With a bit of strategic thinking, you can effectively maximise your annual leave in 2024, by booking time off around the ten Irish public bank holidays. Doing so gives you longer stretches of time off and hence the chance to get away for longer – great news for all of us, but especially for parents trying to navigate school holidays.
Celebrity's award-winning cruise ships blend cutting-edge technology with welcoming interiors and revolutionary venues. Its version of simple luxury means you can immerse yourself in new destinations and cultures without sacrificing style, comfort or fantastic drinking and dining for all moods, from casual to sophisticated, from sushi to Italian – served inside or outside under the starlit sky.
We’re excited to introduce Oceania’s new ship Vista, which launched earlier this year. Whether you’re already a fan of Oceania or are a newcomer to its fantastic offerings, we’ve looked at reasons to book your next cruise aboard Vista, from its imaginative new dining concepts to its dramatic signature spaces including all-veranda accommodation.
Founded in 1966, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) was voted Europe’s Leading Cruise Line for the 14th year in a row in 2022. We’re delighted and excited that this month sees the launch of a new NCL ship, Viva – the next breathtaking vessel in its new Prima Class, and the most spacious new cruise ship at sea.
Qatar Airways is renowned above all for its excellent service. Serving not only its Middle Eastern home but also further-flung destinations, it’s a great option for those keen to explore Asia. In 2022 Qatar was voted Skytrax Airline of the Year for a record seventh time, as well as receiving the awards for Best Business Class, Best Airline in the Middle East and Best Business Class Airline Lounge Dining. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are voted for by travellers across the world. The array of options open to you with Qatar Airways includes the following wonderful destinations.
Regent Seven Seas continues to dazzle us with its unrivalled experiences, top-notch service and exceptional cuisine. The newly released 2025-2026 Voyage Collection has thrilled us with the addition of new and far-flung regions, thoughtful itineraries and unforgettable curated experiences, in destinations ranging from the striking Norwegian coastline with its gorgeous fjords, delightful fishing villages and hip cities to the tropical paradise of the South Pacific with its coral reefs, lagoons, jungles, waterfalls and mountains.
So, you’ve decided you want to try a cruise. You might know exactly where you want to go and what kind of ship you want to sail on, or you might have no idea where to begin. That’s where your Travel Counsellor comes in
Stuck for ideas on where to visit for your dose of Vitamin D this winter? We’ve picked out some popular destinations that have piqued our interest for the coming winter...
From discovering local culture, world-class shopping and fine dining to thrilling desert adventures, this Arabian Gulf peninsula has rapidly evolved from a stopover location to a major tourist destination in its own right.
