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Tbh, we don’t know how our parents planned holidays way back when.

No price comparison online, no filtered results to find the perfect hotel – our travel experiences have been fuelled by technology.

And the tech industry continues to innovate, which will transform our jet-setting plans in incredible ways.

Here are five of the most exciting tech innovations in the travel industry, according to Holidayguru.ie:

1) Augmented Reality (AR)

While we always have notions of picking up a few key phrases before travelling to a foreign country, we have to admit, it doesn’t always happen.

AR is a lifesaver in many ways because, using this, Google Translate lets you take pics of signage you need to be translated. Let’s face it – we’re mostly talking about menus here. Gotta get that holiday grub.

As well, there are also apps like VisitScotland and England’s Historic Cities that can help you learn about cultural sites you’re visiting.

2) Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI makes travel handy as can be, and it’s what allows Dutch airline KLM to send your boarding pass and other updates through chat apps like Facebook Messenger.

It’s also making waves in the hotel industry. Hilton Hotels’ ‘Connie’ makes guests’ stays feel personal with assisted check-ins and tips.

3) Virtual Reality (VR)

Want to travel without having to go halfway across the world? Well, airlines like Lufthansa have created stunning 360-degree videos so you can experience the amazing visuals of distant destinations without leaving the comfort of your own home.

If you have a VR headset, you can practically have your own holiday looking at what apps like Google Earth VR, NASA, and Boulevard have to offer.

4) Blockchain

Blockchain is a way for digital info to be distributed safely not but copied.

This means that in the future we could possibly say goodbye to passports and boarding passes, and instead verify our identities online at the airport. Imagine how quickly we’d get through to our gate!

5) Voice Control Interface

No, Amazon’s Alexa isn’t just for asking silly questions (though we do really, really enjoy doing that). When asked, she can look through Skyscanner to find the cheapest flights available.

Google Assistant can look for flights and help you practice those handy phrases in foreign languages. Siri is able to check the status of your flight and look for hotels in the area.

So what’re you waiting for? With all of this futuristic tech at our fingertips, holidays are easier than ever before.

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When we think yoga retreat we think relaxing meditation, glorious surrounding and sadly, big dolla dolla bills y'all. 

With some international retreats racking up a bill in the tens of thousands, we were delighted to discover a European hideaway where we could stretch our limbs without over-stretching our budget. 

Located in the picturesque Austrian district of Ehrwald, the surroundings are absolutely stunning (seriously, just Google image it, it's feckin' gorgeous). 

Usually better known for it's skiing, the gorge town is the location for Topflight's first ever Austrian Yoga Retreat. 

Suitable for pros and beginners, the relaxing seven-day retreat guides the practice of Flow, Hatha, Somatic movement and Qi Gong yoga, and will include a mixture of seated meditation, active meditation and walking meditation. 

Yoga teaching for the week will be lead by Kathryn Fa of Yoga Atelier.

 

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The 'wild yoga' will take place in the glorious surroundings of the mountains, lakes and grasslands. 

There are also candlelit evening yoga sessions, and loads of time to go for restorative walks and explore the beauty of nature that surrounds you. 

Now, you may be concerned about what this gloriously located, professionally led yoga retreat will set you back, but prepare to be pleasantly surprised. 

All inclusive, the retreat costs €769 per person, and heres' what that covers: return flights from Dublin, seven nights accommodation, breakfast and dinner every day, five days of guided yoga practice, return airport transfers, and a 20kg baggage allowance, for all your yoga pants. 

You can discover all the details  here. 

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Many of us are delighted to get a little cash bonus at Christmas, or even a nice staff night out so you can party with all of your work wives.

We're always pretty thankful for when these things are given to us – but an all-expenses-paid holiday? You must be dreaming.

Well, these employees were certainly in a dream when their boss brought them away for a week to Marbella, and even threw in a Michelin-starred meal.

Ian Lucas, the owner of a travel company, Red7, decided to take his 42 members of staff away with him on a luxury holiday.

According to Lad Bible, Ian said: "Some of them have been with the company since it started, so it's only right that these people are at the centre of our celebrations.

"What sets Red7 apart from its competitors is a promise to create once-in-a-lifetime premium experiences – I wanted to bring that element of our ethos to life for my staff during this trip."

Can we have a job, Ian?

Red7 specialises in 'group activity and travel' and is popular over in the UK for stag and hen parties.

