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THE future president of China, Xi Jinping, recalled seeing the Cliffs of Moher in a ‘Harry Potter’ film as he visited the world-famous beauty spot on a glorious day — and promised to send more ...
Images of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping at the Cliffs of Moher are being broadcast into the living-rooms of millions of wealthy Chinese on their plasma TVs. Many of them will be planning ...
Qantas Airways played down a steering issue that forced an Airbus A380 to twice abandon departure before taking off from London’s Heathrow airport on Saturday, saying it was unrelated to wing ...
Global airlines yesterday called for a UN-brokered deal to prevent a row over aviation emissions between China and the EU spilling into a trade war.
The call by the head of the International ...
Virgin Atlantic Airways will spend £100 million on a three-year revamp of its premium cabin featuring “enhanced” seating, a “futuristic” in-flight bar and a customized fine-dining menu.
The ...
CHARGED if you do and charged if you don’t. Ryanair yesterday launched a new prepaid cash card and, not surprisingly, it comes with a litany of fees involved in its use.
The Ryanair Cash ...
WE can put away the winter gloves for the time being as the bright cold snap is set to be replaced with slightly wetter and milder weather over the weekend.
Although Eastern Europe is still in ...
HUNDREDS of airline passengers travelling to and from Ireland were left marooned yesterday after 70 flights were cancelled due to unprecedented snowfall across Europe.
London Heathrow, ...
Patricia Schultz, author of the bestselling title 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, talks about life on the road, her new book – and the three locations that are the cream of the globe-trotting ...
ANALYSIS: DEPENDING ON what you read and who you believe, Voltaire, Franklin D Roosevelt or Spiderman’s uncle Ben coined the phrase “with great power comes great responsibility”. No matter who ...
THOUSANDS OF Irish tourists who will take their car with them to France this summer will face fines unless they are carrying a breathalyser with them in their vehicle.
A new law is coming into ...
INCREDIBLE displays from the Northern Lights are attracting hundreds of people to the northernmost tip of the country.
The area around Malin Head has been so packed with stargazers over recent ...
THE YEAR of the Dragon is expected to coincide with an upsurge in Chinese visitor numbers to Ireland.
However, judging by the huge numbers who turned out to mark their new year yesterday, they ...
THE MINISTER FOR Transport is to engage with unions and potential investors before making a final decision on the future of Cork and Shannon airports.
Leo Varadkar had initially signalled that ...
RYANAIR has declined to comment on an incident on one of its planes where passengers claimed to have seen cockroaches.
The incident occurred on flight FR-7125 between Lanzarote and Dublin on ...
TRAVEL agents around the country are taking on extra staff to deal with the large volume of holiday queries.
Chief executive of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA), Pat Dawson, said the ...
AFTER the prodigious snowfall of recent weeks, this ski season could be set to be the best yet.
Shortly after 7am on December 16, the pisteur charged with measuring the snowfall at the ...
Humankind’s success in conquering flight has not come without dreaded jet lag. Anyone who is able to be in one location the other side of the world and then pass through several times zones to the ...
THIERRY HENRY’s infamous handball did more than just cost Ireland a place in the last World Cup, according to the new edition of France’s best-selling travel guide.
The chief editor of Le ...
Mexico has opened the world’s tallest bridge, which is so tall that the Eiffel Tower could easily fit under its central span.
Built over a deep ravine in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains ...
BARGAIN hotel prices, the visits of Queen Elizabeth and Barack Obama, and the VAT reduction in the hospitality sector are breathing life into the tourism industry.
The number of tourists ...
British Airways owner IAG has announced a deal to buy German rival Lufthansa’s UK unit BMI for £172.5 million (€207 million) in cash, and said jobs would go as part of an urgently-needed ...
A FLIGHT attendant disgusted by a Ryanair ad featuring a scantily clad woman is leading a campaign to have the “sexist” portrayal banned.
The cabin crew member, identified only as Ghada, has ...
South Africa is an exotic and beautiful country admired with an amazing assortment of beaches, mountains, wildlife and 2500 km of extensive coastline. Renowned for its gold and diamonds, South ...
DEMANDS for refunds and compensation from airlines over flight cancellations and delays are expected to increase following the launch of a website to simplify the complaints process. ...
THE Irish football team may have drawn one of the toughest groups in Euro 2012 but the fans, at least, will be spared rip-off prices, which is good news for their spouses and bank managers. ...
