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Travel Tips: Top things to do and see in Porto

Whether you are walking the Camino or embarking on a Douro River cruise, you will fall in love with the charms of Porto, Portugal’s second city. Here are our top things to do and see in Porto:

Ideas for meaningful Transition Year trips abroad

Transition Year trips abroad allow students to gain independence and familiarise themselves with different cultures; and have become an important activity in many schools’ Transition Year TY programmes. Personal development,

APT and JWT Cruises at Holiday World Show

* PLEASE NOTE: Due to weather conditions, Holiday World Show will open on Friday 24th from 1:30pm. The Trade/Media morning has been moved to 5-7pm. Meet Caroline O'Toole, head of

Unmissable things to do in Memphis if you are a music fan

Memphis has an extraordinary musical history and heritage. Here are some unmissable things to do in Memphis for music fans.

5 School trips to remember

From your classroom to the world! Planning a memorable experience for your students? The JWT Travel school experts have selected 5 school trips to remember: CLASSIC PARIS Art, history, language,

Egypt and Nile River Cruise INFORMATION EVENING

Join the JWT Cruises travel experts and AmaWaterways on Wednesday 22nd January at our Dublin office for an inspirational information evening focusing on our luxurious Secrets of Egypt and the Nile

Enjoy our Old Time Country Music playlist

Enjoy our Old Time Country Music playlist, inspired by our musical tours of the USA. Our Old Time Country Music tour of the USA takes place in the Autumn and

Special offer to celebrate JWT Cruises

Part of the JWT Travel team, JWT Cruises is celebrating its first year with a very special offer: enjoy €100 OFF your cruise or luxury holiday when booking by the

Essential guide to the Camino de Santiago

Today we introduce you to the fascinating history, routes and symbols of the Camino on a simple and practical essential guide to the Camino de Santiago. What is the Camino

Top things to do and see on an Expedition Cruise to Antarctica

Embarking on an expedition cruise to Antarctica is more than just a journey; it’s an invitation to explore one of the most remote, untouched, and awe-inspiring places on earth. Often

Porta Santa: the Holy Door in Santiago de Compostela

The Porta Santa or Holy Door in Santiago de Compostela is a special entrance to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral that is only open to pilgrims during Holy Years, known as

Travel tips for your Christmas Markets in Germany trip

Ahead of our our most festive escorted tour of the year, we share our top travel tips for your Christmas Markets in Germany trip or a Christmas river cruise with

Travel Lessons: The History of the Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall is a symbol of the Cold War and its division not just only of West and East Germany but also of Western and Eastern Europe and plays,

‘I learned how to live with less’ | Student Experience on the Camino

A Transition Year pupil shares her impressions about her student experience on the Camino, walking the last 110km of the Camino Frances with her classmates: "The Camino gave me

WIN Signed Leinster Rugby jersey – COMPETITION CLOSED

At JWT Travel, official travel partners of Leinster Rugby, we have a Leinster Rugby jersey signed by all team to give away to ONE lucky winner! To celebrate the start

Fascinating Camino traditions, rituals and customs

Pilgrims from all corners of the world have travelled to Santiago de Compostela over hundreds of years. As a result, different Camino traditions, rituals and customs have emerged, some of

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