Galgorm Resort & Spa, Northern Ireland

by Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Peter MacKenzie is Head Concierge at the Galgorm Resort and Spa, in Ballymena, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland. Only 30 minutes from Belfast, it is set within 163 acres of lush parkland with the spectacular River Maine flowing through the estate. The tranquillity of nature is combined with the opportunity to experience pure relaxation in the Spa and Thermal ...

Solo travel – the tips you need before you go

by Monday, January 28, 2019

This week, we hand over to Diane Squires, a Melbourne-based writer, travel blogger at Allabroad.com.au and tour host with Two’s a Crowd, an award winning travel company catering exclusively for solo travellers. Diane tells us that travel, especially solo travel, can seem daunting, but she guarantees you’ll never regret the first trip you take. "You may, however, ...

Room Mate Leo Hotel, Granada, Spain

by Tuesday, January 22, 2019

If you haven't been to Granada, the city in southern Spain’s Andalusia region, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, it's time to go! Medieval architecture, dating back to the Moors, is what it's famed for - especially the Alhambra: a hilltop fortress of royal palaces, patios, reflecting pools, fountains and orchards. Just exquisite. ...

Finding her match in Ireland

by Monday, January 21, 2019

Continuing this month's festival theme, here is Guest Traveller Ngaire Keane's dispatch about Europe's biggest singles gathering, the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, in County Clare, Ireland... Ngaire Keane. Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is one of Ireland's oldest traditional festivals, with a 160-year history. Whilst now a tourist attraction that is all about the craic , originally, it was for bachelor ...