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...

AER LINGUS TO OPERATE NEW WINTER SERVICE TO TURIN

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AER Lingus has announced the launch of a new winter route, flying from Dublin. This new service to Turin will make it easier than ever to access Italy’s alpine slopes. this winter.

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MORE THAN TWO MILLION EXPECTED TO HEAD OVERSEAS THIS COMING WEEKEND

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Spanish beaches will have most UK visitors

ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that more than two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays this weekend (25-28 July), which is the first this year to see all schools in the UK on their summer break.

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CRUISE VISITORS WARNED OF NEW GREEK TOURIST TAX

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Mykonos – warning of new tourist tax

Holidaymakers from Northern Ireland planning a cruise to Greece in 2025 are being urged to prepare for a new tourist tax, set to be introduced on July 21. MSC Cruises has issued a formal advisory to guests, confirming that all cruise passengers visiting Greek ports, including popular destinations like Santorini and Mykonos, will be subject to a sustainable tourism levy of up to €20 per person during peak travel months.

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JOIN THE CROWDS TAKING A DAY TRIP TO AYR AND GLASGOW!

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

IT’S national animal is the mythical unicorn while the sandy beaches at Ayr inspired the video for Abba’s smash hit, Fernando – Scotland is bursting with surprises waiting to be uncovered.

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HIGH RATINGS FOR NI AIRPORTS IN NEW CAA ACCESSIBILITY REPORT

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TWO of Northern Ireland’s three airports received the highest ranking in the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s annual Airport Accessibility Report, which ranks the performance of UK airports on the assistance services they provide to disabled and less mobile passengers.

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THREE CHRISTMAS MARKETS NOW AVAILABLE FROM BELFAST

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Christmas Markets time in Vienna

WITH just over six months to go until the big day, Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks are bringing the Christmas cheer extra early by inspiring holidaymakers to visit its magical Christmas Markets destinations this winter.

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NEW DUBLIN AIRPORT VIEWING AREA IS CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF!

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DUBLIN Airport has welcomed the decision by Fingal County Council to grant planning permission for its plan to build improved viewing facilities for the public to watch planes take off and land on the airport’s runways.

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