Abroad Magazine - Issue #27, November - January 2009
- 5 great bargain breaks There’s never been a better time to bag a value break in Ireland. Georgina Campbell recommends five favourites that are high on luxury, yet low on price.
- Floridian family fun Yvette Dolan suggests ways to enjoy some family fun in the Sunshine State, with or without the thrill of the theme parks.
- Concierge: Zurich The insider’s guide to the Swiss city. Compiled by Ros Drinkwater.
- 10 favourite family destinations There are certain ingredients necessary for a fabulous family holiday. Think good weather, safe beaches, water sports, fun activities, accessibility and affordable restaurants. Hugh Oram rounds up ten classics, which tick most boxes, and have enduring appeal.
- Believe the hype! Portugal’s Algarve is still one of Europe’s best-loved destinations. The Ó Conghaile family try a self-catering holiday to see if it lives up to its child-friendly reputation.
- A holiday with all the trimmings They claim to save you time, and most importantly, money, but are all-inclusive resorts really the way to go when planning a holiday? Karen Creed has tried and tested some of the best.
- Slip sliding away Where better to learn skiing than Lillehammer, the home of 1994’s winter Olympic Games. It’s all downhill for Claire Murphy.
- Concierge: Lisbon The Insider’s guide to the Portuguese capital.
- Evolution’s exotic playground Madagascar’s riches please Peter McGuire beyond his wildest dreams
- CROSSING THE GREEN LINE Adrian Phillips ventures into Northern Nicosia to sample the sights and scenes of a lesser-visited Cyprus.
- New York virgin New York, New York, the city that never sleeps, and one that every curious traveller should visit at least once in their lives. Long-time devotee, Orla Neligan, sets out the must-sees for any first-time visitor.
- Messing about on boats Bucharest and Transylvania may be its most-visited destinations, but Donald Greig prefers the natural wonders of Romania’s Danube Delta.
- Snow business Fancy yourself as king of the mountain? Or perhaps you think it’s time to try your novice luck on the slopes? Before going in search of pristine powder and vertiginous thrills, follow our essential guide to the coolest ski deals around.
- Natural High From the great outdoors to green resorts, Slovakia’s big on surprises, mountains and the big chill, discovers John Kelleher.
- The Traveller Airports are some of the most stressful places in the world. But need they be? Not according to Pól Ó Conghaile, who’s suffering a case of terminal envy.
- Chasing the sun Craving the caress of the sun’s warming rays? Look no further, as Gillian Ivory profiles the hottest spots for a winter sun holiday