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Me and My Travels: Tadhg O'Brien's lifelong love affair with Ireland
Me and My Travels: Tadhg O'Brien's lifelong love affair with Ireland
"One trip that stands out was when we went to Achill Island instead of abroad. We rented a holiday home for a week, and it was just a different kind of adventure."

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Below the decks: Meet the Irish people working on the world's cruise ships
Below the decks: Meet the Irish people working on the world's cruise ships
"You’re surrounded by people from all over the world who are on holiday and are at their happiest": Jonathan de Burca Butler meets the Irish people working cruise ships around the world

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

California dreaming: A ten-day family trip to the Golden State
California dreaming: A ten-day family trip to the Golden State
A big birthday calls for a big holiday. Vickie Maye heads off on a ten-day family trip across California

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

New Orleans Architecture
Departure Lounge: Bayou-bound for a look at Louisiana's wetlands
We might think of music and bourbon when we consider New Orleans, but the colourful southern US city is surrounded by water and shaded by ancient oaks, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Hugh Wallace: 'We once ended up in a brothel in the middle of a cornfield in Luxor'
Hugh Wallace: 'We once ended up in a brothel in the middle of a cornfield in Luxor'
Renowned architect, popular TV personality, and judge on RTÉ’s Home of the Year, Hugh Wallace has travelled everywhere from Japan to Namibia, often with husband Martin in tow - whether tracking cheetahs at sunset or discovering a secret hotel in Luxor, he’s all about adventure, atmosphere and getting off the beaten path

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Rory O'Connell: 'We were charged at by an elephant in South Africa'
Rory O'Connell: 'We were charged at by an elephant in South Africa'
Rory O’Connell is one of Ireland’s most respected chefs, co-founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School, and a champion of simple, seasonal food. His new series, How to Cook Well in Morocco, recently aired on RTÉ, and when he’s not cooking or writing, he’s travelling in search of culture, craft and the perfect market.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Jacqui Hurley: The first time I was ever on a plane we were moving our lives across the world
Jacqui Hurley: The first time I was ever on a plane we were moving our lives across the world
Jacqui Hurley is one of Ireland’s most recognisable broadcasters and a proud advocate for women and girls in sport. The RTÉ presenter and best-selling author has fronted everything from the Olympics to All-Ireland finals, and is now the official ambassador for the 2025 MiWadi FAI Football Camps.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Sailor Pamela Lee: 'I’ve crossed the Atlantic over 11 times but the first was the turning point'
Sailor Pamela Lee: 'I’ve crossed the Atlantic over 11 times but the first was the turning point'
One of Ireland’s most accomplished offshore sailors, Pamela Lee is now preparing for the 2026 Route du Rhum, a 3,500-nautical-mile solo transatlantic race

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: A prime location in Kinsale with some very fine views
S Hotel review: A prime location in Kinsale with some very fine views
Just a little shy of excellent, this classic townhouse hotel makes for a fine and potentially great value Kinsale stay

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Awe for magnificent whale sharks shines through on Australia's Ningaloo Reef
Awe for magnificent whale sharks shines through on Australia's Ningaloo Reef
An experience with whale sharks on Ningaloo Reef is precious, undoubtedly, and it may well be a tick on a bucket list for many — but awe for these magnificent creatures is what really shines, whether you get to ‘swim’ with them or not

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Departure Lounge: The best deals to book right now, including the Maldives and Gran Canaria
Departure Lounge: The best deals to book right now, including the Maldives and Gran Canaria
Or how about staying closer to home and exploring the medieval town of Kilkenny or the walking and cycling trails of Offaly?

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Everything you need to know about the new Epic Universe theme park
Everything you need to know about the new €6bn Epic Universe theme park in Orlando
As Universal opens the portals to its new €6 billion theme park, Kirsty Masterman takes a look at what Orlando’s newest addition has to offer.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: This West Cork escape offers a wellness break with a difference
S Hotel review: This West Cork escape offers a wellness break with a difference
A collection of self-catering lodges and spa facilities on a dramatic site blotted with blooms of furze

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Cancun Beach - Playa Caracol
Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book, including direct flights to Cancun
Or how about a guided tour through Spain?

