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Departure Lounge: Take a walk on the wild side with cyber-week deals
"An eight-day Morocco Kasbahs and Desert itinerary has dropped from €699 to €489, saving up to €210, while a 13-day Costa Rica active adventure, with trekking, biking, and hiking in the rainforest is on offer from €1,427pp, saving up to €252pp."

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Minecraft and Merlin deal
Minecraft to become real-life destination in deal with Merlin
The best-selling virtual building game Minecraft is to become a real-life destination in a deal with UK-based theme park owner Merlin.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

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Departure Lounge: Experience Tunisia for history, scenery and opulence
Plus: Christmas nights in Dublin, a sniff of Provence, and solitude in Ballygally, Co Antrim

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

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Iceland in the off-season: There’s loads to do, even in its darkest days 
Despite less daylight and cooler climes, Iceland in winter has plenty to capture a tourist’s attention with everything just a short journey away, writes Ben West

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

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Ireland's art hotels: escape into some of our country's cultural collections
"While an art gallery can sometimes seem like a rarefied space, a hotel, no matter how exclusive, always has that warm, welcoming vibe, providing the pitch-perfect environment in which to view art."

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Portrait Of Traditional Santa Claus On Christmas
Departure Lounge: Pay Santa and the crew a pre-Christmas visit in Lapland
Plus: Christmas markets in Kraków; fancy digs in Donegal; and posh skiing jollies in France's Three Valleys

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Two new additions to Ireland's Blue Book including one Munster hotel
Two new additions to Ireland's Blue Book including one Munster hotel
Prestigious collection now includes 64 properties

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

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Ghana's fantasy coffins: Driving into the hereafter in a Porsche
Want to ride into the eternal sunset aboard an eagle, or in a bright yellow sports car? The makers of Ghana’s fantasy coffins think outside the box, building caskets in every imaginable shape.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

Reindeer standing in snow in winter landscape of Finnish Lapland, Finland
Departure Lounge: Lapland calling with a new resort and an audience with Santa
"Snowmobiling, husky sledding, and reindeer rides are all included too. Return flights to Kuusamo from Dublin, two nights accommodation, meals, and all activities, from €1,519pp."

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

Hotel review: The perfect Co Limerick getaway for the whole family
S Hotel review: The perfect Co Limerick getaway for the whole family
Family-run with great food and amenities, this Adare star is brilliant for the whole gang

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Hotel review: This Westport hotel offers knock-out views and top-class service
S Hotel review: This Westport hotel offers knock-out views and top-class service
Perched on an elevated site overlooking Croagh Patrick, one of the hotel’s biggest draws is the view of the mountain and Clew Bay islands on a clear day

Sun, 27 Oct, 2024

City summer landscape at sunset - top view of the historical center of Budapest with the Danube river
Departure Lounge: Cruise the rivers of Europe — and end up in Budapest
Plus: a sneaky week in Tenerife, the Dolomite Mountains, Killeen Castle and Kentucky

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

Hotel review: What it's like to stay in Cork City's newest hotel
S Hotel review: What it's like to stay in Cork City's newest hotel
Leeside’s newest hotel is fresh, fun and funky — just don’t expect a lot of room for your buck.

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

Kentucky: Visiting the home of Muhammad Ali, The Louisville Slugger, and the Mint Julep
Kentucky: Visiting the home of Muhammad Ali, The Louisville Slugger, and the Mint Julep
Bourbon, bluegrass, and the home of The Greatest are just some of the reasons to visit, writes Leslie Williams

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

Majorca: Getting the most of a misunderstood sun-holiday staple
Majorca: Getting the most of a misunderstood sun-holiday staple
A glam holiday in Palma makes Ali Dunworth regret her preconceived ideas about the Balearic beauty

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

Departure Lounge: A day of rest and relaxation at Carton House
Departure Lounge: A day of rest and relaxation at Carton House
"Book in for the session or add an overnight stay and enjoy all the glorious country estate has to offer, including walks, cycles, and a lovely pool."

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

Five new spa experiences to try for your next getaway, from facials to massages to hot tubs
Five new spa experiences to try for your next getaway, from facials to massages to hot tubs
Here are the latest spa experiences sweeping the wellness scene in Ireland

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

Munster hotels, restaurants and chefs among winners of Georgina Campbell Awards
Munster hotels, restaurants and chefs among winners of Georgina Campbell Awards
This year, many locations were acknowledged for continuing to strive for high standards in the face of many challenges

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

City Hall in Vienna
Departure Lounge: Christmas magic, cobbled streets and Baroque buildings in Vienna
Plus: solo-ish Indian journeys; Dia de Muertos in Mexico, and mid-term craic in Wexico 

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

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A picture-perfect storybook: 48 hours in Prague
The Czech capital is best enjoyed during the autumn and winter months when the Interrailing students have returned to the classroom and the city becomes a winter wonderland

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Hotel Review: This riverside spa and thermal village puts Antrim on the wellbeing map
S Hotel Review: This riverside spa and thermal village puts Antrim on the wellbeing map
A luxury resort hotel and spa on 450 acres, where pampering is the main event

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Family skis down slope in Italian Alps
First family ski trip? Here are 10 of the best resorts for tots to teens
Alexis Munier selects 10 of the the best ski resorts in Europe for introducing your tots and teens to skiing

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Hotel review: Old school but still cool, this Cork institution continues to impress 
S Hotel review: Old school but still cool, this Cork institution continues to impress 
Old world elegance and brilliant staff make Cork city's five-star Hayfield Manor shine

