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Brendan Courtney: 'We went from sitting on the station floor with rats to a business class flight with champagne'
Brendan Courtney: 'We went from sitting on the station floor with rats to a business class flight with champagne'
Despite years of airports, islands, and on-the-road adventure, Brendan Courtney is happiest now keeping things simple: sunshine, sea swims and the ease of Greece.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Hotel review: Could this new whiskey-themed hotel be Ireland’s best value break?
S Hotel review: Could this new whiskey-themed hotel be Ireland’s best value break?
While it may be Ireland’s first whiskey-themed hotel, it offers tasteful tones of the spirit rather than it feeling an overplayed schtick.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Chapter One's Mickael Viljanen: 'The top restaurants in America are not worth the money'
Chapter One's Mickael Viljanen: 'The top restaurants in America are not worth the money'
As chef patron of the two Michelin-starred Chapter One, Mickael Viljanen's career has taken him across continents, from Nordic lakes to Asian megacities and remote Indian Ocean islands

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

This spot is one of the world’s top 25 places to visit — is it Ireland’s most scenic valley?
This spot is one of the world’s top 25 places to visit — is it Ireland’s most scenic valley?
When I was invited to go on an amble with a veteran guide, it felt like serendipity

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Venice, Italy
From piazzas to canals, here's the insider's guide to exploring Milan and Venice
A twin-city escape from Milan to Venice offers a heady mix of vintage glamour, handmade beauty and culinary joy

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Hotel review: This west of Ireland sanctuary should be on every spa lover's list
S Hotel review: This west of Ireland sanctuary should be on every spa lover's list
Seaweed baths and the magical waterside setting stand out at this Mayo hide-away

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

The lights that guide us — the story of Ireland's great lighthouses
The lights that guide us — the story of Ireland's great lighthouses
They are centuries-old beacons of light, but Ireland's lighthouses retain just as much power and potential today. Rachel Gaffney spoke to policymakers, historians, and industry leaders at a marine heritage and tourism conference in Dublin that explored the future of our great lighthouses

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Colors of India - Indian women carrying water from stepwell near Jaipur
Departure Lounge: On your way home from India, you’ll spend three nights in Dubai
The 10-night trip will introduce you to the magical cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur alongside a visit to Ranthambore National Park, home of India’s tigers.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Ainsley Harriott: 'People were stealing toast out of the toaster on an all-inclusive holiday'
Ainsley Harriott: 'People were stealing toast out of the toaster on an all-inclusive holiday'
Ainsley Harriott has returned to screens with Ainsley’s Taste of The Bahamas, a new ten-part ITV series exploring the food culture of Nassau and Paradise Island

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Chasing new horizons: A side to Spain that most never see
Chasing new horizons: A side to Spain that most never see
From the sea to the sky, the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees' green revolution lifted more than Rosaleen McMeel’s spirits

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Eco tourism at southeast tip of Dominican Republic
Departure Lounge: Big savings on your dream Dominican holiday
Club Med’s January sale offers appealing deals on holidays booked before January 16 on all their sun and ski stays and cruises up until November 27

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Molly McDonald: 'My parents were immigrants in New York, every summer we’d return to Galway'
Molly McDonald: 'My parents were immigrants in New York, every summer we’d return to Galway'
Galway still feels like where my heart is

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Surprise and seduction in the sparkling Seychelles
Surprise and seduction in the sparkling Seychelles
From sea creatures to spices and coral reefs to Cocos de Mer, Irene Feighan finds nature and sustainability at the heart of a Seychelles adventure

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Imamzadeh Mosque and Mausoleum in Azerbaijan
Departure Lounge: From a Silk Road adventure to an Australian road trip
An 8-day guided adventure along the Silk Road, from the Caspian coast and Baku’s ancient walled city to the foothills of the snow-capped Caucasus.

