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A Shining Gem in Western Ireland | Ballynahinch Castle

Jan 11, 2013  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

Try 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

Contemporary Hotel in a Quaint Irish Town | Westport Plaza Hotel

Jan 3, 2013  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

What 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

Enjoy The Quiet Comfort of Galway Bay Hotel

Dec 27, 2012  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

Galway 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

Irish Castle Turned Five-Star Hotel on Belfast Lough | Culloden Estate & Spa

Aug 14, 2012  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen  |  1 Comment

Gazing 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

Boutique Spa Hotel in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland | Silver Tassie

Jul 25, 2012  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

In 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

Dublin Culture Excursions

Jun 25, 2012  |   Contributor: Amy Hughes

Chock 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

Eating Out in Dublin

Jun 25, 2012  |   Contributor: Amy Hughes

Trying 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

Four Green Fields Offers Authentic Irish Food & Music Experience

Apr 26, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

Irish 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

Travel to Donegal, Ireland for a Stay at Rathmullan House

Feb 14, 2012  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

The 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

Waterford Castle | An Island Haven in Southeast Ireland

Dec 16, 2011  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen  |  2 Comments

Standing one evening at the water’s edge down by the harbor, watching fishermen unloading bountiful baskets of herring, there was little doubt in our minds as to what we would be selecting for breakfast next morning.... Read More

The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Upholds Irish Traditions

Dec 13, 2011  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

Smoked mashed potatoes and basil and lime sorbet; unlikely as it may seem, these were among the surprise delights of a recent short stay at the Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt just outside Dublin.... Read More

Conrad Hotels in Popular Travel Destinations Around the World

Dec 20, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Conrad Hotels & Resorts offers a unique world of style, service and connection in gateway cities and exclusive leisure destinations around the globe. At each and every destination, the focus is to bring the local culture to you in unexpected and unforgettable ways. Indigenous artwork and world-renowned architecture accompany luxurious amenities at every turn. Plus, access to unique experiences in the local market.

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Castle Grove Country Hotel and Restaurant Offers Warm Irish Welcome

Nov 14, 2011  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

What makes a vacation in Ireland memorable, some say, is the warmth and informal spontaneity of its people. If so, then those at Castle Grove Country House Hotel, nestled among the rolling hills of east Donegal, have mastered the art.... Read More

Ireland Vacations | Luxurious Seclusion at Lough Eske Solis Castle

Oct 25, 2011  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

‘Secluded hideaway’ may be an understated phrase in describing the location and ambiance of the luxury-hotel-award-winning Lough Eske Solis Castle Hotel & Spa in the heart of one of Ireland’s most beautiful regions.... Read More

Irish Folklore | Haunted Tales of Ireland

Sep 2, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

With Halloween creeping around the corner, we just couldn't resist sharing a good ghost story, especially when the frightening tale is told from one of our favorite destinations.... Read More

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