Travel

Amazing Algarve

Amazing Algarve

The Algarve is really popular among Irish tourists.We were there in late March in the town of Amercao de Pera, a former fishing village now a resort, not far from Albufeira and just one hour from Faro Airport or three hours form Lisbon, where fares can be cheaper. We would highly recommend the Holiday Inn for...
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Amsterdam with a difference

Amsterdam with a difference

FROM clogs, tulips and windmills to the hedonistic Red Light District and ubiquitous ‘coffeeshops’, visiting Amsterdam conjures up many varied images. While many tourists will inevitably want to engage in all of the stereotypical pursuits, others will also flock to the well-known attractions such as the Anne Frank...
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The Great Outdoors of Gran Canaria

The Great Outdoors of Gran Canaria

THOUGHTS of Gran Canaria generate visions of sandy beaches, sparkling seas and clear blue skies – especially on a dreary January day in Ireland! This beautiful island offers enviable year round sunshine and it’s easy to see why it has been such an enduringly attractive holiday destination for Irish tourists of...
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Classy California

Classy California

YOSEMITE is one of the most spectacular national parks in the USA and is located inland from the California coast.It hit the headlines this year and was closed by huge forest fires during the summer and also has had a number of tourist fatalities after mountain falls – ten so far this year.Some deaths were due to...
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A visit to Wexford

A visit to Wexford

We recently crossed the Suir and Barrow rivers to visit our neighbours in Wexford to discover some new attractions in terms of crafts and visitor amenities. The county has many interesting places like the Kennedy homestead and the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, the Hook Lighthouse, the John F Kennedy Arboreturn,...
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Creacon: An Oasis of Tranquility

Creacon: An Oasis of Tranquility

CREACON Wellness Retreat,located just outside New Ross, truly is an oasis of tranquillity. In this era of mass communication and interconnectivity, we have assumed that being constantly ‘connected’ is universally positive. However, we all need time to switch off, unwind and reconnect with the simple pleasures of life...
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