Just 10km outside of Waterford city, Faithlegg has new Fréamh spa products and a foodie ace up its sleeve in Jenny Flynn Faithlegg Hotel, Co Waterford “The guest journey doesn’t start at the front door,” says a staff member showing me around Faithlegg Hotel. “It starts where you see us first.” Wise words. Whether it’s … Read more
Center Parcs does what Center Parcs does best – but what alternatives are out there? A lodge at Drumhierny When searching for a family-friendly break in Ireland that ticks all the boxes, it’s hard not to end up on the Center Parcs website. Since its arrival in 2019, Longford Forest has raised the bar for … Read more
The Mexican Caribbean offers all-inclusive value, but research the type of holiday you want Pól in Cancun, and its Hotel Zone (Getty) “Welcome to the Mexican Caribbean!” I left a dirge of January drizzle and early darkness. Just over 10 hours later, I’ve zombie-walked off the plane, through Cancún International Airport, and into the soupy, … Read more
A new Tourism Ireland campaign leans into ‘decelerating the travel experience’, it says Island Discovery in Co Fermanagh. Photo: Tourism Ireland Summer is here, and protests against mass tourism seem to be speeding up. This month, thousands of demonstrators marched across Spain’s Canary Islands, and activist groups are reportedly targeting June 15 as a protest … Read more
Our travel editor has some suggestions for a couple looking to combine relaxation with some city explorations… Malaga in Spain has lots of flights from Ireland and fronts onto the Med Q: My husband and I are in our early 50s and would love a holiday somewhere warm in June. We love city breaks, but … Read more
Our travel editor shares suggestions for taking teens on holiday, and involving them in planning Aquasplash Estival Hotel in Spain’s La Pineda We’re looking for a hotel or aparthotel in Europe for a holiday in July with a 14-year-old. We’d like to be within walking distance of a nice town for dinners at night, with … Read more
From karaoke booths to a Festival of Women, Mama Shelter could be your next (relatively) affordable base in the city Mama Shelter London is pet-friendly… and that includes the restaurant There are run-of-the-mill hotels, and there are Mama Shelters. Step inside this somewhat daunting black building near London’s Bethnal Green and you’ll find surprises at … Read more
Make 20 days’ leave stretch to 46 days off with some magic arithmetic Photo: Getty There’s a year of potential holidays ahead, so how can you plan to make the most of yours? Twenty days is the average annual leave in Ireland. Some of us have less, some more. Some have shift work and, of … Read more