We travel a lot, we are truly blessed, but I must admit spending just over 2 weeks in Orlando, Florida at the end of Christmas 2024, start of January 2025 was by far the best 16 days we all spent together as a family on holidays. It’s not a cheap holiday; but I promise, if you ever get to go,…
By Joanne Begley Jason and I have been to Toronto a few times as our best friends live there so it has always been on the bucket list to bring the kids Aoibhinn (18) and Eoghan (16). The flight from Dublin Airport with Aer Lingus was tight as we got caught up in traffic at the Portlaoise toll as the…
By April Drew I’ve tears building up in my eyes. “What’s wrong mom?” asks Arden, my 6-year-old. “Are you okay? ” I am here standing in the middle of Lapland (or what we describe as Lapland to the kids for the day that’s in it). It is dark but extremely bright at the same time. There is snow all around…
Travelling can be stressful, but it doesn’t need to be. Read these travel packing tips before your next holiday, and you’ll have your bags packed, tickets in hand, and arrive at your destination ready to explore the world! TIP 1: Remember your essentials Whether traveling for business or pleasure, don’t forget your essentials. Everyone will have their very own essential…
United Airlines’ have recently announced the addition of two daily flights from Dublin to Newark and Aer Lingus’ daily flight from Dublin to Newark. Located in northern eastern United States New Jersey is bounded by New York to the north and northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, and Delaware and Pennsylvania to the west. The state boasts…
2022 is going to be a big year at Efteling – the fairytale theme park resort in the south of Holland, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with all sorts of surprises taking place in the park throughout the year. The jubilee will kick off with the opening of two new attractions, Sirocco and Archipel located in the Reizenrijk area of…
By April Drew We have a tendency in past years (pre-covid) to go away between Christmas and New Year’s but we are always back on Irish soil by Jan 1st or 2nd. This year, after cancelling a few days in London, we decided last minute to book a trip to Tenerife for Jan 4th -11th, where sunshine is nearly guaranteed…
If you’ve not taken your well overdue summer holiday and feel now is the right time then we’re here to help. We’ve recently started working with TUI Ireland. Below you will find some of their last-minute deals to the wonderful sunshine. There are resorts in Majorca, Spain, Portugal, and Gran Canaria featured below. Prices include flights and accommodation (self-catering, half board, full…
As we all frantically search for holiday packages for the October midterm after being given great hope for European travel in the latter part of the year, we’ve all noticed the cost of flights far outweigh the cost of accommodation. I was also hoping to grab a bargain but found it very difficult. I managed to bag, what I now,…
It’s not easy to get a hotel that can cater for a family of 6 but below you’ll find a few available for the last week in July for 2 days. Please note the prices are correct of today, Feb 8th. Don’t delay booking. All have free cancellations also and some have connecting rooms available. (see notes) Sample dates below…