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A quarter of parents in Connacht say they have let children ‘dictate’ their holiday destination, according to a major new survey looking at how people in this country make the choice each year. Overall, the research carried out by Opinium on behalf of Multitrip.com shows just over a quarter of parents let the kids decide, while 41 per cent say they will never do this.

Proving to be a popular option for families who are seeking to depart from a local hotel for their 2025 summer adventure, the new direct flight from Shannon Airport to Palma, Spain has quickly become a favourite with Fahy Travel's holiday goers.

Irish travellers are embracing a new era of exploration, driven by a desire for sun-soaked beach holidays, flexible workcations, and authentic experiences off the beaten path. New research from bunq, Europe’s second-largest neobank, highlights that 56% of Irish consumers prefer beach destinations, while a staggering 85% are eager to combine work and travel, reflecting a new growing trend toward work-life balance. The study also reveals a rising interest in unique and undiscovered destinations, as travellers seek more meaningful and personalised journeys.

The 2023 summer season has brought unforeseen challenges, such as flight cancellations due to strikes and wildfires in parts of Europe, resulting in the evacuation of numerous holidaymakers.

The 2023 summer season has brought unforeseen challenges, such as flight cancellations due to strikes and wildfires in parts of Europe, resulting in the evacuation of numerous holidaymakers. Prolonged heatwaves in Southern Europe and severe flooding in other regions have also prompted holiday cancellations and delays. Therefore, it remains crucial for Irish consumers to safeguard their holiday plans and payments in case of any mishaps.

Irish holidaymakers set for foreign shores this summer are being urged to check they are covered for any disruption which strikes or protests may cause to their trips as a wave of industrial and civil unrest spreads across Europe and further afield.

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MAPFRE Assistance, the Galway-based insurance company, has grown impressively in recent years and continues to attract candidates who are interested in beginning a career in the insurance industry.

When you’re chomping at the bit to travel abroad and escape the lockdown situation, where should you go, and is it the right time to do so?

An East Galway TD is urging Galway people making travel plans for this year to ensure they have comprehensive travel insurance.