Author: Brian Ogle

Hello! I'm Brian Ogle. For almost 30 years I was the Editor at Northern Ireland's only travel newspaper and now that I'm freelance I'm continuing my globe-trotting ways! I hope you will follow me on this journey, exploring this amazing world...

ABTA REPORT SHOWCASES VALUE OF TRAVEL AGENTS, TOUR OPERATORS

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Mark Tanzer – travel agents and tour operators bring added value to holidays

FINDINGS from ABTA’s Holiday Habits 2025-26 report reinforce the importance people place on travel agents and operators to provide fantastic holidays with excellent customer service and value for money.

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NEW MSC FLY AND CRUISE PACKAGES FROM BELFAST

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MSC Cruises UK & Ireland has announced its new Fly and Cruise packages for 2026, with flight seats secured from three UK airports, including Belfast, in partnership with Jet2.com.

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JET2WEDDINGS’ EXPANSION MEANS CUSTOMERS CAN NOW ENJOY A GREEK WEDDING IN THE SUN….

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Jet2holidays has expanded its new Jet2Weddings proposition to Greece on the back of demand from customers, meaning couples now have even more choice when it comes to saying ‘I do’ in a stunning sunshine climate.

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UK TRAVELLERS FEELING MORE CONFIDENT OF GOING OVERSEAS

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ABTA survey shows increasing confidence of travelling overseas


THE latest results from ABTA’s annual Travel Confidence Index, now in its third year, show the UK is feeling even more confident about travelling overseas.

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ADVICE FROM ABTA: FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING TRAVEL INSURANCE

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Enjoy the beach, but have peace of mind with the right travel insurance

ABTA has identified five issues that travellers need to be aware of when purchasing travel insurance.

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YOU CAN PACK A LOT IN TO A DAY TRIP TO GLASGOW!

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George Street with St George’s Tron Church of Scotland in downtown Glasgow

GLASGOW is calling, and Stena Line is challenging you to see how much adventure you can fit into a single day trip this autumn.

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CHILE BECOMING A HOT SPOT FOR LUXURY TRAVELLERS

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AS Chile’s popularity among luxury travellers continues to grow, Wayfairer Travel has launched a 12-Day luxury holiday in Chile to meet rising demand. Chile is one of the most geographically contrasted countries, home to the world’s driest desert, the Atacama Desert, and the towering glaciers and fjords of Patagonia in the far south.

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JET2HOLIDAYS ‘BID FOR A BREAK’ RETURNS WITH DAILY CHANCES TO WIN ALL THIS WEEK….

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JET2HOLIDAYS has announced the return today of its enormously popular ‘Bid for a Break’ campaign, with a new holiday available to bid on every day this week!

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