Bridgetown, Barbados The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is pleased to announce that Barbados has been added to the UK ‘Green List’* as it relates to the resumption of travel, effective June 24, 2021. The inclusion onto the Green List is testament to the low number of current infection rates on the island (<2% of…
Portugal Updates Entry Requirements for Tourists
Portugal has eased its travel restrictions and is welcoming non-essential travel from Ireland. Under the country’s current restrictions, all passengers arriving from Ireland must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Portugal is now accepting Rapid Antigen Tests (TRAg) taken up to 48 hours before departure. This is applicable to all passengers arriving to Portugal…
The Canary Islands: The Leading Destination for the LGBTQ+ Community
The Canary Islands has been known as a leading destination for the LGBTQ+ community for more than 50 years. Known for their beautiful beaches, year-round good weather, laid-back culture and open-minded spirit, the Canary Islands are home to numerous LGBTQ+ friendly spots. From delightful bars and remarkable beaches to colourful festivals and welcoming accommodation –…
Portugal Allows Antigen Tests for Arrivals from Ireland
Portugal has eased its travel restrictions and is welcoming non-essential travel from Ireland. Under the country’s current restrictions, all passengers arriving from Ireland must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Portugal is now accepting Rapid Antigen Tests (TRAg) taken up to 24 hours before departure. This is applicable to all passengers arriving to Portugal from…
Wild Rover Day Tours Plant Over 1,000 Trees with 8 Billion Trees
Wild Rover Tours, the family-owned Irish tour company, are on a mission to create eco-friendly day trips from Dublin. The award-winning day-tour company partnered with 8 Billion Trees, a social enterprise that carry out large-scale tree planting and conservation operations, and have planted over 1,000 trees and saved over 5,500 trees that would have be…
Plan Your Bucket List Ski Trip to Canada with Crystal Ski
Famous for its knee-deep powder snow, immaculately groomed slopes and wide, tree-lined runs, Canada is a bucket-list destination for skiers and boarders alike. With stacks of awards naming it the number one ski resort in USA and Canada, Whistler is without doubt one of the world’s greatest ski destinations. We could talk about Whistler’s huge…
The Canary Islands: The Top Destination for the World’s Cycling Elite
“It’s the perfect combination for cyclists. Tenerife has many inclines, very good roads and an exceptional climate. It is the only place where we can do training camps at altitude in good conditions. Here you can go from more than 2,000 meters above sea level to sea level in a very short period of time….
The Canary Islands Entry Requirements to Access Official Tourism Accommodation
The Canary Islands have updated their requirements for travellers arriving to the archipelago from abroad. Individuals over six years of age, who are not residents of the Canary Islands, and are staying in tourist accommodation are required to have one of the following on entry to the archipelago: A negative COVID-19 test taken within 72…
The Canary Islands Remain on UK Amber List
On Thursday, June 3 the United Kingdom government announced an updated Green List of countries which UK travellers can visit, depending on local restrictions, and not self-isolate on their return to the UK. The Canary Islands’ Minister for Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Yaiza Castilla, is disappointed with yesterday’s announcement which kept the Canary Islands on…
What We Did This Month – May 2021
Another month completed in TravelMedia.ie Towers. May was as busy as ever as we took on new clients, hosted virtual events, attended live events and continued to produce great content and coverage for our clients. Read on to find out everything the TravelMedia.ie | TTR team got up to this month… Barbados Break and Breath…