The 'Travel' Life of Brian

WITH insights from Hotpoint, this article takes a look at preparing your appliances before you go on holiday, helping you to avoid costly mistakes and minimise unnecessary energy consumption

A STUDY has revealed that two thirds of travellers have a set routine of preparations around their homes before they take off on holiday.

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SPECIALIST tour operator Riviera Travel has announced its entrance into Irish long-haul market by implementing a premium long-haul touring experience for Irish holidaymakers. The new tours are available for 2026 and 2027 departures.

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IN response to a surge in pet owners travelling with their four-legged friends on Stena Line’s Belfast to Liverpool route, the ferry company has more than doubled the numbers of pet cabins onboard, adding a deluxe pet cabin option.

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NEW data from ABTA – The Travel Association reveals 61 per cent of people due to travel to Europe over the next 12 months are already aware of the introduction of EU Entry/Exit System.

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THIS year marks 20 years since Jet2.com’s inaugural flight landed in Tenerife from Leeds Bradford Airport and exactly two decades later, the leading leisure airline has today celebrated 20 years of operating award-winning flights to the Canary Island.
 

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ACCORDING to new data from ABTA’s Holiday Habits 2025-26 report, released yesterday, more people are experimenting with new tools when deciding where to holiday.

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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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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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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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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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