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Small Suitcase, Small Distractions

Filed Under : Featured,Travel by Guest
Jun.3,2010

Although there might be an interesting separation in the way things are developing in recent times, with cars seeming to get bigger, buildings getting taller, and people getting bigger with them, rapidly increasing electronics have helped make things smaller and more portable. Couple this with clothing technology, and travel technology, and you find yourself in world where all of the big landmarks can be seen with relatively little gear. It is now possible to travel the world with close to nothing on your back. Read More…

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The Top Three Hotels In Clifden For Scenery Service And Food

Filed Under : Travel by Guest
Jun.1,2010

For many visitors to Galway, the main reason for staying in the town of Clifden is because it is the gateway into the Connemara region. The following three hotels in Clifden are the perfect spot to set up base while exploring the countryside, local attractions and enjoying the great food and service at these popular hotels.

The Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is one of those landmark hotels which really are a focal point for any town. The Abbeyglen is visible from most spots around the village as it sits high upon a hilltop overlooking the town. While the views of Clifden Bay are fantastic from the hotel, it is its perfectly kept gardens which most guests find inspiring as it provides a wonderful location for an after-dinner walk.

Inside, this authentic castle the hotel has been tastefully decorated throughout in a traditional style that is in keeping with the period features (large fireplaces, ornate plasterwork, and high ceilings). Guest rooms are equally regal in their styling but have been considerately fitted with contemporary en-suites to ensure all creature comforts are catered for.

The Ardagh Hotel is just around the bay from Clifden (it actually overlooks Ardbear Bay) and is the perfect spot for those wishing to be immersed in nature. The hotel’s close proximity to the Connemara National Park, horse riding schools, walking trails and fishing hot-spots makes it popular with fans of the outdoors.

Inside, the hotel has a modern comfortable charm to its decor and furnishings while guest rooms facing west get the best views across the bay. One major draw for guests and locals alike is the hotel’s award winning restaurant that has a great selection of wholesome Irish dish utilizing the very best produce (beef, veal, seafood, etc) from the county.

Finally, the Renvyle House Hotel is a perennial favorite in Connemara thanks in no small part to its traditional country manor style buildings, welcoming interior design, large spacious bedrooms and fantastic food.

The hotel has a golf course, private beach and numerous walking trails all within 100 yards of the front door to enjoy. Inside, the restaurant has some of the most gifted chefs in the region preparing some mouth-watering dishes (Irish/European style) night after night. There are also scheduled gourmet weekends on occasion to showcase the full skills of the cooking staff.

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Doolin Hotels: Three Great Hotels In Doolin Ireland

Filed Under : Travel by Guest
May.25,2010

Doolin hotels, guest-houses and bed & breakfasts have had to raise their game in recent years in order to compete with the larger hotel chains now becoming prevalent in the Irish market. The hotels and guest-houses chosen here are some of the best independent hotels in Doolin Ireland that provide great service, lodgings and scenic views.

The 4-star Tir Gan Ean House Hotel was one of the more quirky hotels to be built during the Celtic economy boom. The hotel’s 12 spacious rooms have an ultra-modern design with plasma TVs, under-floor heating and modern en-suites.

The contemporary design could have proved quite jarring against its rural context (just a short walk from Doolin) but this was tempered with a traditional Celtic architecture to the exterior. The range of breakfast options are also a welcome treat with hot and cold options to suit American & European tastes.

Aran View House Hotel: One of the more traditional hotels in the area, this 3-star 19 room hotel has the best sea views out to the Aran Islands, especially from west-facing rooms and the panoramic hotel bar.

All rooms were recently refurbished to provide the contemporary facilities you’d expect (modern en-suites, satellite TV, etc) without sacrificing on the old Irish charm of the hotels decor. On summer evenings the bar also provides entertainment in the form of traditional Irish music sessions which Doolin is famous for.

