Abroad Magazine - Issue #4, July - August 2003
- Dining in France France remains 'the' land of culinary genius, but dining there is still foreign to most of us. Tom Doorley explains how to add a little 'oh-la-la' to your French holiday.
- TAKE 5: Alternative Wedding Locations in Ireland The face of the Irish weddings may be about to change, as the law may soon permit couples to tie the knot in a venue of their choice. Laura Byrne takes five Irish venues that are likely to be the most popular.
- On Safari John Moran goes in search of the Big Five at Tsavo National Park, Kenya.
- Rising from the ashes Until war broke out in 1991 Dubrovnik was one of the Adriatic’s top international tourist destinations. As the wounds heal Aidan Geary finds a city that is about to reclaim its former glory.
- Naturism in Croatia Croatia is the centre of the Europe’s Free Body Culture, nude bathing in other words. Jennifer Brady reports.
- Charming Croatia Although it experienced little of the recent Balkan wars, tourism to Croatia’s Istrian peninsula collapsed during the 1990s. Now it’s back in the holiday brochures and set to become a Mecca for people who like everything Italian except its prices. Can it survive? Gerry Mullins reports.
- Ultimate Shopping Milan, shopping Mecca and fashion capital of the world. Yvette Dolan provides a quick pick guide to the great Italian city.
- Alpine Retreat The largest of the Italian lakes, Lake Garda lies between the Alps and the Dolomites, and is lined by steep cliffs and picturesque towns. Michael Collins explored the lake’s shore and found an ideal spot for people watching the good old-fashioned rest.
- Indian summer Photographer Peter Matthews used Delhi as a hub when visiting one of the most colourful countries on Earth. Of course three months weren’t enough.
- You say West Indies… Mairead Robinson discovers the Caribbean’s best-kept secret, the beautiful island of Curacao.
- The 10 Best Beaches in the World Muriel Bolger has relaxed on the world’s finest beaches. Here she lists ten of her favourites.
- A Tale of Two Cities Laura Byrne visits two Austrian cities, Vienna and Salzburg, the cradle of European culture, and more accessible than ever.
- Marbella’s Millions Lorna Cronnelly flexes the credit card and soaks up the sun in one of Spain’s most exclusive hot spots.
- Impressionist Brittany Laura Byrne visits Prot-Aven and the surrounding areas where Paul Gauguin and Roderic O’Connor painted.
- Learning the Cupla Focail Happy childhood Gaeltacht memories can be relived as an increasing number of colaistes offer courses in Irish for adults. Gerry Mullins visited one in Connemara.
- Sample Sligo With a new Aer Arann route linking Dublin and Sligo, Maryalicia Post samples the attractions of Yeats’ Country.
- Fairytale Fiji Wedding Jillian Godsil writes from experience when she says that Fiji is an ideal place to get married because of the cost and convenience.
- Body Treats Bodies are big business in today’s world, and new spa and beauty treatment centres are springing up throughout Ireland. Carmel Higgins investigates some top options.
- Buying in Budapest Hungary will soon be a full member of the EU, yet Budapest property prices are reminiscent of pre-Celtic Tiger Ireland. Eddie Lennon reports from the centre of the new Europe, the latest target for Irish property investors.
- Golf in Hungary Hungary is a new territory for golfers, but its rolling hills and lakes have much to offer. And don’t forget the spas. Laura Byrne reports.
- Birdie the Canaries With six magnificent golf courses, nineteen top class hotels, wonderful scenery and great weather, Carmel Higgins wonders what more a golfer could want.