Your Guide to Celebrate Easter in Malta in 2022
Easter is approaching and what better way to celebrate the festivities than a relaxing break to Malta. The combination of great food, local traditions, good weather and over 7,000 years of history makes Malta a destination for everyone to enjoy. There are over 350 churches, cathedrals and chapels located around the Maltese Islands reflecting the importance of the […]
Malta on my Mind…
Sharon Jordan, Managing Director of ITTN Group shares her experience of Malta. Given my job, everywhere I turn, people ask me, “Where would you go for a breakaway?” and my reply is ‘it has got to be Malta!’. Malta is a year-round destination with an impressive 3,000 hours of sunshine and an average temperature of […]
World Book Day: 7 Literary Destinations to Inspire a Love of Reading
7 Literary Destinations to Inspire a Love of Reading Thursday will be the 25th anniversary of World Book Day, a time to celebrate the joys of reading and losing yourself in a novel. Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous authors and see below seven literary destinations that are sure to […]
More Cultural Events and Festivals You Need to Visit in 2022
Discover some of the world’s most enticing cultural festivals taking place in 2022. Here are more of some of the top events worth travelling for this year. More Cultural Events and Festivals You Need to Visit in 2022 Telluride Jazz Festival – Telluride, Colorado, USA (12 – 14 August) Nestled at the end of a […]
The Heart of Portugal: Lapa dos Dinheiros
Portugal is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, especially the Algarve and cities like Lisbon and Oporto. Last September, I had the chance to explore the Center of Portugal – home to many communities and landscapes undiscovered by mainstream tourism. Hopping from village to village, I was drawn in by the natural […]
Italy is Trending in 2022
As the appetite for travel skyrocketed over the last month, this years’ travel trends are starting to take shape. While a forever-favourite at OROKO, Italy appears to be high on everyone’s radar. Families are booking Sardinia, Lake Garda and Tuscany, while couples and honeymooners can’t get enough of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como […]
The Five Biggest St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the World
St. Patrick’s Day parades are making their triumphant return this year after a two year absence due to covid-19. Ireland isn’t the only country to pull out all the stops for the event. The day is celebrated all over the world. Here are the five biggest and boldest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the world. […]
Madrid in a Day – Strolling the Streets of this Spanish City
Madrid is in the heart of Spain and probably a rarer choice for Irish holidaymakers given our love of the seaside. This is, however, a little gem of a city break. If you have 24-hours, this is my recommendation to make the moments count in the Spanish capital. From the airport to the city centre […]
Discover Bled, Slovenia – One of the World’s Most Welcoming Cities
Renowned for their warm and friendly nature, Slovenians are not only hospitable in their customs but also in their development of nature-based tourism, encouraging communities and visitors to take a more sustainable path. Booking.com’s latest study highlights those destinations, including Slovenia which consistently provide outstanding hospitality, as evidenced by more than 232 million verified reviews […]
Preview of the Game of Thrones Experience – Studio Tour
Game of Thrones Experience – Northern Ireland Friday, 4th February sees the opening of the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Game of Thrones is the reason one in six visitors come to Northern Ireland with over 25 of the filming locations here. Now, there is another way to experience this epic […]
Celebrating Ulysse’s Centenary in Paris
James Joyce’s celebrated Ulysses was first published as a complete novel on 2 February 1922 – in Paris. One hundred years later, Tourism Ireland plans to take every opportunity to shine a spotlight on ‘Ulysses 100’ in its promotional activity around the world this year. Yesterday, Tourism Ireland in France joined forces with the Centre Culturel Irlandais […]
Valencia Named Healthiest City in the World
Valencia has once again been named the healthiest city in the world according to Money.co.uk. Crowned consecutively for a second year, the study evaluates how cities prioritise the health of its locals and visitors through several key factors. Analysing what contributes to a healthy lifestyle, seven distinct areas were taken into account during the study, including […]
16 of the Best Second Cities to Visit in 2022
In a bid to protect the environment and to help reduce overtourism, the idea of second city tourism is to lure travellers away from the world’s most visited cities to a similar alternative in the same region or country. Travel off-the-beaten-track this year and discover 16 amazing second city destinations that should be on every intrepid […]
A Seine River Cruise Including Paris & Rouen
Sail with Travel Department to discover the sights along one of Europe’s most historic rivers on this 7-night river cruise holiday. The River Seine is the second-longest waterway in France, rising northwest of Dijon and flowing north-westerly through Paris before finishing at Le Havre and emptying into the English Channel. You’ll begin with a guided […]
Great Deals from Söll Austria for March Spring Skiing Weeks
Austria is Ireland’s favourite ski destination, and Söll is one of the local favourite destinations within Austria itself. Every year, Irish skiers return to Söll, in the Ski Weltwilder kaiser-Brixental ski region, with its unique combination of 288 kilometers of interconnected skiing, and a big gastronomic experience with over 70 family-run restaurants on the mountain […]