The Dylan Thomas Centenary Year is the perfect time to visit Wales!
The words, ‘Do not go gentle into that good night,’ used to send shivers down my spine and throw me right back to my school days. But I’ll never forget that it was Dylan […]
weekend breaks
Galway with Granny and Granddad
Travelling with three generations needn’t be a challenge, if the destination for your weekend trip is just right. So with my Mum, my Dad and ten-year-old daughter Nicole, packed into the car, we set off […]
Norwegian Good! Oslo with the family
I haven’t been blogging for a while because I have been on my travels and planning some more which will keep me very busy this April. But for now I have a report from Oslo. […]
Slieve Donard hotel and spa resort
As winter insists on sticking around there’s nothing like a spa break to rejuvenate the spirit and body and I’ve been curious for some time to see what spa resorts are on offer north of […]
When in Rome…
Published in Irish Mail on Sunday 12th January 2014 The first time I visited Rome I was accompanied by thirty five art students, six teachers and in the middle of the trip the Pope died. […]
Christmas Markets Belfast
My nine-year-old daughter is a big shopper and she wanted to know more about Christmas Markets so I decided to search out some yuletide cheer close to home. We cajoled my friend Catherine and her […]
Acropolis Wow!
I recently spent two days in Athens while waiting to meet up with my cruise ship Celebrity Reflection and was pleasantly surprised by the buzz and delights waiting for us. The full article is available […]
All about the elves at Bluestone
We had the most fantastic time in Bluestone Resort in Pembrokeshire a couple of weeks ago when I took a trip to see Kingdom of the Elves for the Irish Mail on Sunday. the weather […]