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. […]
Discover Memphis: Landmarks that show the soul of the city Explore the top five landmarks in Memphis, from the iconic Graceland and vibrant Beale Street to the historic Sun Studio. Memphis has been named a top trending destination in the U.S. by Tripadvisor. The city earned the 5th spot on the list for its rich […]
A man in Wayne County, Michigan won over a million dollars in the lottery after playing the same numbers year after year — and said he now plans on taking an “extended family vacation.” The man, 54, who did not reveal his identity, told the Michigan Lottery that his $1.3 million jackpot win was […]
Whether you’re after regency reveries or a holy holiday, these are the places to visit in 2025. Clockwise from top left: Ritz-Carlton San Francisco; Sitatunga Private Island; Leading Hotels of the World’s Palazzo Roma; Sitatunga Private Island; Ritz-Carlton Maldives; Italian Journeys Clockwise from top left: Ritz-Carlton; Great Plains; Leading Hotels of the World; Great Plains; […]
Exsus Travel has announced its exclusive ‘Elite Agents Fam Trip,’ an annual event designed to reward the top sellers of the luxury tour operator. The inaugural trip will take place in October 2025, offering agents the opportunity to explore the spectacular destinations of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, experiencing firsthand the extraordinary products Exsus offers […]
For travel writer Alicia Valenski — who has autism and ADHD — the hurdles she faces when venturing abroad involve more than delayed flights and missing luggage. But while it can certainly be challenging, the rewards for neurodivergent and queer travellers are plentiful. Here, the lead of the Travel category of Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley shares her […]
Oceania Cruises has expanded its signature range of immersive “Culinary Discovery Tours” with the addition of 12 new gourmet excursions for 2025. The new chef-led tours are in diverse locations spanning the globe from Europe and the U.K. with new excursions in Amsterdam, Belfast, Invergordon, Valencia and Valletta; to Asia with three new options for […]
