There’s nothing quite like the energy of a city. It is somehow infectious and uplifting, and recharging. A city break may be the perfect type of holiday for you. Discover the best a city has to offer. Shop neighbourhood shops, boutiques and markets and hunt for bargains along with the locals. Tap into the city’s arts scene by visiting its museums, attending concerts, plays and performances. Get a taste of its unique culinary delights, from ethnic restaurants to cooking schools to locally grown produce. It truly gives you a sense of a city and its residents.
Follow the locals to where they hang out and meet new friends. Go to the pubs, the sidewalk cafés, the ice cream shops, the bars and nightclubs to learn what it’s really like to live in that city. Find its parks and watch families playing with their children, dogs splashing in puddles and have a picnic surrounding by an oasis of green in the city. Feel like a hometown fan by going to a sporting event featuring the local team, whether it’s football, rugby or baseball.
And for at least a little while, put away the map. Let the streets take you to new neighbourhoods to make new discoveries of your own. You never know what you’ll find off-the-beaten path. Soak up the history in cities like Paris, Rome, and Prague. Have a hot dog from a street vendor in Boston, New York or Chicago. No two will be the same.
With Ireland being on the doorstep of so many countries, there are so many cities to choose from. Each one is special and unique, and there’s one that will match your holiday mood. High energy? Book a trip to New York City. Love to walk? Spend your time roaming in Venice. Looking for a city that loves spas and relaxation? Budapest might be the answer. Get exploring today.
Amazing Australia
Wednesday 19th April 2000
Travel Counsellor: Nicola Norris
One month's honeymoon in Australia was simply wonderful. A land of endless adventure, beaches, sights and what about the Great Barrier Reef! Wow! Our first 5 nights at the Colonial Club in Cairns was exactly what we needed after a long flight. Time to chill and relax and then so many excursions to give us a taste of this breathtaking area of Australia. We took a day trip through the enchanting rainforest and a trip on the scenic Kuranda Skyrail, snorkelled and dived in the reef and then lazed on the white coral sands.
On the morning of check-out from the Colonial Club, I rang some car hire companies enquiring on rental rates, fortunately one company needed a brand new 5 berth camper van delivered from Cairns to their office in Brisbane! At a small charge of 40 Australian Dollars per day - the campervan was ours for 7 days! What a great deal, guess we were in the right place at the right time, so stage 2 began! The freedom of a campervan in Australia is super, no ties, no deadlines just... view full story
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