Planning Your Camino de Santiago Journey
The most famous Camino or pilgrimage is to the Cathedral of St. James in Santiago in Northern Spain, where the remains of the apostle St. James were interred. It is also known as the Way of St. James. This journey also appears in the film The Way, in which Martin Sheen unexpectedly follows his deceased son’s […]
Journey the Camino del Norte – Green Spain
The Camino to Santiago de Compostela is a pilgrim route that people have been walking, riding, cycling and sailing on for more than 1,500 years. It is in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela that the remains of the apostle, St. James lie and it is known as the Way of St. James or the […]
Croatia, Greece and Slovenia Ranked Best Value for Money Destinations in Europe
Croatia, Greece and Slovenia are the best places to go, this summer, if value for money is a holiday priority. Research by travel intelligence company Mabrian shows Zagreb, Athens and Ljubljana were the cities offering the best value-for-money in June. The research is based on air connectivity, average hotel prices and visitor satisfaction levels. Where […]
Haarlem: A Dutch Masterpiece
John Low thoroughly enjoyed a trip to Haarlem, one of Holland’s most beautiful cities If you have ever visited Amsterdam and marvelled at the buildings, canals and museums but found it, well, a bit hectic then Haarlem awaits you. It is little more than a 20-minute train journey from Amsterdam and is acknowledged as one […]
Your Travel Guide to Slovenia
A country with endless open spaces, beautiful architecture, authentic gastronomy and a wealth of outdoor pursuits, Slovenia is waiting to be discovered. For travellers looking for a weekend getaway this summer, here’s how to spend a perfect 48 hours in Slovenia. Day one Arrive in the City Centre, Ljubljana at Direct flights from London with British […]
All You’ll Want in Nantes
John Low was impressed by the city at the mouth of the Loire London, Paris, Prague, Rome.. all are among the most popular, interest-packed city breaks, but another destination is rapidly gaining a justified reputation as an exhilarating centre for spending three or four days: Nantes in Brittany. Both Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly there […]
Valencia – Utiel-Requena Wine Tour, Part 1
All around Spain there are numerous wine routes, ruta de vino, not unlike our Greenways, and tasting wine is much better fun than acquiring blisters. Over three days we toured the Utiel – Requena wine region. It is an area inland to the west of Valencia city. Valencia – Utiel-Requena Wine Tour, Part 1 Utiel-Requena is […]
Valencia – Utiel-Requena Wine Tour Part 2
Walking around the country town of Requena you would have no idea what lies beneath. We were soon to find out when entering a doorway on the Plaza de la Villa, caves, a labyrinth carved into the rocks beneath. Valencia – Utiel-Requena Wine Tour Part 2 These caves in Requena were dug out by hand […]
Valencia – Utiel-Requena Wine Tour – Part 3
After all the food we had eaten and wine drunk for the past few days, it seems appropriate that we should get out and do some walking, serious walking. After saying goodbye to the lovely Hotel El Tollo, which we had become quite fond of it, it was off to the Natural Park, Las Hoces […]
Valencia – 24 Hours To Explore
It is no surprise that Valencia is the World Capital of Design for 2022, every where you look your eye is drawn by something smart and stylish. Consider the street lamp posts, not just any old lamp posts but ones that are beautifully designed and ooze style. Valencia – 24 Hours To Explore Spain’s third […]
Let’s Go – Beyond The Big Apple
We are delighted to introduce the first film in our new ‘Let’s Go’ series. This exciting new ITTN project saw cameras follow Ed Finn on an East Coast adventure, sponsored by Platinum Travel. Follow Ed Finn on a unique New York state journey which includes a lot of laughs! Watch as he visits everything from […]
Spotlight on: Sustainability in Colorado, USA
With sustainability a key travel trend this year, according to ABTA, it’s never been more important for globetrotters to be mindful of their holidays and the impact they have on the world. Home to towering mountains, glistening lakes, beautiful forests and four national parks, Colorado welcomes travellers to discover its diverse landscape through eco-conscious experiences. Dark […]
The Best Music Festivals to Attend this Summer Around the Globe
Music festivals are now back in full swing, and there’s nothing better than combining them with travelling. To visit a country and meet its people during a festival can be an experience second to none: you will bring home not just life-long memories of colour, music, dancing and fun but also a richer understanding of […]
Barrakka Gardens to Electric Buggies, A Day Out in Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua
ITTN’s Jack Goddard started out his second day in Malta visiting the Upper Barrakka Gardens which are public gardens based in Valletta and offer some incredible views. The gardens are located on the upper tier of St. Peter and Paul Bastion, which was built in the 1560s. Jack and his group then moved to St. John’s Co-Cathedral, a Roman Catholic […]
Arriving in Malta, Settling Beside the Sea and Ta’Betta Wine Estates
ITTN’s Jack Goddard was invited out by the Malta Tourism Authority to report on a recent FAM trip to the overwhelmingly stunning island of Malta. On the trip was Leanne Mulcahy of Limerick Travel, Michael Kelly of Keller Travel, Ceara Dhingra of Barters Travelnet, Criona Buggie of Travel Counsellors, Stuart Barber from Best4Travel, Laoise FitzPatrick of Fahy Travel and Macarena Munoz of Cassidy Travel. Jack […]