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November 17, 2024

How to book your first cruise holiday

In case you haven’t heard, cruising is, and has been, the fastest growing trend in travel in recent years and yet despite all the hype and the promotion, less than 2% of Irish travellers have experienced one to date, according to CLIA, the professional trade body that represents all the main cruise lines. There are many reasons for this which broadly fall into three categories, so this article hopes to bring some clarity to the

October 22, 2024

5 Travel Podcasts to Inspire your Next Big Trip

If you love to travel, love learning about new destinations and are a fan of adventure then you will love listening to some of these travel podcasts. Whether you are sitting in your living room, cooking your dinner or doing your daily commute to work, these inspirational podcasts will keep your wanderlust alive and get you excited for your next big trip abroad. Armchair Explorer This podcast is all about motivating you to go out

September 14, 2024

6 Books about Travel and Self Empowerment

While we cannot escape to the wilderness or our favourite beach resort at the moment we can still dream of lands far away and hope for new adventures in the near future. We have picked some of our favourite travel books about travel that will tickle your imagination and inspire you to plan your next big adventure. On the Road by Jack Kerouac This book was listed as one of the top 100 novels of

August 19, 2024

Do you know what travel agents do?

Travel agents play a pivotal role in the travel industry and they should always be your first (and probably your last) port of call. it’s not a trick question. Do you know what travel agents do on a day-to-day basis? Do they specialise in all modes of travel or just some? Do they confine themselves to specific geographical areas or do they cover the whole world? Do they focus on group or individual travel? Are

July 10, 2024

4 Unique Wildlife Travel Experiences

We all love to listening to Sir David Attenborough talk his way through a wildlife documentary. His television series brings us to remote parts of the world to witness some of natures most beautiful scenes. If you are a nature lover and want to truly connect with the wildlife around you then embarking on one of these unique wildlife travel experiences should be on the top of your bucket-list. Whale Watching in Canada Seeing whales

October 19, 2020

Three amazing Japan tours in 2021 with FREE flights!

  Immerse yourself in the unique and fascinating culture of Japan. A country of captivating contrasts, where ancient gods rub shoulders with modern technology, skyscrapers give way to lush paddy fields and bustling crowds disperse into the tranquillity of a classical garden. An escorted tour is the perfect way to experience all that this fascinating archipelago has to offer. Book before the 31st of October and receive FREE flights! Get in touch with a Travel

September 2, 2020

Ski in 2021 with O’Hanrahan Travel

There is so much to think of when booking a ski holiday, especially if it happens to be your first time. Besides organising flights and transfers, the real expertise lies in choosing the correct resort! Slopes will vary depending on level of experience. Childcare facilities are not available in all resorts, similar to indoor heated swimming pools not being an amenity that all properties can offer. Accommodation can range from basic self catering apartments and

August 2, 2020

Travel Agents Frustration

Irish Travel agents have been left frustrated with the Governments ‘green list’ of countries that have been deemed safe for travellers to visit this year. Popular destinations for Irish travellers such as Spain and Portugal are above the European Centre for Disease Control metric of 20 cases over the previous 14 days per 100,000 people and thus have not been included on the listing. These countries account for a large percentage of European family holidays

June 25, 2020

Round up of Travel Offers for June

Each month we will bring you a fresh round up of all of our expert agent Travel Offers. Whether you want to soak up the sun in sunny Spain or ski the black slopes of Europe, the Travel Centres agents have put together the perfect itinerary for your next holiday. This months offers come from O'Hanrahan Travel and The Travel Broker who offer a bespoke travel services and team up with the very best suppliers

April 7, 2020

8 Virtual Museum Tours that you can enjoy from your Living Room

Are you craving some travel time? Do you have the travel bug? Are you stuck at home? Technology has made it easier than ever for us to experience some of the worlds wonders and museums from our living rooms. Sit back, relax and enjoy some of the worlds top museum virtual tours from the comfort of your own home. Natural History Museum - London Discover the wonders of the natural world from the confines of

March 31, 2020

7 Adventure Videos to Watch on YouTube

In the current situation we are all hibernating so it's the perfect time to watch some of the best travel and adventure videos on YouTube. Here are seven travel related videos that showcase some of the most beautiful destinations around the world and will motivate you for your next big adventure. Sahara with Michael Palin (55 minutes) At 55 minutes each, these episodes are packed with useful tips about the cultures and regions around the

March 19, 2020

Turkey’s stunning Cappadocia from the air

Adventure Travel isn’t all white-knuckle thrills and low budget backpacking. It’s more about getting off the beaten track and fulfilling some of those lifelong ambitions. When the term ‘Adventure Travel’ is conjured up, what do those words mean to you? If you type in the term in Google, you get the following two definitions: ‘an unusual and exciting or daring experience’ and ‘engage in daring or risky experience’ It’s those two words ‘daring’ and risky’

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