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Beyond Lisbon: Portugal’s Alentejo region is a quiet, cool retreat

Portugal’s Alentejo region offers a trip with a difference: cliffside beaches, unspoilt villages, and luxurious yet laid-back accommodation.When…

By Cliodhna Prendergast

Erica Bracken Lisbon

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The Pocketbook: Yoga teacher Erica Bracken’s guide to Lisbon

Cork native Erica Bracken has been falling in love with life in Lisbon for the past three years…

By Sarah Gill

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An off-season Majorca escape that’s the perfect way to unwind

From luxurious spa treatments to incredible Mediterranean food, it's a chance to reset and restore.When I received an…

By Marlene Wessels

Ruth Walsh Amsterdam guide

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The Pocketbook: Creative consultant Ruth Walsh’s guide to Amsterdam

Cork native Ruth Walsh has spent the past two and a half years falling in love with Amsterdam,…

By Sarah Gill

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From culture to cocktails: Mallorca beyond the beaches

Mallorca has a reputation as a party island, however there is a lot more it than night clubs…

By IMAGE

Mykonos

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Where to stay, eat and party in Mykonos

Flying into Mykonos felt like gliding into a real-life postcard. As the EasyJet plane began its final descent…

By Edaein OConnell

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Like Lisbon? Here’s why Porto should be next on your must-visit list

Portugal’s second-largest city is still relatively off the radar compared to high-octane cousin Lisbon, but its creative energy…

By Leonie Corcoran

TRAVEL

Hard Rock Hotel Marbella Review: A perfect blend of party and pamper

Amanda Cassidy discovers a holiday spot where rock star vibes meets Mediterranean VIP jetset I spot Beyoncé next…

By Amanda Cassidy

TRAVEL

How to summer in the Alps

Think Val d’Isère is just an upmarket ski resort? Think again.I stand on the edge of a steep…

By Amanda Cassidy

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48 hours in Nice

Author and travel writer Amanda Cassidy explores the new Anantara Plaza and picks out Nice's best bitsSpringboard for…

By Amanda Cassidy

travelling with kids

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Travelling with kids: what you need to know before going away this summer

Planning a family holiday abroad this year? Here’s what you need to know before travelling with kids. The…

By Sarah Finnan

World Travel Awards

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Here are all the Irish spots nominated at the World Travel Awards this year

The World Travel Awards has released their 2021 list of nominees and several Irish spots impressed. Ireland featured…

By Sarah Finnan