Posted on March 07, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

      Dublin is gearing up to turn the world green with envy this St. Patrick’s Day.   This year’s festival is themed How? What? and Why?  and is set to be an epic four days of fun, with the highlight as always being the parade on March 17th.  First time visitor? Check out [...]

Posted on March 05, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

Good news today for air passengers heading out of Ireland. The hassle of pouring shampoo into teeny tiny containers and dumping bottled water at airport boarding gates is on its way out. Finally, Europe-bound travellers will be able to breeze through security once more without having a last-minute panic attack about whether that expensive bottle [...]

Posted on March 02, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

Planning to see the REAL Spain this summer? Finding truly authentic travel experiences can be a bit hit and miss in this hugely popular destination, so who better to ask for advice than three expats who’ve rooted themselves firmly in Spanish soil. The following three travel writers are ready and waiting to share their best [...]

Posted on March 01, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

In light of the recent cruise disasters, today we’re asking whether these events have turned you off cruise holidays. Click ‘yes’ if the idea of a cruise sends shivers down your spine  and ‘no’ if you still believe it’s the only way to travel.     Have the Recent Cruise Disasters Put You Off Booking [...]

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

Anyone holding a ticket for an Iberian airlines flight on Wednesday February 29th or picking up car hire in Spain should take note: Iberia is set to cancel almost half of its flights on Wednesday February 29th as pilots go ahead with another strike. Up to 131 flights are due to be hit by the strike including the London to [...]

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

      On a rainy February day, you’d be forgiven for dreaming about summer holidays in somewhere warm and sunny like Portugal. With over 300 days of sunshine a year in Lisbon and sizzling temperatures in the Algarve, it’s easy to see why so many holidaymakers swear by Portugal as their annual summer holiday [...]