Stay and Taste – Best Irish Escapes for Wine Lovers
A great wine experience goes beyond the bottle itself. Of course, at the core of it, there has to be a wine that pleases, but it is when the glassware, the food, the service...
Category: Travel
The world is on your doorstep with #TasteTravel, where you can discover ideas and inspiration for your next adventure. Each month, we’ll feature a new destination to inspire you to dust off your passport and also give you the essential tips to make the most out of your holiday.
So seek out new flavours with our insightful food & drink guides to the world’s most exciting travel destinations, and stay on top of your break with some clever advice before you jet off. With so many places to explore and unforgettable experiences waiting for you, there’s no better time to get inspired.
Using Wine to Channel Some of Our Favourite Holiday Destinations at Home
There are elements from our travels that become part of who we are. A recipe we learn, a habit we pick, a type of music we discover. When visiting a place that brought us...
Post- Lockdown Luxury Dublin Self-Catering Staycation Inspiration
Forget 2020 – that was soooo last year, right? Say hello to 2021 in fine style with a treat-yourself luxury self-catering stayover in Dublin. We will admit that many of these choices are pricey,...
Some good news from Kenmare – The Brennan Brothers add to their Impressive Portfolio
John and Francis Brennan are pleased to announce that they have recently acquired The Lansdowne Arms Hotel in Kenmare. It will be rebranded as The Lansdowne Kenmare and will reopen after extensive renovations...
Mythical and Mystical 12th Century Charm in County Kildare – Kilkea Castle Hotel Review
When planning a romantic escape, for us, nothing springs to mind quicker than a whimsical Irish Castle. In this instance, Kilkea Castle. In an effort to “shop local” we stayed in our lovely Lily...
Live a Real Life Fairytale at Cabra Castle Hotel – Review
Castle Hotels hold a very special place in our hearts. There is something deeply relaxing about escaping the fast paced modern world and sinking into a cosy armchair in front of a blazing open...
The One and Only Castle Hotel in the Kingdom – Ballyseede Castle Hotel Review
Kerry is one of those counties that you can visit an endless number of times and still find new, beautiful places to explore. Having not been to Tralee since childhood, which then included long...
Savour and Learn – 16 of the Best Distillery Tour Experiences in Ireland
In this decade, drinks tourism has transformed. The quality and quantity of distillery tours in Ireland is unprecedented and the visitors’ experiences are world-class. Irish whiskey and gin lead the way, but local vodka, poitín and...
Glamping in Ireland – Our Guide to the Perfect Glamping Spots
The term “glamping” may have begun as a quirky word to describe a new travel trend, but today it’s become a bonafide industry of its own. In an age of Airbnb, luxury hostels, and...
24 Hours in Belfast, Grand Central, The Seahorse Restaurant & The Titanic – Taste Travel Guide
What used to called Belfast Central is now known as Belfast Lanyon place, but the buzz in the city’s main train station is easily recognised and picked up on. I am back in Belfast...
The Perfect Family Friendly Summer Staycations in Ireland
While it can be tempting to plan epic summer trips for the family, there’s something rather lovely about a staycation in Ireland. Brief trips within Ireland can get you and your family far away...
Ten of the Best Hotels in Ireland for Activities
Activities come in all shapes, forms and sizes, and you can be guaranteed that with Ireland being the natural, rugged place it is that no matter where you go there are enough things to...
Madeira Food & Drink Travel Guide
The hikers resemble tiny ants as they ascend the steep rocky ridge which, from where I’m standing, looks incredibly dangerous Visible only because of their bright outdoor jackets, their minuscule size only emphasises the...
Ten Best Things To Do/See In Copenhagen
Every city has its safe bets, and Copenhagen is no different. Newbie visitors flock to the likes of The Little Mermaid and the Tivoli Gardens, parks and museums, tourists eat in restaurants that make...
Ten Best Reasons to Visit Brooklyn
Anyone with a liking for New York City will surely know that near neighbour Brooklyn – with its independent shops and stores, restaurants and cafés and artisanal shops, its art centres and hotels –...
10 Places to Visit in the Netherlands (That Aren’t Amsterdam) – Taste Travel Guide
The Netherlands is a small country, but its cities and towns are picture-postcard pretty, and so crammed with green spaces, historic buildings, art, heritage and the quaintest bars you’ve ever been in that it’s...
10 Most Beautiful Coastal Towns in Europe – Taste Travel Guide
Yes, we know it is difficult to match the thrum of the city and the throb of the nightlife, but sometimes you need to throw cities aside and venture towards areas where the air...
12 Best Hotels in Paris – Taste Travel Guide
From luxury to personality, from boutique to heritage, from quite lovely to spectacular, we select the best hotels in Paris for you to have a mooch around in 2020. From the ones you definitely...
12 Best Things to See & Do in Seattle – Taste Travel Guide
Washington State’s largest city might be a long, long, long way from Ireland, but when you get there you might not want to return home. Like all cities out of general reach, there is...
Tipping Around Tenerife – Taste Travel Guide
It takes a few seconds for my eyes to focus looking through the lens of the giant telescope. Then, suddenly, there it is. Saturn. With the famous rings around it. There is a sense...