Following yesterday’s announcement to cease trading the directors of Joe Walsh Pilgrimtours have petitioned the High Court to appoint Eamonn Richardson and Andrew O’Leary of KPMG as provisional liquidators to Joe Walsh Pilgrimtours Ltd., today Wednesday 28th April 2021. Customers of Joe Walsh Pilgrimtours due refunds remain protected and should still contact the Commission…
Spend Christmas on the Slopes with Crystal Ski
By Ali Finnegan – April 27, 2021 (April 27, 2021)
Snow, slopes and seasonal cheer… there’s nothing quite like skiing at Christmas! Swap your Christmas walk for some fun in the mountains. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and get in a full-body workout on the slopes. Create lifelong memories with friends and family this Christmas, away from the stress of work or home life. Whether…
Good Things Come in Small Packages: Discover Andorra with Crystal Ski
By Ali Finnegan – April 21, 2021
Andorra is a tiny principality tucked between France and Spain. Covering just 181 square miles across the Eastern Pyrenees, Andorra is home to two main ski areas – Vallnord with 93km of slopes, and Grandvalira with 210km. Proving that good things come in small packages, it’s a popular pick for learners and there’s plenty of…
Plan your Dream Family Holiday to Barbados
By Ali Finnegan – April 19, 2021
Are you dreaming of whisking the family off to sunnier shores? With the recent announcement of Aer Lingus’ new route connecting Ireland to Barbados from Autumn 2021, now is the perfect time to start planning a reunion with your loved ones on the picture-perfect island of Barbados. Boasting beautiful white sand beaches, a vibrant culture…
Celebrate New Year’s on the Slopes with Crystal Ski
By Ali Finnegan – April 13, 2021
Fireworks, fresh snow and celebrations in resort – there is no better place to ring in the New Year than on the slopes! Make your break to the mountains in time for midnight on New Year’s Eve and book early to enjoy seasonal savings to some of our favourite destinations. Sharing the Alps with France…
Head of Global Markets, Petra Roach, Leaves BTMI
By Ali Finnegan – April 8, 2021 (April 20, 2021)
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is bidding farewell to Global Head of Markets and Interim CEO, Petra Roach, who is leaving to take up a new opportunity with the Grenada Tourist Board later this year. In a statement from the Board, BTMI Chairman Roseanne Myers thanked Roach for her notable contribution to Barbados’ tourism…
Crystal Ski Deal of the week: La Thuile, Italy
By Ali Finnegan – April 8, 2021
Looking for somewhere new to go when you hit the slopes again? Known as Little Siberia among the Italians, La Thuile, in northwest Italy, offers excellent ski conditions and incredible views. This resort boasts quiet slopes, minimal queue times and perfect runs for progressing skiers, with lots of impressive intermediate terrain. Enjoy the novelty of…
The COVID Conundrum: Had COVID? Expect issues returning to work.
By Ali Finnegan – April 1, 2021
As the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccinations continues, the world is beginning to plan to return to a sense of normality, which includes a return to work and travel. However, Dr Graham Fry, Tropical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Tropical Medical Bureau (Ireland) and Nomad Travel (UK), envisages problems in this return to normality for those who have had COVID-19….
Spend Christmas on the Slopes
By Ali Finnegan – March 31, 2021 (March 31, 2021)
Snow, slopes and seasonal cheer… there’s nothing quite like the feeling of skiing at Christmas. Resorts are in full swing by the time the festive season comes around so every day can be a ski day! Swap your Christmas walk for some fun in the mountains and ring in the new year on the piste…
Barbados welcomes new direct Aer Lingus service from Manchester. Aer Lingus announce first Caribbean service is Barbados
By Ali Finnegan – March 24, 2021
Date: 24th March 2021, Bridgetown, Barbados On October 20th, 2021, Barbados is set to become the first Aer Lingus Caribbean destination with three weekly services between Manchester (IATA: MAN) and Bridgetown (IATA: BGI, Grantley Adams International Airport), Barbados. Flights will operate twice weekly until the beginning of November 2021, when they will then increase to…