Santorini Land of Desire
The breaking of centuries-old lava crunches beneath our feet as we make our way on the jagged path from Fira to Oia. I’m hiking the ten kilometer trail along the caldera of Santorini with […]
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Viceroy Ombria Resort, Algarve
In the balmy stillness, the waxing moon hangs like a pendant on the neck of the almighty. The conditions are ideal for hunting stars under the Algarvian night sky. I lean forward and squint into […]
City Break to Prague
Published in the Irish Daily Mail on Saturday 5th April 2025 It’s a crisp blue day in the Czech Republic and I’m visiting my daughter, Nicole, who has moved here to continue her studies. We […]
Escaping to Narnia at The Old Inn
Words Mark Jackson originally published in the Irish Daily Mail January 2025 Arriving in the cosy town of Crawfordsburn is like stepping into the pages of a book. We were greeted by a clear blue […]
Return to Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura, the island of strong wind or fortune is a laid back oasis in the archipelago of the Canary Islands. Once you’ve visited, like a boomerang you’ll keep coming back. My winter sun fix this […]
Christmas at Castlemartyr
Do you dream of escaping all that extra work that Christmas brings? Now you can enjoy being pampered and spoiled in one of Ireland’s most gorgeous hotels. Check out what you will enjoy below. Castlemartyr […]
Autumn Breaks with Original Irish Hotels
It’s that time of year again as autumn draws in and the summer seems like a distant memory. However there’s nothing better than a little break away to give us something to look forward […]
The Spencer Hotel, Quay to a Great Stay in Dublin
A City Break in the heart of Dublin I can see The Jeanie Johnson Famine Ship from my hotel room. It’s a poignant reminder of how Dublin’s Docklands have changed dramatically over the centuries. […]
Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Club
Take an Autumn Break at Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort Stepping into the luxurious new entrance of Tulfarris Resort, expect to be dazzled by the impressive sculptures and paintings of wild deer that are […]
Spa Retreats in Northern Ireland
Saturday 10th August 2024 on Ireland AM Virgin Media One TV I have chosen five different properties dotted across the north of Ireland that offer luxury and value for money. Going to a destination […]