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When you travel with two highly energetic children, finding a holiday destination that bridges the gap between genuine adult luxury and genuine childhood magic is notoriously difficult. Most high-end resorts are designed for couples and merely tolerate children; others are so focused on kids that parents are left feeling like they are staying in an amusement park. Then we discovered Forte Village Resort on Sardinia’s breathtaking southern coast, and everything changed. Tucked

Turkish Airlines has posted a strong set of results for the second quarter of 2026, despite the ongoing global headwinds caused by rising fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty around the Middle East. Turkish - which is the flag carrier of Türkiye and Europe's largest airline, in terms of number of flights operated - generated total revenues of $7.2bn for the three-month period to the end of June. This marked a 20.5% increase on the same period last year. Net profit stood at

MSC Group has revealed the details of a new beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic. The destination has been named Catalina Sugar Beach and operated in partnership with other brands, is receiving enhancements to create a premier leisure destination in the region. Operated in partnership with CTL Maritime and Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, the destination is receiving significant enhancements to create a premier leisure destinatio

Crystal Cruises has formally announced a contract with Fincantieri for the construction of its third next-generation ocean ship. The vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2034, is covered by the option exercised in 2024 and reflects Crystal's continued investment in the future of luxury cruising. The new vessel will join Crystal Grace, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard, scheduled to debut in 2028, along with her sister ship arriving in May 2031. Toge

Luxury wellness has entered a new era. The days when a spa break simply meant a massage followed by an infinity pool are giving way to something far more meaningful. Today’s travellers are increasingly seeking experiences rooted in the traditions, landscapes and cultures of the places they visit, discovering destinations through centuries-old wellness rituals that are a part of local life. Rather than importing generic spa menus across the globe, many of the world’s leading l

In celebration of Anantara Hotels & Resorts' 25th anniversary, Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel has unveiled an exclusive new experience in partnership with the iconic Irish brand, Waterford. The new Waterford — A Master Cutter Experience is a bespoke half-day journey that introduces the rich heritage and world-renowned artisanship of the storied glassmaker in unique Anantara The Marker style. Designed for discerning travellers seeking authentic connections with destination a

Global travel distribution and booking giant TBO has posted strong figures for the first quarter of its financial year. The latest results show a 32% year-on-year jump in after-tax profit to $8.8m; and an 81% jump in group revenue to $97.6m. "Q1 FY27 was important not merely because of the growth we delivered, but because several characteristics we have been building into TBO became visible together. The quarter began against a backdrop of continuing uncertainty across the Mi

Congratulations, once again, to the July Winner of the VIVA Moments Photographer of the year Competition Elizabeth Young from Stein Travel. Stephen Sands, VIVA Cruises paid a visit to Stein Travel yesterday to present Elizabeth with her prizes. The winning entry in the July "Simply Boutique" Category is this beautiful photo taken in the village of Mgarr, Malta. Elizabeth captioned her photo "This beautiful corner in the lovely village of Mgarr captures the essence of boutique

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has appointed Stuart Hookins as Estates Director for the UK & Ireland. Mr Hookins joins Whitbread following the decision of Simon Hobbs to retire after nearly 20 years with the business. He takes over responsibility for one of the UK’s largest hospitality property portfolios, comprising more than 845 Premier Inn hotels and over 86,000 trading bedrooms across the UK and Ireland. The appointment comes at an important time for Whitbread as it works to

European river cruise specialist Riviera Travel has announced additional support measures for agents and guests being impacted by poor river conditions on parts of the Rhine and Danube. Since river disruption began in early July, Riviera Travel has enhanced support for travel agent partners and guests through a dedicated incident task force and its new Travel Updates Hub, which is updated twice daily with the latest operational information and sailing updates. Working closely

London's Gatwick Airport has been given the go-ahead to build a second runway, following Britain's Court of Appeal ruling against a legal challenge by campaigners. Pierre-Hugues Schmit, Chief Executive of London Gatwick said: "Today's Court of Appeal decision to comprehensively reject the legal challenges brought by the two campaign groups opposing London Gatwick’s Northern Runway Project, confirms, yet again, that the September 2025 decision by the Secretary of State for Tra

Belfast City Airport has achieved a ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating, the highest accolade available, for the ninth consecutive year. The Airport Accessibility Performance Report, which is published annually by the Civil Aviation Authority, assesses the performance of UK airports in providing assistance services to disabled and less mobile passengers. This includes waiting times for arriving and departing passengers, the quality of the service provided, and the effectiveness

ROBINSON - TUI's all-inclusive resort brand - has announced an expansion of its WellFit Active offering: From summer 2026, new training concepts and fitness innovations will enhance the programme across its clubs. These include the mescan digital body analysis system, PULSE hybrid training, the SPINEFITTER, and Reformer Pilates. Personalised Body Analysis for Guests With mescan, ROBINSON is adding a digital self-measurement station to its WellFit Active offering, enabling gue

Leonardo Hotels Central Europe has announced an expansion of its presence in France, with it taking over the former Hilton Evian-les-Bains on Lake Geneva. The hotel will initially operate under the name of Hotel Evian-les-Bains by Leonardo Hotels and will undergo extensive renovations whilst remaining open for business. It boasts 170 rooms and suites, many of which offer views of Lake Geneva or of the Alps. Facilities include a restaurant with a lakeside terrace, a bar, a hea

Ryanair carried 22.2 million passengers across its route network in July, according to latest monthly operational figures from the airline. That figure represented a 7% rise in passenger numbers when compared to the same month last year. Ryanair operated 120,800 flights in July, with a load factor of 96%. On a rolling 12-month basis, Ryanair carried 213.2 million passengers, between the two July months, which was a 5% increase.

Expedition cruise specialist HX Expeditions has become the first commercial line to call at Old Harbor, an Alutiiq community on Kodiak Island, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to community-led exploration in Alaska. The visit took place on Sunday, August 2nd, aboard MS Roald Amundsen, the world’s first hybrid battery-powered expedition ship, during HX's Alaska & British Columbia | Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands voyage. Located o

Qantas has passed a major milestone in its much-anticipated Project Sunrise programme - which will see it fly the world's longest route: directly between London and Sydney from next year - with the successful completion of its first test flight. The Airbus A350-1000ULR set to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel landed on Australian soil for the first time today, last month as part of the flight test campaign. The first A350-1000ULR to take to the skies touched down

Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) today announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership opens more destinations across central and southern Africa, simplifying connectivity for customers. Since launching their codeshare agreement, Emirates and SAA have operated on a unilateral basis, with SAA placing its code on Emirates-o

Air Canada and Airbus have announced an aviation decarbonisation partnership to establish a jointly funded Sustainability Co-Investment Platform. This agreement states a shared objective to invest up to approximately C$13.7 million (€8.6m), through the platform to support a commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry in Canada. Both companies are confident that, with a supportive public policy framework in place, this investment can serve as a catalyst for the b

With the school summer holidays in full swing, many Irish families are preparing to jet off on their well-earned getaways. To help families get the best value for money and book their trips with confidence, Siobhain Mulholland, travel expert and Operations Director for Ireland at loveholidays has revealed some of her top family travel tips when booking a last-minute getaway. From securing the best deal to ensuring your holiday is fully protected, Siobhain shares insider knowl