Travel | Holiday Guides, Hints, Trips & Deals

Tourist snowshoeing in the surreal winter landscape of Finnish Lapland at sunrise

Craving an active holiday? Tara Povey shares her top picks

Travel journalist and content creator Tara Povey joined Laura Fox on RTÉ2fm to share her tips for seeking out thrilling adventures on holidays.

Travel • 20 Aug 25

This picture shows how Helsinki city look from drone. The aerial view of helsinki shows thats it look vey colorful from sky.

Why Helsinki is Europe's 'coolcation' city break

A fan of the Finnish capital for more than 20 years, Sarah Marshall says the city, surrounded by forest and sea, is finally coming of age.

Travel • 13 Aug 25

Irish locations to look out for in season two of Wednesday

Irish fans may be particularly interested in the new season of Wednesday...

Travel • 06 Aug 25

Exploring the luxury hotels, restaurants and shops of Vietnam

The country has changed a lot over the last 10 years, Yolanthe Fawehinmi finds out.

Travel • 06 Aug 25

Want to go whale watching in Ireland? Follow these handy tips

Marius Monaghan shares his tips for whale watching in Ireland.

Travel • 30 Jul 25

Interior of airplane with passengers on seats waiting to take off and cabin crew in uniform walking the aisle

Back from holiday & feeling ill? The symptoms to take seriously

What happens when the souvenir you bring back from your holiday isn't a fridge magnet or a t-shirt, but a new illness?

Health • 29 Jul 25

a rooftop patio with chairs and a tall building in the background

Getting to the core of the Big Apple in its 400th year

Four centuries after the city was founded, New York is more vibrant than ever, says Hannah Roberts.

Travel • 28 Jul 25

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What to wear on a sunny city break

Whether you're heading abroad or holidaying at home, here's what to wear on a hot city break.

Fashion • 24 Jul 25

Hannah Stephenson and her daughter, Grace, with padel instructor Labisa Palmera

How I got hooked on Portugal's padel craze

Hannah Stephenson and her daughter Grace try this addictive racket sport on an activity break in the Algarve.

Travel • 22 Jul 25

Marius Monaghan's guide to a two-day road trip through West Cork

Marius Monaghan shares his guide to a two-day adventure through West Cork.

Travel • 25 Jul 25

Alternative holiday spots for last-minute bookers in 2025

Sarah Slattery of The Travel Expert.ie offers alternative holiday locations for last-minute bookers.

Travel • 22 Jul 25

Discovering the cinematic beauty of Lyon on a weekend break

Sara Keenan celebrates the French city where the first-ever motion picture was made 130 years ago.

Travel • 16 Jul 25

Travel journalist Deirdre Mullins enjoying scenic views

Top 10 campervan sites to visit in Ireland

From wild coastlines to cosy campgrounds, travel journalist Deirdre Mullins picks her favourite campervan sites in Ireland.

Travel • 12 Jul 25

How to experience Ireland's ultimate coastal road trip

Ella Walker explores highlights of the Wild Atlantic Way and Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route.

Travel • 09 Jul 25

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Pizza, music and rebirth: Where to eat and what to see in Detroit

Tara Povey visits the once-thriving centre of Motown and motors, which is going through a rebirth and celebrating its architecture, its music and its pizza.

Travel • 11 Jul 25

Three Irish hotels ranked among the best in Europe

Three Irish hotels were celebrated in the 2025 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards.

Travel • 09 Jul 25

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5 European mountain breaks to cool off from the summer heat

As temperatures rise, resorts at higher altitudes offer some refreshing relief, says Sarah Marshall.

Travel • 07 Jul 25

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Are tiger mosquitoes coming to Ireland?

Local authorities in France are stepping up measures to prevent the spread of the tiger mosquito, but will Ireland need to do the same?

Travel • 03 Jul 25

10 hacks for getting everything into your carry-on this summer

Travel lighter and faster this summer by ditching the hold bag.

Travel • 25 Jun 25

6 things to pack in your carry on bag when flying

Katie Wright runs down the items you might want to keep in your carry-on, in case of emergency.

Travel • 02 Jul 25

Camilla, centre, on a sunrise hike in Ibiza (Camilla Foster/PA)

Dawn hikes, sound baths and yoga – experiencing a different Ibiza

A new wellness package curated by TV presenter Fearne Cotton shines a new light on the Balearic island, says Camilla Foster.

Travel • 02 Jul 25

A family stay at Roe Valley Resort & a romantic break in Galgorm

Journalist Glenn Kelly reviews his family's stay at the Roe Valley Resort, followed by a romantic getaway with his wife in Galgorm.

Travel • 15 Jun 25

Portugal's Wild Algarve: Sun, sea and sand - without the crowds

Deirdre Mullins finds calm, wild beauty, and a slower pace of life on a nature and wellness escape in Sagres and the Vicentine Coast in Portugal.

Travel • 11 Jun 25

Why golf hub Portrush is set to become a top holiday hotspot

Beautiful beaches, swanky new hotels and a World Heritage Site have helped this seaside town explode in popularity, says Claire Spreadbury.

Travel • 14 Jul 25

Travel blogger Tara Povey's top 10 best beaches in Ireland

Travel blogger Tara Povey shares her top 10 picks of the best beaches in the country.

Travel • 20 Jun 25