A GLIMPSE OF HOTEL LA GEMMA’S STUNNING INTERIOR Opening April 2023, An elegant new boutique hotel in the heart of Florence Hotel La Gemma is set to be Florence’s most talked about hotel opening in Spring 2023. This striking boutique property is located just moments from the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Repubblica. Set within a stunning 18th-century palazzo, this stylish new 5* hotel will include a rather cool 1st-floor gourmet restaurant and a tranquil private spa located in the historic cellars of the palace. Most significantly, the striking interior design concept of this impressive…

Leicester and Leicestershire’s festival calendar for 2023 is packed with fun-filled carnivals, grand celebrations and a host of events to celebrate the best in comedy, food, music, nature and more. Visit Leicester has compiled some of the highlights of the city and county’s 2023 festivals calendar. The Leicester Comedy Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 8-26 February with special anniversary events. These include 30 Acts for £30 at Hansom Hall, the 30th Anniversary Exhibition at The Old Library Café and Galleries and the 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Sue Townsend Theatre on 25 February. The festival will end on…

Micro-tourism company Further Space continues expansion in Ireland. Sustainable glamping company, Further Space has announced the opening of its luxurious new site in one of County Mayo’s most breathtakingly beautiful settings. Launched recently, the Belmullet site is Further Space’s tenth location and its first situated on the world-famous Wild Atlantic Way. The four fully-furnished pods are ideally located for a coastal family holiday or getaway with friends. The capital of the Gaeltacht region of Erris on Mayo’s Mullet Peninsula, Belmullet is famed for its golden beaches, rugged sea cliffs and picturesque mountains, which offer some of the most stunning panoramas…

Affectionately known as ‘The Fitz’ by locals, The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast city centre is the epitome of style and excellence. The 146 fabulous guest rooms and suites, incredible food offering and much-loved bar are complimented with the friendliest welcome in the city. The hotel has started 2023 off right by putting together some incredible bespoke packages, explained General Manager Cian Landers: “It’s time to keep those new year promises about getting together with friends and family. Maybe it’s a date with the girls, a meal with a loved one, afternoon tea with pals, a romantic escape with a partner…

Inner city would-be explorers from Northern Ireland wanted for high arctic waters ocean expedition- Explorer funds free places An internationally renowned explorer, Jim McNeill, a veteran of more than 30 years of polar exploration and expeditions, is seeking up to 10 would-be explorers from inner cities areas across the UK, including Belfast, Lisburn and Derry, to join his latest polar-bound endeavour, #Resolute Expedition. The lucky 10 will join 134 other aspiring explorers on the Ocean Warrior Project, which is undertaking a marine expedition to gauge the pulse of the planet and the health of the oceans, in a life-changing citizen…

A fairy-tale villa in the heart of historic Tuscany Casolare is a true hidden gem located within the historic 1000-year-old Villa Saletta estate near Pisa. A restored former hunting lodge, Casolare sits high on a wooded hill surrounded by ancient forests, vineyards, and olive groves. The perfect retreat for those wanting both seclusion and serenity, Casolare combines an air of privacy with an effortless sense of laid-back luxury. A perfectly restored villa, Casolare offers an abundance of comfort and style with an elegant interior featuring artisan panelled ceilings, a stone fireplace, antique furnishings, original artworks and a fully equipped contemporary…

– Jet2holidays named joint-top of Which?’s annual survey of beach and resort package holiday providers – receiving Which? Recommended Provider December 2022 status for fifth year running – Package holiday specialist comes top of ‘Solo Holiday Providers’ December 2022 category and named Which? Recommended Provider for three categories – ‘Beach and Resort Holiday Provider’, ‘Family Holiday Provider’ and ‘Solo Holiday Provider’ December 2022 – Jet2CityBreaks named Which? Recommended Provider for city break providers December 2022 too – Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2holidays: “In the middle of the peak booking season for holidays, there is no better reminder to customers and…

Three properties in Northern Ireland’s leading collection of hotels have received Silver Awards in Green Tourism. The Grand Central Hotel, Europa Hotel and Stormont Hotel, part of Hastings Hotels, have each received Silver Awards for Green Tourism. The Europa Hotel has also been awarded Silver accreditation for Green Meetings. Green Tourism promotes greener ways for businesses and organisations to operate, and the awards certification programme recognises the commitment of tourism businesses which are actively working to become more sustainable. The Green Meetings accreditation has recently been introduced as a new standard specific to meetings and events venues. The Silver Awards…

Today the Northern Ireland Travel Magazine has produced a downloadable version of A summary of passenger rights. This simple downloadable PDF can sit on your mobile device, and you can call upon it when you’re in trouble. Written with information from various sources, the guide outlines your rights and the responsibility of Airlines for all flights leaving or arriving in the UK. This Aviation Passenger Charter sets out what you, as a passenger, need to know about your rights and responsibilities when flying. In this downloadable guide, we break down your journey into stages to help give you the information…

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has announced their Discovery Cove New Year Sale offer available from Boxing Day (December 26), 2022, until January 31, 2023, across all Discovery Cove packages booked for 2023 and 2024, including the Discovery Cove Ultimate Swim package SeaWorld Parks’ New Year sale allows agents to provide a saving of up to 1 50% off previously published prices for select dates during 2023 and 2024 when booked through Attraction World. From Boxing Day, for a limited time only, agents can offer Discovery Cove Ultimate Packages from less than 2 £185 per person. For more information or to…