Check out my top ten city breaks for families, with plenty of activities for both adults and kids to enjoy.   City breaks for families should be embraced. Describing ancient Rome to your kids is so much easier when you are inside the Colosseum. Barcelona no longer becomes just a football club and tapas become […]

Pottering around wooden market stalls, listening to carol singing and sipping mulled wine in crisp December air – visiting Christmas markets is a great way to kick off the festive season. But which one should you choose?   My top tip if you are visiting any of Europe’s Christmas markets is – watch your dates! […]

In this week’s Best Travel Deals I have a spring break in the Amalfi Coast, all-inclusive deals to Crete and the Dominican Republic, a family holiday to Greece, a weekend break in Toulouse for €167, luxury escorted tours and a cruise and stay in New Orleans.     Best last minute: Escape to the Amalfi […]

2020 will offer adventure seekers more chances to explore than ever before as many new routes have been announced from Irish airports. I have compiled a list of the best city break destinations for 2020 I hope you enjoy!    In terms of holiday options, city breaks are my absolute favourite. Ambling in and out […]

Planning a city break to Lisbon but not sure where to stay?  I’ve got ten highly rated Lisbon Hotels to help you make the most of this charming city.    A beautiful coastal city built on seven hills, renowned for terrific sightseeing and a great food scene, it’s not surprising that Lisbon is one of […]

Toulouse is filled with colourful streets, an ancient centre and vibrant nightlife. Throw in one of France’s best food markets and you have the perfect city break. My Toulouse travel blog has all you need to know, what to do, where to stay, and where to taste the best French cuisine.   I’m not often […]

Christmas shopping is always a good excuse for a getaway. You can even justify the cost of the trip, by the savings you make! From London to New York, Berlin to Barcelona, check out five of the best cities for Christmas shopping breaks and get planning!   London With sterling so low against the euro […]

Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare, are three of my favourite places to visit in Puglia. Each has it’s own unique charm, and is waiting to be explored. We enjoyed a magical few days in Puglia and we tried to see as many of the highlights as possible. It wasn’t long before we realised that […]

I have always been a lover of Italy. I spent many years travelling the length and breath of the country, visiting it’s beautiful hilltop towns and walled cities. However, nothing I had previously seen prepared me for our weekend in Matera. Looking at Google maps, it seemed like a straight forward drive from Bari airport […]

Christmas Markets offer a truly unique experience full of colourful stalls, intoxicating aromas and an unforgettable ambiance. I have compiled a list of some of the best alternative Christmas markets in 2019 to help you get your festive juices flowing.   You may have already seen my post on Europe’s Top 10 Christmas Markets, well […]

A classic New York hotel on the Upper West Side with spacious rooms and stunning views. Here are six reasons why I think the Beacon Hotel is the best choice for a family stay in New York. I have stayed in my fair share of hotels in Manhattan over many visits. I have stayed in […]

A UNESCO World Heritage site, full of colourful buildings, delightful streets, with a great food and wine scene. Choose Porto for your next city break.   Not only is Porto visually beautiful and excellent value for money, but it also easy to get to, a pleasant 2 hour 20 minute flight from Dublin with Ryanair. […]

Chase the Northern Lights, swim in the Blue Lagoon and marvel at Gullfoss Waterfall – there are so many things to do in Iceland – here are my favourites.   Icelanders are so proud of their country, and so they should be. You get the feeling you are somewhere pure, with the cleanest air and […]

I am often asked to write a guide to Las Vegas with recommendations about what to do and where to stay. Unfortunately I haven’t visited Las Vegas yet so I had to ask for help…    I spoke to Ciaran Mulligan A.K.A THE FABULOUS TRAVELLER, because he has been to Vegas a staggering eight times! […]

I stared at the menu thinking I was loosing my mind – there were no prices. I looked around the dining room at the Hotel du Palais and wondered, was this how the other half lived? I knew it was going to be expensive, a Michelin star restaurant in one of France’s best hotels, but […]

San Sebastian was stop number three on our tour of the Basque Country and the place I was looking forward to the most. There are more Michelin starred restaurants per square metre than ANY other city in the world, it is the city where Spanish royals spent their summers and it is home to one […]

La Rioja was the biggest surprise on my tour of Northern Spain. So many Irish holidaymakers travel to Spanish cities and coastal resorts, but rarely to the countryside. I visited Chianti in Tuscany many times and loved it. Was there more to Rioja than wine?   After spending 48 hours in Bilbao, we took the […]

For many, the main reason for visiting Bilbao was the Guggenheim. But when you are travelling with two small kids, an art museum, albeit one of the best in the world, is not high on the priority list.  Luckily we discovered lots more highlights during 48 hours in Bilbao.   I always wanted to visit […]

The worlds tallest building, the world’s largest shopping mall, the world’s only seven star hotel and now the world’s largest indoor theme park! Dubai never settles for anything less than the best!   Of course it’s not only what’s on offer in Dubai that makes it so appealing. There are numerous direct flights from Ireland every […]

A modern, safe city, that’s on the cutting edge of design and dining. How could you not love Copenhagen? First Impressions of Copenhagen Where to stay What to see Where to drink Where to eat How to get there First Impressions of Copenhagen As soon as you arrive in the airport, the Scandinavian efficiency is […]

New York is one of my favourite cities! I used to make a point of visiting every year. Looking at my list of things to do in New  York below, I think its about time I took another trip …     1.  Spend a few hours in Central Park I just love Central Park, […]