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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

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

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

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

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

Aerial View of Coastal Road to Town Surrounded by Ocean and Mountains
Departure Lounge: Shannon's new routes take flight with a €150 discount for sun breaks
Shannon Airport’s newest routes offer direct access to Madrid, Lapland and Madeira, and Munster holidaymakers can enjoy €150 off all sun holidays for those flying between June 2025 and December 2025.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Nashville: Ship off to the capital of country music
Nashville: Ship off to the capital of country music
The Tennessee capital is also home to the Grand Ole Opry which, as well as being the world’s longest running radio broadcast, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Departure Lounge: An equestrian escape, new flights to Greenland and a luxurious Greece getaway
Departure Lounge: An equestrian escape, new flights to Greenland and a luxurious Greece getaway
The private equestrian estate is paradise for pony fans, with polo, riding, and starry glamping up for grabs.  Best of all, no riding experience is needed, just an appetite for adventure.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Departure Lounge: Zambia's key to the wild frontier reopens
Departure Lounge: Zambia's key to the wild frontier reopens
From June through to October, guests once again have the chance to explore this 28,000-hectare private wilderness, staying in luxury camps encircled by expansive grasslands that are home to over 55 species of large mammals, including six cat species, and more than 500 bird species.

Sat, 14 Jun, 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

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

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

Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025
Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025
Despite a sharp early 2025 visitor decline, Ireland’s tourism sector remains upbeat with strong summer bookings forecasted

Sat, 26 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

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

Bordeaux aerial panoramic view, France
Locals’ guide to Bordeaux: 10 of the best spots for food, wine, arts and more
Long famous for its food and drink, Bordeaux has a buzzing arts scene, too. Three local experts pick places to delight your palate and mind, ideal for any rugby fans travelling through the city en route to La Rochelle this weekend

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five holidays to book, including a wild west adventure
Departure Lounge: Five holidays to book, including a wild west adventure
Plus a family deal for a stay in Powerscourt Hotel this Easter

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

We went on three cycling holidays in France — here's what we learned on each one
We went on three cycling holidays in France — here's what we learned on each one
DJ and music producer Shane, and training manager Sinead Johnson have embraced slow travel on two wheels 

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Danny Africano: 'We ran out of water, got lost in the rainforest, and we had to be rescued'
Danny Africano: 'We ran out of water, got lost in the rainforest, and we had to be rescued'
Me & My Travels: 'It was one of those trips where you either make it through or completely lose it. But we survived — just about'

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Departure Lounge: Northern Norway makes for a perfect escape
Departure Lounge: Northern Norway makes for a perfect escape
Plus: Pastries in Paris; Chicago's Soldier Field; the southwest of France

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Palm Springs: A look into the California desert's Technicolour oasis
Palm Springs: A look into the California desert's Technicolour oasis
From mid-century marvels to martinis and mysticism, Fionn Davenport peels back the desert layers of Palm Springs

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Florence rooftops and cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore or Duomo view
Departure Lounge: A nine-night cruise for over-60s provides company and comfort
"Over 60s can join a Mediterranean Wonders Celebrity Cruise in April sailing from Barcelona and calling at Marseille, Genoa, Livorno (where a day trip to Florence or Pisa can be chosen), Rome, Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Venice before returning to Barcelona"

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

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