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Waris Ahluwalia in the 2007 Wes Anderson movie, The Darjeeling Limited

20 great travel movies to take you around the world while you’re stuck at home

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March 30, 2020, 10:48

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The natural pleasures of longer days

The natural pleasures of longer days

The clocks go forward during this pause between late winter and early spring

A journey through the Americas: Is this the end of the road?

A journey through the Americas: Is this the end of the road?

In part two of his travelogue, Peter Murtagh tries to finds a way out of southern Chile

Ryanair accused of overcharging passengers for rebooked flights

Ryanair accused of overcharging passengers for rebooked flights

Airline is charging up to €88 more for replacement flights, according to consumer magazine Which?

Passengers and agents allege Aer Lingus is breaking law on refunds

Passengers and agents allege Aer Lingus is breaking law on refunds

Airline denies claims while flying near-empty planes to US despite restrictions on arrivals

Ireland

‘Roses’ on a larch: the female cones are very beautiful at this time of year, but often overlooked. Photograph: Paddy Woodworth

The natural pleasures of longer days

The clocks go forward during this pause between late winter and early spring

Europe

Cruising along the majestic Danube in the Ama Magna. Our three-day itinerary takes us to Vienna, Esztergom and Budapest.

Sampling the delights of the Danube on a leisurely river cruise

River cruising is a delightful way to visit majestic cities like Vienna and Budapest

Long Haul

Lake Michigan: In summer, the weather is usually glorious, so it’s all about the outdoors – there’s lots of water sports from paddleboarding and surfing to boating and water-skiing. Photograph: iStock

In search of the kind of America I’d always heard about in Michigan

There are counties named after Antrim, Clare, Roscommon and Robert Emmet

Walks

The walk, Ireland’s longest Way-marked Way, runs from Castletownbere to Cavan

Walk for the Weekend: Beara-Breifne Way, Co Cork

Yes, there are six mountainous sections along the route but the views are magical

Welcome to My Place

Tara McLoughlin in Stirling, Scotland

Welcome to my place ... Stirling, Scotland

March 8, 2020

There’s a pride in the rich history of this place and a deep appreciation for the arts

Travel Deals

Active luxury in Kerry in a hotel with postcard-perfect views

Active luxury in Kerry in a hotel with postcard-perfect views

Travel Bag: Plan an escape with these holiday ideas around Ireland

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Sligo foodie tours, Barcelona ecoluxury, Cork staycation

Travel deals: Plan an escape with these holiday ideas in Ireland and abroad

New London hotel, just the fit for fitness-lovers, and breathtaking Prague views

New London hotel, just the fit for fitness-lovers, and breathtaking Prague views

Travel deals: Plan an escape with these holiday ideas in Ireland and abroad

London designer bolthole, afternoon tea at Lismore Castle, five-star-plus Bali

London designer bolthole, afternoon tea at Lismore Castle, five-star-plus Bali

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Travel News

K Club offered to State for free to house medics or patients in Covid-19 crisis

Citywest Hotel to be converted to field hospital by HSE in battle against coronavirus

Flybe collapse: What can you do about your cancelled flights?

Airline ceases flights to and from Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Knock with immediate effect

Record 33 million passengers at Dublin Airport last year

Dublin Airport now fifth largest airport in Europe for transatlantic connectivity

Strummer holidays: The guitar-shaped hotel where the party never stops

It’s got laser-beam strings and a 13-acre pool, but this gawdy $1.5bn colossus is also a triumph of Native American resistance

Germany cuts train fares in response to climate crisis

Cheaper rail tickets for long-distance journeys as Deutsche Bahn passes on a cut in VAT

Ireland wins best destination in Europe award in New York prizes

Ireland beats of competition from Italy, France, Greece, Spain and England to win award for sixth time

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