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I spent a week walking the Donegal Camino — here are the moments that stood out
I spent a week walking the Donegal Camino — here are the moments that stood out
The Donegal Camino combines a walking holiday with cancer care fundraising, but it offers so much more to the participants, writes Jim Gallagher

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Ellen Keane: 'Uncharted with Ray Goggins' was the most outrageous trip I’ve ever done
Ellen Keane: 'Uncharted with Ray Goggins' was the most outrageous trip I’ve ever done
Paralympian Ellen Keane reflects on her love of the hop-on-hop-off bus, discovering a spiritual side in Bali, and one very unexpected hotel upgrade in Beijing.

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Asian senior man with luggage walking in Airport Terminal.
Dublin Airport liquids FAQ: Everything you need to know about new hand luggage rules
The old 100ml or less liquid rule is also being relaxed, with departing passengers permitted to carry up to 2 litres in their hand luggage

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Manchán Magan: Our money and passports were stolen and I had no food for days — I loved it
Manchán Magan: Our money and passports were stolen and I had no food for days — I loved it
Me and My Travels: Manchán Magan has journeyed across Africa, Asia, and South America, but found his truest home amid the woodlands of Westmeath

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Agistri island
I solo-travelled to an almost-empty Greek island in winter — here's what I learned
What does one do on an almost-empty Greek island in winter? Unlike Leonard Cohen, Liv Monaghan did not find a muse, but become enveloped in nature

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Colorful northern lights
Departure Lounge: Five deals to book, including a Northern Lights city break sale
"Return flights from Dublin to Reykjavik start at €179 while a three-night Northern Lights city break from €419 includes a guided tour to chase the Aurora Borealis."

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Louize Carroll: A few cowboys and I rode halfway across Costa Rica over two weeks
Louize Carroll: A few cowboys and I rode halfway across Costa Rica over two weeks
Me and My Travels: Bass guitarist with The Blizzards, composer and consultant psychologist, Louize Carroll lives between two creative worlds. Whether she’s penning compositions or exploring human connection, her travels have helped shape the person she is today.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Young woman measuring travel luggage or suitcase before flight
Here are the carry-on baggage allowances for Ireland's major airlines — including Ryanair's new size
What am I allowed to bring onboard? We compare the baggage allowances of the major airlines that operate in Ireland 

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Behind some of Ireland's unusual hotel jobs, from equine concierge to in-house florist
Behind some of Ireland's unusual hotel jobs, from equine concierge to in-house florist
From an equine concierge to kitchen gardeners, Rebecca Daly meets the unexpected specialists working in Ireland’s top hotels

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

A Warm Cape Elizabeth at Sunset
An alternative American road trip — through the heart of New England
A trip across four of New England’s states, each delivering a different experience, leaves Jim Gallagher vowing to return

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Port Douglas beach and ocean on sunny day, Queensland
Departure Lounge: Set your sights on Australia for Christmas
Departing Indonesia on December 12 aboard the Seven Seas Explorer, you’ll visit Lombok and Komodo, before cruising the Timor Sea to reach Australia with an overnight stay at Darwin. 

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Natalya Coyle: 'I think we just forget how beautiful some parts of Ireland are'
Natalya Coyle: 'I think we just forget how beautiful some parts of Ireland are'
"We went to Donegal last year and visited Errigal and Gweedore. It was stunning. There was a kombucha brand brewed up there – SynerChi Kombucha – and all these pizza places, including The Rusty Oven pizza in Dunfanaghy, which we loved. It felt really untouched."

Sat, 30 Aug, 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

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: Is this extraordinary Munster hideaway the perfect Irish escape?
S Hotel review: Is this extraordinary Munster hideaway the perfect Irish escape?
"Dreamily decadent and welcoming, this magnificently restored Palladian manor offers a masterclass in Irish hospitality."

