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
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, ...
How Australia’s best sommelier pairs travel with her palate
Interview with Emma Farrelly: "Italy would have to be my favourite country. I’ve been a couple of times and I always absolutely love it. (My father has an Italian background so it’s in the blood!) I think the beauty of Italy is not only the amazing food, wine and culture, but also the diversity. From the ...
Room Mate Leo Hotel, Granada, Spain
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
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 ...