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The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Irish airport issues alert to passengers ahead of ‘one of its busiest' EVER June Bank Holidays
AN Irish airport is warning passengers ahead of "one of its busiest" ever bank holiday weekends. Thousands of Irish people will head away to make the most of the three-day weekend later this week. Advertisement 2 Shannon Airport has sent a message to passengers And over 60,000 people will travel through Shannon Airport - nine per cent more than the same time last year. The airport took to social media to alert their passengers. They wrote: "Over 60,000 people are expected to travel through "Park close and travel far with our great online parking rates. Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL "Passengers are advised to pre-book car parking as early as possible for the busy bank holiday period. "We look forward to welcoming you to Ireland's favourite airport in the coming days." CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Mary Considine added: 'Whether sending people off on their holidays with a smile, or proudly connecting them to all that the beautiful west coast of Ireland has to offer, the team here at Shannon Airport take huge pleasure in welcoming passengers and making it easy for them to travel across these busy periods. "A 9 per cent increase on this time last year shows that more and more people throughout the country are discovering the ease and enjoyment that comes from flying out of Shannon Airport, and how it makes for a stress-free start to any holiday. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Exclusive "We would like to thank our passengers for choosing Shannon this June bank holiday and we look forward to seeing you all.' 'This guys a legend' say passengers as he shows off incredible part of airport And with summer season just around the corner, it's important to remember It's well-known that you need to take your jumper off when going through the security in Advertisement That's why Dublin Airport is reminding In a video posted to In a clip posted on The Advertisement In a caption inserted into the post, the team wrote: "This is why we keep reminding passengers 'hoodies off when heading off'." He can be seen putting his luggage along with his laptop into the tray. He then advances towards the scanner, with a staff member saying: "Now sir, come on ahead." They then tell him to put his feet on the yellow marks, before asking if he can remove the jumper. Advertisement The passenger then said: "I've actually got something really embarrassing on underneath." The staff member then replies by saying: "Hoodies off when heading off." The passenger then removes the hoodie to reveal a In a caption inserted into the post, the team wrote: "It's at this moment he realised he had f****d up." Advertisement Hilariously, the staff member then tells the passenger: "Okay, now I understand," while covering his mouth. Passengers took to the comments to share their opinions on the video, which poked fun at Manchester United supporters after their notoriously bad season. One person said: "I'm a United season ticket holder and it made me laugh, but there's quite a few on here who don't seem to get the humour!!" Another person wrote: "Was asked in March when I flew I had nothing on underneath it so got a security got a free feel lol. Advertisement "Girl in front of me had a baggy top on not huddy and she was told to take it off too. "It's bloody ridiculous why bother with the big body scanners." 2 Thousands of passengers will travel through Shannon Airport this weekend Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Top Haven holiday park with a seaside bar that ‘feels like Ibiza' is on one of UK's best beaches
A CAFE overlooking one of the UK's best beaches has been compared to being in Ibiza. In a review , one visitor dubbed the South Beach Cafe on Sandy Bay Beach in Devon as having the "feel of an Ibiza chill out bar", sat overlooking the beach. Advertisement 5 South Beach Cafe overlooks Sandy Bay Beach Credit: Facebook/South Beach Cafe 5 The cafe sits on the top of the cliffs, at a Haven site Credit: Facebook/South Beach Cafe 5 Sandy Bay Beach has previously won Blue Flag awards Credit: Facebook/South Beach Cafe The cafe itself is located at There is a cliff top terrace that plays a "pleasant mix of music" according to one visitor. The same visitor also noted how they "could not fault the food". Another visitor added: "You'd be mistaken for thinking this could be in Advertisement Read more on beaches "[There is a] The venue has an extensive menu, with a lot of different seafood dishes and sharing plates, including a seafood platter. The cafe also serves breakfast, for those who are out for an early morning stroll. The privately owned Exmouth beach has previously won Advertisement Most read in News Travel Exclusive The long stretch of sand is a preferred spot for Visitors can also Scotland's number one secret beach revealed For those who like to go for a walk or hike, the beach is also conveniently located on the Lucky visitors may even get the chance to spot seabirds or seals. Advertisement In the summer months, the beach is the ideal spot for families as the RNLI provides lifeguards to the beach. Amenities at the beach also include places to grab refreshments, such as the South Beach Cafe. Away from the beach itself, Devon is home to dozens of charming villages and The Sun's reporter, Cyann Fielding, grew up on the Advertisement Plus, a 5 The beach is popular with families Credit: Graham Oliver 5 Many visitors head to the beach for sunbathing, water sports and fossil hunting Credit: Facebook/South Beach Cafe
