- Finding yourself in Ireland
GO IRELAND : Fancy a spiritual adventure? Well if you’re looking to get to the heart of things, then Ireland is a pretty good place to start, writes SANDRA O'CONNELL
- Foodies go local on the Algarve
GO PORTUGAL : The Algarve is making a name for itself among food lovers, combining adventurous cooking with great indigenous ingredients while its wines stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best, writes ALEX MEEHAN
Irish Breaks »
- The more the merrier for families
GO FAMILIES: Savvy holidaymakers are playing the generation game this summer, whether they’re going abroad or staying at home. By inviting grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins on holiday, the kids get to amuse each other, leaving the adults free to enjoy themselves, writes ALANNA GALLAGHER
- Chocolate company's sweet idea
VISITOR CENTRES: FIRST THERE was Tayto opening its adventure park beside its factory in Ashbourne, Co Meath, complete with cheese and onion car park and buffalo ridge. Now Butlers Chocolates is getting in on the act, throwing its doors open to the public, and just in time for midterm break.
European Breaks »
- A road less travelled on the Camino
GO SPAIN: Two pilgrims decided to venture off the beaten track, walking the Silver Road from Seville to Santiago de Compostela, away from the commercialism of the usual route. They tell PERRY O'DONOVAN about their journey
- Swiss bliss
GO SWITZERLAND: Verbier and Villars offer a comprehensive package of top class skiing and lively social scenes, writes GRANIA WILLIS
News »
- Many destinations come with a health warning
TRAVEL WARNINGS: POLITICAL TURMOIL and natural disasters are not factors you’d usually consider when making holiday plans, but 2011 is proving to be pretty tumultuous, with devastating earthquakes and major upheavals forcing many holidaymakers to reassess their plans.
- Number of insured travellers drops by 10% in three years
TRAVEL INSURANCE: THE NUMBER of people with travel insurance has declined sharply over the last three years as the recession has deepened, according to a survey released by the VHI this week.
Columns »
- Ferry nice deal to New York island
IT'S A FREE WORLD: FOR THOSE who love the outdoors, Governors Island in New York Harbour, not far from Lower Manhattan, is becoming a destination for visitors to enjoy arts and culture, recreational opportunities and acres of open green space.
- The lure of London
GO ASK JOAN : After a surge of interest from readers wanting to visit the English capital, JOAN SCALES rounds up the best places to stay in the city
City Breaks »
- Knock your socks off in Boston
BOSTON: With an eclectic mix of the historic and modern, there is so much to do and see in this historic American city that your first task will be narrowing down all of your options, writes RACHEL COLLINS
- For richer or poorer
MUMBAI: The largest and most cosmopolitan of India’s cities, Mumbai typifies the country’s inherent contradictions – you may love and hate it in equal measure, but you’ll never remain indifferent, writes YVONNE MORAN
Long Haul »
- On the road to Queensland
IRISH BACKPACKERS in Australia are being encouraged to volunteer for a major reconstruction programme underway in the wake of the southern Queensland floods and the cyclone that hit the tropical north with the promise that it will help them qualify for working holiday visa extensions.
- Beyond the tourist traps of Tanzania
GO AFRICA: MANCHÁN MAGAN ventures off the beaten track to discover community tourism, an affordable and ethical way to have the holiday of a lifetime
Features »
- 'I encourage everyone to dream big. Everyone has their Everest'
THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: PAT FALVEY: His drive and ambition have taken the mountaineer from Cork to the top of the world, but will Pat Falvey ever be more than just a rolling stone at home?
- Holiday on the house
House-sitting is not simply an easy way to get a cheap holiday as it requires vigilance. But it can be a lot of fun for those willing to make the effort, writes JASPER WINN
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