Okoboji Writers’ Retreat 2023

Unleash Your Creativity at the Okoboji Writers’ Retreat Embark on a transformative journey of words and creativity at the annual Okoboji Writers’ Retreat! Founded in 2021 and helmed by the esteemed columnist Julie Gammack, this retreat is a haven for writers of all skill levels, beckoning both novices and seasoned writers alike. Imagine immersing yourself […]

Photographing New England in Autumn 2023 for Fall Colour

Now that we have reached the summer solstice here in the northern hemisphere, thoughts are turning towards the colour of autumn and fall colour. It should come as no surprise that the heavily wooded east coast of the USA is home to some of the finest autumn or fall colour foliage. Every year almost 4 […]

Made With Care – Artisan Craft Fairs Christmas 2022

Christmas Craft Fair at Haddon Hall

Made with Care – Artisan Craft Fairs for 2022 We have been living in a world of fast fashion and mass production of cheap, throwaway items for many decades now but in recent years there has been a resurgence in craft making, products designed to last and made with care by artisans. In 2019 the […]

Brittany Ferries Sailing Direct from Rosslare, Ireland to Bilbao, Spain

Brittany Ferries new LNG powered ferry will sail from Rosslare to Bilbao twice a week.

Brittany Ferries’ Salamanca to Sail Rosslare-Bilbao Brittany Ferries have announced the introduction of their new LNG powered ferry to the Ireland-Spain route allowing for passenger travel. Previously the Connemara ran this route but was mainly a freight ferry thus not suited to holiday traffic. Sailing from Rosslare in Ireland’s southeast to Bilbao in northern Spain, […]

Escape the Crowds, November in Laguna Beach at Hotel Joaquin

Hotel Joaquin Laguna Beach, entrance with art

Looking to take it easy in the colder months of the year? With highs of 21C / 69.7F and average temperatures of 16C Laguna Beach is a perfect warm, sunshine getaway for November in California. Gone are the hot summer days and the crowds too, with a relaxed feel to the coastal community, visiting Laguna […]

Venice to Charge Day Trip Fee to Enter Iconic City

Saint Mark's Square Venice

Thinking about visiting La Serenissima next year? If you are, then from January 2023 you might have to pay to do so. In an effort to combat the negative effects of over-tourism, the city authorities are introducing a fee for day-trippers to Venice. The city will become the first in the world to do so. […]

United Airlines Chicago to Shannon Flights to Resume May 2023

United Airlines plane in flight

From May 26, 2023 United Airlines will be returning to the west of Ireland with flights from Chicago O’Hare to Shannon. United formerly operated five days a week on the route between 2012 and 2017. The new daily service will depart Chicago at 09:30 and it is seen as a boost to Ireland’s western region […]

Autumn Adventure in the Western Rockies at Columbia Point, Washington

Columbia Point Resort

Autumn is a beautiful season for the great outdoors, there’s the colour of nature as leaves turn and the crisp, clear days with fewer crowds making the pursuit of outdoor adventures much more fun. Situated right on Lake Roosevelt and the Columbia River, JET Hospitality‘s Columbia Point Resort is a perfect base for outdoor activities all year […]