Antarctica is the planet’s last great untouched wilderness. This incredible voyage will take you through the Drake Passage and down into the Southern Ocean, escorted by albatross and storm petrel ...
RYANAIR IS believed to have sent letters of complaint to financial regulators in Britain and Ireland about Aer Lingus’s decision last week to reject its request for a shareholder meeting to ...
BOEING yesterday won its single largest commercial aircraft order by value when Emirates, the fast-growing Gulf carrier, announced it would buy at least 50 twin-aisle passenger jets from the US ...
UP TO 150 jobs are to go as part of new cuts at the country’s three main airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon.
The Irish Times has learned that a new voluntary redundancy programme was ...
The centre of Thailand's capital, Bangkok, looks like it will escape the flooding that has hit some suburbs and provinces to its north, but evacuation orders are still issued each day in outer ...
Champagne-spraying celebrities, from Paris Hilton to Bruce Willis, are to lose their favourite Riviera watering hole after authorities ordered the closure of a St Tropez beach club notorious for ...
AER LINGUS plans to outsource some of its operations in human resources but has given assurances that no jobs will be lost, unions have said.
The airline wants to outsource the operation of the ...
VALENTIA in Co Kerry was warmer than its Spanish namesake yesterday thanks to a mass of sub-tropical air that brought balmy conditions across much of the country.
The mercury rose to 17.3C on ...
Can you imagine floating in zero gravity, looking at a thousand-mile view of planet Earth below and infinite space all around? What has, until now, been a science fiction fantasy for civilians is ...
Ireland is highly acknowledged as one of the most famous tourist destination around the world, especially for the Americans. However, the travelers got a pleasant surprise when they searched ...
The newly built Shanghai-Beijing high-speed rail service is all set to make its debut. A grand ceremony held at the Beijing South Railway Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station mark the ...
Popular movie characters continue to lure tourists in different places of United States. Here are some of the famous statues of movie characters, which lure tourists from all over the ...
None are unaware of the story of Titanic but what about viewing the ruins of this legendary ship in real life. Bluefish, a Los Angeles based luxury concierge firm, is offering this rare ...
Herman and Candelaria Zapp have traveled 145,000 miles in their car for 11 years and more surprisingly their four kids were born on the way. Living without a home and just travelling in a car for ...
Richard Branson has lately announced of his brave plan of exploring the deepest trenches of the oceans across the globe in a jet like single person submarine. Sir Richard along with his fellow ...
Stay 7 nights at the Nora Beach Resort & spa in Chaweng beach Koh Samui from €1,309 per person including flights, airport transfers and accommodation.
Koh Samui is a tropical gem located in the ...
7 night Brazilian Cruise -On the Vision of the seas
includes flights, transfers, baggage fees, and taxes from €2130 pp
Travelling from Dublin on the 03rd February 2012
Price is based on 2 ...
5 Night Bermuda Cruise -On the Enchantment of the seas
includes flights, transfers, baggage fees, taxes and 1 night pre cruise in Baltimore from €1355 pp
Travelling from Dublin or Shannon on ...
7 night Dubai Cruise -On theBrilliance of the seas
includes flights, transfers, baggage fees, and taxes from €1019 pp
Travelling from Dublin on the 04th December
Price is based on 2 Sharing an ...
13 night Transatlantic Cruise -On the Adventure of the seas
includes flights, transfers, baggage fees, and taxes from €1495 pp
Travelling from Dublin on the 07th November
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7 night Western Caribbean Cruise -On the Voyager of the seas
includes flights, transfers, baggage fees, taxes plus 1 night pre cruise in New Orleans from €1295 pp
Travelling from Dublin or ...
7 night Eastern Caribbean Cruise -On the Freedom of the seas, Plus 1 night in Orlando pre cruise.
includes flights, transfers, baggage fees, and taxes from €1300 pp
Travelling from Dublin or ...
7 night Spanish Mediterrean Cruise -On the Grandeur of the seas
includes flights, transfers, baggage fees, and taxes from €835 pp
Travelling from Dublin on the 09th October
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7 night Adriatic Coastal Cruise -On the Voyager of the seas
includes flights, transfers, baggage fees, and taxes from €805 pp
Travelling from Dublin on the 08th October
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The Hotel Costa Calero is a modern property, that boasts stunning panoramic views. Set close to the marina, it offers everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday, including a ...
Introduction
Formerly known as the Hotetur Playa Lanzarote, the Luabay Lanzarote Beach is expected to open in summer 2011 with a great new look and modern feel. Boasting a great range of ...