Ballyvara Guest House Hotel: The 4-star Ballyvara is a short walk from Doolin village in a wonderful rural setting. The eclectic mix of room types (twins/doubles/quads/family/studio) has something to cater for all groups of guests while the quality of facilities (satellite TV, marble en-suites) in all rooms is of a very high standard.

The laid-back atmosphere makes this a very relaxing place to stay while the hearty breakfast options includes everything from pancakes and maple syrup to the ever present full Irish breakfast.

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Ballybunion Hotels: Three Excellent 3 and 4 Star Hotels In Ballybunion Ireland

Filed Under : Travel by Guest
May.24,2010

The past fifteen years saw an increase in the number of Ballybunion hotels as tourism to the region’s attractions, Ballybunion Golf Club and the popular sandy beaches, had risen. The top 3 hotels selected here survived the boom times and the influx of major chain hotels without giving up on their warm friendly service, superb cuisine and comfortable accommodation.

Built back in the 15th century the Ballyseede Castle only recently became a hotel when its 12 elegant guest rooms were completed refurbished. All the period features (fireplaces, ornate plasterwork, etc) were kept and tastefully chosen modern en-suites were integrated with the regal feel of the castle.

Throughout the hotel there is bespoke furniture, artwork and decor, including in the formal dining room were the finest Kerry produce plays centerpiece in the modern dishes. After dinner, the estates extensive lawns are ideal for a tranquil ramble.

While staying on the castle theme, the Glin Castle Hotel is a larger hotel with more of a traditional feel to its decor, ambiance and restaurant. The rooms are airy and spacious with many sporting views of the countryside and/or the Shannon rive nearby.

The hotel restaurant is relatively informal with a great mix of menu choices, something that really suits family groups. The traditional Irish menu is popular with the locals too, especially for Sunday lunches when day-trippers come to enjoy the great food and the walled gardens.

And finally, the traditional country manor style of the Ballygarry House Hotels has been attracting guests for decades. The friendly staff and homely interior decor are perfectly suited to the hotels rural setting. Recent renovations have given a contemporary style to the en-suites and freshened up the room furnishings but this hasn’t impacted the hotels country charm. The hotel has really become a great spot for pampering yourself since the Nadur spa was completed to provide a selection a aqua/thermal treatments, which is something very unique to hotels in the area.

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Golf Holidays Portugal Style: Discovering Golf In The Algarve Region

Filed Under : Sports,Travel by Guest
May.22,2010

When considering European golf holidays Portugal has the mix of courses (prices, types and quality) and year round warm weather to make it ideal for golfing at any time of the year. This article focuses on the main golfing hub – the Algarve coast – and its key courses.

For a trouble-free golf holiday Algarve, in the south of Portugal, has been attracting European golfers for decades. Vilamoura is the unofficial golfing capital due to it having the greatest concentration of courses and resorts.

The Quinta Do Lago club actually has 2 courses which regularly make top 25 European course lists. While both have true running green s, immaculate fairways and fine landscaping it is the south course which just has that little bit more maturity of design.

Closer to Vilamoura town the Old Course is the most renowned in the area for its picture perfect greens and fairways. Water obstacles are peppered round the hilly course and the views off of the higher tee-boxes of the surrounding countryside are wonderful.

Of the independent (i.e. non-resort) courses two favorites of the area are the Vila Sol and the Pinheiros Altos. Both sport wider fairways than some of the championship courses and less complex greens (few if any tiers) but prove just as enjoyable and scenic.

Fans of links style golf favor the western Algarve. The prevailing ocean breezes factor into how each course plays. At the most difficult end of the range, the Penina Championship Course already has an unforgiving design (rolling greens, narrow fairways, long par 4s) and the Oceanico Faldo was designed, uniquely for the area, as a desert style course. Nick Faldo obviously knew what he was doing as the deep bunkers, large dunes, fast greens and sea breezes make the course change how it plays from hole to hole.

For anyone seeking idyllic golf holidays Portugal has the depth and breadth of courses all within the west & central Algarve areas to ably compete with Spain for sunny golf breaks.

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