Travel Blog

19 September 2017

A different side of New York. Get under the skin of the Big Apple and experience a different side of this teeming metropolis with these weird and wonderful NYC experiences. New York City isn’t just Times Square, Central Park and Broadway. It’s also not just the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the 9/11 Memorial. There’s so much more to this dynamic city, perfect to explore and enjoy on one of our New York City breaks from Belfast or Dublin, including a host

25 April 2017

Top NYC hot spots. Heading to New York from Belfast or Dublin and want to eat, drink and play like a local? then the following article will give you some local knowledge so you can hit the ground running on any of your New York city breaks. Local Bars - Wilfie and Nell’s a little gastro pub frequented by locals from the Village. - The Back Room – this is one of only two speakeasies that operated back in the Prohibition days that still operates today. Here you drink cocktails

24 April 2017

Silversea's Muse is blessed in Monaco. She’s the new ship on the waters and she’s promising to give her sophisticated passengers extra comfort, ultra-luxury and ‘the highest expression of elegance’. Silversea Cruises welcomed VIPs and other distinguished guests to Port Hercule in the heart of Monaco this week for an intimate ceremony marking the christening of the latest addition to the fleet, Silver Muse. A welcome addition to the Silversea fleet of luxury ships wi

12 March 2017

Don your explorer hat & discover Bangkok's hidden gems.   Bangkok is an intoxicating jumble of serenity and chaos woven into a tightly knit society populated with some of the most friendliest folk on the planet. And it’s never boring – ever. But it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed with just how much there is to do in this Southeast Asian metropolis – that is, unless you happen to stumble upon a handy little guide that points you towards all its hidde

6 February 2017

The world's longest flight is off & it crosses 10 time zones. Qatar Airways broke a highly sought-after aviation record and began operating the world’s longest commercial flight over the weekend, when it launched its new Doha to Auckland service. The carrier stole the title from its Middle Eastern rival Emirates only months after the UAE airline obtained the record from the former and long time ‘world’s longest flight’ operator, Qantas. Flight QR920 from the Qa

9 January 2017

As I get older I've become a great advocate of holidays with a purpose. The purpose on this occasion being wine tasting - something I can take on with due diligence. And what better place than the Alentejo region of south-central Portugal. Eleanor Goggin Alentejo occupies nearly one third of Portugal and is roughly the size of the Netherlands. Once home to vast grain farms, it is now renowned for its abundance of wineries, many of which have sprung up in the last 20 years or so. It

8 December 2016

Flights to commence on 12 June with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Passengers to benefit from a direct non-stop daily service from Doha to Dublin. DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has announced that it will offer daily non-stop flights between Doha and Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, commencing 12 June 2017. Situated on Ireland’s east coast, Dublin features many cultural and historic highlights and has long attracted visitors from all over the world. Visitors to the

18 November 2016

Ski holiday mishaps - what to do before taking to the slopes. Before taking off on your next travel adventure,on your holidays from Belfast or Dublin, you have to pack the essentials. Passport, wallet, maps and on the top of your priority list; travel insurance. The right travel insurance policy will sufficiently cover you for all kinds of mishaps and if you’re ready to take on some winter sports this chilly season, then it might be time to start looking at your options. Aussies are enc

8 November 2016

5 reasons why you should spend Christmas & New Year in New York. NYC is a fantastic destination all year around, but there’s just something even more magical about the Big Apple when the snow starts to fall and Christmas cheer infiltrates the city’s avenues, bars and cafes. For one, is there nothing more beautiful than a white Christmas? And for two, well, it’s New York City – enough said, right? Well, just in case these two reasons aren’t enough to convince

8 November 2016

5 reasons why you should spend Christmas & New Year in New York. NYC is a fantastic destination all year around, but there’s just something even more magical about the Big Apple when the snow starts to fall and Christmas cheer infiltrates the city’s avenues, bars and cafes. For one, is there nothing more beautiful than a white Christmas? And for two, well, it’s New York City – enough said, right? Well, just in case these two reasons aren’t enough to convince y