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: This four-star retreat is a slice of coastal paradise in West Cork
S Hotel review: This four-star retreat is a slice of coastal paradise in West Cork
Rooms with a view and great staff make this seaside spa resort a West Cork favourite

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Roz Purcell: 'Every day you’d come back from exploring, and there would be a tarantula or snake in the room'
Roz Purcell: 'Every day you’d come back from exploring, and there would be a tarantula or snake in the room'
From safaris in Africa, to treks through the Amazon, the Tipperary native has built a life around adventure. Here, she looks back on the trips that shaped her and the ones she hasn’t ticked off just yet.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: This West Cork hotel has been a treasure for 200 years
S Hotel review: This West Cork hotel has been a treasure for 200 years
About to celebrate 200 years, this country house has just completed a stunning 16-bedroom extension. One of West Cork’s hidden treasures

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Around the Swiss Alps in a Porsche: following in the footsteps of 007
Around the Swiss Alps in a Porsche: following in the footsteps of 007
Alf Alderson follows James Bond around the Swiss Alps in a classic Porsche on the Grand Tour of Switzerland

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Saranda seafront on the Albanian Riviera
Departure Lounge: Take a trip to Albania for a Riviera summer next year
It has been a long time coming but Ryanair has just announced its first direct flights to Albania from Ireland.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: Is this beloved Cork resort the ultimate spa experience?
S Hotel review: Is this beloved Cork resort the ultimate spa experience?
Set in the heart of a private estate, its peaceful location seems a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Cork City, while it is also close to the tourist hotspot of Cobh and next door to the ever-popular Fota Wildlife Park.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

sky's Alive!!!
Departure Lounge: See why Canada has become the alternative in North American travel
"...nowhere is the unlikely beneficiary more than Saskatchewan, the remote prairie province which is also reporting a huge surge of tourists on the back of a reference in Chappell Roan’s latest single, The Subway..."

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Me and My Travels with Jennifer Zamparelli: 'I was flown to Africa at the age of seven'
Me and My Travels with Jennifer Zamparelli: 'I was flown to Africa at the age of seven'
From early days in a caravan in Wexford to broadcasting live from Vatican Radio, the actress and presenter has seen travel evolve with family, fun, and a fair bit of pasta. 

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

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

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Long exposure daytime photography of the Mermaids Reef in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park
S I've written about Spain for 30 years — here are my favourite places to visit
Annie Bennett has been writing about Spain for over 30 years — here are some of her favourite places to visit, explore and experience, far from the tourist crowds

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Trieste: Italy's Mediterranean crossroads of history, food and natural beauty
Trieste: Italy's Mediterranean crossroads of history, food and natural beauty
Rich in history and on the doorstop of Slovenia and Croatia, this Italian city is worth more than a brief stopover

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Departure Lounge: How to get 15% off The Lodge at Ashford Castle 
Departure Lounge: How to get 15% off The Lodge at Ashford Castle 
Included is breakfast and a delicious three-course meal at Wilde’s restaurant, when the booking is paid in advance.

Sat, 09 Aug, 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

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: Is this West Cork property the perfect coastal escape for food lovers?
S Hotel review: Is this West Cork property the perfect coastal escape for food lovers?
Just a few minutes from the bustle of Clonakilty, yet a serene world apart, Dunmore House sits on a panoramic headland overlooking Inchydoney, Clonakilty Bay, and some of the easternmost shores of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

My Travels with Melissa Hamilton: 'Sunsets in Hawaii were the most incredible thing'
My Travels with Melissa Hamilton: 'Sunsets in Hawaii were the most incredible thing'
From Tokyo to Santorini, the Belfast ballerina shares the travel moments and memories she’ll never forget

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: This landmark Cork hotel has had a serious revamp, but was it worth the wait? 
S Hotel review: This landmark Cork hotel has had a serious revamp, but was it worth the wait? 
The Metropole’s fresh new look sees this Grande Dame marry modern luxury with tradition in Cork’s buzzing Victorian Quarter.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Ireland watercolor map vector illustration of green color on light background using paint brush in paper page
Travel experts share their once-in-a-lifetime itineraries for hidden Ireland
From exclusive chef's tables to private tours, meet the travel experts creating bespoke, five-star tours of Ireland. They share their once-in-a-lifetime itineraries with Gemma Fullam

