The Irish Times

Pricewatch: Best and worst when it comes to loyalty cards

Some of the recommendations we got on various schemes and those worth avoiding

Mon May 8 2017 - 01:00

How to make some money from your spare room or entire house

From Airbnb to ownersdirect, there are many websites that can help

Sat May 14 2016 - 06:00

Ask Joan: Going to Milan, Verona and Venice and camping in Finland

Tickets for the Last Supper and taking a gondola trip in Venice

Wed May 11 2016 - 16:00

Airbnb versus hotels: business travellers join the fray

The hotel industry is fighting back as the ‘sharing’ economy continues to grow

Wed Mar 9 2016 - 09:15

Ask Joan: Exploring eastern US and skiing for Christmas

Washington, New York, Boston and a family ski holiday during the festive season

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 13:23

Travel desk: Remembering the Blitz, hotels in Munich and high flying wifi

Sat Sep 12 2015 - 00:00

No more adult entertainment, hotel price rises, incentive awards, Silicon Valley direct

Wed Sep 2 2015 - 10:51

Hotel prices up 15 times rate of inflation, notes survey

Sharp rise in Dublin where guests paying average of €128 a night, up 19% on last year

Wed Sep 2 2015 - 00:01

Ryanair to take on online travel companies with new site

Airline to go up against Skyscanner, Booking.com and others

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 14:53

Last-minute holiday deals: it’s miserable, get me out of here!

Move fast, and you could be on the beach by the weekend

Thu Aug 6 2015 - 08:40

Ashley Madison affair: When technology meets security risk meets stupid

The ‘terror’ a cheating spouse experiences as they fear being found out is not remotely equatable with suicide bombings or crashing a plane

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 06:45

Road Warrior where’s the dearest club sandwich, freshen up in the Revival Lounge, good books at the Westin, Cityjet coming to Cork

Dearest city for eating on the road, Aer Lingus new arrivals lounge, the Book Butler arrives, Cork air service to LCY

Wed Jul 1 2015 - 01:00

Hotel rooms up 10% last year to €103 average, says survey

Rate of increase cited by hotels.com Hotel Price Index refuted by Irish Hotel Federation

Tue Mar 3 2015 - 05:00

Hotels on fine line between recovery and recovered

Sector is attempting to balance resurgence with appeal for special VAT rate

Tue Mar 3 2015 - 01:40

Ask Joan: a weekend in Ireland and a trip to Granada

Your travel queries answered

Sat Feb 21 2015 - 04:00

Ask Joan: Legoland, getting to the Azores and cruising the Northern Lights

Your travel queries answered

Sat Jan 10 2015 - 00:00

The Pricewatch five-grand challenge: cut your holiday costs

Our five-grand challenge – which tells consumers how to save more than €5,000 a year – ends today with advice on cutting holiday costs. Read the full series on irishtimes.com. It is also the last chance to win €5,000 in our related competition (see Monday’s paper)

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 01:00

Traveldesk: Montreal city guide, new London restaurants, French wine fairs and cheaper hotel rooms

A round-up of great new deals and destinations

Sat Nov 15 2014 - 01:00

Ask Joan: When is the best time to go to Moscow?

Moscow on a budget, finding the best holidays deals and the Dingle Way

Sat Nov 15 2014 - 01:00

Davy buys Aghadoe Hotel for €6m

Five-star hotel is understood to have avoided any losses in 2012 and 2013

Wed Sep 17 2014 - 01:15

Ask Joan: Gallipoli and Istanbul, Cape Cod in autumn

Sat Sep 13 2014 - 01:00

Hotels squabble shines light on room for VAT hike

The Bottom Line: industry body downplays Hotels.com claim of room rate increases

Wed Sep 3 2014 - 01:00

Hotel booking site says room prices have jumped by 10%

Average cost of a room booked through Hotels.com is €101

Tue Sep 2 2014 - 05:00

Ask Joan

Finding the Sylvanians in London, Prague Christmas markets

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 01:00

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week’s consumer concerns include the unwanted cancellation of Eircom’s eFibre service, and the great hotel deals available to those who do their homework

Mon Jun 2 2014 - 01:00