Blog Posts
The last time I visited Florida was 18 years ago with my family and all the amazing things we did then have never left me. I even got to see the legend Tony Bennet sing live at the Hard Rock Café at Universal Orlando Resort. Such is the magic of ...
We are so spoiled for holiday destinations from Ireland to Spain – the only hard choice is narrowing down which costa you want to visit. Among my favourites is the reliable Costa Blanca – home to Spanish culture, family-friendly hotels, great food and a guaranteed 300 days of sunshine. Some ...
We have all heard of the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa Dorada…now there’s another one to add to the list: Costa Tropical. A short flight to Malaga takes you to the busy resorts of Benalmadena, Torremolinos, and Marbella, but a short detour will take you to an authentic Spanish ...
Growing up in the 1980s, one of my favourite forms of escapism was movies. I spent countless hours glued to the television, completely absorbed in Hollywood blockbusters and iconic TV shows, imagining a life far removed from my reality. In my head, I was being swept off my feet by ...
For me, travel has always been about escape and the further away, the better. I like that feeling of landing into a completely different culture, where everything from the food to the pace of life feels slightly unfamiliar. It started in my early twenties when I went backpacking in Thailand, ...
There is a particular kind of stress that comes with planning a family holiday and this summer, why not look at making it less demanding and more about the adventure. With ongoing concerns around aviation fuel supply and the knock-on effect on flights, more families will be thinking of a ...
I have such fond memories of going to the Royal Marine Hotel in Dún Laoghaire for afternoon tea with my mother and sister. It always felt like a real treat – sitting in the Bay Lounge, looking out at the sea, working our way through sandwiches, scones with jam and ...
If you’ve ever spent time in Australia, you will know that unmistakable early morning soundtrack – the call of the kookaburra. It’s one of those sounds that stays with you. I didn’t know what to expect in the Caribbean, but in the Cayman Islands, it’s the crowing of roosters that ...
The geographical centre of Ireland is generally considered to be near the village of Kilbeggan in County Westmeath and whether you’re a local or a visitor, you need to put it on your ‘must-visit’ list. Particularly to visit the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in Ireland, dating as far back as ...
Dozens of flights depart from Ireland every week for the Canary Island of Tenerife. What is it about this volcanic outcrop that keeps Irish travellers coming back? Because of its location, off the northwest coast of Africa, the climate offers warm waters and plenty of sunshine. Surely there is nothing ...
