In January 2025, British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman were detained in Iran on charges of espionage after ignoring government travel advisories. The couple, who were touring the world on motorbikes, had entered Iran despite the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advising against all travel to the country. According to Iranian authorities, the […]
Irish Rail tour company Táilte Tours CLG are continuing to organise special and memorable journeys across Ireland. This time they have successfully organised a trip that fans of the 2600 “Arrow” class will be particularly excited about. Set to run on Saturday April 5, the “Eyre Lee Bird” trip will run from Cork to Galway […]
With heritage sewn into its brand ethos, Italian-born Society Limonata is giving its age-old linen designs a new twist. Launched in 2000, it is part of the Limonata Group, a historical textile company based in Costa Masnaga (in northern Italy) founded at the end of the 19th century. The company is still considered a benchmark […]
Roads closed with yellow weather warning in place Morning travel has been disrupted with roads blocked by fallen trees A number of key routes have been closed this morning as strong winds hit Northern Ireland Current roads closed are Co Fermanagh – the Pettigoe Road in Kesh is obstructed by two fallen tree this morning […]
Nestled in the Indian Ocean, La Digue is one of the smallest and most enchanting islands in the Seychelles archipelago. Known for its untouched natural beauty, it has earned a place on the list of the world’s most stunning beach destinations. La Digue’s most famous beach, Anse Source d’Argent, is often celebrated as one of […]
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Forget bog-standard walking tours and historical trails. From ghosts in Cork to magic tricks, here’s a selection with a difference around the country A magical Kilkenny tour… There’s no better way to get a full appreciation of a destination than by booking a guided tour. But there are guided tours, and there are tours that […]
By SAM MERRIMAN, SOCIAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT Published: 00:01, 21 February 2025 | Updated: 00:05, 21 February 2025 One in ten 10 to 15-year-olds is afraid to travel alone because they fear being attacked with a knife, shocking new research shows. Almost half of children in this age group have seen violent incidents or heard of […]
BOOKING Holdings, the parent to travel brands including Kayak and Priceline, delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter results following a bustling holiday season. Room nights booked for the three months ended Dec 31 grew 13 per cent to 261 million, the company said on Thursday (Feb 20), exceeding Wall Street’s estimates and its own guidance range of 6 […]
Acacia Africa gears up for safari boom with four new Botswana tours and savings of up to 15%. To meet the rising demand for authentic African adventures, the tour operator is launching four new 8-day Botswana tours. Acacia Africa is also offering savings of up to 15% on Adventure Camping Tours departing through May. […]
