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‘There’s a magic in Dundalk’ – is the border town once known as El Paso one of Ireland’s best travel secrets?

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Big boats and killer beaches – my Jaws journey through Martha’s Vineyard
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Hotel review: ‘This is never going to be the coolest hotel in Dublin, but that’s not a bad thing’
Travel
Ireland’s Fab 50 places to stay in 2025: ‘Maybe it’s a bit romantic, but I like the idea of redefining what a B&B is'
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Worth the hype? Ember Locke’s hip London aparthotel sizzles with character – and gives you the chance of a lie-in
Europe
‘With my aura flapping like a dying salmon, I raise a glass to the life I have now vs the leather-skinned raver’s life I never lived’ – middle-age Balearics
World
‘I was so desperate to see the girls, I’d have sat in the jump seat all the way’ – Irish parents on their trips to see adult children who have emigrated
Travel News
First Look: Inside Dublin Airport’s new Platinum VIP suites – with a chauffeur drive to your flight
Ireland
‘Dubliners are gay and friendly, but they take their theatre seriously’ – what an old travel guide tells us about Dublin today
Travel News
Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations and deal with ‘location spoofing’ after US strikes in Iran
World
Stunning beaches, 50c coffees and Roman ruins - Tunisia is back with direct flights from Ireland

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Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations and deal with ‘location spoofing’ after US strikes in Iran

Urgent warning to Irish holidaymakers about measles outbreaks in European countries

Cork Airport crowned best regional airport in Europe

Big increase in winter flights at Dublin Airport expected after cap suspended

‘It’s easy to get caught up’ – Disney expert shares tips on how to save during a trip to ‘the most magical place on Earth’

Large numbers of Irish holidaymakers getting stung by unexpected car rental charges

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‘There’s a magic in Dundalk’ – is the border town once known as El Paso one of Ireland’s best travel secrets?

‘Dubliners are gay and friendly, but they take their theatre seriously’ – what an old travel guide tells us about Dublin today

David W Higgins: Ireland is already an expensive place to visit – a tourist tax could tip us into a ‘no-go zone’ for many

A population of just 300 but it attracts A-listers, artists and a Michelin star – is this Ireland’s coolest town?

‘Ireland’s magical power’ – a US travel planner lists three things Irish tourism does well, and two it could improve

20 Irish walks in 10,000 steps or under – from coastal stunners to buggy-friendly trails

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Worth the hype? Ember Locke’s hip London aparthotel sizzles with character – and gives you the chance of a lie-in

Hotel review: ‘This is never going to be the coolest hotel in Dublin, but that’s not a bad thing’

Hotel review: ‘It’s all of 300 yards from Grafton Street, but never coasts on its apple-pip centrality’

Hotel review: ‘One blowout night at this bucket-list stay is worth every cent’

Hotel review: London’s original hipster hotel still has the X factor - and it's coming to Dublin

Hotel review: Galway rolls out red carpet for glossy new hotel, so what's it like to check in?

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10 best Wicklow walks to help you feel invigorated

‘No judgement, just good vibes’ – I joined an all-female hike on Patagonia’s famous W Trek

20 Irish walks in 10,000 steps or under – from coastal stunners to buggy-friendly trails

Pól’s Travel Clinic: What are your top Camino tips, and the best routes with some R&R afterwards?

20 walks to do in Ireland – ‘one of the best little walking destinations in the world'

Mary Kennedy’s six tips for walking the Camino – from blister plasters to finding your pace

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Worth the hype? Ember Locke’s hip London aparthotel sizzles with character – and gives you the chance of a lie-in

‘With my aura flapping like a dying salmon, I raise a glass to the life I have now vs the leather-skinned raver’s life I never lived’ – middle-age Balearics

Girls’ getaway? Why Estonia could be the perfect fit for an all-female trip

Dipping into Bath – the stunning, scenic and storied city Jane Austen called home

‘You can’t go wrong with off-season Athens with a good smattering of the greatest hits of archaeology’ – a guided Greek odyssey

‘I don’t think you’d ever see anything like it again’ – Kevin McCloud has grand designs on Iceland

World/USAMore

Big boats and killer beaches – my Jaws journey through Martha’s Vineyard

‘I was so desperate to see the girls, I’d have sat in the jump seat all the way’ – Irish parents on their trips to see adult children who have emigrated

Stunning beaches, 50c coffees and Roman ruins - Tunisia is back with direct flights from Ireland

‘No judgement, just good vibes’ – I joined an all-female hike on Patagonia’s famous W Trek

Great music and ‘the presence of ghosts’ – our rock critic takes a new direct flight from Dublin to Nashville

Have a whale of a time in Victoria, Canada’s great overlooked city

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‘Mystery boat tour’ - how I made friends and explored cities, castles and gardens on my first river cruise

‘We wanted to do something different, and saw an ad on the TV’ – Irish holidaymakers explain why river cruises are on a roll

Headbanging at sea on a heavy metal cruise – ‘As I began photographing, I realised I had white corpse paint all over my cameras’

What’s it like on Disney Treasure, Disney’s newest and ‘undeniably best' cruise ship?

Celebrity River Cruises: Bookings open for new cruises on ‘iconic rivers’ from 2027

Eilis O’Hanlon’s diary of a cruise convert: Dip in a swimming pool, something to eat. Glass of wine? Don’t mind if I do

SkiMore

An all-female ski trip finally gave me the confidence I needed to go off-piste

‘Never give up, keep fighting’ – How Wicklow woman Lorraine Whelan survived a serious car crash to ski for Ireland

‘See that light in the valley? That’s where we’re sleeping’ – skipping the crowded slopes to go ski touring in Italy

All-inclusive in the French Alps – how to ski and switch off at a surprising Club Med experience

From martinis in Manhattan to milk runs in the Catskills – an epic double bill of sightseeing and skiing

How to book your ski trip: Whether you’re a beginner, a family or on a budget, our guide has all the best holiday deals

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