We are always looking for new and fun bucket list experiences and we found a couple that are new and cool - we hope you enjoy. IRELAND: Finn Lough Resort - Northern Ireland Video Here "Back to Nature - Back to You" This really says it all. My first thought when researching this is just "Peace & Quiet" - this resort is tucked away in the beautiful countryside of Enniskillen Northern Ireland. [...]
"Travel Agents have been replaced by Travel "Experts". So many times we get asked "Do Travel Agents still exist??" What !!!! Yes they do and they are better than ever. The era of cookie cutter vacations is well past. Online booking engines are not as popular now as people have become frustrated and disappointed. These days, the new breed of Travel professionals are "Specialists" in their niche. If you are planning a trip of a lifetime, you want to [...]
We noticed a little chill in the air this week when we were sitting outside during Halloween - I guess it's finally time for our weather in Georgia to cool down. I also notice a lot of people with allergies and colds as the temps fluctuate, and word on the street is that (again), this year's flu vaccine is not effective :( When you have cold and flu symptoms and feel miserable, you'll try anything to feel better. [...]
I'm sure you've heard of "Camino de Santiago", also known in english as "The way of St.James" which is one of the most important Christian Pilgrimages during the middle ages. The route ends at the Cathedral of Santiago in Spain where St. James' remains are buried. Today, hundreds of thousands of Christian pilgrims and others, make the pilgrimage by foot or bike each year. There are many different routes throughout Europe. Ireland has it's own version called "The Kerry Camino" [...]
Belfast N.Ireland has been home to The Titanic Museum for many years now. link here Now the much anticipated Titanic Hotel has finally opened. Reported to have cost £28 million ($37.9 million), the hotel is housed inside the Harland & Wolff headquarters and historic Drawing Offices—where the Titanic was originally built in the early 20th century. The property was designed to be “the world's most authentic Titanic-themed hotel.” The Titanic Hotel showcases Belfast’s shipbuilding heritage, and the project carefully preserved original details (like moldings, [...]
What is Irish food ?? When we think about food in Ireland, we tend to think about the traditional dishes, but as the tourist industry has grown, so too have the food options. Ireland is now considered one of the most cosmopolitan countries in the EU. We have an array of Michelin * restaurants (15 new ones since 2011), we boast some of the most delicious fish/seafood options, and our dairy is second to none !!! The larger cities in [...]
Did you know that the Game of Thrones series filming sites are located in Europe, from Spain to Iceland, Morocco, Scotland, Malta, Croatia and Northern Ireland. When you want to tap into your inner Khaleesi, visit Itzurun Beach in Spain, and walk in the “footsteps of Daenerys Targaryen as she retakes her first steps into the Seven Kingdoms.” House Tyrell's home of Highgarden and the Water Gardens of the Palace of Dorne are also located in Seville, Spain. You can [...]
We have clients traveling this week in these various parts of Europe Below are some of their photos from different cities: London, Rome, Paris, Scotland, England & Ireland. (Photo credits: The Tiptons, Dan&Stefanie Sullivan, Gary&Sarah Drake, Erika&Steven McFaden, Dawn Breslin, John Trostel, ) Eiffel Tower Palace of Verseilles [...]
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Europe. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated 131 World Heritage Sites in Western Europe. These sites are located in 9 countries (also called "state parties"); France and Germany are home to the most with 37, while Liechtenstein and Monaco have no sites. There are ten sites which are shared between state parties both in and out of Western Europe. The first site from the region to be included on the [...]
(Eating your way through Europe ) I love food !!! How often do you hear that phrase. When travelers talk about their trip to Europe, one of the things that people remark on is the food !!!! The Food !!! Europe is so diverse when it comes to different tastes and traditional dishes in each country. There is a thriving “food tour” business, offering “secret” local restaurants and tastes in many different cities. Check out some of the options: Italy: [...]