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My family journey through Thailand — a goodbye disguised as a holiday

A family journey through Thailand and the struggle to release what you can’t hold forever

Mon, 11 May, 2026

I hiked across Menorca to reveal the mysteries of the Spanish island

Hiking with a group of six 50-somethings across the Balearic island of Menorca proves a journey of fun and adventure, writes Conor Power

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

I sailed down the Amazon river and witnessed the magnificence of its wildlife

A cruise through the world’s largest rainforest is an experience like no other, writes Sean Sheehan

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Dear Dáithí: A relative left our parents' lovely holiday home in an awful state

It looks like my uncle let a son of one of his golfing buddies use my parent's holiday villa. How should we sort this?

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Ibiza: In search of sun and simplicity in a dance-music destination

It has a reputation as a party paradise, but there’s another side to this Balearic Island that’s a world away from the clubs and the crowds, writes Cian Byrne

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

I was sniffy about visiting Dubai — this is how a recent trip proved me wrong

Rosaleen McMeel visits Dubai and finds a city that challenges everything she thought she knew about it

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Tourists warned of potential fines in Albufeira if walking streets in bikinis or swim shorts

Town hall chiefs in Albufeira on Portugal's Algarve have announced a penalty fee as part of a crackdown on semi-nudity outside of 'exempted areas' like beaches and hotel swimming pools

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

With the Mediterranean now burning each summer, where will the Irish holiday in 2025?

Temperatures in the continent are scarcely compatible with life, let alone conducive to a relaxing holiday

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

The woman on the terrace is looking at the beach.

Hidden Turkey: Why you should skip a trip to Bodrum and discover Göcek instead

Escape the crowds of glitzy Bodrum, and chill at the mellow little resort of Göcek around the coast

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

beautiful bay in Paleokastritsa in Corfu island, Greece

12 reasons to visit Corfu, the Greek island filled with history, culture and more

Corfu offers something for everyone’s interests with its heritage, architecture, shopping, great food, water sports and clean, sandy beaches

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Finding 'freedom time' on the relaxing, all-inclusive resort island of Cora Cora Maldives

Tranquillity, turquoise waters and tropical fish are only half the pleasures on offer in this Indian Ocean resort

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Irish people know skin cancer risks but think it's all right to get 'slightly sunburned'

Largest study of its kind in Ireland also reveals more than 40% of those surveyed have used sunbeds

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Climate laws may end cheap flights, but private jets exempt

Policies affecting commercial airlines will reduce how often lower-income passengers can fly, but not the rich, writes Fausto Corvino

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist

Passport, tickets, MMR vaccine... Amid a global upsurge of measles, families are advised to avoid the miserable and possibly life-changing illness by ensuring they've all had the vaccine

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Tricked consumers lose record amount to purchase scams

Holidaymakers urged to watch out for fraudsters' 'unbelievable' getaway deals

Card fraud accounted for 95% of fraudulent transactions and 36% (€35.2m) of gross fraud losses in 2023

Thu, 30 May, 2024

48 hours in Miami: into the attraction of a sun-kissed urban playground

"...fabulous fiestas, the world’s edgiest contemporary art, blissful beach time and a dining scene which flits from Cuban to Venezuelan on a single block, it’s all too easy to crush on Miami..."

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

What does an Irish ambassador do day to day? We went to Spain to find out

An ambassador’s life is often perceived as highly privileged, but what exactly do they do day to day? Elaine Loughlin travelled to Madrid to find out

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Departure Lounge: Head for a real-life Italian hideaway in Maratea

Plus: Head for Iceland, forest eco-cabins in Waterford, and a four-night stay on the Greek isles

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Sun, sand and surfing: An island lover's guide to Fuerteventura

One of the easterly Canary Islands is suitable for sunseekers all year round but is even better for Northern Europeans in winter, writes Mary Kate O’Flanagan

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Discover Alphonse Island, a little slice of heaven that’s big on sustainability in the Seychelles

Esther N McCarthy visits an unspoilt Seychellois atoll in the Indian Ocean

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Culture, hospitality and sandy beaches: Here's why I think Sicily is a great holiday destination

Proud of their beautiful island and the life it affords them, Sicilians want the traveller to experience the best of everything they can offer

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

Manchán Magan: How I travelled from Ireland to Portugal without setting foot on a plane

Having vowed to give up flying for holidays Manchán Magan took the ferry to northern Spain to explore Portugal by train

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

Away view of the twelfth century Romanesque collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor in the town of Toro, Spain

Wine country: A vintage trip through hidden Spain's history and culture

The vineyards, valleys and villages of Spain’s north-western wine country aren’t the only surprises awaiting Donal O’Keeffe

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

Tap into the mindfulness of magical Menorca

Of the three Balearic Islands, beautiful Menorca is the most serene; where the pace of life is slower, food is delicious, and sites and amenities are so entrancing, writes Mary Kate O’Flanagan

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Aerial view of bridge and islands in sea, Key West, Florida, USA

An eco-tourism adventure: nature offers Florida’s biggest thrills

Thom Breathnach embarks an ecotourism adventure in Florida from Key West to the Everglades.