When I reflect on Christmas, my mind immediately thinks of the North Pole – carpets of snow, twinkling lights, Santa’s workshop busy with working elves and that unmistakable feeling of pure magic. It’s the kind of wonder we are all meant to feel, no matter […]
Have you ever wanted to close your eyes and wake up in your dream destination, cocktail in hand, listening to that soft ripple of water from your hotel pool! Of course you have. My dream destination is Thailand but the arduous 16 hour flight kind […]
I took my very first ocean cruise in 2024, and nothing could have prepared me for it. My twins and I stepped onboard with our mouths wide open and we didn’t close them until we got off seven days later. The ship was Royal Caribbean‘s […]
When my twins turned eight, I started seriously thinking about going on holidays – just the three of us – as I am a solo mother. There aren’t many people lining up to travel with someone like me and young twins, so I opened the […]
When you are a solo parent of twins, holidays can feel like a military operation. They involve the three Ps: plan, pack and pray you survive! So booking a cruise with my twins felt either wildly brave or slightly mad. But somewhere between the kids’ […]
I often travel long distances to hotels around Ireland in different counties to find out what is there for families like me who travel solo with children. But sometimes you don’t need to travel over four hours to find a hotel that has it all. […]
The Albanian Riviera might not be on everyone’s radar yet, but that won’t last long. It’s one of those rare places where the coastline still feels untouched – barely any crowds, plenty of empty sun loungers and water so clear you can see the smooth […]
A trip ‘Into the West’ is always an adventure and full of surprises. We decided to do a road trip to Geesala in Mayo. Just under a four hour drive, we broke it up by having lunch in Longford. The road infrastructure is good and […]
If you’re after a mix of beach, desert adventures and rich culture – Tunisia might just surprise you. Think golden sands, ancient ruins, camel rides and visiting real movie sets from Star Wars, The English Patient, Indiana Jones and the Life of Brian. The kids […]
Step through the doors of this enchanting hotel and you might just feel like you’ve wandered into the magical world of Narnia except you will be in the magical world of Naas. With its cosy corners, quirky furnishings, plush fabrics, dramatic chandeliers and rooms filled […]
Two years ago, I drove to catch the ferry from Cleggan Pier to Inishbofin, and I’ll never forget the drive after bypassing Galway, heading towards Clifden through Maam Cross. The sheer beauty of the landscape took my breath away. So when the chance came up […]
Are you looking for a family holiday that is hot all year round, has world class attractions, theme parks that will have your children squealing with excitement, stunning beaches, desert adventures and a direct flight from Dublin! – Dubai should be on your travel list. […]