transformation to all the shared spaces. Designed by owner Josephine Whelan, The Residences refurbishment project has been a €500,000 investment to rejuvenate the hotel’s luxury residences as the perfect place for guests to enjoy a longer stay when visiting Cork. The refurbishment at The Residences was inspired by the hotel owners travels to some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and inspiring destinations. The neutral colour palette of the elegantly panelled walls within the shared spaces contrasts against the bold colours of the…