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

Two Irish hotels pick up top honours in new Michelin Keys award
Two Irish hotels pick up top honours in new Michelin Keys award
The inaugural Michelin Guide Ireland and Britain selection includes 14 three key hotels, 37 two key hotels and 72 hotels who picked up one key.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Adare Manor crowned Best Resort in Europe for the third year in a row
Adare Manor crowned Best Resort in Europe for the third year in a row
Voters assessed the entrants in a range of criteria including service, atmosphere, dining and overall guest experience.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

fishing village Virpazar offering accommodation and birdwatching boat trips and cruises at Skadar lake, Montenegro
Mountains, beaches, history – why this is one of the best train rides in Europe
The 300-mile line between Serbia and Montenegro, built in Tito’s era, connects city and seaside for a blissful Balkan holiday, writes Camilla Bell-Davies

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Hotel review: This Dublin five-star is nearly the total package — but falls short where it matters
S Hotel review: This Dublin five-star is nearly the total package — but falls short where it matters
Dublin’s largest five-star is glamorous and comfortable but let down by poor service 

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

MARATHON DU MEDOC 2023
Medoc Marathon: Is this the world's 'naughtiest' road race?
Fuelled by wine and fine food, Kevin Pilley ran a marathon in the vineyards of Bordeaux

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

Departure Lounge: Take a Hallowe'en break at Limerick's Strand Hotel
Departure Lounge: Take a Hallowe'en break at Limerick's Strand Hotel
Plus: more flights from Shannon; road trips with luxury car rental app Driverso; Algarve Walking Season

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

The DIY guide to a family holiday in Lapland —  for a significantly lower price
The DIY guide to a family holiday in Lapland —  for a significantly lower price
After an unforgettable one-night package holiday to Lapland in 2015, Vickie Maye returned for a smaller price tag, snapping up direct flights from Dublin. So just how does a DIY trip compare to all-inclusive?

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

15 cosy autumn escapes in Ireland
15 cosy autumn escapes in Ireland
As the leaves turn golden and the chill creeps in, book a break in a calm and comfy country hideaway, writes Georgina Campbell

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Abu Dhabi desert
Departure Lounge: Take in the expanses of the Middle East on a cruise
Plus details on a new 'forest hotel' in Waterford

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Hotel review: Heritage features and modern services blend in these restored townhouses
S Hotel review: Heritage features and modern services blend in these restored townhouses
These elegant suites in Georgian townhouses bring a touch of luxury to Belfast’s Queen’s Quarter

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Hotel review: Cork's Woodland Suite Experience is perfectly private, but city-central
S Hotel review: Cork's Woodland Suite Experience is perfectly private, but city-central
Cocooned in the woods, this novel luxury suite experience brings five-star exclusivity to Cork city.

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Departure Lounge: A new sauna experience at Ballynahinch Castle
Departure Lounge: A new sauna experience at Ballynahinch Castle
Plus: budget-friendly kids' flights with Play; solo trips to the Maldives and more

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Plaza del Obradoiro
Going back to Galicia: falling back in love with the quieter part of Northern Spain
Having enjoyed her visits as a teenager, Arlene Harris fell in love all over again with this beautiful (and quieter) part of northern Spain

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Empty Charles Bridge at winter, Prague
Departure Lounge: Prague is a winter wonderland
With return flights from Dublin to the Czech capital, Click and Go offers a three-night city break with room-only accommodation at the four-star Saint George Hotel from €199 per person sharing, based on November travel.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Hotel review: Blairscove House offers a view of the best of West Cork
S Hotel review: Blairscove House offers a view of the best of West Cork
A bucket-list dining experience is the highlight of this Ireland’s Blue Book escape.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

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New hand luggage rules coming into EU airports this weekend — here’s what you need to know
Irish flyers will be affected by this rule change from Sunday

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Departure Lounge: Experience a special new getaway in Austria's Tyrolean mountains
Departure Lounge: Experience a special new getaway in Austria's Tyrolean mountains
Plus: a new player in the Irish travel market; magical Malta gets direct Dublin flights, and more

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

Hotel review: Dublin's Ruby Molly is a slice of inner-city comfort
S Hotel review: Dublin's Ruby Molly is a slice of inner-city comfort
Affordable, pared-back luxury in Dublin’s north inner city

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Eas Mor on Isle of Arran
‘Scotland in miniature’: why the Isle of Arran is perfect for a family holiday
With its mysterious stones, fairytale waterfalls and dinosaur footprints, the Isle of Arran is a magical playground for children, writes Fiona kerr

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

Hotel review: Townhouse on the Green is a glam and intimate Dublin escape
S Hotel review: Townhouse on the Green is a glam and intimate Dublin escape
A plush boutique hideaway on St Stephen’s Green, this new Georgian refurb feels exclusive and intimate

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

Departure Lounge: Miami offers excellent hotel value for a winter break to the USA
Departure Lounge: Miami offers excellent hotel value for a winter break to the USA
Plus: shoulder-season deals on travel, now that the summer peak has tailed off

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

Why you should make Oslo your next weekend break destination
Why you should make Oslo your next weekend break destination
Oslo has merged natural beauty with immense levels of culture to create a pure European experience

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

Westport Adventure Park: Taking a giant leap of faith into a new experience
Westport Adventure Park: Taking a giant leap of faith into a new experience
Vickie Maye embraces her inner daredevil at the new-look Westport Adventure Park — part of an ambitious €100m development for the historic house and grounds

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

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