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<p>When you land at Gatwick, you cannot access a trolley without a pound coin. Unless you have a pound coin on your person — which is unlikely, if you have arrived exhausted in the middle of the night from Sydney or Shanghai or San Francisco — you will have to drag your luggage unaided across miles of airport floor. File picture</p>

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Suzanne Harrington: I realise that coming back has been a terrible mistake

Coming back from three months fannying around Thailand with your laptop feels like recovering from a brain injury. You have to relearn the basics from scratch

<p>When the invitation comes to revisit Chicago to check out its arts and culture scene, I’m curious</p>

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I spent five days in downtown Chicago — here's why I found it hard to leave

John Whelan: EU's €2bn plan to fix shortage of sustainable aviation fuel

Panoramic view of the Inn Valley and the Kitzbühel Alps (Tyrol, Austria) in winter. Snow-covered mountains. Valleys in the mist

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Austrian skiing getaways: Head for the heights to carve up some Tirolean snow

Ibiza: In search of sun and simplicity in a dance-music destination

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Ibiza: In search of sun and simplicity in a dance-music destination

Nashville: Ship off to the capital of country music

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Nashville: Ship off to the capital of country music

Jacqui Hurley: The first time I was ever on a plane we were moving our lives across the world

Jacqui Hurley: The first time I was ever on a plane we were moving our lives across the world

Jacqui Hurley is one of Ireland’s most recognisable broadcasters and a proud advocate for women and girls in sport. The RTÉ presenter and best-selling author has fronted everything from the Olympics to All-Ireland finals, and is now the official ambassador for the 2025 MiWadi FAI Football Camps.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Three beautiful women sitting on the stairs of the city streets eating pizza from a street stall. The happy girls enjoy the week

S 10 of the best cities for food lovers — and the best places to eat in each one

Tina Nielsen chooses the world’s hottest culinary capitals for your next gourmet gallivant

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

I was sniffy about visiting Dubai — this is how a recent trip proved me wrong

I was sniffy about visiting Dubai — this is how a recent trip proved me wrong

Rosaleen McMeel visits Dubai and finds a city that challenges everything she thought she knew about it

Sat, 03 May, 2025

An Irish passport gives citizens of Ireland, a top view of passports on a wooden table

'Naive' Cork teenager tried to get into US with passport of a friend 'he looked a bit like'

'This is not the Hutches or the Kinahans going in and out of Iraq and Iran': Solicitor says his client had not thought it through

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

US Economy Is Set to Lose Billions as Foreign Tourists Stay Away

US economy set to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away

Goldman Sachs estimates in a worst-case scenario, the hit this year from reduced travel and boycotts could amount to almost $90bn

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

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

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

Bordeaux aerial panoramic view, France

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

New Haven's Little Italy on Wooster Street

Forget New York, Connecticut unexpectedly charmed me on my four-day trip

Connecticut packs in history, art and landmarks galore, writes Aoife Barry

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

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

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

'I was sure it was a terrorist attack': Cork 9/11 survivor caught up in Heathrow chaos

'I was sure it was a terrorist attack': Cork 9/11 survivor caught up in Heathrow chaos

Having survived the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center, Deirdre Rock is only back flying again recently. Of the Heathrow chaos, she says: 'It could always have been worse'

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

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Heathrow fallout: Heroic grandad 'moving mountains' to make child's Legoland dream come true

Passengers stranded in Ireland, including those diverted here, scramble to book alternative planes, trains, and even taxis

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Why Ireland’s air travel future depends on breaking free from Heathrow’s failing system

Why Ireland’s air travel future depends on breaking free from Heathrow’s failing system

Heathrow’s fire exposed Ireland’s risky dependence on outdated UK infrastructure — should we rethink our reliance on this aviation hub?

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Asian senior man with luggage walking in Airport Terminal.