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
The little-known wristband trick that can stop you getting scammed on holiday
A WOMAN has revealed the common scam that affects tourists staying at holiday resorts - and how to avoid being caught out. One woman, who works as a travel agent, warned on a Facebook group about an interaction she had with a local after leaving her hotel resort. Advertisement 3 Tourists have warned of a popular holiday scam affecting Brits at all-inclusive resorts Credit: Alamy 3 One woman was staying at a hotel in Tunisa when it happened to her Credit: Alamy She wrote: "He greeted us enthusiastically and asked if we remembered him." Saying the name of the hotel, he claimed to be their waiter the night before. He said to them: "I served you last night at dinner. Don't you remember?" However, she later explained how they were conned into a 'cheaper tour' by him, as well as taken to his friends shops and intimidated into buying things. Advertisement Read more on travel scams They then realised that he was never a staff worker, but pretended to be by knowing their hotel from their wristband, which are often given to tourists staying at all-inclusive resorts. She warned on the Facebook group: "Always turn your wristband inside out when leaving the hotel. "Scammers use them to target tourists and overcharge you. "Each hotel has different coloured bands, so these scammers know exactly where you 're staying." Advertisement Most read in News Travel Exclusive While the issue took place in Tunisia, this is likely to happen at other destinations as well. Having recently been on a trip myself to Cape Verde, I also noticed this trend. [bc_video account_id="5067014667001" application_id="" aspect_ratio="16:9" autoplay="" caption="Insider tips to avoid tourist traps and scams on your next holiday " embed="in-page" experience_id="" height="100%" language_detection="" max_height="360px" max_width="640px" min_width="0px" mute="" padding_top="56%" picture_in_picture="" player_id="default" playlist_id="" playsinline="" sizing="responsive" video_id="6350521755112" video_ids="" width="640px"] After arriving in one of the towns, a man came up next to us saying he "say us at the hotel" the night before, before trying to entice us to the shop. Advertisement It was only later I realised that my wristband was on full show. The travel agent ended by giving top tips from the hotel staff on the group. Others shared their stories of it happening in other destinations too. One man who was on holiday in Cancun said: "My wife and I were out and about when a fairly well dressed man walked up all smiles saying 'Hey I know you guys from the (resort) how's it going? Remember me? I was your server' and tried to start making small talk, asking how my stay was. Advertisement "He was trying to see if we were going out drinking, saying he knew some cool places." Another wrote: "The locals basically have the wrist bands memorized." One commented: "Amazing how quickly that scam stopped when I covered my wristband." How to protect yourself from scams BY keeping these tips in mind, you can avoid getting caught up in a scam: Firstly, remember that if something seems too good to be true, it normally is. Check brands are "verified" on Facebook and Twitter pages - this means the company will have a blue tick on its profile. Look for grammatical and spelling errors; fraudsters are notoriously bad at writing proper English. If you receive a message from a 'friend' informing you of a freebie, consider whether it's written in your friend's normal style. If you're invited to click on a URL, hover over the link to see the address it will take you to – does it look genuine? To be on the really safe side, don't click on unsolicited links in messages, even if they appear to come from a trusted contact. Be careful when opening email attachments too. Fraudsters are increasingly attaching files, usually PDFs or spreadsheets, which contain dangerous malware. If you receive a suspicious message then report it to the company, block the sender and delete it. If you think you've fallen for a scam, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use its Here is summer . Advertisement And we've explained everything you need to know about 3 Flip the wristband to avoid the problems with scammers Credit: Alamy
