Whether you are looking for horseback riding through Ireland’s ancient woodlands, walking next to sparkling lakes or simply wish (like me) to stay overnight in a castle, your vacation dreams will become reality at Castle Leslie. The family owned estate can trace its Irish roots back to the 16th century when the Leslie family purchased […]
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This post was contributed by Lisa Dion. Last month I wrote about Spring Break, traveling with my kids through Arizona and Utah visiting National Parks. But the trip wasn’t all about appreciating the staggering natural beauty of the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. No. It was also about exposing the virgin eyes of my
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Pulling our rental car into the street side parking in Ballina, I was struck at the marked contrast of this modern boutique hotel from our prior castle and manor house stays. The Ice House Hotel & Chill Spa is another one of Ireland’s Blue Book properties, but it is unique in that it seamlessly blends
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On the west coast of Ireland, overlooking Cashel Bay, sits Cashel House. This 50 acre estate, in Connemara, County Galway, in the heart of Ireland National Park, has been welcoming guests for a long, long time; over 50 years by the McEvilly family. The four star family-run, historic hotel, built in the 1700’s, is a garden
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Guest post by Jamie Rhein When looking for a place in between Chicago and Columbus for a couples’ getaway with friends of ours, Indianapolis made the cut. The weekend was a perfect mix of history, race cars, food, literature, theater and wine–all except for the race cars were within minutes of each other. Before the
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Did you know that 70% of Ireland’s wild flowers are grown in the Burren? The unique floral landscape is laced with hazelnut trees and mossy banks, an ideal hiding spot for Gentian fairies. The spring Gentian blooms in May, its flowers a vibrant blue color. How do I know this? I had the pleasure of
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