Suzanne Harrington: Cheap airlines and their baggage limits have made us packing pros

We laugh at the priority boarding eejits, their queue longer than ours, with their mimsy little wheelie suitcases making the aviation moguls richer with every flight

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

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Ireland's airports 'significantly underperformed' on passenger growth

Airports Council International report says total passenger growth at Irish airports was 1.5%, far below the EU average of 6%

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

David Gillick: I still remember how exciting it was to be on a plane for the first time

David Gillick: I still remember how exciting it was to be on a plane for the first time

As a former Olympic athlete turned sports commentator, David Gillick has had many adventures around the world. From childhood summers in Wexford to training in South Africa and discovering the unexpected beauty of Uganda, travel has always been a big part of his life. Here, he shares his most memorable destinations

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Berlin cityscape at sunset - Brandenburg Gate

Long weekend in Berlin: Heavy history, electric energy and the city's sexiest hotel

My visit to Berlin is nothing short of astonishing, writes Jillian Bolger

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

Happy family running on beach

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

Aurora borealis above hallgrimskirkja church in central of reykjavik city, Iceland

The nine hottest travel trends for 2025, from nocturism to Asian holidays

This year beckons with the promise of new destinations, new practices, and new reasons to travel. From AI to sustainability, pop culture to cuisine, wellbeing to starry skies, here are nine themes that will impact where we holiday in the months ahead.

Sun, 26 Jan, 2025

Young adult woman relaxing on a swing in a tropical paradise

S 50 fantastic holidays for families, active breaks, luxury getaways and more

From all-inclusive family trips to wild adventures in nature, luxury island escapes to unexplored destinations, and cool cities to tropical yoga retreats, you’ll find loads of holiday inspiration for your travels this year, write Jillian Bolger and Catherine Meijer

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

Me and My Travels: Dervla Louli Musgrave on her favourite holidays and best things to do

Me and My Travels: Dervla Louli Musgrave on her favourite holidays and best things to do

Founder of Compare Retreats, an award-winning luxury wellness travel company featured in Vogue, Forbes, and Bloomberg, Dervla is truly a seasoned adventurer. Originally from Ireland and Egypt, she now lives in Hong Kong with her family.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

Passenger airplane flying above clouds during sunset

Global aviation sector may never recover lost covid growth – PwC

PwC reports an optimistic outlook for aviation going into 2025 — but the sector will struggle to recover growth lost to the pandemic

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Terry Prone: Help! I can see where my lost iPad is — but that's not going to get it back

S Terry Prone: Help! I can see where my lost iPad is — but that's not going to get it back

Hello, United Airlines: Yes I see my iPad's location. But without it, I am locked out of my passwords and the manuscripts for two books. Please...

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

I visited the ski resort where the Wham! 'Last Christmas' video was filmed

I visited the ski resort where the Wham! 'Last Christmas' video was filmed

The Swiss village where the iconic festive music video was filmed could be the perfect spot to visit with 'someone special'

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

I won the Faroe Islands volunteer tourism lottery — here's how I got on

I won the Faroe Islands volunteer tourism lottery — here's how I got on

Eco-tourism volunteering on these dramatic Nordic islands leaves Thom Breathnach feeling like he’s won the lottery

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Beach to their own: An all-inclusive Greek odyssey at Club Med Gregolimano

Beach to their own: An all-inclusive Greek odyssey at Club Med Gregolimano

Can an all-inclusive holiday feel chic and chilled? Eve Kelliher finds boujee beauty at Club Med Gregolimano on the Aegean Sea

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Art nouveax buildings and Eiffel Tower in Paris

City of Light: A culture lover's guide to Paris

Led by well-known works from Hemingway and Baxter, Lucy Keane made her own literary tour of the City of Light following in the footsteps of many artists and writers

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Interesting View of the Traditional Coffins in Animal Format

Ghana's fantasy coffins: Driving into the hereafter in a Porsche

Want to ride into the eternal sunset aboard an eagle, or in a bright yellow sports car? The makers of Ghana’s fantasy coffins think outside the box, building caskets in every imaginable shape.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

Kentucky: Visiting the home of Muhammad Ali, The Louisville Slugger, and the Mint Julep

Kentucky: Visiting the home of Muhammad Ali, The Louisville Slugger, and the Mint Julep

Bourbon, bluegrass, and the home of The Greatest are just some of the reasons to visit, writes Leslie Williams

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

Marina Lighthouse

Experience the flavours of Faro — an autumn getaway in Portugal with direct flights from Cork

