Travel
Singapore also opens up to Travel Pass
SINGAPORE will also allow passengers traveling to the island state to share pre-departure Covid-19 test results with airlines and immigration staff upon arrival Ising the IATA Travel Pass using from May as the south east Asian nation takes steps to reopen its borders. “As we work to safely rebuild the Changi air hub, we will …
Malta is looking good for June… only if you’ve had your jabs
By Fionn Davenport ittn.ie THE Island of Malta will start welcoming vaccinated tourists to the island from June 1, it was announced by the Malta Tourism Authority. Restriction-free entry will be granted to fully vaccinated visitors, but only on presentation of proof that they have been vaccinated at least 10 days before arriving into …
Cassidy’s to handle 2023 Rugby World Cup travel
By Fionn Davenport ittn.ie CASSIDY Travel, appointed as an official authorised sub-agent for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, has this week launched a priority reservation programme for those looking to travel to the games, in expectation of feverish demand among travel-starved Irish fans. Fans travelling to France will be able to …
Why Portugal should be on your post-Covid holiday list
SPAIN has always been a favourite for Irish travellers — and with good reason. But part of the Iberian peninsula also belongs to Portugal, a neighbouring country often overlooked in favour of its popular Spanish popular sister. Although Portugal is slowly emerging as a holiday hotspot, you may still find parts of the country tourist-free, …
Solo travellers are more intelligent
IF you prefer traveling alone to going around with a big group, it might be because you’re smart. According to a study from the British Psychological Society, intelligent people are more likely to experience “lower life satisfaction with more frequent socialiSation with friends”. Using data from a long-term survey of 15,000 people, aged 18 to …
Let’s plan locally for your holiday
LOCAL tourism bodies are hoping to entice domestic ‘staycationers’ back to Kilkenny City and county., as the roll-out of the vaccine gains pace, despite teething problems with supply. Kilkenny Tourism has launched #More to Explore, a multi-pronged campaign highlighting Kilkenny’s many unique tourism attractions, from outdoors activities and authentic experiences to family, couple, and group …
