Choose one of my handpicked Christmas market breaks, with flights and hotels included, from €224 per person. Some cities are best seen in winter, and Christmas market breaks provide the best excuse to visit. Market stalls have the perfect stocking fillers, aromas of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine waft through the crisp cold air, and […]

This Madrid travel guide lists the top things to do, the best places to eat, and where to stay in Madrid.  Want to know where to find the best tapas, where to get the best views of the city, or where to stay in Madrid? I asked a travel expert who has visited Madrid numerous […]

With new routes announced from many Irish airports, as well as some old favourites, I have hand-picked some of the best city break destinations for 2022.  I’m a big fan of city breaks. I love how much you can discover in a new city such a short space of time. However, if you’re not one […]

From Madrid to Marrakech, Prague to Porto, I’ve got 12 great city break deals for less than €199 this winter!  I know many of you are busy jetting off on summer holidays, but with airfares to European cities so low this winter, you might be able to plan a sneaky city break too! I’ve found […]

A beautiful coastal city renowned for terrific sightseeing and a great food scene, book a weekend break in Lisbon this summer and explore one of Europe’s great cities. Lisbon is one Europe’s top city break destinations, and after my recent visit I now know why! It has a beautiful old town, with pastel-coloured buildings with […]

Old towns, captivating castles, trendy food spots and top Instagram locations, you won’t want to miss my top 10 things to do in Lisbon. I recently returned from a fabulous weekend in Lisbon. I had visited briefly many years ago, but it wasn’t until I spent three full days exploring this vibrant city that I […]

Visit the Christmas markets in Munich this year and kick off the festive season in style. I have highlighted some favourites, along with where to stay in Munich, to make the most of your Christmas market break. Germany’s Christmas markets are renowned all over the world, and Bavaria’s capital has some of the best. Christmas […]

My Barcelona travel guide has some great recommendations on where to stay in Barcelona, and the top things to do in Barcelona, as well as some top tips for shopping and dining. It’s no surprise that Barcelona is one of the world’s best city break destinations. It’s got amazing architecture, mouthwatering cuisine, buzzing nightlife and […]

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 something […]

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 […]

Planning a city break to Lisbon but not sure where to stay?  I’ve hand-picked 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 Europe’s top […]

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 London is one of the best cities […]

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. As well as being a beautiful city offering excellent value for money, Porto is easily accesible. After a short 2 hour 20 minute flight from Dublin, I settled in […]

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 the […]

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! […]