Christmas shopping online? Collect triple or double Avios on over 100 retailers via the AerClub eStore right now! If there was ever a year that we needed to treat ourselves, 2020 is it! Whether you fancy the latest loungewear, a new phone or perhaps a large smart TV – now is the time to buy […]

Confused by the new EU traffic light system for travel? My handy guide has all the categories, restrictions and quarantine rules. On Sunday 8th November, the Irish Government implemented the new EU traffic light system for travel, and following a few amendments, it appears we finally have a workable system in place – well almost! […]

Latest Travel Updates: Ireland adopts EU ‘traffic light’ system. Airport testing now in place. Spain requires negative PCR test to be provided on arrival.   I will be updating this post regularly with travel updates due to coronavirus, so bookmark it and make it your go-to post for the latest travel information. If you have […]

My handy guide outlines how to get a refund from Ryanair, if you booked directly on the Ryanair website, or if you booked via a travel agency.   Getting refunds is not exactly easy during the best of times, but in a pandemic, it is obviously going to be a lot harder. Ryanair have reported […]

Take advantage of our governments new Stay and Spend scheme and claim up to €125 back on your next staycation.   If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we all need a holiday! We may not be able to travel abroad at present, but we can certainly enjoy short breaks or holidays in […]

Travelling overseas anytime soon? Make sure you fill out the passenger locator forms before you travel to ensure you are not denied entry.   Most countries have introduced Passenger Locator Forms to help manage and trace Covid-19 cases, but did you know that in some cases you need to fill these out 48 hours before […]

Holidaying in Ireland during Covid-19? Check out my top staycation tips to help you make the most of your break away.     I’ve been fortunate to enjoy two staycations over the last month, one to Kilkenny and the other to Mayo. I was really surprised at how easily I adapted to holidaying in Ireland […]

Create lists of must-see locations, get restaurant recommendations from locals, and make friends with your Google Assistant – let these Google Maps tips help you make the most out of your staycation this year.      I was fortunate to travel to Majorca with Google last year, and I learned so much about the many […]

Multitrip.com have confirmed Covid-19 travel insurance cover for Green List countries. This will be added to new and existing policies.   The government has finally announced the list of Green List countries that will allow people travel to, without having to restrict their movements for 14 days on their return. The official travel advice to […]

Should I stay or should I go? A question I have been asked so many times lately! While this is a personal decision, hopefully my handy guide should help if you are thinking of travelling overseas this summer.   Whether we like it or not, overseas travel is happening, with, our without government advice against […]

As overseas travel begins to resume, I share my top tips for travelling during Covid-19 to help you on your way.   There is no doubt that coronavirus has changed how we live in so many ways. Simple every day tasks like grocery shopping and going to the gym have changed dramatically, and travelling during […]

‘When can we travel again?’ was the top searched question on Google last week. Find out my thoughts below.     I was surprised to learn that ‘when can we travel again’ was the top searched question in Ireland last week. I should clarify, I am not surprised that people want to know when we […]

Struggling to get in touch with your airline? I’ve got five steps that show to how to get a refund if your flight is cancelled.   In these uncertain times, airlines like many travel companies, are struggling to stay in business. You will see many airlines encouraging you to change your travel dates by waiving […]

Looking for the perfect Christmas present for someone who loves to travel? My top 10 unique travel gifts will give you plenty of inspiration.   I am fortunate that I can justify spending money on travel accessories, and one of my guilty pleasures is browsing websites to see what’s new. I have picked some of […]

Latest travel updates on refunds and vouchers: Travel agents and tour operators to give government-protected credit notes instead of refunds.    With extraordinary times, come extraordinary measures. The standard policies that have applied for years with regard to cancellations and refunds are no longer being used in the travel industry. Some argue that airlines and […]

Shopping online these days? Fancy some new loungewear or toys for the kids? Collect Avios at home now, and pay for flights with Avios later in the year.   I love online shopping, no hassle with parking, no crowds and no queues! However, with more and more retail stores closing, shopping online is no longer […]

I have all your travel insurance questions answered below, as well as some top tips to make sure you are adequately covered for future travel plans.     Before you think of booking or cancelling a holiday due to coronavirus, you should check the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs website. They ultimately […]

Bringing the kids skiing for the first time? Check out my top 10 tips for family ski holidays and get off to a flying start!   I’m just back from our first family ski holiday in Austria, and to say I learned a lot is an understatement. I had skied five times previously, but it […]

Travel planning, tips to help you on your journey, and how to navigate strange cities safely – check out how to use travel apps to make travelling easy.   Did you know you can point the camera on your phone at a building and it will tell you what its called, its purpose and even […]

Miss your flight? Don’t panic. Check out my top tips to get you to your destination as soon as possible, and hopefully without much additional cost.   It’s your worst nightmare. You spend months organising, preparing and even packing for your important break away, and in a split second your dreams are shattered. Maybe your […]

Convert SuperValu Real Rewards points and Money Back Vouchers to Avios and get planning your next break away.   I am a regular SuperValu shopper and love that by shopping there, I can boost my Avios balance. I collect Real Rewards points when I shop in SuperValu, but I never use them to pay for […]