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Departure Lounge: Shannon's new routes take flight with a €150 discount for sun breaks

Shannon Airport’s newest routes offer direct access to Madrid, Lapland and Madeira, and Munster holidaymakers can enjoy €150 off all sun holidays for those flying between June 2025 and December 2025.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Nashville: Ship off to the capital of country music

The Tennessee capital is also home to the Grand Ole Opry which, as well as being the world’s longest running radio broadcast, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Departure Lounge: An equestrian escape, new flights to Greenland and a luxurious Greece getaway

The private equestrian estate is paradise for pony fans, with polo, riding, and starry glamping up for grabs. Best of all, no riding experience is needed, just an appetite for adventure.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Departure Lounge: Zambia's key to the wild frontier reopens

From June through to October, guests once again have the chance to explore this 28,000-hectare private wilderness, staying in luxury camps encircled by expansive grasslands that are home to over 55 species of large mammals, including six cat species, and more than 500 bird species.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five travel deals to book, including Lisbon Pride Week

Plus a spectacular spa hotel in the Dolomites

Sat, 24 May, 2025

I had one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life in Uganda

Jamie Ball takes a trip to western Uganda where he lands a front row seat at a gorilla showdown in the wilds of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five deals to book, including a week in sunny Malta

Plus lakeside luxury in Killarney

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025

Despite a sharp early 2025 visitor decline, Ireland’s tourism sector remains upbeat with strong summer bookings forecasted

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five holidays to book, including the first Orient Express hotel

Orient Express has opened its first hotel in Rome

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Melbourne for beginners: How to spend your time in Australia's second city

Tapping into the things that locals love is the key to making the most of Australia's second city, suggests Justine Costigan

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Locals’ guide to Bordeaux: 10 of the best spots for food, wine, arts and more

Long famous for its food and drink, Bordeaux has a buzzing arts scene, too. Three local experts pick places to delight your palate and mind, ideal for any rugby fans travelling through the city en route to La Rochelle this weekend

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Departure Lounge: Five holidays to book, including a wild west adventure

Plus a family deal for a stay in Powerscourt Hotel this Easter

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

We went on three cycling holidays in France — here's what we learned on each one

DJ and music producer Shane, and training manager Sinead Johnson have embraced slow travel on two wheels

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Danny Africano: 'We ran out of water, got lost in the rainforest, and we had to be rescued'

Me & My Travels: 'It was one of those trips where you either make it through or completely lose it. But we survived — just about'

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Departure Lounge: Northern Norway makes for a perfect escape

Plus: Pastries in Paris; Chicago's Soldier Field; the southwest of France

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Palm Springs: A look into the California desert's Technicolour oasis

From mid-century marvels to martinis and mysticism, Fionn Davenport peels back the desert layers of Palm Springs

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Florence rooftops and cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore or Duomo view

Departure Lounge: A nine-night cruise for over-60s provides company and comfort

"Over 60s can join a Mediterranean Wonders Celebrity Cruise in April sailing from Barcelona and calling at Marseille, Genoa, Livorno (where a day trip to Florence or Pisa can be chosen), Rome, Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Venice before returning to Barcelona"

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

Tenerife: Feeling the glow at a rejuvenating yoga retreat in the sun

Having discovered yoga in the US years ago, a winter retreat in Tenerife offered good food, new friends, and the perfect location to get back on the mat, writes Roisin Meaney

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Departure Lounge: Get the scent of romance in a Venetian fragrance workshop

Plus: Sri Lanka, Andorra, Orlando and laethanta here-a in Co Kildare

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

Departure Lounge: Take a look at the underrated wetlands of Spreewald in Germany

Plus: New York on a budget, and a mid-term trip to the Costa del Sol is our deal of the week

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Miami & Costa Rica: how to see two hotspots of regenerative tourism

Enjoy the Miami heat before heading to Costa Rica for an unforgettable eco trip with stunning wildlife, writes Thom Breathnach

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Me and My Travels: Sean Hammond on his top cities, countries and travel highlights

Content creator Sean Hammond shares his most memorable travel experiences.

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Departure Lounge: Soak in a private outdoor tub before enjoying a Michelin-starred dinner

Plus an affordable family break in Disneyland

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

10 family holidays to book in 2025, from theme parks to dream safari adventures

Make some multi-generational memories at these destinations

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Gondolas and boats in the Grand Canal of Venice near Santa Maria della Salute, Italy

10 luxury holidays to dream about this year, from Mexico to the Maldives

Beat the January blues with this list of dream destinations

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Murcia: 12 reasons to head inland for a Spanish break with a difference

Departure Lounge: New flight route takes you directly to the best place to see the Northern Lights

Indianapolis: Exploring the home of speed, sport and sass

Departure Lounge: Take a solo trip to Morocco's Medinas, mountains and coast

Departure Lounge: Take a small-ship trip to Antarctica

Brittany: Boating in the beauty of France's Celtic heartland