Category: Ireland

The 5 wonders of West Cork, Ireland

The 5 wonders of West Cork, Ireland

By on Mar 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 7009 times

Cork is Ireland’s largest county, stretching east to west along much of the island’s southern coastline. It is jagged and uneven, interrupted by islands and peninsulas which slide like fingers into the Atlantic. It is a charming and beautiful place. Cork may be known as the Rebel County, but there is nothing rebellious down here. Celebrities [...]

The top 5 luxury golf resorts in Ireland

The top 5 luxury golf resorts in Ireland

By on Jan 15, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 6756 times

Ireland is renowned for having some of the best golf courses in the world, designed by the famous names of the past and the present. Golfers flock to the links courses that dazzle the coastline and the parklands that cover a landscape boasting 40 shades of green. Luxury golf is not difficult to find here, but [...]

Top 10 holiday cocktails and their origins

Top 10 holiday cocktails and their origins

By on Mar 12, 2012 in Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, North America, Puerto Rico, Regions, Singapore, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1368 times

We all love a good cocktail whilst on holiday, the two go hand in hand like Bonnie and Clyde or roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. I’ve put together this little fun list of the best ones out there, where they hail from and how they are made: Singapore Sling, Singapore This fabulous cocktail was famously [...]

Top 10 city break hotels

Top 10 city break hotels

By on Feb 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, France, Greece, Hotels, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New York, North America, Regions, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1286 times

The Dorchester, London A visit to The Dorchester on Park Lane will pay homage to a truly classic British hotel whose reputation has been built over 80 illustrious years. The 3 Michelin starred Alain Ducasse Restaurant is a highlight, as is the magnificent and thoroughly English afternoon tea which can be taken daily in The [...]

Interview with Marty Carr, CEO of Carr Golf Travel

Interview with Marty Carr, CEO of Carr Golf Travel

By on Nov 15, 2011 in Accommodation, California, Celebrities, Europe, Florida, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Ireland, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 2915 times

Marty Carr is CEO of Carr Golf Travel, which includes the brand Online Golf Travel, and offers bespoke golf travel in Europe and the US and runs several world-class golf events in Ireland. The son of Joe Carr, who won 40 golf championships and was one of the world’s best ever amateur golfers, Marty studied [...]

Interview with Camilla Shaughnessy, Founder of EventfulStays.com

Interview with Camilla Shaughnessy, Founder of EventfulStays.com

By on Jun 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Ireland, Maldives, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 1079 times

Camilla Shaughnessy is the founder of EventfulStays.com, a UK accommodation website which specialises in mid- to high-end home stays available for short term lets searchable by event. Camilla enjoyed the echelons of senior positions in corporate life before establishing her own consultancy firm in 1994. She went on to launch Eventful Stays in December 2010, [...]

The knack of the craic in Dublin

By on Jun 20, 2011 in Ireland, Regions   - Read 841 times

When most English people decide to go on holiday, they expect to end up in a destination that’s at least a few degrees latitude closer to the equator than their drizzly island, especially those who call the hectic hustle and bustle of London ‘home’.  What was I doing, therefore, booking a flight to Dublin, a [...]

10 reasons to visit Ireland this year

By on Jun 07, 2011 in Europe, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 331 times

Ireland claims to have the best bars, friendly people, stunning scenery and 365 days of festivals.  In case you are still making plans, Discover Ireland has put together 10 reasons why you should visit Ireland this year.

Top 10 cosy beachside hotels

By on May 05, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Bahamas, Bed & Breakfasts, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Fiji, Florida, Honduras, Hotels, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, South America, USA, Vietnam, Western Europe   - Read 2745 times

Looking for something cosy and with a beach on your doorstep? Then you’re in luck as Tripadvisor have just shared their top 10 cosy beachside hotels. Making the list are hotels from all over the world so, without further ado, here you go: 1. Breakfast on the Beach Lodge, Waiheke Island, New Zealand 2. Utopia [...]

5 of the best places to play golf in Europe

5 of the best places to play golf in Europe

By on Apr 21, 2011 in Europe, France, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 1744 times

If you are a true golf aficionado, a golfing holiday at one of Europe’s luxury golf resorts would be a dream come true. There you can golf the same fairways that have challenged some of the world’s golf legends, fine tune your game, sample some of the best cuisine the region has to offer and [...]

Europe’s top 10 hidden gem hotels

By on Apr 20, 2011 in Accommodation, Belgium, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hotels, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Regions, Spain, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 674 times

I’m not sure what makes a hotel a ‘hidden gem’ as a considerable number in the list that follows are to be found in major European cities. That aside, here’s the top 10 hidden gem hotels according to Tripadvisor. (They don’t actually say ‘Europe’s top 10′ but since all of them are in Europe (in [...]

7 artists’ reactions to a luxury island off the west coast of Ireland

7 artists’ reactions to a luxury island off the west coast of Ireland

By on Mar 11, 2011 in Europe, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 241 times

The private island of Inish Turk Beg, available for hire off the West coast of Ireland, is a place where ‘Life’s Vividly Lived’. Home to award-winning accommodation, fine artisan whiskey and smoked fish, spectacular scenery and free-spirited adventure, the island has been a source of inspiration for those that go there – artists, musicians, and visitors alike. [...]

Top 10 charming European towns and cities

By on Mar 11, 2011 in Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Serbia and Montenegro, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 707 times

Looking for somewhere in Europe with distinctive charm?  Then take a look at this recently-published Tripadvisor list of the top 10 charming European towns and cities. Unlike many previous TA lists that we’ve published, this one isn’t overly-dominated by any one country but instead offers a good mix of options. Let us know what you [...]

Enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled escape at the luxurious Castlemartyr Resort

Enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled escape at the luxurious Castlemartyr Resort

By on Mar 03, 2011 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Europe, Ireland, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 449 times

Add a slice of adventure to your life with an adrenaline-filled short break at the luxurious five-star Castlemartyr Resort in County Cork, Ireland. Stay for two nights in a deluxe room, including breakfast both mornings, and experience the beautiful coastline and surrounding countryside of East Cork from a different perspective by taking part in an [...]

Golf and cruise packages featuring the top golf courses in the world

Golf and cruise packages featuring the top golf courses in the world

By on Feb 11, 2011 in Asia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Ireland, Italy, Leisure Travel, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 650 times

Azamara Club Cruises and PerryGolf have joined forces to offer an escorted and all-inclusive golf tour and cruise program that features some of the world’s premier golf courses. Designed specifically with the passionate golfer in mind and offering more opportunities for guests to play at more courses on a voyage, Azamara Club Golf Cruises combines [...]

Top 15 romantic Valentines hotels

Top 15 romantic Valentines hotels

By on Jan 18, 2011 in Accommodation, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hotels, Ireland, Italy, Middle East, Regions, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 852 times

Looking to go somewhere special this Valentines?  Then take a look at this list of the top 15 romantic Valentines hotels, as decreed by Tripadvisor. Bar a token entry for Bodrum in Turkey, they’re all in Europe, which seems a little odd, but perhaps subscribers from other parts of the world, are given a different [...]

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