HERE are the FOUR updates to travel advice from the DFA this week
DestinationUpdateCambodiaUpdated Travel Alert advising against all travel to Thailand-Cambodia border region due to armed clashes.ColombiaUpdated…
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‘Surge in exotic illnesses’ as Ireland records first case of cholera in a decade
Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE Clinics and hospitals in Ireland are facing a surge…
Irish visits to Türkiye up 20.1pc in first six months of 2025 to 98,131
Irfan Onal Director of Turkish Tourism Türkiye hosted 26.4m visitors in the first half of…
One in ten express regret for not having travel insurance after issues abroad – Multitrip survey
Jason Whelan of Blue insurance Consumers erroneously believe the Government will cover their medical bills…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Nantua to Pontarlier
Pontarlier On 26 July 2025, Stage 20 of the Tour de France will see cyclists…
Toronto opens largest park in a generation
Biidaasige Park has opened on Ookwemin Minising, creating Toronto’s largest park in a generation. The…
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Trump administration plans to withdraw from UNESCO (again)
Donald Trump The Trump administration plans to withdraw from UNESCO by December 2026, for the…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Albertville to La Plagne
La Plagne On 25 July 2025, Stage 19 of the Tour de France will see…
Thailand blocks tourists from crossing land border to Cambodia amid rising tensions
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Prime MInister of Thailand Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced that block…
‘Purchase and install before you go’ advice as Türkiye ban on eSIMs impacts holiday makers
Mehmet Nuri Ersoy Turkiye minister for tourism Türkiye has banned eSIMs, affecting holiday makers who…
Denis O’Brien’s Camaril resort in Girona to host Ryder Cup in 2031
Denis O’Brien’s Camiral resort in Girona has been confirmed as host the Ryder Cup in…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Bollène to Valence
Valence On 23 July 2025, Stage 17 of the Tour de France will see cyclists…
Eu reveals October 12 as date for introduction of EES Entry/Exit System
Apostolos Tzitzikostas EU Transport Commissioner The Eu has revealed a new date for its Entry/Exit…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Muret to Carcassonne
Carcassone On Sunday, 20 July 2025, Stage 15 of the Tour de France will see…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Pau to Superbagnères
Climb to Luchon-Superbagnères On Saturday, 19 July 2025, Stage 14 of the Tour de France…
HERE are the NINE updates to travel advice from the DFA this week
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice to nine countries: DestinationUpdateBelgiumAddition of…
Blue Lagoon evacuated for NINTH time as volcano erupts again
Matthew Roberts of Icelandic Meteorological Office Iceland’s most active volcano in recent times has erupted…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Loudenvielle to Peyragudes
Peyragudes On Friday, 18 July 2025, Stage 13 of the Tour de France presents a…
Launch date of August 18 set for Amtrak Mardi Gras Service New Orleans to Mobile
Stephen Gardner CEO of Amtrak A launch date of August 18 has been fixed for…