Iceland and our WOW adventure
A flight connection might be considered an inconvenience, but not when the stop off is hot-property destination, Iceland. Low-fare airline WOW air is bringing Irish passengers to nine cities in the US and Canada in […]
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Bilbao was Wow with the Kids!
Bilbao has been in the throes of a renaissance and is fast becoming Spain’s best kept secret. Nestled along the stunning Bay of Biscay coastline, sweeping from Biarritz to Santander, Bilbao is perfect for […]
Our stay at Glenlo Abbey Hotel took us somewhere special.
I’ve been checking out some of the nicest places to stay at home in Ireland this summer and on my travels I took a trip to Galway City and the wonderful Glenlo Abbey. I’d passed […]
Northern Spain special, Bilbao and the Camino
Northern Spain is a different World – fun with the kids in Bilbao! Spain is always a popular destination for Irish Tourists and this summer it is more so than ever with a predicted increase […]
Heading Stateside with the kids this summer? Get On Yer Bike!
Walking and sightseeing can be a chore for teens and tweens but put them on a bike and it becomes an adventure. All of these five US cities have really great bike tours. You won’t […]
Epic new tourist attraction in Dublin
Epic Visitor Museum at CHQ Building Custom House Quay Open 7 days per week 9am-6pm There’s an Epic new attraction in the CHQ described as Dublin’s newest immersive visitor museum. I brought along two pre-teens, […]
On Reflection, Our Celebrity Caribbean Cruise was the perfect family holiday!
On Board Reflection Miami I’m standing under a cloudless sky on the top deck of Celebrity Cruises Reflection, as the towers on Miami Beach recede into a balmy haze. Granddad, Granny, my teen and […]
Abu Dhabi’s in Pole Position
Nobody wants to come home from their holiday, especially not if a long haul flight is involved. But there are ways to soften the return trip. I booked our flights online through Abu Dhabi […]
Evergreen in the Everglades! The Wild side of Florida!
When I tell the kids that we are going on a 3G (Three Generations) holiday, they eye me suspiciously. My tween asks if this means she’ll have extra credit to Snapchat her friends […]
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 […]