Direct flights, warm weather, and plenty to see, eat, and do makes Faro a favourite for a mid-autumn break, writes Roz Crowley

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

fishing village Virpazar offering accommodation and birdwatching boat trips and cruises at Skadar lake, Montenegro

Mountains, beaches, history – why this is one of the best train rides in Europe

The 300-mile line between Serbia and Montenegro, built in Tito’s era, connects city and seaside for a blissful Balkan holiday, writes Camilla Bell-Davies

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Keys from room hotel on the door

Cork Airport hotel gets green light to add 20 further rooms

The owners of the Cork Airport Hotel have received planning permission to expand with a further 20 rooms earmarked for construction on its site.

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

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Ancient Mexico: Exploring the jungle ruins of Palenque, abandoned a thousand years ago

The jungle ruins of Mexico’s Palenque bear an otherworldly beauty which conceals the wider region’s struggles

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Terry Prone: A surly receptionist and shirtless clientele, but no sign of my cookie!

S Terry Prone: A surly receptionist and shirtless clientele, but no sign of my cookie!

You don’t tend to expect semi-starkers guys in the lobby, drinking in the company of their big threatening dog

Mon, 05 Aug, 2024

beautiful bay in Paleokastritsa in Corfu island, Greece

12 reasons to visit Corfu, the Greek island filled with history, culture and more

Corfu offers something for everyone’s interests with its heritage, architecture, shopping, great food, water sports and clean, sandy beaches

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Finding 'freedom time' on the relaxing, all-inclusive resort island of Cora Cora Maldives

Finding 'freedom time' on the relaxing, all-inclusive resort island of Cora Cora Maldives

Tranquillity, turquoise waters and tropical fish are only half the pleasures on offer in this Indian Ocean resort

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Sporting holiday experiences: hanging out and training with the professionals

Sporting holiday experiences: hanging out and training with the professionals

"Just because you aren’t heading to Paris to take part in the world’s greatest games, doesn’t mean that you can’t learn from the best on a sports-coached holiday."

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Letters to the Editor: The volume of tourists arriving at popular destinations must be managed

Letters to the Editor: The volume of tourists arriving at popular destinations must be managed

A reader with expertise in the area responds to Eoghan Corry's article in the 'Irish Examiner' about the growing global push back against 'overtourism'

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

National Gallery of modern art, bronze Lions by Davide Rivalta on the stairs in front of the entrance, Rome, Italy

Rome: The art of a creative visit to the Eternal City

The Forum and Colosseum have to be seen once, but after that the Eternal City has a wealth of modern art worth exploring, writes Colin O'Brien

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

Dubrovnik, Croatia

10 lesser-known holiday destinations to avoid the crowds and save some money

Skip the obvious and enjoy these quieter and better-value spots

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Chateau de Chenonceau is a french castle spanning the River Cher near Chenonceaux village, Loire valley, France

Loire Valley chateaux: The beauty, space and spectacle of France's castle houses

"There is opulence in every eyeful. Chateaux sit at commanding and defensive standpoints, surrounded by moats, parallelograms of trees on long avenues. Get closer and the devil is in the detail."

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Longs Peak at Bear Lake - Longs Peak and Glacier Gorge reflecting in blue Bear Lake on a calm Summer morning, Rocky Mountain Nat

Colorado: the home of the Rocky Mountains is calling

Colorado has a immense connection with its surrounding nature, and shows a breathtaking different way of life, writes Cian Byrne

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Waterfalls Krka, National Park, Dalmatia, Croatia. View of Krka National Park, Roski Slap location, Croatia, Europe. Beautiful w

Croatia: A summer odyssey in a country full of sunny beauty spots

With idyllic islands, captivating culture and spectacular scenery, the Dalmatian Coast offers a relaxing and rewarding getaway, writes Melanie Mullan

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Swimming with Sea Turtles.

The Great Barrier Reef: what's being done to save the world's largest living structure

On World Oceans Day Sarah Rodrigues takes a deep dive into the Great Barrier Reef where a 'see it, love it, save it' approach is helping protect the world's largest coral reef system.

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024