The La Geria offers excellent service and attention to detail, ideal for your indulgence. Set in a quiet area; gently shelving sandy beach across the road; the attractions of Playa de los ...
Located between the beaches of Puerto Rico and Amadores, Gloria Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotel is built on a cliff top and integrated into the landscape, providing spectacular views over the ...
Located 200 meters from Playa de Amadores, on the Costa de Mogan, the Gloria Palace Hotel Royal & Spa is a four-star superior establishment built in 2008 with natural stone, privileged views over ...
Algarve Portugal 7 nights from €499pp
Albufeira
Retaining all the character of its fishing village origins, Albufeira has become a lively, sought-after and fashionable resort with its ...
Welcome to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coastline – a summer paradise of golden sandy beaches, long sunny days and warm safe waters.
Bulgaria is one of the newest countries to enter the family of ...
Puertocarmen Aparthotel
2+ star property in Puerto del Carmen
The Puertocarmen Aparthotel is nestled around a pleasant garden area close to the old town of Puerto del Carmen. The one and two ...
Hotel Garda
Comfortable accommodation and high standards of service are the hallmarksof this family run hotel. Local dishes and international cuisine are both served to a high standard in the ...
Batihan Beach Izmir Kusadasi
With a welcoming atmosphere and amenities to suit all interests the Batihan Beach Resort is ideal for couples and families looking for a relaxing yet fun holiday ...
Gouves Park
Crete (Heraklion)
Gouves
IN OUR OPINION Set on the outskirts of Gouves with the main resort amenities close to hand, Gouves Park proves an ideal choice for families inparticular. ...
Chessington World
Explore Chessington - a whole world of wild adventures all in one place. In 2011, get lost beneath the waves in Azteca, a brand new Sealife display featuring sharks, rays and ...
Alton Towers Resort – Britain’s Greatest Escape in 2011!
Alton Towers Resort is the UK’s number one short break destination and Britain’s Greatest Escape! The resort offers a world-leading ...
Paultons Theme Park is a family theme park situated in the village of Ower, near Romsey in Hampshire, England. Paultons now has over 60 family rides and attractions and still keeps a number of ...
As the nations Thrill capital, THORPE PARK is the place to get your adrenaline pumping in 2011. Experience the UK’s most thrilling theme park as you're thrown, spun, swung and soaked on some of ...
Be the hero of your very own adventure! Fly through the treetops to escape fearsome dragons or join the Biking Fleet and ride churning rapids. Steer your own course at the Driving School and use ...
Visit everyone's favourite UK theme park, packed with a host of great rides and attractions and set in almost 300 acres of lakes and parkland!
Drayton Manor features some of the biggest, ...
Shrek the Musical brings the characters Princess Fiona, Donkey and Shrek magically to life in a spectacular and hilarious new production starring Amanda Holden and Nigel Lindsay.
This new stage ...
Cadbury World in Bournville, Birmingham's home to Cadbury's chocolate for over 150 years, is the place to visit if you love gorgeous, rich and creamy, stickylicious chocolate!
Discover all you ...
At the Lonesome Spur Guest Ranch, we love to share our beautiful sunrises and sunsets, whitetail and mule deer, an occasional elk, moose, or mountain sheep, and the fleeting red fox. Interested ? ...
Neon lights, fabulous theme hotels, high quality restaurants,glitzy world class shows, star studded concerts and some of the world's largest casinos offering round the clock entertainment. Las ...
Discover the pulsating energy of Rio, Stroll Paraty's colonial cobblestone streets, Explore the pristine Bay of Paraty by boat, Feel the wild roar of Iguazu Falls, Discover the colourful barrios ...
Explore Beijing's architectural wonders, Scale the Great Wall, See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, Sample sizzling Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu, Fall in love with giant pandas, Join the pilgrims ...
Travel on the 27th October for 11 nights 2 adults & 2 Kids from €2,790 .
Price includes flights from Dublin, taxes and 11 nights 3 * Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando hotel.
Orlando has heaps of ...
Today were offering package deals in July & August from €1,599 including flights, taxes, check in bag, airport transfers and accommodation., staying at the International II self catering ...
On the 9th of July flying from Cork or Dublin we have a 2 bedroom apartment available in the El Dorado apartments for 2 adults and 2 kids for €1,799 including flights, taxes, transfers and ...
The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is soaked in history and is filled with imposing mountains, pretty flowering valleys and vast stretches of beautiful beachs. Today were offering you 7 ...