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Seema Pankhania: The aftermath of an accident in Colombia gave me so much faith in people and travel
Seema Pankhania: The aftermath of an accident in Colombia gave me so much faith in people and travel
Seema Pankhania shares the journeys that shaped her love of food, family and discovery — and why a shock rescue in Colombia is one trip she'll never forget

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Aix-en-Provence city in France
Experiencing the light-filled landscapes of Provence that inspired Cézanne's works
Jas de Bouffan, where Paul Cézanne lived for 40 years, is currently being restored for its first ever public opening which will coincide with a landmark exhibition of his work, Cézanne at Jas de Bouffan, from June 28 to October 12

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book, including Lisbon Pride Week
Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book, including Lisbon Pride Week
Plus a spectacular spa hotel in the Dolomites

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Hotel review: Is this hideaway one of Killarney's best-kept secrets?
S Hotel review: Is this hideaway one of Killarney's best-kept secrets?
This serene and polished hideaway remains one of Killarney’s secret treasures

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Aer Lingus announces direct flight from Dublin to Cancún — what you need to know
Aer Lingus announces direct flight from Dublin to Cancún — what you need to know
Already a favourite with honeymooners, Cancún also offers a wide range of family-friendly hotels and resorts catering to all price points

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Hammocks and umbrellas lined up on the beach of La Carihuela in Torremolinos. Paradise beach to enjoy your summer holidays. Beac
Departure Lounge: Five deals to book this summer, including a week in sunny Spain
From a week in sunny Costa del Sol to an overnight stay in Limerick, here are five deals to jump on for a summer getaway

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Cat Harding: 'I went to Mykonos with Jorginho and had the most romantic, wild time'
Cat Harding: 'I went to Mykonos with Jorginho and had the most romantic, wild time'
Cat Harding shares her most memorable trips and the hotels that keep her coming back for more

Sat, 17 May, 2025

The Wren Hotel
S Hotel review: This eco-chic hotel is the perfect city retreat for solo travellers 
Dublin’s first carbon-neutral hotel serves up sustainability with verve and style

Thu, 15 May, 2025

The Hotel Examiner: Read our reviews of some of Ireland’s top-rated hotels
The Hotel Examiner: Read our reviews of some of Ireland’s top-rated hotels
Tripadvisor recently shared its top-ranked Irish hotels, with Adare Manor coming out on top. Here, we share Hotel Examiner reviews of some of those on the list – including one that didn’t quite impress

Wed, 14 May, 2025

I had one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life in Uganda
I had one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life in Uganda
Jamie Ball takes a trip to western Uganda where he lands a front row seat at a gorilla showdown in the wilds of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Deirdre McGlone: After selling Harvey’s Point we drove across the US for six weeks
Deirdre McGlone: After selling Harvey’s Point we drove across the US for six weeks
From RV-ing across the US to dreaming of New Zealand, Deirdre’s travels reflect her love of people and places

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Maltese Afternoon - St. Julian's
Departure Lounge: Five deals to book, including a week in sunny Malta
Plus lakeside luxury in Killarney

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Hotel review: This is every rugby fan's dream location and great for families too
S Hotel review: This is every rugby fan's dream location and great for families too
Just streets away from the Aviva, this family-run four-star delivers for both rugby fans and families

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Francis Brennan: 'Beautiful' Bali really disappointed me â€” it was filthy
Francis Brennan: 'Beautiful' Bali really disappointed me â€” it was filthy
Francis Brennan shares his favourite escapes, most surprising trips, and why a world cruise is still on his wish list.

