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Useful tips for your school ski trip

School ski trips are a great adventure and definitely a highlight of the school year. But for the fun to take place, a bit of organising behind the scenes is

7 Bucket list travel experiences to inspire you

It is often said that travel is the one thing we can buy that makes us richer. At JWT Travel we couldn't agree more so we have selected some of

Christmas Travel Gifts with JWT Travel

If you are looking for inspiration this festive season, here's a selection of great Christmas Travel gifts and travel ideas for you and your loved ones from the JWT Travel

Our Christmas Opening Hours

Dear customers, please note our Christmas opening hours are the following: DECEMBER CLOSED: 24th, 25th, 26th OPEN: 23rd, 29th, 30th, 31st [Team will be available online and by phone] JANUARY

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

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!

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