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The Most Haunted House in Ireland Is for Sale—Private Beach and Ghosts Included

Jul 30, 2020 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Loftus Hall, which is considered one of the most haunted houses in Ireland, is currently for sale for only €2.5 million ($2.95 million USD).

Ireland’s Monart Destination Spa: Chilling Out In One of the World’s Top Spa Retreats

Jul 31, 2017 | Contributor: Glenn Harris

Guests in white terry cloth robes stroll through a fairytale-like setting of flowering gardens, a waterfall, and a picturesque pond.

A Taste of Irish Luxury: Inside The Merrion Hotel, Dublin

Nov 2, 2017 | Contributor: Selene Nelson

If you’re looking for unadulterated Irish luxury, there’s only one choice. Located in the heart of Dublin’s center, The Merrion Hotel is the city’s most stylish five-star offering, and Merrion Square, the National Gallery and Museum, and the Grafton Street shopping district are all within a stone’s throw.

Cuisine on the Green: The Best European Golf Resorts to Dine and Play

Sep 12, 2017 | Contributor: Sean Hillen

Gourmet cuisine and golf make a perfect match, as ace luxury resorts have clearly demonstrated. Here are a few properties throughout Europe to help you score a hole-in-one.

City Center House Hotel is Steps Away from the Cultural Heart of Galway

Jun 22, 2017 | Contributor: Sean Hillen

Multi-colored glass ornaments hanging above the reception desk, and a branch on an adjacent wall, decorated with pink and purple ribbons and baubles, create a festive-like atmosphere in the lobby of the House Hotel.

Ashford Castle: 800 Years of History Transformed into an Irish Hotel

Jun 21, 2017 | Contributor: Sean Hillen

Time travel is easily achieved at Ireland’s stunning 5-star Ashford Castle - within an easy five-minute stroll visitors traverse 8

Ireland’s Glenlo Abbey Hotel Offers Everything From Falconry to Dining in a Vintage Pullman

Jun 12, 2017 | Contributor: Sean Hillen

Picture this unique dining environment: Sinatra's dulcet tones and a golden sunset over picturesque western Ireland offering the backdrop to an epicurean experience in a vintage Pullman carriage. This romantic scenario is just one of the delights at Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Golf Course outside Galway city.

A Tour of Ireland’s Two Most Beautiful Distilleries with Iconic Jameson Irish Whiskey

Apr 21, 2017 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Irish whiskey has long been held in lesser regard that the much more varied and better promoted spirit from neighboring Scotland.

Croke Park Hotel: Enjoying Ireland’s National Stadium and Dublin’s Downtown in One Stay

Mar 10, 2017 | Contributor: Sean Hillen

Sometimes titles tell all and that's the case with the contemporary Croke Park Hotel located immediately across from Ireland's pre-eminent sports stadium close to the center of Dublin.

7 Private Cinemas Hidden Inside Luxury Hotels

Nov 2, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Sure, when you’re on vacation, going to see a movie may not sound like your ideal activity. But when the theater is located inside your hotel, that’s a whole different story. Across the globe, luxury properties are offering guests some pretty unique amenities, and among them are private screening rooms.

From Once to Brigadoon: 5 European Itineraries Inspired by Musicals

May 18, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

It’s hard not to love visiting Europe, especially since country hopping is extremely easy. For jet-setters who frequent the continent, it's always great to find new ways to enjoy some of your favorite cities. So this year, instead of making the typical stops, consider having a theme for your travels. Many of today's most well-loved musical productions have been based on locations around the continent, making it easy to live out these productions in real life.

5 of Ireland's Best Castles-Turned-Hotels

Mar 17, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

It’s pretty safe to assume that as a child you had dreams of one day living in and owning your own castle (thanks, Disney). Although we may have grown out of our illusions of being royalty ourselves, there’s still a level of intrigue that comes with sleeping inside a place with so much history.

The Irish Leap Day Tradition That Single Women Should Know About...

Feb 4, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Irish Legend has it that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was asked by St. Brigid of Kildare (a fifth-century nun) if he’d give women permission to propose to men who might be too shy to do it otherwise. Initially he agreed on the condition that it was done only once every seven years. But St. Brigid pushed the matter and he acquiesced, allowing women to propose on Leap Day, every four years.

4 of Dublin’s Best Restaurants From Local Favorites to Michelin-Starred Experiences

Dec 7, 2015 | Contributor: Ivan Dimitrijevic

Dublin’s gourmet dining scene is ever expanding, with old and new coming together to offer locals and visitors a wide variety of culinary options. Whether you’re a carnivore or an all-natural vegetarian, this iconic city can provide. The below four restaurants bring some much-needed experimentation to local tradition, offering special menus, romantic settings, chef interactions and gorgeous scenery.

Award-Winning Chef Dylan McGrath Makes Eating Healthy Effortless at Dublin's Rustic Stone

Nov 30, 2015 | Contributor: Sean Hillen

The perfect location can make or break a restaurant, but that isn’t an issue for Rustic Stone in downtown Dublin. Just a short stroll from Trinity College where literary luminaries such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett developed their penmanship, Rustic Stone sits across from one of Dublin’s trendiest areas, Temple Bar.