Cordoba, The Jewel of Andalusia
If Carlsberg did the perfect place for a city break then Cordoba would be it. Easy to reach from many of Spain’s larger cities, for me Cordoba is the jewel in Andalusia’s crown. Seville was […]
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Pine Cliffs Summer Gala 2026
This summer, the golden cliffs of the Algarve will set the stage for an unforgettable evening as BRIT Award-winning and Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter Jessie J headlines the 2026 Summer Gala at Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort on 31 July […]
Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport Turns 20!
Last night the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport celebrated turning twenty years old this year and I was fortunate to be at the events at the Runway 28 Rooftop Restaurant and bar. Guests were wined […]
Valentines or Galentines Stays in Ireland
This Valentines why not treat yourself to a lovely staycation break? I’ve some ideal stays for lovers and Galentines to celebrate this romantic time and brighten up the winter days. Romance radiates at Galgorm Collection […]
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 […]
Viceroy Ombria Resort, A Sustainable Paradise
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 […]