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Black Friday Offers at JWT Travel

Now is the best time to book your next holiday with JWT Travel as we have some fantastic Black Friday offers, available for a limited time only: €100 OFF SELECTED

JWT Cruises wins two awards at the Travel Centres conference

Galway based JWT Cruises, part of JWT Travel, scooped two awards at the prestigious 2025 Travel Centres conference and awards which took place at Lawlors Hotel in Naas on Saturday

Accessible Cruises: Cruise lines offering accessibility services for people with reduced mobility

*Please note: the details on this blog have been gathered from each cruise line’s official websites and publicly available information. Accessibility can vary by ship, itinerary and date. Since each

Vote for JWT Travel at the Irish Travel Trade Awards

At JWT Travel we are thrilled to be among the nominees for the ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards 2025 again this year and we would like to invite all our

Things to do and see in Cologne

Our German intern Mirja shares her favourite things to do and see in Cologne, her home city. Cologne is a popular destination for river cruises, school trips and also Christmas

6 of the coolest winter school trips

From Iceland to Andalucia, we pick 6 of the coolest destinations for fabulous winter school trips:

Paul Claffey Tours Spain 2026 dates announced!

Dates for Paul Claffey Tours Spain 2026 have been announced and are now open for bookings!

3 Extraordinary Expedition Cruise destinations to experience once in a lifetime

Are you dreaming of joining an expedition cruise and traveling beyond the ordinary? Expedition cruises are a unique way to explore the most remote destinations across the globe; from breathtaking

Why is the Finisterre Camino route special for pilgrims?

The Finisterre Camino route is a Camino de Santiago trail that takes pilgrims further West from Santiago de Compostela to Cape Fisterra; and further along the Atlantic coast to Muxia.

Cruise Week Special: Win €500 OFF your cruise holiday

CLIA Cruise Week takes place from Monday 15th to Sunday 21st September and at JWT Cruises we'd like to celebrate: we are giving all new cruise bookings made this week

Great things to do on a school trip to Dublin

Are you planning your school trip to Ireland or a stay in the UNESCO City of Literature Dublin? Dublin is one of the most beautiful, rich of history and culture

Top 6 winter sun cruise destinations

If you are dreaming of swapping grey winter days for blue oceans, here are our Top 6 winter sun cruise destinations:

Wonderful winter travel ideas

We have fantastic winter travel ideas for you, whether you are looking to escape the cold or embrace the season’s magic

School trips to ignite curiosity

Whether improving language skills, visiting places where history was made or embarking on an adventure together, we have great travel ideas for school trips to ignite curiosity!

8 Things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela, Galicia’s capital, is much more than the last stop on your Camino de Santiago journey. Let us take you on a tour of this wonderful historic UNESCO World Heritage city, here’s our list of top things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela.

Best Camino tours for beginners

If you always wanted to walk the Camino but weren’t sure where to start, these are the best Camino tours for beginners.

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