Prospective summer holidaymakers warned 'think before you book'

If going on longer-haul destinations, it is essential to know the restrictions in countries that were merely stopovers on the way to the holiday, according to ECC Ireland.

Irish people thinking of a summer holiday abroad or at home should exercise “common sense” above all, with thousands still waiting for refunds from last year, a consumer body has warned.

The European Consumer Centre Ireland, an advisory organisation that is part of the European network, said that if consumers are looking to make their travel bookings now or soon, it is essential to look for: