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<p>I'm glad I queued for the Dubai Frame</p>

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I was sniffy about visiting Dubai — this is how a recent trip proved me wrong

Rosaleen McMeel visits Dubai and finds a city that challenges everything she thought she knew about it

<p>Beaches and beach access areas, including seafront car parks as well as hotel swimming pools, have been declared 'exempted areas'. File picture: AP Photo/Ana Brigida</p>

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Tourists warned of potential fines in Albufeira if walking streets in bikinis or swim shorts

<p>A man cools off at a drinking fountain in Turin, Italy. The country is probably one of the worst affected with temperatures past 48C. Picture: Alberto Gandolfo/LaPresse via AP</p>

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With the Mediterranean now burning each summer, where will the Irish holiday in 2025?

The woman on the terrace is looking at the beach.

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Hidden Turkey: Why you should skip a trip to Bodrum and discover Göcek instead

beautiful bay in Paleokastritsa in Corfu island, Greece

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12 reasons to visit Corfu, the Greek island filled with history, culture and more

Finding 'freedom time' on the relaxing, all-inclusive resort island of Cora Cora Maldives

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Finding 'freedom time' on the relaxing, all-inclusive resort island of Cora Cora Maldives

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Irish people know skin cancer risks but think it's all right to get 'slightly sunburned'

Largest study of its kind in Ireland also reveals more than 40% of those surveyed have used sunbeds

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

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Climate laws may end cheap flights, but private jets exempt

Policies affecting commercial airlines will reduce how often lower-income passengers can fly, but not the rich, writes Fausto Corvino

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist

Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist

Passport, tickets, MMR vaccine... Amid a global upsurge of measles, families are advised to avoid the miserable and possibly life-changing illness by ensuring they've all had the vaccine

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Tricked consumers lose record amount to purchase scams

Holidaymakers urged to watch out for fraudsters' 'unbelievable' getaway deals

Card fraud accounted for 95% of fraudulent transactions and 36% (€35.2m) of gross fraud losses in 2023

Thu, 30 May, 2024

48 hours in Miami: into the attraction of a sun-kissed urban playground

48 hours in Miami: into the attraction of a sun-kissed urban playground

"...fabulous fiestas, the world’s edgiest contemporary art, blissful beach time and a dining scene which flits from Cuban to Venezuelan on a single block, it’s all too easy to crush on Miami..."

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

What does an Irish ambassador do day to day? We went to Spain to find out

What does an Irish ambassador do day to day? We went to Spain to find out

An ambassador’s life is often perceived as highly privileged, but what exactly do they do day to day? Elaine Loughlin travelled to Madrid to find out

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Departure Lounge: Head for a real-life Italian hideaway in Maratea

Departure Lounge: Head for a real-life Italian hideaway in Maratea

Plus: Head for Iceland, forest eco-cabins in Waterford, and a four-night stay on the Greek isles

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Sun, sand and surfing: An island lover's guide to Fuerteventura

Sun, sand and surfing: An island lover's guide to Fuerteventura

One of the easterly Canary Islands is suitable for sunseekers all year round but is even better for Northern Europeans in winter, writes Mary Kate O’Flanagan

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Discover Alphonse Island, a little slice of heaven that’s big on sustainability in the Seychelles

Discover Alphonse Island, a little slice of heaven that’s big on sustainability in the Seychelles

Esther N McCarthy visits an unspoilt Seychellois atoll in the Indian Ocean

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Culture, hospitality and sandy beaches: Here's why I think Sicily is a great holiday destination

Culture, hospitality and sandy beaches: Here's why I think Sicily is a great holiday destination

Proud of their beautiful island and the life it affords them, Sicilians want the traveller to experience the best of everything they can offer

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

Tramway on Dom Luis I bridge, Porto

Manchán Magan: How I travelled from Ireland to Portugal without setting foot on a plane

Having vowed to give up flying for holidays Manchán Magan took the ferry to northern Spain to explore Portugal by train

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

Away view of the twelfth century Romanesque collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor in the town of Toro, Spain

Wine country: A vintage trip through hidden Spain's history and culture

The vineyards, valleys and villages of Spain’s north-western wine country aren’t the only surprises awaiting Donal O’Keeffe

Sat, 30 Dec, 2023

Landscape with Ciutadella de Menorca

Tap into the mindfulness of magical Menorca

Of the three Balearic Islands, beautiful Menorca is the most serene; where the pace of life is slower, food is delicious, and sites and amenities are so entrancing, writes Mary Kate O’Flanagan

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Aerial view of bridge and islands in sea, Key West, Florida, USA

An eco-tourism adventure: nature offers Florida’s biggest thrills

Thom Breathnach embarks an ecotourism adventure in Florida from Key West to the Everglades.

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

10 reasons to visit Madeira, from sensational views to wine festivals and more

10 reasons to visit Madeira, from sensational views to wine festivals and more

"With lush volcanic peaks and plummeting cliffs, remote villages and beachside resorts, dramatic waterfalls and carpets of exotic flowers, Madeira is one of Portugal’s most enchanting regions."

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Sculpture by Jorge Vieira inspired by the sun and man - Homem-Sol - and set in the Park of the Nations, Lisbon. Portugal. Europe

Lisbon: A different but welcome side to the Portuguese capital

Lisbon is not the first destination to come to mind when considering a short break with small children, but on their recent visit, Deirdre O’Shaughnessy and her family discovered a whole new aspect to the Portuguese capital

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

Loving the ocean life in Greece

Loving the ocean life in Greece

A hands-on sailing holiday in the Greek islands mixes nautical high jinks with gorgeous food and sparkling scenery, writes Cathy Mullan

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

Extremadura: Your guide to an undiscovered Spanish gem

Extremadura: Your guide to an undiscovered Spanish gem

Clear skies, great food and historical magnificence at every turn, Michelle McGlynn finds untouched beauty in Extremadura

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

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Porto travel review: Where to wine and dine in Portugal's second city

Food and wine, sun and culture – Portugal’s second largest city ticks all the boxes

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Young backpacker man pilgrim standing on the Obradeiro square (plaza) - the main square in Santiago de Compostela as a end of hi

S Greece, Mexico, Malta and more: 15 of the best summer 2023 holidays you can still book

Haven’t booked your two week break in the sun yet? There’s still time. Tom Breathnach rounds up the best deals you can still snap up

Sun, 23 Apr, 2023