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Irish passengers from Hantavirus cruise fly home and complete first night of isolation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (69+ words) Two Irish citizens, who were stranded onboard the Hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship, departed from Tenerife and landed back in Ireland on the government jet last night...
Spain reports second hantavirus case in cruise ship evacuee
30+ min ago (343+ words) A Spanish national in quarantine, who is among those evacuated from a cruise ship earlier this month, has tested positive for hantavirus. The Spanish Health Ministry confirmed the news. It is the "second positive "case among the 14 Spanish nationals who…...
Over half of Irish tourists are caught out by these poor packing habits
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (492+ words) A new study has revealed that many Irish adventure travellers make these common holiday packing mistakes, leaving them sunburnt, bitten, and uncomfortable during their time away. The survey findings shed light on the multi-billion-euro adventure travel market, which continues to…...
Irish tourists heading to Spain warned over new six drink limit
3+ week, 1+ day ago (725+ words) A travel expert has warned Irish holidaymakers heading to the Balearic Islands this summer to be aware of strict alcohol rules, including a six drink daily limit, as Spanish authorities crack down on excessive partying with fines of up to…...
Travellers hit with airport warning for six European holiday destinations this summer
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (176+ words) RSVP Live Holidaymakers are facing a double blow of travel disruption this summer as new EU border controls and fuel shortages threaten their European getaways The European Union's new Entry and Exit System (EES) has been causing significant delays at…...
Canary Islands weather warning issued as rough seas and strong winds expected
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (351+ words) (Image: Europa Press News, Europa Press via Getty Images) A weather warning has been issued for the Canary Islands with rough seas and strong winds expected. In the second weather warning this week for the area, the Canary Islands government…...
12 Spanish airports set for Easter strikes as Irish travellers urged to prepare
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (378+ words) (Image: Erlon Silva - TRI Digital via Getty Images) Travellers going to and from Spain this easter will be hit by some of the most widespread industrial action at airports there in years, with up to 12 major airports facing days of…...
Full list of Spanish airports affected by strikes as Irish tourists warned
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (433+ words) (Image: miodrag ignjatovic via Getty Images) Irish holidaymakers heading to Spain in the coming weeks could face major disruption as strike action begins at a number of the country's busiest airports. Ground handling staff at key tourist hubs have launched…...
Ryanair stops flights to popular holiday destination due to 'high airport fees"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (277+ words) Volcanic coastline with sunbathing people on the popular island of Azores of San Miguel. Portugal. Travel destination and holidays, summer vacation concept Ryanair has stopped flights from Dublin to a popular holiday hotspot due to "high airport fees". The popular…...
Airport strikes across Spain causes more chaos and delays for tourists
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (183+ words) As many are jetting off towards sunnier shores for an Easter break, hundreds if not thousands of travellers are being warned about the severe disruption at one major airport that's gripped by 'indefinite' industrial action. This morning, countless tourists landing…...