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May 8, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenA winding driveway through manicured lawns fronted by an imposing gatehouse with crenellated stone battlements—the first clues that something impressive lies beyond. But still, these elements ill-prepare one for the full splendor of the Ashford Castle, as the magnificent 13th century Irish edifice comes into view beyond the last gentle rise of land.... Read More | 
Apr 18, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreSpring has sprung, warm weather has arrived, and golf fanatics migrated south to Augusta, Georgia for the start of the first majors tournament of the year, The Masters. Unfortunately, you didn’t get to go because your boss said you have to stay and finish those TPS reports (what a tyrant!). And while it would’ve been exciting to see that green jacket grace the shoulders of the first Australian winner, going on your own extravagant golf getaway is by far a better way to spend your hard earned vacation time. To help inspire this much deserve respite, here are five exceptional golf experiences from around the world that might even make Tiger a bit jealous.... Read More | 
Mar 28, 2013 | Contributor: Lena Katz | 1 CommentThere are a lot of special effects in the HBO blockbuster fantasy series Game of Thrones, but one thing that’s never faked is the spectacular scenery. If you’re looking at an elegant medieval port city, an endless expanse of frozen white wasteland, or an exotic oasis within a parched desert, you’re probably looking at the real deal, not some sort of green screen. Many destinations have worked with GOT producers to get this impressive cast/crew of hundreds over to their most unusual and beautiful corners for filming. Now, as fans get ready for the start of Season 3, here’s our guide to where your favorite scenes were shot in real life.... Read More | 
Mar 14, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichIreland is known for its rolling green hills, rambunctious pubs, and welcoming residents, but the area has also given the art world some pretty talented people. From poets and painters to actors and musicians, many greats have once called Ireland home. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I decided to pick my favorite Irish imports, from the names nearly everyone knows of to those everyone should know of.... Read More | 
Jan 15, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenKnown as ‘the grand old lady of the square,’ the elegant, old world charm of the Meyrick Hotel is a perfect passport into Ireland’s western city of Galway and the wild beauty of the Connemara region beyond. Located in the central, stately Eyre Square which celebrates its 300th anniversary this year, the luxury hotel offers visitors a convenient location from which to walk leisurely through what is one of the most attractive downtown areas in Ireland.
The hotel has a narrow off-road space in front where new arrivals can park and unload baggage, while regular parking is taken care of by valet, the lot being an easy, few hundred-yard walk around the corner.... Read More | 
Jan 11, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenTry as I might, it’s hard to imagine a more tranquil retreat than Ballynahinch Castle, tucked away among the hills, rocks, turf bogs, rivers, lakes and forest glades of central Connemara in western Ireland. Reached after an hour or so journey from Galway city, this 14th-century castle lies snug off the road behind wrought-iron black and gold gates, past several impressive chalk-white buildings and along a narrow driveway, bordered by boulders, that winds its way past a stone bridge and pleasant copses.... Read More | 
Jan 3, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenWhat began as a small family bed and breakfast operation in 1972 has now turned into not one, not two, but three hotels in and around the pretty coastal town of Westport in County Mayo, Ireland. All built by members of the Doran clan, the four-star, 87-room Westport Plaza is one of the three, located as it is in the downtown area of this once bustling port, now a thriving tourism center, a short 10-minute drive from the blustery Atlantic Ocean.... Read More | 
Dec 27, 2012 | Contributor: Sean HillenGalway is an attractive Irish city, but like most such places, traffic at times can be challenging so an interesting choice of vacation spot is the town of Salthill, just outside the metropolis where the Galway Bay Hotel is located. An extensive, multi-gabled sand-colored building, this 153-bed, four-star property stands proudly before the Atlantic Ocean. It offers a picturesque view over the rocky seafront and a long promenade that stretches all the way to Galway several miles away.... Read More | 
Aug 14, 2012 | Contributor: Sean Hillen | 1 CommentGazing into the darkness past ivy-clad walls down a grassy knoll towards the twinkling lights of Belfast Lough while sipping a glass of wine, makes one think of resplendent evenings in private English clubs during the Victorian era. And indeed this well may have been the case here at the Culloden Estate & Spa more than a century ago; for one of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious five-star hotels was once the palace of the all-powerful bishops where private dinners and hush-hush tete-a-tetes were weekly, if not daily, affairs.... Read More | 
Jul 25, 2012 | Contributor: Sean HillenIn terms of raw natural beauty, there are few places in Ireland more stunning than Donegal in the northwest and few places better for starting one’s journey of discovery than the Silver Tassie Hotel and Spa.... Read More | 
Jun 25, 2012 | Contributor: Amy HughesChock full of history and culture, Dublin, Ireland offers many cultural adventures to immerse you in literature, art, theatre and music. Do not attempt to leave this beautiful land without experiencing some of the history and refinement whic... Read More | 
Jun 25, 2012 | Contributor: Amy HughesTrying to find an amazing place to eat while in Dublin, Ireland? The capital of Ireland, located near the midpoint of the east coast, was originally a viking settlement and is one of Europe's top vacation spots. ... Read More | 
Apr 26, 2012 | Contributor: Kellie K. SpeedIrish restaurants in Boston are a dime a dozen but there is only one that can boast having a cottage built inside. Four Green Fields has opened just outside of Government Center at One Boston Place and offers traditional live Irish music, weekly readings from authors, and monthly shows by national Celtic rock bands, including Black 47, The Screaming Orphans, and The Prodigals.... Read More | 
Feb 14, 2012 | Contributor: Sean HillenThe first things one would notice inside this elegant, 32-room Georgian house in Donegal, the most northern region in Ireland, are plates. They are everywhere, hundreds of them, hanging on walls... Read More | | 1 | 2 |
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