Get High or Live Like a Monk – The Best Wellness Retreats California Has to Offer
From yoga retreats to living like a monk, rejuvenating the mind and body is one of the travel industry’s top trends for 2023. The need to unplug and reboot is largely due to fast-paced lifestyles, increased stress factors and post-pandemic lag. California has long been a mecca for travellers seeking a higher level of health, […]
Dinosaurs, Wizards and Art – Japan Gets Creative with its New Year Tourist Attractions
It may have taken a while, but Japan has finally reopened to international tourists and has wasted no time in getting creative with its tourist attractions. 2023 brings a wave of openings for Japan, and after almost three years of closed borders, now is the time to book for a truly exciting return to the […]
Cyprus Celebrates Recovery as Pre-Covid Tourism Levels Return
Cyprus has almost returned to pre-Covid tourism levels, the country’s authorities have said. Latest figures show that the Mediterranean island country’s visitor numbers recovered to 80% of pre-Covid levels last year. Tourism revenues fared even better, returning to 90% of pre-Covid levels last seen in 2019. Revenue amounted to €2.28bn, just shy of the €2.53bn […]
Peru – The New Must-Visit Location for Foodies
Peru is getting closer to achieving its ambition of having its food recognised as being the best in the world. The country has just won the enviable accolade of ‘World’s Leading Culinary Destination’ at the global edition of the World Travel Awards. Already a tourist hotspot, Peru’s travel reputation was cemented at this year’s WTAs, […]
From the big screen to Reality: The real-life locations which Inspired Japan’s Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli Park, Nagoya – Opening 1st November 2022 The immersive world based on the much-loved films of Studio Ghibli, Ghibli Park will open to the public on the 1st of November, with the second stage opening in early 2023. Located in the city of Nagoya, on the nearly 500-acre site of Aichi Earth Expo […]
Six Ways to Safari: The Ultimate African Safari Guide
Nothing quite beats the thrill of a safari. Embarking on an incredible journey through some of Africa’s greatest national parks and reserves allows you to witness some of nature’s greatest wonders. OROKO – Ireland’s only dedicated luxury-tailored travel business – is a leader in luxury safari holidays and will tailor wildlife holidays to suit your […]
From the Traditional to the Alternative – Europe’s Christmas Markets Are Back
Continental Europe’s hugely popular Christmas Market season makes a welcome return this year – with these colourful attractions making their first appearance since the pre-pandemic days of December 2019. Berlin, Budapest, Prague, Krakow and Vienna are the most popular markets. But, newer alternative locations are increasingly joining the list. To highlight the selection available to […]
Spanish Tourism Board and Parador Hotels Launch Exclusive Ireland Competition
The Spanish Tourism Board, in partnership with Parador Hotels, has launched a competition for residents in the Republic of Ireland under their campaign #YouDeserveSpain. Until 11th December 2023, anyone can register on the dedicated website for the chance to win a 5-day trip to Spain for two people, including return flights and Paradores accommodation in […]
A Food Journey Around Madeira
A wave of new restaurants and dining experiences make this tropical corner of Europe a foodie’s delight all year round Madeira has long celebrated all things epicurean, however the creative energy across the archipelago has exploded in recent years with a wave of exciting new restaurants and bars, as well as innovative dining experiences in […]
The Magnificent 7 – Best Destinations in Japan for Second-Time Visitors
With borders relaxing and anticipation for travel to Japan peaking, get off the beaten track and explore some of Japan’s lesser-known regions on your next holiday. If you’ve tackled Tokyo and know Kyoto, give other destinations full of natural beauty, historical sites and authentic culture a go. Here are seven Japanese destinations ideal for second-time […]
With or Without U2…The 10 Best Gigs to See in Las Vegas This Year and Next
With U2 – reportedly! – being lined up as the next mega residency act, Las Vegas is right back centre stage as the world’s entertainment capital; as if it ever wasn’t. The Dublin megastars are being heavily linked as the launch act for Vegas’ newest venue – the $1.8bn MSG Sphere, which is due to […]
The 5 Most Popular Small Towns in Mallorca
Mallorca is a perennial top Mediterranean hot-spot for summer sun-seekers. However, it has far more to offer visitors than just – albeit, amazing – beaches; Palma and Magaluf. The island’s insane popularity can mean that the typical tourist spots are often just that – very touristy. So where should you head to if you’d rather […]
Hidden Hikes and Natural Wonders: The Less-Travelled Side of Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, famous for its iconic granite monoliths and rushing waterfalls, has a quieter, less crowded side. A significant 95% of visitors only see 5% of the park, which has over 750,000 acres of outstanding scenery and bucket-list-worthy hikes to be explored. Over half of Yosemite is in Tuolumne County, where there’s plenty of […]
Croatia, Greece and Slovenia Ranked Best Value for Money Destinations in Europe
Croatia, Greece and Slovenia are the best places to go, this summer, if value for money is a holiday priority. Research by travel intelligence company Mabrian shows Zagreb, Athens and Ljubljana were the cities offering the best value-for-money in June. The research is based on air connectivity, average hotel prices and visitor satisfaction levels. Where […]
Nine Great Places to Set Sail this Summer
Sailing holidays have become increasingly popular in recent years with the global yacht charter market now thought to be worth nearly €10bn. It has been estimated that the annual growth rate of this will be around 25.6% between now and the year 2028 – one of the fastest growing tourism sectors. Here, we look at […]