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Edinburgh Festivals & The Fringe
Back for another spectacle in 2024, the Edinburgh Festivals are set to bring a wave of colour and soaring excitement to the city. The Edinburgh International Festival is renowned world-wide and sees thousands of tourists and locals alike come together to enjoy a month of art shows and performances across Scotland’s capital. Edinburgh Festivals 2023/24 […]
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Unearthing the ancient mysteries of the Burren
Dig up an authentic piece of Irish history by taking part in an exclusive archaeological excavation in the stunning Burren landscape. The history of human settlement in the Burren in Ireland’s rugged west stretches back thousands of years and is revealed in the artefacts and sites that have been excavated there by archaeologists. Now Ancient Odysseys is […]
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Awesome autumn getaways on the island of Ireland
Autumn is the ideal time to explore the island of Ireland’s fabulous landscape and enjoy the rejuvenating power of nature. Autumn on the island of Ireland offers the perfect combination of bright, crisp days and cosy evenings. As the leaves turn to red and gold, the landscape takes on a vibrant hue that is a […]
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Escape to Luxury in the Great Outdoors:
Prepare for a new way of experiencing the great outdoors. King-sized beds instead of sleeping bags, mood lighting instead of flashlights and gourmet cooking instead of hot dogs – this is camping like you have never experienced before. Glamping enthusiasts and nature lovers can now experience the best of both worlds – the tranquility of […]
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Take a trip somewhere into forgotten Ireland
Outdoor adventure, tasty seafood, quirky shops, ancient castles and a magical shoreline – the coastal towns and villages of Dublin Bay promise unforgettable trips out of the city. Stretching from Malahide in the north to Bray in the south, the curving coastline of Dublin Bay provides a splendid setting for a string of charming coastal […]
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Historic 4 Star Luxury Royal Marine Hotel & Spa
The luxury hotel which is now the Royal Marine Hotel was first built in 1863. Dating back to 1828 however, a hotel known as Hayes Hotel stood on this magnificent site overlooking Dublin Bay. The hotel was purchased by William Dargan, builder of the first Railway in Ireland between Dublin and Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire) and […]
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Now is your chance to live on a beautiful Irish island
If the Oscar-nominated movie, The Banshees of Inisherin, made you hanker after a home on an idyllic Irish island, your luck is in. The Irish government has announced that it is offering grants of up to €84,000 to people willing to refurbish vacant or derelict homes on over 20 islands off the spectacular west coast […]
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Southern Peninsulas
Foaming seas, staggering cliffs, ancient constructs – experience the awe inspiring views of Ireland’s Southern Peninsulas… FOLLOW THIS FIVE DAY JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY COVERING 303 MILES Strike out from Tralee, and discover five impeccable peninsulas – Dingle, Iveragh, Beara, Sheep and Mizen – each with its own quirky identity. From the ancient and ethereal beauty of the […]
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A seven day trip along the Cambrian Way
Stretching from the south to the north coast, the Cambrian Way takes you up the mountainous spine of Wales, along ancient routes that have shaped its history. There’s action and adventure, epic history and friendly communities – in between the biggest of skies and vast open spaces. The northern section is accessible by train and parts also […]
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Be surprised by bustling Llangollen
By: Jude Rogers – Beautiful, bustling Llangollen: already a favourite in my family. It’s the place my parents travel to from South Wales for the International Musical Eisteddfod every July. And where my brother, a Welsh choirmaster, often absconds to with busloads of tenors and baritones. As someone who prefers their holidays less dense with crowds, I hadn’t visited […]