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Hotel review: Is this handsome Blue Book spot the best-kept secret in the country?
S Hotel review: Is this handsome Blue Book spot the best-kept secret in the country?
Georgian property feels like a well-kept secret that makes for a great break

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five travel offers, including a €63K Antarctic adventure
Departure Lounge: Five travel offers, including a €63K Antarctic adventure
Plus a timely trip to Rome

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Hotel review: A stylish revamp and cool new bar put this Dublin five-star back on the map
S Hotel review: A stylish revamp and cool new bar put this Dublin five-star back on the map
The Fitzwilliam Hotel opened on St Stephen's Green in 1998, in an enviable location at the top of Grafton Street, surrounded by Georgian Dublin

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

Exploring the world of ‘Normal People’ with a stay at Trinity College Dublin
Exploring the world of ‘Normal People’ with a stay at Trinity College Dublin
A weekend stay at Trinity College offers a taste of campus life and plenty of Sally Rooney vibes, without the drama or exam stress, writes Aoife Barry

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Marion Walsh-Hédouin: 'I convinced my husband and kids to go to Kazakhstan'
Marion Walsh-Hédouin: 'I convinced my husband and kids to go to Kazakhstan'
Marion Walsh-Hédouin's path has taken her from Monaco to Manhattan, Yemen and India

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Footpath and large boulder leading to valley with water reservoir, dramatic sunset with sunrays. Mourne Mountains
Forget the camino, this is Ireland’s own epic pilgrimage trail
Ireland has its own camino — St Patrick’s Way: The Pilgrim Walk — that stretches 132km from Armagh to Downpatrick, and which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons: 'Moving to Paris at 17 was such a huge moment for me'
Celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons: 'Moving to Paris at 17 was such a huge moment for me'
Andrew Fitzsimons, celebrity hair stylist based in New York and LA, shares some of his favourite travel memories

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Departure Lounge: Easter deals to hop on for an unforgettable getaway this year
Departure Lounge: Easter deals to hop on for an unforgettable getaway this year
Some great offers to choose from for your travels

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

NATIVE
S Hotel review: This converted farmhouse is perfect for West Cork gallivanting
A converted old farmhouse, this West Cork guesthouse majors in chic Irish design, impressive eco-credentials, and character in a cool village setting

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five holidays to book, including the first Orient Express hotel
Departure Lounge: Five holidays to book, including the first Orient Express hotel
Orient Express has opened its first hotel in Rome

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Seán Villanueva O'Driscoll: It was just five of us on a small ten-metre boat for three months
Seán Villanueva O'Driscoll: It was just five of us on a small ten-metre boat for three months
Professional climber Seán Villanueva shares his travel highlights

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Melbourne for beginners: How to spend your time in Australia's second city
Melbourne for beginners: How to spend your time in Australia's second city
Tapping into the things that locals love is the key to making the most of Australia's second city, suggests Justine Costigan

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Watch: First look inside Hayfield Manor's new Presidential Suite with views over Cork city
Watch: First look inside Hayfield Manor's new Presidential Suite with views over Cork city
The five-star hotel recently completed work on the suites, which emphasise quality, comfort, and timeless style

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Hotel review: A touch of Ashford Castle luxury from its sister hotel in London
S Hotel review: A touch of Ashford Castle luxury from its sister hotel in London
Sister hotel to Ashford Castle, the essence of old-world London lives on in this regal retreat overlooking Buckingham Palace

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Hotel review: Who is Aloft Dublin for?
S Hotel review: Who is Aloft Dublin for?
A stand-out meal and friendly service endear us, but who is Aloft Dublin for?

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

Hiking friends, Tatra Mountains
12 of the world's greatest walking trails for an epic adventure
Pack your hiking boots and set off on an epic walking adventure this year along one of these memorable routes, writes Thom Breathnach

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five holiday deals to book this week, from Portugal to Kerry
Departure Lounge: Five holiday deals to book this week, from Portugal to Kerry
Some great offers to choose from for your travels

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Pippa O'Connor: I regret not learning French properly. My mum was fluent
Pippa O'Connor: I regret not learning French properly. My mum was fluent
Pippa O'Connor shares some of her favourite travel memories

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

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