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 […]

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 […]

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