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Coast landscape in Murcia Spain
Murcia: 12 reasons to head inland for a Spanish break with a difference
In search of a Spanish break with a difference, away from the busy coast? Look no further than this inland gem, writes Amanda Kavanagh

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Departure Lounge: New flight route takes you directly to the best place to see the Northern Lights
Departure Lounge: New flight route takes you directly to the best place to see the Northern Lights
Aer Lingus' brand new direct route will connect Dublin to Tromsø in northern Norway

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Anita Thomas: Vietnam completely surprised me — bags of frogs for sale on the street
Anita Thomas: Vietnam completely surprised me — bags of frogs for sale on the street
As Country Manager for Emirates Ireland, Anita Thomas lives and breathes aviation. A self-proclaimed 'aviation geek' and lifelong travel lover, she has built a career around the joy of exploration. 

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Hotel review: Is this the perfect base for a trip to Kerry's north and west county?
S Hotel review: Is this the perfect base for a trip to Kerry's north and west county?
This impressive family-run Kerry estate appeals with style, a spa and serious green credentials

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Indianapolis: Exploring the home of speed, sport and sass
Indianapolis: Exploring the home of speed, sport and sass
Fast cars, Art Deco glamour, eclectic culture and Midwestern charm move edgy Indianapolis into pole position, writes Fionn Davenport

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Saadian pavilion, Menara gardens and Atlas in Marrakech, Morocco, Africa
Departure Lounge: Take a solo trip to Morocco's Medinas, mountains and coast
"Solos’ new women-only tours for 2026 offer private rooms with no single supplement, small group sizes, female tour leaders, and women-focused experiences designed for mature, independent travellers."

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

First look: Smurfs Village opens at popular family attraction in Wicklow
First look: Smurfs Village opens at popular family attraction in Wicklow
Organisers say families will be immersed in a joyful, eco-friendly adventure.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Ashley McDonnell: I’m preparing for a horseback trek across Kyrgyzstan's largest mountain range
Ashley McDonnell: I’m preparing for a horseback trek across Kyrgyzstan's largest mountain range
Me and My Travels: Living between Paris and Dublin, where the podcaster and entrepeneur built her career in the luxury beauty and fashion industries, she’s been to 60 countries and plans to see the whole world. 

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Hotel review: This castle in the capital offers real character, superb food and excellent value
S Hotel review: This castle in the capital offers real character, superb food and excellent value
"A 15-minute drive from the city centre, and 10-minute stroll to Clontarf promenade, this four-star Dublin castle in leafy Clontarf offers city and coastal escapism in one go."

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Departure Lounge: Take a small-ship trip to Antarctica
Departure Lounge: Take a small-ship trip to Antarctica
"AE Expeditions, an award-winning, Certified B Corp and 100% carbon neutral leader in small-ship adventure travel, has an excellent deal on Antarctica voyages, destined to tempt you to book that bucket list trip."

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Amy Huberman: 'I’d never been to the States before, and I nearly lost my mind with excitement'
Amy Huberman: 'I’d never been to the States before, and I nearly lost my mind with excitement'
From summers in Wexford to beach days in Australia, Amy Huberman's favourite trips have always been about fun, a little bit of mooching around, and a glass or two of wine

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Redon Marina, early mornign
Brittany: Boating in the beauty of France's Celtic heartland
A live-aboard boat voyage is the perfect way to take in some of France’s most beautiful towns and villages, while also disconnecting from life’s many distractions, writes Conor Power

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Departure Lounge: Discover Guatemala, the gateway to Central America
Departure Lounge: Discover Guatemala, the gateway to Central America
"Rich in ancient history, splendid landscapes, and 24 indigenous cultures, it’s the ideal destination to explore Mayan ruins, active volcanoes (there are 37!) and lush rainforests."

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Hotel review: This intimate Killarney hotel is beloved by the Michelin Guide yet feels like Kerry's best-kept secret
S Hotel review: This intimate Killarney hotel is beloved by the Michelin Guide yet feels like Kerry's best-kept secret
This atmospheric boutique hotel is a perfect choice for a romantic rendezvous in The Kingdom.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

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

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