The Lake District Road Trip
Lake District Terry’s love of climbing mountains is contagious and after hiking to the top of Snowdon last year his mission to hike the Five Peaks Challenge is almost complete. Scafell Pike is last on […]
Novel travel
Fall-ing for Western Massachusetts
Few places conjure up the splendour of autumn better than the north-eastern corner of the United States. I’m on a road trip with my daughter, Nicole, driving through miles of maples, oaks and sycamores each […]
The Best of Trieste
Portopiccolo Looking up at the terraces, shops and villas that climb the granite rock, it’s hard to believe that where I stand used to be a quarry. With typical Italian chic and panache Portopiccolo was […]
What’s New at Hotel Europe and Resort Killarney
Wispy clouds kiss the top of the Macgillacuddy Reeks and float by like ethereal spirits. The colours change from moss green to sage as the sun peaks through the clouds. I’m in Killarney National […]
Original Irish Hotels Gorgeous Stays
Original Irish Hotels Group is a collection of over 50 unique and independent castles, manor houses and boutique hotels dotted around the country. From charming countryside retreats to luxurious castle escapes, they have […]
Suite Deal at Intercontinental Hotel Dublin
If you’re planning a trip to explore the City this summer why not treat yourself and your loved one to a weekend of luxury at the five-star InterContinental Dublin. Located on two acres of stunning […]
Wine Tasting On Irish Ferries
Sail directly from Dublin to France from just €349 return for your car with 2 people including cabin and be ready to fill your boot after an exclusive onboard wine tasting Here’s some novel travel […]
Spa Stay at Johnstown House Estate
When Colonel Francis Forde set about building Johnstown House in 1761, I’m sure he couldn’t imagine how his country residence would be enjoyed by so many for such luxurious purposes. Weddings are popular here […]
Siblu Villages Camping in France
Siblu Villages offer 29 outstanding holiday parks across France, all with modern mobile home accommodation, lifeguarded pool complexes, daytime and evening entertainment and free kids clubs. See all the family-friendly locations at www.siblu.ie I was […]
Cork Vienna Woods Country House Hotel
I’m always on the lookout for lovely places to stay and during a recent visit to Cork I found one that is also steeped in history. The Cork Vienna Woods Country House Hotel is in […]