It’s no surprise to learn that on average, it’s cheaper to travel in autumn than in summer. But do you know just how much you stand to save by flying off peak? A new study shows that fares from Ireland to popular European destinations are up to 41% cheaper in September and October than in […]
Another new direct flights destination will be available next year to Irish travellers flying from Dublin. Cathay Pacific has announced that starting June 2018, it will have direct flights from Dublin to Hong Kong four times weekly. It will be a year-round service, flying on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. In summer, flights will depart […]
Transatlantic travellers seeking cheap flights to the USA will have even more choice next year. Icelandic budget airline WOW has announced four new routes from Dublin – to Detroit, St. Louis, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Detroit flights will commence on April 25; Cleveland on May 3, Cincinnati on May 9, and St Louis on May 17 of […]
With our summer weather now well and truly drawing to a close, many are thinking of a winter sunshine break – and The Canary Islands have always been a popular choice for Irish holidaymakers. Sunshine all year round, beautiful beaches, and other attractions for all ages all add up to a near perfect holiday destination. […]
Irish travel agents have reported continued growth in the sector in the second quarter of 2017. An ITAA (Irish Travel Agents Association) survey shows that 73% of members surveyed said that bookings between April and June of this year were up on bookings during the same months last year. The ITAA puts the increase down […]
Summer may be drawing to a close here in Ireland, but in many European destinations, it’s still in full swing. Late August and September are great times to visit these places. They’re not as busy. The weather is not quite so hot, being in the pleasant 20s rather than the uncomfortable 30s. And it’s a […]
In Ireland, we’ve always had a close connection with North America – and looking at the numbers of transatlantic flights and passengers at Dublin Airport is proof of that connection. Dublin Airport is now the fifth busiest in all of Europe in terms of connectivity to destinations in the USA and Canada. It achieved this […]
Dublin Airport has just had its busiest ever April in terms of passenger numbers, as a phenomenal 2.5 million people passed through during the 30 days. That equates to more than 80,000 passengers flying in or out every single day. This year’s numbers represent a 12% increase on April 2016. The biggest percentage increase was […]
A friend of this blog writer had the crazy idea few years ago to go to the Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona for his stag weekend. Truth told, none of the rest of us were too keen on the idea – and his bride-to-be didn’t like it either. We ended up in Edinburgh […]
Cruise holidays are continuing to become increasingly popular with Irish people, particularly with those who have already reached middle age or their golden years. So our blog on five tips for older people on cruise holidays is a must read. The prospect of waking up somewhere new every day is an attractive one, as is […]
