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Ireland’s First Floating Sauna Opens to the Public
PortAventura World Unveils New Experiences for 2026
PORTAVENTURA World has strengthened its family leisure offering in 2026 with the expansion of its adventure experiences across the park.
The additions include, Coral Bay,
La Leyenda
Perdida, a new family zone at Caribe Aquatic Park, and ‘Makamanu Jungle,
The
Adventure Trek’, an open- air adventure experience among
tunnels and greenery walkways,
in the Polynesia area of PortAventura Park. Coral Bay, La Leyenda
Perdida, will be a new family zone that will expand the offering at Caribe Aquatic Park.
Makamanu Jungle, The Adventure Trek introduces a
new open-air family
adventure experience combining elevated paths, rope tunnels,
bridges
and high-level structures integrated into the existing landscape, reimagining the
space as an ancient volcanic quarry hidden deep in the jungle.
The new areas will include spaces accessible to
people mobility.
The new attractions, opening this summer, contributes to the continued growth of PortAventura World and highlights the attractions position
as the leading
family holiday destination in southern Europe.
with reduced
IRELAND’S first floating sauna has officially opened, hoping to attract visitors and locals alike. Opened at Dún Laoghaire Harbour the sauna marks a new addition to the harbour’s growing mix of leisure and wellness amenities.
Set against the
backdrop of Dublin Bay, the sauna offers a unique coastal experience, combining heat therapy with the benefits of a cold plunge pool. Speaking at the launch, Ireland’ Leas-Cathaoirleach Pierce Dargan welcomed the initiative, highlighting the importance of activating the harbour in new and engaging ways that connect people with the water. A special mention was given to Helios Sauna and Harbour staff, whose vision and partnership brought the project to life.
July/August 2026
was recognised for its broad selection of accommodation, with over 2,800 villas to choose from along with their flight reliability. The award highlights Jet2’s continued commitment to delivering a Customer First approach and comes after the tour operator announced
that it will not introduce
surcharges on any booked flights or holidays to cover cost increases. Steve Heapy, CEO of
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We are delighted that Jet2Villas has
Jet2Villas Named Which? Recommended Provider for Fourth Consecutive Year
JET2VILLAS has been recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider after receiving the joint highest customer score.
The recognition follows from a Which?
report, asking holidaymakers to rate their villa and self catering holidays over the past two years.
The range of criteria included the quality of accommodation, value for money and clarity when customers booked their holidays.
Jet2Villas excelled in all categories and
been recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider for the fourth consecutive year. This accolade reflects our commitment to providing exceptional customer service, and with the peak summer season nearly upon us, it is a timely reminder that customers and independent travel agents can have complete confidence when booking with Jet2Villas, knowing that we will always deliver our industry-leading levels of quality and value.”
Eurocamp Partners with hu Openair to Launch New Holiday Parc in Venice
EUROCAMP has partnered with Italian outdoor holiday experts hu Openair to launch a new resort hu Eraclea Mare, set to open in 2027. This expands on Eurocamp’s existing holiday
parcs at hu’s other other
locations across Italy, including hu Altomincio Village in Lake Garda and hu Norcenni Girasole Village in Tuscany. The new Parc will be the largest waterpark of any holiday village in Italy, featuring outdoor pools, multiple waterslides and solarium.
The holiday parc will also include more than 500 holiday homes, all are designed with al fresco living in mind, benefitting from the largest terraces of any lodge-style accommodation in the Italian Adriatic, and featuring outdoor showers in addition to private indoor bathrooms. Eurocamp’s Chief Marketing Officer, Ross Matthews, said: “We’re always looking for ways to elevate the outdoor holiday experience, and partnering with hu Openair will allow us to offer Eurocamp customers a truly exceptional resort in the Italian Adriatic – one of the most popular destinations for our customers.”
AFTER a three month pause due to the conflict in the Middle East, G Adventures is resuming operations in Jordan following the relaxation of UK travel advisories to the region.
With departures recommencing from 1 August, travellers can once again explore destinations including Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and the ancient city of Jerash. “We’ve always been quick to return to destinations as soon as it is safe to do so, because we’ve seen time and again the vital role tourism plays in supporting local communities and livelihoods,” said Michelle Hudema, Chief Operating Officer for G Adventures.
“Jordan holds a special place for us. Following our GX Summit in September 2025, we welcomed new communities and local partners into our tours and supply chain, and we’re eager to resume operations and continue creating opportunities through the power of sustainable travel. For travellers, there has never been a better time to experience this extraordinary destination. Late summer and autumn are fantastic seasons to visit, whether you’re looking to hike sections of the ancient Jordan Trail or join one of our adventures designed exclusively for solo travellers. By choosing to travel to Jordan, our travellers can enjoy an unforgettable experience while helping ensure tourism continues to deliver meaningful benefits to the people and communities who depend on it,” Hudema adds.
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