Make halloween night go with a frightBefore the season to be jolly comes the season to be scared, which is why we’ve rounded up a witch’s brew of Halloween holiday ideas. Be afraid, but not too afraid because the value’s great, writes SANDRA O'CONNELL
Cuba waits on CastroCuba is milking its tourists like never before as all await what will happen post-Fidel, writes FRANK MCDONALD
Irish Breaks »
Love letter to IrelandGo Ireland: The trip of a lifetime continues for Denise and Mark Duffield-Thomas , winners of the ‘Ultimate Job in Ireland’, as they seek out the best in Irish hospitality for ‘homey-mooners’
Getaways for guys from the mad to a makeoverFrom war games to bull running and golf to fly-fishing, SANDRA O'CONNELL rounds up some breaks to suit males
Long Haul »
Going wild on safariIt doesn’t get any more real than hearing hippos snorting in the night as they pass close to your pillow, not to mention the giddy sense of anticipation of just what you might see, writes ROSITA BOLAND
Loop-the-loop in a fighter planeConor Pope flew a second World War plane above Florida and found the experience beyond exhilarating
News »
Malmaison group seeks Dublin siteBOUTIQUE HOTELS: One of Britain’s best-known boutique hotel chains is looking for a site to set up a new hotel in Dublin. The Malmaison and Hotel du Vin (Malmaison/HduV) group, which owns 26 properties in the UK, including the luxury Malmaison hotel in Belfast, is currently seeking to acquire or lease a property, most likely an existing hotel, in Dublin.
Egypt among new sun routesSUMMER 2011 will see additional routes to sun destinations from Dublin, Cork and Knock. Dublin will have a route to Dalaman in Turkey; while Cork will see Crete and Egypt on the timetables; and Knock will have a new service to Verona in Italy.
Columns »
Have a blast in Vegas without paying a dimeIT'S A FREE WORLD: IT’S POSSIBLE to have a blast in the casinos of Las Vegas without actually spending any money. Most casinos host free shows and attractions to lure people in and you can casino-hop by walking the four-mile strip from Mandalay Bay at the south end to the Stratosphere at the north; or avail of a free shuttle bus that operates on the strip.
Go last minuteDEAL OF THE WEEK: Discover the City of Canals from a river cruiser. Explore the hidden gems of Venice and the islands of the Venetian Lagoon with Citiescapes, staying on a luxury river cruiser 15-minutes walk from St Mark’s Square. Departing Dublin on November 6th, the four-night trip will be full board with tours and cruises from €659pps. Details from (01) 2941000 and citiescapes.ie.
City Breaks »
Best of BritishBrighton rocks, not despite the dollop of Bob-Hoskins-in-a-rain-mac seediness, but because of it, writes LOUISE EAST
Nifty NantesGo Citybreak: Described by ‘Time’ magazine as ‘the most liveable city in all of Europe’, Nantes lives up to its reputation as one of France’s most attractive destinations, writes Lisa Crowley
European Breaks »
Mix and match in MadridGo Spain: Shops or museums? Dining or clubbing? Tough choices, but try to do it all in the Spanish capital – writes Rosemary Mac Cabe
Hotel on wheels from Istanbul to BudapestGo Trains : If you want to travel stress-free and in style across Europe the Danube Express is just the ticket, writes Michael Parsons