Ian seems to celebrate every ten years. This was Red7's twentieth anniversary trip and for it's tenth anniversary, Ian flew his employees over to Benidorm.

"Perhaps for the 30th anniversary of Red7, we'll find ourselves in Las Vegas, having a flutter on red seven," Ian added.

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Pre-flight pints could soon be a thing of the past as authorities in the Balearic Islands seek a ban on the sale of alcohol on board planes and in airports.

Tourism executives in Ibiza and Magaluf have asked the European Union to implement stricter rules when in comes to the consumption of alcohol while flying in an effort to battle anti-social tourism.

Pilar Carbonell, Head of Tourism for the islands, wrote in a statement:  "We ask the central government and the European commission to ban the consumption of alcoholic drinks on flights and in airports."

"The aim of the measure is to improve passenger security and also that of security forces in planes and airports in our islands, who are often faced with drunk passengers."

However, it's not yet clear whether the local authorities are seeking to ban drink on all EU flights or just those destined for the Balearic Islands.

According to reports, holiday makers at Dublin airport were not in favour of the strict rule.

"I only misbehave when I don't have a drink," said one.

Another frustrated flyer told Newstalk radio:  "Sure you have to have a drink when you are going on your holidays."

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Us Irish can be quite picky when it comes to travelling.

According to the latest national survey by Red C for Travel Counsellors Ireland, there's a few things that we just can't live without on holiday.

There's also a few things we wish we could have…

1. The Celeb

When it comes to a travel companion, Irish comedian Graham Norton won the top spot, with the majority of participants choosing him as a holiday BFF.

However, the funnyman proved to be more popular with women, with 50 per cent of them choosing him as a holiday companion compared to only one in three men.

Kim Kardashian was also a popular choice, but more so with males as 18 per cent chose her as their sun buddy, compared to only four per cent of females.

The SHEmazing gals however would love Kimmy K as a holiday BFF (imagine all the secrets she'd tell us!).

Next in line was chart-topper Adele, with 27 per cent of the vote over all, while one in five people chose Michael Fassbender to head away with them.

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2. The Beverage

When we head away on holiday, it's safe to say they only thing on our minds is relaxing with a tasty cocktail.

But it looks like the rest of the population can't live without one certain beverage, and it's far from boozy.

You can probably guess what the beverage of choice is, right? *Drumroll* it's tea!

One in ten people surveyed said that they need some Irish tea on holiday, and many pack it along with their sun lotion!

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3. The Essentials

So, one of the essentials we need on holiday is our smartphones (because we all need that perfect Instagram picture, right?).

One in three said having their phones with them is a priority when travelling, however, they're more important to single people, with 40 per cent of singletons saying they could not part with their phones, compared to only 25 per cent of married people.

The survey also revealed 31 per cent of Irish people prefer having a tailor-made holiday, while 21 per cent said it was more important to have a holiday financially protected.

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How do you like your holiday? 

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Iceland is becoming more and more popular with Irish wanderlusts, with the beautiful landscapes and gorgeous cities.

There are a few things you definitely shouldn't miss while in the land of fire and ice, and we have them listed right here. 

1. Northern Lights

Obviously the Northern Lights are a must-see when in Iceland, and there are a few key places you can go to witness the spectacular phenomenon. 

Some of the most popular places to see the Aurora is Landmannalauger, Vik on the south coast, the West Fjors or at the harbour in Borgarnes. 

2. Whale Watching Tours

There is so much marine life to be seen off the Icelandic coast, and a whale watching tour is a great way to enjoy an authentic experience.

With tours ranging from €50-€100 and a menagerie of animals to see including whales, seals and puffins, it's well worth the trip. 

 

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3. Gullfoss Waterfall

This famous waterfall is renowned for its glorious three-step fall, which gives the rushing river a unique look that is well worth the trek to see.

The waterfall is also an excellent point of activity, where you can embark on diving, glacier hiking and snowmobiling endeavours from. 

 

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4. Glacier Snowmobiling

One for the thrill seekers, gliding across a glacier on a snowmobile is an unforgettable experience.

There are a number of companies who provide the service, but one of the most popular departs right from the Gullfoss falls. 

 

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5. Appy Hour

When in Reykjavík, quite a few bars and clubs run their happy hour until midnight, and with Iceland not being the cheapest country to visit, the more bargains you can get the better. 

To cater to this, there is an app called Appy Hour which you can download to find the best deals in the city.

We definitely recommend downloading it before you go. 

