Where to take the family during the school breakHas a midterm ever snuck up so stealthily? Even the kids can’t believe they’re off again on Friday. They’re still getting mince pies in their lunch boxes. SANDRA O'CONNELL has some suggestions for where to go and what to do
Not a gondola in sightBruges: The description of Bruges as the ‘Venice of the north’ really doesn’t do the city any favours, writes ADRIENNE CULLEN
Features »
Egyptian adventureGo reader MÁIRE HEALY escaped the Irish winter by travelling to Sharm el Sheikh, on the Red Sea
Great train journeys of the worldGo Explore : If you believe it is the journey rather than the arrival that matters, nothing beats the train. After all, hop on a flight and you could be going anywhere. Settle back in a railway carriage, however, and your voyage unfolds outside your window the moment yoyu leave the station. Sandra O'Connell chooses 10 magnificent trips
City Breaks »
City for all seasonsGo Citybreak : Like to laze on the beach or take the culture trail? To holiday in winter or summer? Spend a little or a lot? The French city has something for everyone – and plenty of sunshine, writes Frances O’Rourke
Old masters at the art of the good lifeWhether you cycle along a canal or just sit in a cafe as the world goes by outside, there’s no need to rush on a break in Amsterdam, writes YVONNE GORDON
European Breaks »
A parador pamperingCONOR POPE feels a little guilty staying in luxurious hotels in an area where thousands of pilgrims flock to complete the gruelling Camino de Santiago. But somebody’s got to do it
Thanks, but I'll stick to high heelsGo Austria : Rosemary Mac Cabe’s friends told her that skiing can be a refuge if you’re not very sporty. So she headed for the slopes expecting to excel. It wasn’t quite what she’d imagined
News »
- Ryanair rebuts blackmail claims
AIRLINE CHARGES: RYANAIR’S chief executive, Michael O’Leary, has defended the airline against accusations of financial blackmail made by French regional airports.
- Food and drink could be key to tourists' hearts
SELLING IRELAND: TOURISM BUSINESSES need to put good-quality local food at the centre of their offering to visitors, a conference has been told.
Columns »
My HolidaysFrancis Brennan, proprietor of Park Hotel Kenmare, in Co Kerry on conversation with GENEVIEVE CARBERY
Go KidsBERNICE HARRISON on alternatives to movies and the mall
Long Haul »
Less is more when you're on St KittsSo much of the Caribbean has been overdeveloped that unspoilt islands are rare. St Kitts is one of those exceptions – but how long can it preserve its character, asks OLIVIA KELLY
A journey that took my breath away - literallyIt may be thrilling to visit a mountain range, but altitude sickness can put a damper on your travels, as Deirdre McQuillan found out in South America
Irish Breaks »
Whale of a timeSea kayaking is a sport that pays back quickly. With only a little experience you can find yourself in open water and among terrific wildlife, writes GARY QUINN
Into the westGo Ireland : From riding horses on the beach to sailing across Clew Bay under the guidance of an Olympic coach, Kate Holmquist and her family had the time of their lives on an adventure holiday in Westport
