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Viva Las Vegas: Secret thrills, spills, and bumps in America's entertainment capital
From hidden speakeasies to F1-inspired karting, boredom isn’t an option in Nevada’s neon city, writes Darren Norris

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Departure Lounge: Prepare for autumn with a trip to Edinburgh's Witchery Hotel
Departure Lounge: Prepare for autumn with a trip to Edinburgh's Witchery Hotel
"Quirky, glamorous, and luxurious, the atmospheric five-star hotel sits on the Royal Mile in the gothic heart of the city."

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book this week, including Las Vegas, Bali, West Cork
Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book this week, including Las Vegas, Bali, West Cork
Plus save up to €1,190 and enjoy a free all-inclusive service in the Maldives

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book this week, including cruises and skiing
Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book this week, including cruises and skiing
Or maybe some island hopping in Southeast Asia?

Sat, 13 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

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

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

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

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