It might not seem like it at first, but planning a destination wedding needn’t take any more effort than organizing one at home. Having organized my own four-day celebration abroad, I can say with confidence that it can actually be easier… Here are some key destination wedding planning tips I picked up along the way. …
Romance
Opposites attract: how to travel with your (im)perfect match
For travellers with a romantic streak, finding ‘the one’ should, in theory, open the door to a lifetime of loved-up globetrotting. But what if Cupid’s not so kind? Forget squabbling about which side to stand on for a smug sunset selfie – we coupled-up fools are lucky if we can even agree on where to …
Paris seems made for couples and romance
Paris fulfills every expectation as the “City of Love.” Strolling along its broad and picturesque backstreets, lounging in its elegantly laid out formal gardens, contemplating artistic masterpieces in its museums, and lingering after sunset on lamp-lit bridges to watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle on the hour as illuminated monuments reflect on the Seine, it’s impossible …
How to have a romantic trip with kids in tow
Romance isn’t off limits once you have children – you just need to work harder to make it happen, and that goes for when you’re travelling too. If a willing babysitter is a distant fantasy, or you just don’t fancy leaving the kids at home while you jet off to exotic climes, it’s still possible …
Baby it’s cold outside: where to honeymoon in winter
You’ve said your vows, heard (or endured) the speeches, cut the cake and danced your first dance – now it’s time to kick-start married life with an unforgettable trip. Wondering where to honeymoon in winter? Whether you want tropical beaches, action-packed adventures or epic wildlife encounters, these honeymoon destinations are wonderful places to escape – …
All-inclusive adventures: 10 resorts you should consider for your next trip
A week at an all-inclusive resort promises idle, sunny days but it doesn’t usually spell adventure. After all, where’s the thrill of exploration when there’s a beach in easy reach of your bed, and all meals and drinks are served on site? But hold the piña coladas: resorts can offer much more than a do-nothing …
Restorations, Rembrandt and revolutions: the best of Amsterdam in 2019
From the ultimate Rembrandt exhibition to ground-breaking vegan restaurants, with sustainable sightseeing and limited-edition craft beers thrown in for good measure, 2019 is shaping up to be a fantastic year to visit Amsterdam. To make sure you don’t miss a trick, here are our pick of the best one-off events, innovative experiences, emerging trends, new …
I moved from Ireland to Indiana to marry my Tinder vacation fling
When writer Rosemary McCabe took a vacation to visit family in the USA, she had no idea how much her life was about to change. There was a lot I didn’t know when I stepped on that plane in May 2019 to visit my sister and her family in Indiana. I couldn’t have known that …
The best Nashville hotels for every travel style
Nashville is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, and it’s not hard to see what draws millions of visitors to Music City year after year. Between the amazing restaurants, historic sites, museums, festivals, and world-class live shows playing everywhere all the time, it’s honestly difficult to not have fun here. Planning …
Hurrah! Same-sex marriage is finally legal in Switzerland: here’s how to get married there
Earlier this year, July 1 to be exact, Switzerland said “I do” to same-sex marriages. Whilst same-sex couples won the right to enter civil partnerships back in 2007, it was only after a referendum late last year whereby popular vote, more than 64% of voters approved the “Marriage for All” initiative. Not only has the …