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Nice, France - Aug 1, 2021: Apollo statue as a Fountain of the Sun on Place Massena
Departure Lounge: Aer Lingus launches six exciting new routes from Cork and Dublin
The new routes include exciting destinations across Europe and America

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Stephen O’Leary: 'As soon as you book a flight in this industry, that’s when you’ll get a call!'
Stephen O’Leary: 'As soon as you book a flight in this industry, that’s when you’ll get a call!'
From LA to Lisbon, Stephen O'Leary reflects on unforgettable travels.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

The beautiful panoramic autumn view from top of Saint-Sauveur mountain in Quebec Canada
This is my fourth visit to Canada — but here's what it's like to visit Quebec for the first time
A thrilling journey through Québec province takes Yvonne Gordon from historic cities to dazzling wilderness in one hypnotic trip

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Santa Claus: When I first flew across the Alps I had never seen anything so amazing
Santa Claus: When I first flew across the Alps I had never seen anything so amazing
Santa has travelled all around the world and seen so many amazing places

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Hotel review: Five star luxury in the heart of Killarney National Park
S Hotel review: Five star luxury in the heart of Killarney National Park
This five-star property goes back as far as 1796, with the bones of that original inn still standing today

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Cottages, canals, cars and more: Five Christmas retreats await
Cottages, canals, cars and more: Five Christmas retreats await
Why not put the "holiday" back in the "holiday season"?

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Hotel review: This Wild Atlantic Way star offers one of the best value dining escapes in the country
S Hotel review: This Wild Atlantic Way star offers one of the best value dining escapes in the country
Nestled in the renowned but pint-sized Co. Clare village of Doolin, this charming, characterful hotel woos visitors with surely one of the most “peak-Ireland” settings in the country.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

A decade after Star Wars, what is the lasting impact on Skellig Michael?
A decade after Star Wars, what is the lasting impact on Skellig Michael?
It's 10 years since Star Wars put Skellig Michael on the international map. A decade on, Gemma Tipton visits to see the lasting impact

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Dublin at Christmas
Cosy in the capital: What to do during the pre-Christmas trip to Dublin
A winter's weekend in Dublin delights Gemma Fullam with creativity, culture, coffee and craic

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Departure Lounge: Cast your holiday longings toward Valletta, and the Maltese sunlight
Departure Lounge: Cast your holiday longings toward Valletta, and the Maltese sunlight
The dramatic harbour setting is stacked with handsome buildings that shimmer golden in the Maltese sunlight and you can stay in the middle of it all at the glamorous Iniala Harbour House.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Hotel review: Is this cool Dublin five-star your new city break go-to?
S Hotel review: Is this cool Dublin five-star your new city break go-to?
Bold architecture and edgy design belie this soft-centred five-star where feel-good service will sweep you off your feet.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Karl Henry: 'The Portuguese Camino route was beyond what I expected'
Karl Henry: 'The Portuguese Camino route was beyond what I expected'
The bestselling author and personal trainer shares the trips that shaped him, and why nothing beats walking somewhere new

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

These are the best hotel stays in Cork, according to the Hotel Examiner
S These are the best hotel stays in Cork, according to the Hotel Examiner
These are the best stays in Cork, taken from our inaugural list of Ireland’s 100 Best Places to Stay.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

These are the best hotel stays in Kerry, according to the Hotel Examiner
S These are the best hotel stays in Kerry, according to the Hotel Examiner
These are the best stays in Kerry, taken from our inaugural list of Ireland’s 100 Best Places to Stay.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

These are the top 20 places to stay in Ireland, according to the Hotel Examiner
S These are the top 20 places to stay in Ireland, according to the Hotel Examiner
These are the top 20 from our inaugural list of Ireland’s 100 Best Places to Stay.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

100 best places to stay 2025: The Hotel Examiner's guide to Ireland's best stays
S 100 best places to stay 2025: The Hotel Examiner's guide to Ireland's best stays
It doesn’t matter if it’s a modest three-star or a luxury retreat, great hospitality is all about a feeling, say Jillian Bolger and  Thom Breathnach

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Celine Byrne: I was invited to sing for the king and queen in Bangkok
Celine Byrne: I was invited to sing for the king and queen in Bangkok
For the Kildare native, it’s the memories, meals, and moments of stillness that mean the most.

