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<p>Bordeaux has a lot more than food and wine</p>

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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

<p>Spring is the perfect time to visit Wyoming</p>

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Departure Lounge: Five holidays to book, including a wild west adventure

<p>Shane and Sinead Johnson: We were surprised at how enjoyable the cycling was</p>

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

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Danny Africano: 'We ran out of water, got lost in the rainforest, and we had to be rescued'

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Departure Lounge: Northern Norway makes for a perfect escape

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Palm Springs: A look into the California desert's Technicolour oasis

Florence rooftops and cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore or Duomo view

Departure Lounge: A nine-night cruise for over-60s provides company and comfort

"Over 60s can join a Mediterranean Wonders Celebrity Cruise in April sailing from Barcelona and calling at Marseille, Genoa, Livorno (where a day trip to Florence or Pisa can be chosen), Rome, Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Venice before returning to Barcelona"

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

Tenerife: Feeling the glow at a rejuvenating yoga retreat in the sun

Having discovered yoga in the US years ago, a winter retreat in Tenerife offered good food, new friends, and the perfect location to get back on the mat, writes Roisin Meaney

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Departure Lounge: Get the scent of romance in a Venetian fragrance workshop

Plus: Sri Lanka, Andorra, Orlando and laethanta here-a in Co Kildare

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

Departure Lounge: Take a look at the underrated wetlands of Spreewald in Germany

Plus: New York on a budget, and a mid-term trip to the Costa del Sol is our deal of the week

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Miami & Costa Rica: how to see two hotspots of regenerative tourism

Enjoy the Miami heat before heading to Costa Rica for an unforgettable eco trip with stunning wildlife, writes Thom Breathnach

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Me and My Travels: Sean Hammond on his top cities, countries and travel highlights

Content creator Sean Hammond shares his most memorable travel experiences.

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Departure Lounge: Soak in a private outdoor tub before enjoying a Michelin-starred dinner

Plus an affordable family break in Disneyland

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

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

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

Club Med in Marbella: The perfect Spanish sojourn for the whole family

It may be just a stone's throw from Marbella's Old Town, but this Club Med resort feels very new in all the right ways, writes Shauna McHugh

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Departure Lounge: The ultimate healing holiday in Thailand

The coastal holistic retreat at Thailand’s Hua Hin now offers more than 82 rejuvenating fitness programmes and therapies designed to support guests’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Ski Amadé: There's more to these hills than the Sound of Music

There’s too much to explore amid some 760km-plus of slopes in the Austrian Alps, but as celebrities, saunas, and mulled wine abound, Cían Byrne gives it a go

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Departure Lounge: Emerald Cruises' New Year sale includes Europe and Asia

Highlights include an eight-day Majestic Mekong cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia (€3,907 excluding flights) and an eight-day Majestic Rhine tour from €1,851 per person including flights.

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

New York in winter: Where to go and what to see in the city that never sleeps

From Broadway to the Bronx, Leslie Williams hops from the tourist trail to local neighbourhoods

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

In the footsteps of Elvis Presley: The seven locations every fan of the King should visit

The King of rock’n’roll would have turned 90 this month. Here are the seven locations every fan should visit in 2025.

Sun, 05 Jan, 2025

Departure Lounge: Snag a deal on a Mallorca getaway this January

"Zaffiro Hotels has three chic Mallorcan properties to choose from, with early booking avilable until January 31 for holidays taken throughout 2025."

Sat, 04 Jan, 2025

Departure Lounge: Downtime deals in Donegal's Redcastle Hotel

"The four-star Redcastle Hotel’s Reconnect and Recharge yoga breaks take place on Sunday 26-Tuesday 28 January (and also the weekend of March 7-9) and combine mindfulness and yoga with Tara O’Rourke at this beautiful waterfront setting."

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Departure Lounge: Cosy, comfy New Year's breaks in Killarney's Cahernane House Hotel

Plus: The cruise of a lifetime, transatlantic treats on Aer Lingus' Christmas services, and winter wonders in Austria

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

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

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

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Hiking to the Rocha da Pena in Algarve region, Portugal,

Walking in the Algarve: On the trail of undiscovered treasures and incredible scenery

"The Barão de São Walk & Art Fest is not only intended to show off the beautiful scenery of the Algarve but also to highlight the arts, history, and crafts of the area."

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

72 hours in Las Vegas: More pomp and circumstance, than fear and loathing

Is it possible to do Vegas in 72 hours*? With a direct flight from Dublin, Eoghan O'Sullivan rises to the challenge

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Locals’ guide to Bordeaux: 10 of the best spots for food, wine, arts and more

Departure Lounge: Five holidays to book, including a wild west adventure

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

Danny Africano: 'We ran out of water, got lost in the rainforest, and we had to be rescued'

Departure Lounge: Northern Norway makes for a perfect escape

Palm Springs: A look into the California desert's Technicolour oasis

Departure Lounge: A nine-night cruise for over-60s provides company and comfort

Tenerife: Feeling the glow at a rejuvenating yoga retreat in the sun

Departure Lounge: Get the scent of romance in a Venetian fragrance workshop

Departure Lounge: Take a look at the underrated wetlands of Spreewald in Germany

Miami & Costa Rica: how to see two hotspots of regenerative tourism

Me and My Travels: Sean Hammond on his top cities, countries and travel highlights

Departure Lounge: Soak in a private outdoor tub before enjoying a Michelin-starred dinner

10 family holidays to book in 2025, from theme parks to dream safari adventures

10 luxury holidays to dream about this year, from Mexico to the Maldives

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

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

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

Club Med in Marbella: The perfect Spanish sojourn for the whole family

Departure Lounge: The ultimate healing holiday in Thailand

Ski Amadé: There's more to these hills than the Sound of Music

Departure Lounge: Emerald Cruises' New Year sale includes Europe and Asia

New York in winter: Where to go and what to see in the city that never sleeps

In the footsteps of Elvis Presley: The seven locations every fan of the King should visit

Departure Lounge: Snag a deal on a Mallorca getaway this January

Departure Lounge: Downtime deals in Donegal's Redcastle Hotel

Departure Lounge: Cosy, comfy New Year's breaks in Killarney's Cahernane House Hotel

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

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

Walking in the Algarve: On the trail of undiscovered treasures and incredible scenery

72 hours in Las Vegas: More pomp and circumstance, than fear and loathing

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