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6 days ago
- Scotsman
All aboard for a great day out in Belfast Stena Line day trips help you embrace the best Belfast festivals
With a rich history, flavoursome food scene and unique experiences Belfast is a city offering one giant adventure after another. Last summer almost 135,000 people explored this bustling city centre, uncovering its unique charm and character. Titanic Belfast is undeniably the number one visitor attraction in town but every summer the city becomes a cultural haven with an array of festivals offering something for everyone. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... And, thanks to Stena Line, embracing these fantastic festivals has never been easier. The Swedish-owned ferry company is inviting customers to leave their cars, and cares, at home and enjoy an unforgettable day out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With so much to enjoy across an action-packed summer, Stena Line has put together an overview of some of the city's best festivals. Belfast TradFest Belfast TradFest, 27 July - 3 August: A UNESCO City of Music Belfast's TradFest features world-class performances from renowned artists like Dervish, Matt Molloy, John Carty and lively pub sessions. Highlights include the annual Titanic Céilí and a diverse program of lectures, film screenings and taster sessions. Belfast Mela, County Antrim; 16 - 24 August: Northern Ireland's largest celebration of cultural diversity, Belfast Mela, returns with its most ambitious programme yet; a vibrant, inclusive festival where communities unite in celebration. The Mela transforms iconic venues and public spaces across Belfast with a rich mix of music, dance, food, art, theatre, wellbeing, and immersive experiences culminating with Mela Day in the city's Botanic Gardens. Belfast Maritime Festival,County Antrim; 6-7 September The city's iconic Titanic Quarter will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of sea, ships and stories as the Maritime Festival returns to Belfast. The waterfront will be a hive of activity, with historic ships moored along the quayside, street theatre, live music, interactive heritage experiences, artisan food markets and family-friendly zones. To book your day trip to Belfast with Stena Line visit
Business News Wales
6 days ago
- Business News Wales
Stena Line Rebrands Passenger Lounges to Celebrate Year of Croeso
Swedish-owned ferry company Stena Line is re-branding its famous Hygge Lounges on its Dublin to Holyhead route to underline the connections between Scandinavia and Wales and celebrate the Welsh Year of Croeso (welcome) in 2025. The Hygge Lounge will become the Hwyl Lounge on both the Stena Adventurer and Stena Estrid. The firm said that although not strictly identical, both concepts share the same vibe with Hygge focusing on creating a cosy and comforting atmosphere with simple pleasure and good company while Hwyl is the Welsh term for the feeling of joy that comes from embracing the moment and experiencing a deep sense of contentment. The name Anglesey, where the port of Holyhead is situated, comes from old Scandinavian. With these historical links between Wales and Sweden, Stena Line is seeking to embrace that connection during the Year of Croeso. Stena Line Travel Commercial Manager, Irish Sea, Orla Noonan said a blend of Hygge and Hwyl provides the perfect conditions for a memorable trip and passengers can relax the moment they step onboard Stena Adventurer and Stena Estrid. She said: 'While Hygge is about finding life's cosy moments and Hwyl is more about embracing the joy of the moment such as the sensation of stepping out on deck and feeling the wind on your face, we feel there is much to celebrate about both concepts. 'With Hygge a former Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year finalist, we want to celebrate Hwyl with passengers on both sides of the Irish Sea and we're thrilled to be re-branding our lounge. 'Hwyl is a sense of emotional fervour or when you find yourself smiling from ear to ear or laughing out loud with family and friends. It can also be a feeling of peaceful contentment, and this relates very closely to the concept of Hygge. 'With Wales celebrating the Year of Croeso in 2025, we felt the time was right for this exciting re-brand.'
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Canary Island to charge sunbathers £3.80 in first hike price in 23 years
In a huge blow to Brits, a tourist-riddled hotspot on the Canary Islands has unveiled plans to charge holidaymakers almost £4 per day for the privilege of using a sunbed or a parasol Brit tourists heading over to a Canary Island hotspot are slated to be hit by soaring costs if they want to spend their days at the beach. Last year, a whopping four million international visitors flocked to Gran Canaria, making it the second most popular island on the Spanish-owned archipelago. Famed for its 400-hectare dune system, endless golden sandy beaches and crystal-clear water - the destination is perfect for those wanting to top up their tan while kicking back with a good book. Combine this with low rainfall and scorching temperatures that are predicted to hit a scorching 38C this month, and it's clear why Gran Canaria has become a sunbather's paradise. However, that might soon be about to change. For the first time in over two decades, officials have reportedly proposed to increase the cost to rent a sun lounger. The charge, which hasn't changed since 2002 when Spain moved from Pesetas to Euros, will affect all of the beaches in the San Bartolomé de Tirajana region - including in the tourist-riddled hotspots of Maspalomas and Playa Del Ingles. According to Canarian Weekly, renting a sunbed or parasol currently costs €2.50 (£2.13) per day, but this will rise to €4.50 (£3.84) for both items under the new rules. For a family of four renting out a sunbed each for seven days - this will work out at a staggering €126 (£107.41). Along with the price hike - which an economic study suggested should actually rise to €6 (£5.12) - tourists will also be able to rent out Balinese beds for €15 (£12.79) per day and personal safes €3 (£2.56) to lock away their valuables. Local media states the council, led by Yilenia Vega, argues that even with the price hike - the rates remain 'highly competitive' compared to both local and national averages. However, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has criticised the move, accusing the council of 'prioritising private company profits over public benefit'. Over in Majorca, authorities are actually seeking to remove a staggering 1,700 of its sun loungers from beaches to make more room for protesting locals. As previously reported, Palma's council has green-lighted plans to slash sunbeds on the city's beaches by 20 per cent by next year. "There has been a loss of sand on the beaches, and we couldn't maintain the same number of sunbeds and umbrellas - and this has coincided with complaints from residents who feel they have less space," a spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs of the Balearic Islands reportedly said. "The mayor [Jaime Martínez] is aware that the majority of residents don't use the sun bed service, so we decided to implement this redistribution." The move isn't just to snub pasty Brits desperate for a tan, but has also been attributed to rising sea levels which are slowly taking away space on the beach. You can find out which beaches will be affected by the shakeup here.
