Culinary Crete Road Trip
Land of the Minotaur and legendary Minoan civilisation, Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands. Perhaps lesser known as a culinary jewel glistening in the Aegean Sea but that’s exactly what Terry and I […]
Novel travel
Hotel Garryvoe, Cork and Autumn Breaks with Original Irish Hotels
Garryvoe Hotel Cork A room with a view isn’t essential for an overnight stay in a hotel – especially when the location is surrounded with so many places to see and things to do. […]
Bohemian Rhapsody
A Trip through the Chateaus of Bohemia The life of a lady in 18th century Central Bohemia was laced with velvet gowns, China tea sets and genteel preparation for marriage. An understanding of European languages […]
Pet Friendly Hotels with Ireland’s Blue Book
Have you a doggie that you’d like to bring away on your next break? I’ve some lovely places to stay around the country with Irelands’s Blue Book where your pooch will be welcome and […]
Wales and Snowdonia National Park with Stena Line
I threw an extra couple of pairs of shoes into the boot of the car, just in case. The beauty of travelling by ferry in your own car means not having to think twice about […]
Barberstown Castle with the Pooch!
Dog Friendly Destination It is becoming ever more fashionable to travel with your pooch, and Barberstown Castle is one of a large number of upmarket Irish hotels that are catering for a doggie guest. […]
Visit Guernsey The Rock of Hospitality
Guernsey, Channel Islands The speed limit in Guernsey is 35mph and as I relaxed into the easy calm that hangs over the island, I discovered there’s no need to go any faster. The labyrinths of […]
Re-Connect with a Connecticut Road Trip
Connecticut Coco Chanel wakes up on a soft doggie bed and her ears prick up to the sound of a gentle morning chorus. Outside the sun breaks through the lime green beech leaves and meanders […]
From Graceland to Dollywood the Ultimate Road Trip
I reach out, grab the microphone and kiss it. How can I resist? I’m standing in Sun Studios, Memphis, where Elvis Presley recorded That’s All Right while clutching the same stand. This building was […]
Solar Alvura with Dr Eva Orsmond
My Stay at Solar Alvura Health Hotel (or How to fit into your favouite yellow palazzo pants!) I was sitting in front of Dr Eva Orsmond’s in her Loughlinstown Clinic and questioning what was […]