A surf town with a noble past, Biarritz in southwestern France makes for a sweet summer or off-season escape. The Hotel de la Plage, overlooking Port-Vieux Beach, is a stylish and contemporary 4-star boutique Biarritz hotel that perfectly captures the town’s unique energy. Walking through the doors, the art deco…
Category: Stays
Discover the best places to stay in Dublin and beyond. From hotels to apartments and airbnb stays, get advice for your next trip away. Whether you are planning a short weekend stay or a longer trip, you’ll find plenty of inspiration and tips to help you make the most of your visit. All featured reviews are based on actual stays.
The essentials – comfortable beds, stylish decor, and centrality are a given – what elevates these properties above the usual places to stay is the interesting history, ethos, or unique locations. Make the city your village – get to know a new neighbourhood – discover markets, cultural attractions, and places where the locals go to grab a (good) coffee.
Enjoy exploring these reviews – hopefully they will prove useful when you are ready to make a decision about where to stay during your next trip away, and how best to spend your time.
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A Luxury Getaway to Ashford Castle
There’s no time like the present to plan a once-in-a-lifetime luxury getaway to Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo. Set on a vast 350 acre estate, surrounded by Lough Corrib, the opening shot of the hotel grounds is Disney-esque in its perfection. Picture glorious green Irish woodland, serene lakeside views, and the…
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Tips for First Time Airbnb Users
If you’ve never stayed in an Airbnb before, chances are you will have been doing your research to find out what exactly it is you need to know before staying. Questions such as will the host be there? No, actually it will be just you and your party. How do…
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How to ensure hotel safety during solo travel
Now, at first thought, you’re not going to think of a hotel as being unsafe when travelling, right? While there are often negative stories surrounding couch surfing, Airbnb, and even hostels, hotels often seem the safest bet. But how safe are hotels really? Alright, there are plenty of horror…
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A Hygge Weekend in Copenhagen
In Denmark they have a unique cultural phenomenon called “Hygge”. Pronounced ‘hooga’, it roughly translates as “cosiness”. Depending on the time of year you visit, hygge can be a few different things. It could be the warmth you experience when meeting with good friends or family on a chilly night,…