Take the time to visit some of Southern Ireland’s lesser-known attractions Most people – especially international visitors – limit their exploration of Ireland to Dublin city centre. But beyond the metropolis, beyond Temple Bar, the Guinness Factory and all the other well-trodden attractions in the country’s capital, lies a rural land steeped in ancient myth and history. Over the
Forget Valentine’s Day…here it’s all about the Valentine’s Holiday t It began with Romans running around the city naked, flogging each other with ‘shaggy thongs’ as a celebration of fertility, but today Valentine’s Day is a little more refined. For most, it is a chance for couples, lovers and secret admirers to declare their adoration for each other with cards,
We take a whistle stop tour around some of the famous Canary Islands As the frosts kick in in the Northern Hemisphere, the Canary Islands bask in temperatures that vary little from their summer highs – making their stunning coastlines and dramatic landscapes appealing year-round. This Spanish archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa consists of seven main inhabited islands,
Brief, fleeting… but worth every second When time is precious and life is full, a short break away is often the most practical option. You don’t need to travel far to explore new landscapes and ‘get away from it all’. There are many stunning land and cityscapes right here in the UK – and no more so than in our
Find your own paradise on the Isle of Wight Can a small island five miles from the Hampshire coast really be described as a ‘paradise’? True, the Isle of Wight doesn’t exactly evoke images of palm-fringed beaches or crystal clear lagoons – there are no tropical rainforests, indigenous tribes or exotic birds here, and you’re more likely to stumble
MD Lee Mansfield discovers luxury beyond measure at the Terre Blanche Spa Golf Hotel in Provence We were greeted at Nice airport in true Terre Blanche style: with a luxury chauffer driven car that would take us right to the entrance of our destination. After a 40-minute drive through the spectacular South France landscape, past vineyards, craggy hills and
5 things to do in the French Riviera’s bustling capital When I had to go to Nice recently for a two-day work trip, I couldn’t resist going one day earlier to give myself time to explore the city. Nestled halfway between star-studded Cannes and the Italian border, Nice acts as the international gateway to some of the more high-end
Great British Staycations While most Brits are desperate to get on the next flight/cruise ship out of here, more than 32 million overseas visitors flock to British soil every year. And why? Because Great Britain is home to some of the most stunning, culturally and historically significant places on Earth. Some of us travel miles to find crystal clear waters,
Ocean View’s editor, Zoe Thomas, spends four nights at The Distrikt Hotel in New York, braving the aftermath of snow storm Juno to visit some of the city’s most indulgent bakeries, famous diners and colossal skyscrapers… “Flights from JFK International have been grounded as the biggest storm in New York’s history continues to batter the East coast” is not what
Zoe Thomas returns from the Veronese Shores of Lake Garda to tell us of her experiences with olive oil, tortellini and wine tasting… Day One Beyond the plate-glass windows of the Vecchia Malcesine Ristorante, a ray of sunlight escapes from the stormy sky and casts a godly light over Lake Garda. On the far shore to the north, the
