The Canary Islands is one of the top destinations for Irish and UK holidaymakers, and it’s no surprise why… The archipelago is perfect for unwinding and leaving stress behind. With seven UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and four World Heritage Sites, the natural paradise is waiting for your next visit. The archipelago is home to digital nomads,…
Celebrate Earth Day in the Canary Islands
What better way to celebrate Earth Day on the 22nd of April 2022 than in the Canary Islands, home to spectacular landscapes and incredible biodiversity. Read on to learn more about the lush environment of the Canary Islands archipelago from local experts… “This archipelago has a spectacular geodiversity,” says José Francisco Pérez Torrado, geologist and…
Ryanair’s New Service from Dublin to Madeira Takes Off Today
30th of March 2022 Ryanair launched their new direct service from Dublin to Madeira, Portugal, today, 30th of March. The landmark FN 364 service departed at 4:15 pm and heralds a new era for both Portugal and Ryanair. For Irish tourists dreaming of holidaying on the idyllic island, renowned for its spectacular and lush landscape,…
Barbados Wins Best Tourist Board at Globe Travel Awards 2022
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. was honoured to be named Best Tourist Board at Travel Weekly’s 2022 Globe Travel Awards on Tuesday, 15th of March 2022. Marc McCollin, Senior Business Development Officer, BTMI, was presented with the prestigious award at last night’s ceremony in London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, amongst hundreds of travel industry peers. The Travel…
This Summer is Sweeter in Barbados
Save up to 55% on holidays, and experience the Caribbean’s sweetest summer festival Restrictions are relaxing, borders are reopening, and Barbados is the perfect place to create magical moments this summer. Travellers looking to satisfy their need for adventure and relaxation now have a special incentive to choose Barbados. The island’s new summer campaign just…
International Women’s Day – The Women’s Wine Revolution
It’s no secret that many industries in the have been historically difficult for women to work in, including the wine profession. At one-point women were prohibited from working in wineries at all! But as time moved forward, things began to change. Women have started a worldwide revolution in the wine industry and to celebrate…
Barbados is Opening Up with New Travel Protocols
This Caribbean island outlines major changes to enhance the visitor arrival experience One week after discontinuing its curfew, the Government of Barbados is announcing a series of updates to enhance travellers’ entry process into the country. Effective Saturday, February 26, 2022, travellers to Barbados will have more options with the acceptance of Rapid Antigen tests…
Dr. Karen Weekes arrived in Barbados becoming first Irish Woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Irish Solo Rower, Dr. Karen Weekes has completed her Record-Breaking Bid to be the 1st Irish woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. After beginning her journey in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands on the 6th of December of last year, Karen has finished her journey, arriving in Barbados yesterday, the 24th of February 2022, after a lengthy 80…
Canary Islands Cuisine: Tenerife’s Family-Owned Michelin Star Restaurant
Owned by brothers, Juan Carlos and Jonathon Padrón, El Rincón de Juan Carlos in Tenerife, is one of the Canary Islands’ newest Michelin-starred restaurants. Opened 18 years ago, it was in this humble establishment where the phenomenon of the new Canarian cuisine began to take shape. Almost two decades later, the Canary Islands food scene…
FROSCH Ireland are Expanding
KC Travel join FROSCH Ireland 18th of February 2022 From the 1st of February 2022, KC Travel based in Tralee, Co Kerry will join the FROSCH Ireland family. FROSCH Ireland has undergone significant changes since it was established in 2000. The travel industry has been revolutionised due to digital transformation and rapid changes in consumer behaviour….