Dallas for shopping, JFK and JR!
There was a time when the Irish flooded across the Atlantic grabbing bargains in malls like Woodbury Common but the strong dollar has seen a slowdown in travel shopping. However, with the Euro making […]
Destinations
Thailand Travelling with the Kids!
Why isn’t Thailand a popular destination for Irish families? Much maligned in the press, this beautiful country has been tarnished by the barrage of western men who descend upon the country seeking seedy […]
Boston Mum and Son trip!
Boston ticked all the boxes for our perfect mum and son bonding trip. Education is a hot topic in our house with the Junior Cert Exam looming for my son next June. I’m a believer […]
There’s no place like home…Kansas!
The Wizard of Oz usually springs to mind at the mention of Kansas but this summer I set off with my Dad who is passionate about the Wild West to discover what the […]
Ìnis Oirr, Aran Islands
Inis Oirr is the smallest inhabited of the Aran Islands and a beautiful diversion for travellers taking the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway City to Doolin in County Clare. Possibly best known as Craggy Island […]
Heartbeat of Havana
Nine years have passed since my last visit to Havana. I was so enthralled by this romantic city that on my return I wrote the novel One Kiss in Havana. I’ve yet to find a […]
California Dreaming!
Published in the Sunday World Magazine 7th June 2015 Our dream car from Sixt Car rental on the Pacific Coast Highway A Family Road Trip could well be a recipe for disaster, especially with a […]
Howth: My Hometown in Dublin Ireland
I’ve been travel writing for over two years and I realise that I have been neglecting to write about my own country, especially the place that I am most passionate about in the world – […]
Paris en famille!
It’s not easy to escape to the Christmas markets alone so I devised a cunning plan to make a trip to Paris for the entire family. Ten year old Nicole loves shopping, hubby’s new hobby is photography […]
Venice with the Kids
There are few cities more perfect for a romantic breakaway than Venice. But does it have the X Factor for families? I recently took my partner, ten year old daughter Nicole and teenage son Mark, […]