An Irish hotel voucher is a super Christmas gift, but go one step further and give a Christmas gift box from Select Hotels of Ireland, which includes a hotel stay as well as three handmade Irish gifts.   There has never been a better time to support and shop local. I am delighted to see […]

Mountain hikes, cliff walks, and city strolls, check out my top picks for easy walks in Dublin, and go explore! With travel restrictions in place for most of 2020,  I spent a lot of time exploring my own county. There were walks in Dublin that I hadn’t done since I was a child, as well […]

Pod travel, cruise holidays, responsible travel, and exploring The Wild Atlantic Way, are just some of the travel trends in Ireland for 2021, check out my top ten below.   There is no doubt that 2020 is a year that we all want to forget. Most of us were unable to travel overseas, and with […]

Glamping pods, luxury five-star resorts, coastal hotels and Airbnbs with private beaches, check out my top places to stay on the Wild Atlantic Way.    Not only do Irish people consider the Wild Atlantic Way one of Ireland’s top attractions, but recently Lonely Planet rated it the 21st best experience in the world, on it’s […]

Looking for a holiday home with the benefits of a hotel? Check out my top 20 Airbnbs in Ireland with swimming pools on site, or have free access to swimming pools nearby.   I love the freedom and space that a self catering holiday home provides, but I also like to have facilities like leisure […]

Give the gift of a staycation! With a choice of 29 hotels to choose from, in superb locations throughout Ireland, staycation vouchers from Select Hotels of Ireland are the ultimate gift this Christmas.    One of the positive things I have learned from this crazy year, is to appreciate my own country a little more. […]

Treat yourself to an overnight escape during the Christmas holidays. Stay in of these Dublin hotels with swimming pools, and enjoy some well deserved family time.   If you want to enjoy a family break at Christmas time, why not book an overnight stay in Dublin? All deals below are based in family friendly hotels […]

From lighthouses to beach houses, lakeside lodges to penthouse suites, my Irish bucket list has unique stays, holiday homes, and lots of luxury hotels in Ireland.    I absolutely LOVED researching this post, in fact I’d say it’s been my favourite yet! This was supposed to be a ‘top 10 list’ but there are so […]

Make a break for Dublin with these super Dublin hotel deals. They are all based on Saturday night stays in four or five-star hotels in January.   Are the latest restrictions getting you down? Missing your nights out in Dublin? Be a tourist in your own city and book one of these great Dublin hotel […]

Want to bring your pet on holiday? Plan your next staycation with them in mind, I’ve got 20 dog friendly Airbnbs in Ireland to suit all tastes and budgets.     I am an Airbnb Associate, and I love to spend time searching the Airbnb website. I found some fabulous dog friendly Airbnbs in Ireland […]

From spa breaks to surf lessons, painting to flower arranging, golf breaks to whiskey tasting, I’ve got 10 great activity breaks in Ireland to suit all tastes and budgets.   Fancy island hopping off the coast of Connemara or picnicking in the parks of Dublin? Why not embrace the Irish Sea and try surfing or […]

Did you know that Mayo is has some of Ireland’s best beaches, the biggest stone age site in the world, and Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park? I should also mention Croagh Patrick and the vibrant town of Westport too… There are so many things to do in Mayo – here are my top ten. […]

Luxury penthouses, modern city apartments, cottages and Georgian houses – I’ve got some of the best Airbnbs in Dublin city centre in this post.   Still debating about a Christmas market break this year? Why not make a break for Dublin instead? I’ve got some of the best Airbnbs in Dublin city centre that are […]

Take advantage of our governments new Stay and Spend scheme and claim up to €125 back on your next staycation.   If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we all need a holiday! We may not be able to travel abroad at present, but we can certainly enjoy short breaks or holidays in […]

From Dublin to Donegal, I’ve searched the web to bring you 20 great hotel deals for New Year’s Eve.    If you’re looking to escape the age old problem of how to ring in the New Year, why not skip all the rigmarole and book one of these Irish hotel deals for New Year’s Eve […]

From Kilkenny to Killarney, check out these festive family hotel deals in Ireland with prices from €238 for two nights!   I love a post Christmas break, it is the perfect way to finish off the festive season.  I had many requests looking for family hotel deals in Ireland between Christmas and New Year, while […]

Think traditional cottages with open fires and all mod cons – check out these cosy cottages to rent in Ireland on Airbnb, and get planning your next autumn / winter break.   Now that summer is almost over, its time to start thinking of autumn or winter breaks. We all know how unpredictable our weather […]

From hidden coves that are only accesible by hiking, to wide open beaches that you can drive on to – I’ve got the best beaches in Ireland in this post, and some places to stay nearby.   I asked on my social media channels what you thought were the best beaches in Ireland, and I […]

From private islands to private pools, check out these Airbnbs in Ireland for groups or large family gatherings, and get planning your next staycation.   With more extended families holidaying together and the desire to stay in rather than go out, a holiday home can be the perfect solution. I am an Airbnb Associate, so […]

Looking for inspiration for your next staycation? From family friendly activities to soothing spa treatments, I’ve got 10 reasons why you should choose Breaffy House Resort in Mayo.   We spent three wonderful nights as guests of Breaffy House Resort. The staff were so friendly, the facilities top class, but most of all, there was […]

Missing the Med? These beaches in Mayo might make up for it.   I’m just back after a fabulous few days in Mayo, a county that really surprised me. There is so much to see and do in Mayo and we only scratched the surface. I have yet to cycle The Great Western Greenway, climb […]