A Bite of The World – Discover Culture through Cuisine on a River Cruise
Food for many travellers is the gateway to culture and on a river cruise, every meal is a chance to step deeper into the story of the places visited. For me, the best way to get to know a place has always been through its food. A dish tells you as much about a country […]
Birth of a new Star
Princess Cruises began in 1965, founded by Stanley McDonald. It commenced with just one small ship – the Princess Patricia – offering cruises along the Mexican Riviera. From those early days, the brand has grown into one of the most recognised names in cruising, thanks to its starring role in the classic TV series The […]
Magical family trip Yule never forget
When I reflect on Christmas, my mind immediately thinks of the North Pole – carpets of snow, twinkling lights, Santa’s workshop busy with working elves and that unmistakable feeling of pure magic. It’s the kind of wonder we are all meant to feel, no matter our age. If you love Christmas, whether as a wide-eyed […]
Five-Star Fun in an Unlikely Place
Have you ever wanted to close your eyes and wake up in your dream destination, cocktail in hand, listening to that soft ripple of water from your hotel pool! Of course you have. My dream destination is Thailand but the arduous 16 hour flight kind of puts me off. What if I told you, a […]
A Truly Iconic Sailing
I took my very first ocean cruise in 2024, and nothing could have prepared me for it. My twins and I stepped onboard with our mouths wide open and we didn’t close them until we got off seven days later. The ship was Royal Caribbean‘s Odyssey of the Seas and it was massive – over […]
Child’s Play
When my twins turned eight, I started seriously thinking about going on holidays – just the three of us – as I am a solo mother. There aren’t many people lining up to travel with someone like me and young twins, so I opened the laptop and got researching family-friendly spots. We started with road […]
Cruising as a Solo Parent
When you are a solo parent of twins, holidays can feel like a military operation. They involve the three Ps: plan, pack and pray you survive! So booking a cruise with my twins felt either wildly brave or slightly mad. But somewhere between the kids’ activities, the all-you-can-eat buffet and the thrill of waking up […]
Fun is right around the corner at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown
I often travel long distances to hotels around Ireland in different counties to find out what is there for families like me who travel solo with children. But sometimes you don’t need to travel over four hours to find a hotel that has it all. My Google maps came up at 27 minutes to my […]
Secrets New And Ancient – Albania & Athens
The Albanian Riviera might not be on everyone’s radar yet, but that won’t last long. It’s one of those rare places where the coastline still feels untouched – barely any crowds, plenty of empty sun loungers and water so clear you can see the smooth white stones on the sea bed without even dipping your […]
The West’s Simple Pleasures
A trip ‘Into the West’ is always an adventure and full of surprises. We decided to do a road trip to Geesala in Mayo. Just under a four hour drive, we broke it up by having lunch in Longford. The road infrastructure is good and the scenery is breathtaking when you get further away from […]
An Arabian adventure with a Roman twist
If you’re after a mix of beach, desert adventures and rich culture – Tunisia might just surprise you. Think golden sands, ancient ruins, camel rides and visiting real movie sets from Star Wars, The English Patient, Indiana Jones and the Life of Brian. The kids will love the medinas that feel like an adventure maze, […]
Narnia in the heart of Kildare
Step through the doors of this enchanting hotel and you might just feel like you’ve wandered into the magical world of Narnia except you will be in the magical world of Naas. With its cosy corners, quirky furnishings, plush fabrics, dramatic chandeliers and rooms filled with vintage charm and rich textures; the atmosphere feels like […]