 

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Whether you're a frequent flyer or you're gearing up for your next summer holiday, you'll now have nine new destinations to choose from thanks to Dublin Airport.

The airport announced that it is rolling out the new routes just in time for summer, so we think it's time to start planning that well-deserved vacay.

Five new long haul flights are on the list and four new short haul routes are also being introduced.

The routes include:

“We are continuously working with existing and new airlines to add new and exciting destinations to our route network,"said Dublin Airport managing director, Vincent Harrison.

"These nine new services together with extra capacity and frequency on over 20 existing routes provides our customers with greater choice, and flexibility and more whether they are travelling for business or leisure purposes this summer season."

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Whether you're heading up to Donegal or jetting away to Costa Rica, there's nothing better than reading a great book while on holiday.

From thrillers, to love stories and everything in between, we love grabbing a book before we take some much-needed time off.

We have rounded up the best five books from this year so far for you to take along with you on your holliers.

The Rule Don't Apply by Ariel Levy

The book's synopsis reads, "When Ariel Levy left for a reporting trip to Mongolia in 2012, she was pregnant, married, financially secure, and successful on her own terms. A month later, none of that was true.

"Levy picks you up and hurls you through the story of how she built an unconventional life and then watched it fall apart with astonishing speed. Like much of her generation, she was raised to resist traditional rules—about work, about love, and about womanhood."

The deeply moving memoir chronicles adventure, heartbreak and a woman's reinvention of herself.

 

Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco

Alyssa Mastromonaco worked for Barack Obama long before he began his campaign for president.

"As director of campaign operations, she made Hope and Change happen through blood, sweat, tears, and lots of briefing binders," the review reads.

"Here Alyssa shares the strategies that made her successful in politics and the White House-including the importance of confidence, the value of not being a jerk, and why ultimately everything comes down to hard work (and always carrying a spare tampon)."

 

The Arrangement by Sarah Dunn

"When friends at a wine-soaked dinner party reveal they've made their marriage open, sensible Lucy balks," reads the Amazon synopsis.

"There's a part of her, though- the part that worries she's become too comfortable being invisible – that's intrigued. Why not try a short marital experiment? Six months, clear ground rules, zero questions asked. 

"When an affair with a man in the city begins to seem more enticing than the happily-ever-after she's known for the past nine years, Lucy must decide what truly makes her happy- 'real life', or the 'experiment'?"

 

The Amateurs by Sara Shepard

If you were a fan of the Pretty Little Liars books, then this will be right up your street.

Aerin Kelly loves her older sister, Helena, and they did everything together until one day, Helena disappeared.

"Four years later, Helena's body is found. Wracked with grief and refusing to give up on her sister, Aerin spends months trying to figure out what exactly happened to Helena and who killed her. But the police have no leads," the synopsis reads.

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We: A Amnifesto for Women Everywhere by Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel

Amazon writes, "Actress Gillian Anderson and journalist Jennifer Nadel, friends for more than a decade, have created the road map they wish they’d had for how to live a meaningful life.

"[This book] is an uplifting, inspirational, and intensely practical manual for change, providing nine universal principles that offer a path for dealing with life's inevitable emotional and spiritual challenges. 

"It's for anyone who wants to see her own life and the world around her change for the better."

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Now that it's the summer holiday season, it's time to start planning your next vacay.

And while booking a hotel for your summer getaway isn't the most important aspect of your trip, there's a pretty simple way to get a swanky upgrade.

Just think; a big room with a view beats out the box room that you have to travel five flights of stairs to get to, right?

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According to experts, the best way to get an upgrade is to book your hotel directly through the hotel's website.

Many of us opt to use external booking sites, but it turns out that hotels actually reserve their best rooms for their own website.

Why? Because many third-party sites charge a 10-30 per cent commission to hotels which use their services.

A former hotel manager told The Sun: "A lot of hotels punish people for booking through third-party sites. They don’t like paying the commission and would rather you booked with the hotel directly.

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"The consequence is that you get the worst room within the room category you book a lot of the time," he added.

Many experts also noted that hotels will be more likely to give you "perks" if you book through their own website too, like free Wi-Fi or free breakfast.

Our advice? Check out the price-comparison websites beforehand to see which hotels fit in your budget, and then book through the hotel directly.

Now, you're sorted.

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As if chocolate wasn't enough of a reason, the latest Ryanair sale is giving us an extra incentive to celebrate Easter this year.

The bargain airline is currently having a massive seat sale, with some flights going for as little as €9.99.

