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The Dolomites are having a moment. And trust me when I say, as we approach winter, this spectacular corner of northern Italy is going to be all over your Instagram feed. Think mountain peaks dusted in snow, chic alpine hotels, roaring fires, long lunches in mountain restaurants, and not forgetting the picture-postcard scenery. But the Dolomites are no longer simply a destination for serious skiers. This is where luxury, design, wellness and adventure come together, creating o

Ibiza is no stranger to the wellness movement, but the new opening of Nômade Temple in the north of the island is determined to show visitors a very different side of Ibiza’s synonymous party scene. Nômade Temple is already an established name in the world of luxury, with roots in Tulum, and is opening in Madrid and Ibiza in 2026. Away from the Super clubs, late-night beach parties and hedonistic party vibe, for which the island is best known, Nômade Temple has arrived in Por

Forget crowded resorts; the hustle and bustle of breakfast, even in 5-star luxury hotels during summer peak months, can seem noisy, crowded, and overstimulating. If you really want to experience a summer in Mediterranean Luxury, Sail the Med by Catamaran, Sailing Boat or a Luxury Yacht. Prices with Click&Boat vary, depending on the type of boat, destination, season and duration of the charter, making it possible to tailor a day on the water to different budgets. From sleek mo

There were few better ways to escape the Irish winter than boarding a flight to the Maldives just after Christmas. On December 26, our family of four, two adults and two kids, left Dublin with Etihad Airways for a week of sunshine, turquoise waters and a very special New Year’s Eve. The journey via Abu Dhabi was remarkably seamless. We thoroughly enjoyed the 7-hour flight to Abu Dhabi after the hectic Christmas week; it was a welcome opportunity to chill, relax, grab some fo

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is set to bring its signature brand of Asian-inspired luxury to Bali with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Bali, a new cliffside resort on the island’s southern Bukit Peninsula. Perched on a cliffside plateau of elevated terraces, the resort provides dramatic panoramic views of the Indian Ocean’s azure waters, with direct access to a secluded and protected white-sand beach. Guests will enjoy infinity pools and cliff-edge dining, while wellness e

MSC Cruises has announced a range of special rewards and incentives for its travel age partners to celebrate UK & Ireland Travel Agent Day tomorrow (Friday, September 4).

Our 3rd and final full day took us to Oslo.

Air Canada has launched a new direct route between Shannon Airport and Toronto, starting from next year.

VIVA Moments Photographer of the year competition continues with a new category for September.

Accident & General (A&G) has launched a new travel trade competition, giving one lucky travel agent the chance to win a holiday for two to Tenerife.

Thailand has introduced a series of updated visa measures designed to simplify entry arrangements while strengthening security and making the system easier for international travellers to understand - but visitors from Ireland and the UK remain largely unaffected.

The TUI Care Foundation is celebrating ten years of its global TUI Junior Academy, a programme that has so far inspired more than 307,000 school-aged children from over 1,200 schools around the world to become environmental champions in their communities. Since its launch in 2016, the programme has also equipped almost 9,000 teachers and educators with the knowledge and tools to deliver environmental and sustainability education that continues to benefit new generations of st

Aer Lingus Regional has launched a seat sale on its UK route network out of Belfast City Airport.

The Cork International Hotel is marking the return to school with a discounted Sunday Lunch for children under-12 for the months of September and October. The hotel is offering a two-course children’s meal for €5 and three-courses for €10. The offer is available only with an adult purchasing a two or three-course Sunday Lunch menu, with one child offer per qualifying adult. The price of a two-course meal for adults is €31 and €39 for three-courses. Diners have the option of a

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially cut the ribbon on its new Great Tides Waterpark complex on Great Stirrup Cay, the cruise company's 270-acre private island destination in The Bahamas.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has launched its new Brochure for its 2027 Spectacular Journeys of the World Collection, as the luxury operator continues to deliver even more seamless and immersive, ultra-luxury journeys by river, rail and road.

Seabourn has opened bookings for its 2029 World Cruise: Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons, a 138-day luxury voyage aboard Seabourn Quest.

Ireland-US relations emerged as the real winner from the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, with a closely contested game between Texas Christian University and the University of North Carolina concluding a week of significant engagement among Ireland, Texas, and North Carolina. On the field, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels secured a narrow 15-10 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs at the Aviva Stadium. The result remained in doubt until the closing moments,

From Dublin's rich literary landmarks to the beautiful landscapes of Sligo and the Bellaghy countryside that inspired Seamus Heaney, a new Channel 4 travel series will take viewers on a captivating journey to the places that have inspired some of our literary greats. Sandi's Ireland: A Literary Journey, fronted by broadcaster, author and comedian Sandi Toksvig, begins airing in Great Britain on Channel 4 and More4 today (3rd September). Co-produced by Tourism Ireland and pr

Ryanair has warned that European short-haul air fares – across the board - are likely to rise materially over the next 12 months if high oil prices persist; and has claimed that some airlines may even struggle to survive the current climate.