Hot topic: Why bake on the Med when you can have a 'coolcation' at home?

With scorching temperatures and heatwaves increasingly common in southern Europe, many people are opting for cool-weather tourism, a trend Ireland can take full advantage of

Before rising temperatures, the traditional sun holiday had it all: beaches, sea, some nice food and most of all, the guarantee of good weather. 

It’s the summer season, and you’ve planned your getaway for months. You are heading for the sunnier climes of Spain or Portugal, even as far as Greece. The traditional sun holiday had it all: beaches, sea, some nice food and most of all, the guarantee of good weather. 

The sun holiday has been with us for decades, and it's something I’ve always enjoyed; it’s a break from Ireland and the inclement weather.