Flights to gorgeous European destinations such as Paris, Warsaw, Basel, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Lanzorote are less than  €25.00.

Or fancy a weekend mini-break to the UK?

Flights to Leeds, London and Manchester are all less than €15.00.

There are 900 routes included in the sale, available for travel in April and May.

You better act quick though, as the sale ends at midnight on Tuesday. 

Satiating your travel bug has never been so easy, or most importantly, affordable.

So, while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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Summer is right around the corner, and we've already started thinking about where we want to jet off to on our holidays.

There is nothing better than taking a city break with friends or heading off to the sun, but it can be seriously inconvenient if we forget something along the way.

Here are a few things we always forget, so make sure you put them on your list of travel essentials. 

1. Toothbrush

This is definitely the most important essential that people forget to bring all the time.

The best thing to do is have a travel toothbrush specifically ready for going on holidays with you, that way you can leave your usual one at home to languish without worrying about having to remember it the morning of your flight. 

SONIC Chic has just unveiled their Urban Collection, which includes six gorgeous, holiday-worth designs that fit perfectly into your travel bag. 

The eclectic range of electric toothbrushes are available from Boots for a complete bargain at €14.95.

 

2. Flip flops

There is no excuse to forget flip flops when you can get them cheap as chips on the high street and in Penneys. 

Buying them at home before you go is a good option, as often seaside vendors abroad charge a bit more for them, knowing that people have forgotten them at home. 

Penneys have so many gorgeous styles at the moment, including these two pairs, which come in at only €1.00 and €2.00 respectively. 

3. Chargers and adapters

You can pick up adapters easily in the airport on your way, but be sure to hold on to them when you return so you can use them again and again. 

Chargers are another often forgotten item, so make sure you have one stashed away in the pocket of your handbag at all times. 

4. Headphones 

There is nothing worse than having a long journey ahead of you with no headphones available. 

These can be bought from pretty much anywhere, but it's so annoying to have to spend money on something you already have at home, so make sure to pack these the night before. 

 

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5. Tea bags 

Yes, we know it's a bit of a cliché, but sometimes all you want in the evenings is a decent cuppa. 

Just pop a few tea bags in your case for emergencies and you're good to go.

The tea bags can also help keep your clothes fresh on long-haul flights thanks to the odour absorbing power of tea. 

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Heading off for a long weekend with your best friends is one of the greatest things to do, especially if you haven't seen them all for a while.

However, deciding on the location for your trip can have the WhatsApp group chat hopping for weeks on end, and deciding on a destination is never easy. 

Luckily, we at the SHEmazing! offices have had a little think about some of the most entertaining trips we've been on with our girlfriends, and have compiled a list of the top five places we definitely recommend. 

5. Krakow

While having the craic in Krakow may become a running joke, the diverse Polish city has much more to offer than cheap vodka and infinite pretzel vendors.

The historically rich city has plenty of daytime activities to embark on, from walking tours of the entire town to visiting the Rynek Underground Museum to see the skeletons of vampires which were dug up in the town's famous square. 

The night life is also on point, with a mix of hidden Polish taverns, all-you-can-drink bars and glamorous night clubs. 

4. Berlin

Berlin has become a popular tourist spot for Irish adventurers, thanks to the eclectic food, Bauhaus architecture and poignant history of the city.

Sights like the Berlin Wall and the Jewish History Museum are must-sees by day, and by night the city reveals an unbeatable clubbing scene.

Spots like Tresor, The Matrix, Suicide Circus and Kitty Chengs are high on the list. 

 

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3. Newcastle

If you're not looking to stray too far from home and a partying is all that's on the agenda, Newcastle is the spot.

The shopping is pretty good if you can drag yourself from your hangover bed, and the night life is, as documented on Geordie Shore, completely insane. 

Tup Tup Palace, Florita's and Madame Koo's are all up there in terms of atmosphere and general craziness. 

 

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2. Paris

Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, but it doesn't often get the credit it deserves for its night life.

The city has breathtaking sites to see by day, including the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées and of course, the Eiffel Tower. 

By night, the city plays host to a menagerie of outdoor bars, rooftop parties, skyline view restaurants and wild nightclubs. 

1. Greece

Greece is a renowned set of party islands, and the sun-soaked destination has been attracting party-seekers for decades. 

Laganas on the island of Zante is one of the biggest resorts in the country, along with Mykonos and Malia. 

Prepare for vast vats of cocktails and lots of luminous paint. 

 

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