Lifestyle Seven Days: The people, places and products on our radar this weekContemporary music, a chocolate bear and Kerry ponies all caught our eye
Travel Are you experienced? The next-level holidays attracting the super-richFrom the rise of high-end travel consultants to low-impact and sustainable travel, we are entering into a new era of next-level travel experiences
Travel Checking In: chocolate dogs, cracking food and a view to die for at Ashford CastleThis stalwart of the Irish luxury hotel scene is reinventing itself for the modern luxury traveller while staying true to its roots
Travel Scandi-style luxury eco-cabins to open at Waterford ‘forest hotel’ this spring The properties will be located in Mount Congreve Gardens
travel tips The insider’s guide to a perfect day in MadridTwo of the most celebrated culinary pros in town dish on their most beloved secret spots — from the best markets and bakeries to Madrid’s most underrated museum
Travel Travel: Pack your dancing shoes for lesser spotted luxury on the Greek Islands This year, the most exciting hotel openings in Greece are popping up in places that are off the usual tourist track. Here we profile five of the best new arrivals
Aviation Italian court rejects claim that Ryanair’s exclusive sales model is ‘abuse of dominant position’Milan Court of Appeal dismissed claims from Lastminute and Viaggiare that the Irish airline’s exclusive online distribution model was unfair
Travel Travel: Cooking up some coastal classics in GoaA trip to a cookery school just off Palolem beach offers an insight into the unique cuisine of this Indian coastal region
Valentine's Day The US hotels embracing heartbreak with romance detox packages ahead of Valentine’s DayPunching bags with a photo of your ex, breakup themed cocktails and boudoir photo shoots are just some of the ways hotels are courting single travellers
Travel Travel: The backdoor to Verbier provides super skiing and laidback seclusion for families Tzoumaz provides a more relaxing alternative to the more party-focused resorts
Sponsored Topflight Travel Group: Soaring to SuccessTurning challenges into opportunities has led to continued success for leading specialist holiday company Topflight Travel Group, a new winner in 2023
Luxury Hotels What €85 million can do for a 185-year-old hotelThe Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is a curious reimagining of the iconic Baur en Ville — and now the city’s most intriguing new place to stay.
Travel Travel: Chou chou a memorable ingredient at this chi chi Mauritian resortA fusion of exciting flavours is on offer in a gastronomic idyll in the Indian Ocean with a focus on sustainability
Luxury Hotels Seven of the most exciting hotel openings in Europe in 2024Here are the properties we’re keeping an eye on, from opulent suites in London’s posh Knightsbridge to an all-villa resort on a Greek island
Luxury Hotels What does the luxury traveller want? Relais & Châteaux’s Laurent Gardinier may have the answerThe recently appointed president of one of the world’s most luxurious hotel groups says the future is full of promise for bespoke properties
travel tips Architect Margit Argus’ travel tips from years of globe-trotting adventuresThe well-travelled founder of Studio Argus on unlocking hidden Airbnb freebies, the one thing that will transform your trip and why Helsinki is the city for architects
Interiors Castles in the air: The Irish couple making a business out of French chateauxWith hard work and a little luck, Karl and Anita O’Hanlon have managed to turn their business dream into a reality at Domaine & Demeure
Travel Italy’s most expensive ski chalet with views of the Matterhorn lists for €24 millionThe property includes seven bedrooms, a helipad, an indoor pool and an outdoor jacuzzi
The Big Interview Anita Thomas Emirates’ Ireland boss on new trends: ‘Leisure travellers are flying business class’Anita Thomas says that people need to consider the full benefits of aviation growth when discussing the plans to expand Dublin Airport
Christmas Hotels are doing Elf on the Shelf and in-room trees so you don’t have toLuxury resorts are going all out this season with in-suite decorating and marshmallow bubble baths for the elf