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book, including escapism in Italy
Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book, including escapism in Italy
Plus a Christmas to remember in Cavan

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Here's how to win the chance to live at this 19th-century Tipperary castle for a whole month
Here's how to win the chance to live at this 19th-century Tipperary castle for a whole month
Located in County Tipperary, Lisheen Castle is offering people the chance to live on-site for one month, in what is a first-of-its-kind experience

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

I got an insider's taste of Italy ahead of Gloria Osteria's Dublin opening — here's what to expect
I got an insider's taste of Italy ahead of Gloria Osteria's Dublin opening — here's what to expect
The Big Mamma restaurant group offers an insider’s taste of Italy — from family-run dairies to boutique wineries, writes Breda Graham

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Jarlath Regan: I took part in a school tour that was pure mayhem across the continent
Jarlath Regan: I took part in a school tour that was pure mayhem across the continent
Comedian and writer Jarlath Regan shares some of his most memorable travel experiences

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

I spent five days in downtown Chicago — here's why I found it hard to leave
I spent five days in downtown Chicago — here's why I found it hard to leave
Diverse and friendly, Chicago’s cultural scene is another great reason to visit this fun city, writes Aoife Barry

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five deals to book this week, from a stargazing safari to Twixmas escapes
Departure Lounge: Five deals to book this week, from a stargazing safari to Twixmas escapes
Plus our deal of the week is a four-star winter break in medieval KrakĂłw

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Casablanca mosque
The magic of Morocco: How the Northwest of Africa shimmers with lifelong memory
From the history, amazing architecture, and memorable markets of capital Rabat to the fab food of Casablanca, this could be a perfect winter break, says Roz Crowley

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Fiona Coghlan: 'You’ve heard of Jamaica and Barbados, but not Turks and Caicos'
Fiona Coghlan: 'You’ve heard of Jamaica and Barbados, but not Turks and Caicos'
A Grand Slam-winning rugby captain, PE and maths teacher, TV pundit and LauraLynn ambassador, Fiona Coghlan has spent much of her life on the move – whether it was training camps, tours, or chasing fresh mountain air on the slopes of Italy. 

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Two polar bears climbing out of water.
Departure Lounge: Gear up for a Christmas trip to the Svalbard Archipelago
Day trips into the frozen wilderness include dog sledding and snowmobiling with Northern Lights hunting on offer too, and there’s musical performances and classic Christmas films like Polar Express. 

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Sharlene Mawdsley 5/3/2025
Sharlene Mawdsley: 'My most memorable trip was the Bahamas for the World Relay Championships'
From family fun in Mallorca to racing through Tokyo and switching off in the Bahamas, Irish Olympian and European medallist Sharlene Mawdsley shares the memories that keep her grounded

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Long distance bus Singapore
The bus less travelled to Kuala Lumpur: 'The pavements are packed with people, the streets jammed with cars'
It’s only a 45-minute flight from Singapore, but think of all the stories, adventures, and contrary bus drivers you’ll miss out on, writes Arlene Harris

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Departure Lounge: Head for Botswana for a safari escape
Departure Lounge: Head for Botswana for a safari escape
Bringing together the thrill of a safari, the luxury of a Wilderness camp and the beauty of Botswana, The Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo is the first of Wilderness’s new wellness destinations.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Hotel review: Is this iconic East Cork landmark the best seafood stop in Munster?
S Hotel review: Is this iconic East Cork landmark the best seafood stop in Munster?
"Park your preconceptions: this East Cork classic is one of Ireland’s best value escapes for seafood lovers"

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

I spent the night in a haunted castle in Tipperary, here's what happened
S I spent the night in a haunted castle in Tipperary, here's what happened
Maeve Lee spends the night with a team of paranormal investigators in a haunted castle, and discovers why 'ghost tourism' is on the rise in Ireland

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential
S Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential
One of Ireland’s finest coastal hotels, but perhaps the true wow-factor of this property remains unharnessed.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

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