Abroad Magazine - Issue #6, November - December 2003
- California Wines Tom Doorley samples the wines from the Golden State, one of the world’s great wine regions.
- Out from the Duvet Marion Keyes had a taste of the Big Apple and found it agreed with her
- The State of Arnie After Florida, California is the second most favourite US state among Abroad readers; hardly any wonder considering it offers top class skiing, beaches, wines and scenery, as well as colourful personalities. Gerry Mullins reports.
- Ski New Hampshire Just two hours from Boston, New Hampshire offers the most convenient skiing in the US to Ireland. Gillian Cope reports.
- New England ghost towns Tom Adair visits Salem, where in 1692, 19 ‘witches’ were hanged.
- Kingdom of the Kennedys Boston has been Ireland’s biggest city for more than a century and still remains a favourite. Larry Blessington reviews some of its main attractions.
- Offbeat New York There’s more to the Big Apple than the Empire State and the Statue of Liberty. It is also a shopping and entertainment capital. Michael Collins reports.
- Coasting through the Sunshine State With year-round good weather, pristine beaches, golf and Disney World, Florida was rated “the most desirable destination” by Abroad readers this year. Photographer and writer Peter Matthews reports.
- Nuptuals Weddings in Ireland either involve the high cost of inviting every last distant cousin, or the risk of family in-fighting if someone is left out. So why not do it the simple way; just you, your finance, Vegas and Elvis? Larry Blessington reports.
- Buying in the sunny south-east Florida has much to offer investors looking for an additional home abroad. But security issues and a stalling economy in the US, and little chance of capital appreciation now match the eternal advantages of the area; beaches, Disney World and golf. Gerry Mullins weighs up the pros and cons.
- Cruising the Caribbean As cruises become more popular with younger more energetic clientele, companies like Royal Caribbean cater suitably with nightclubs, gyms and parties. But Andrea McVeigh didn’t find it all plain sailing as a hurricane rocks the coast of Florida.
- Golf in the USA Irish Examiner golf correspondent Charlie Mulqueen has reported from the world’s great golf courses and played most of them. Here he outlines some of his favourite courses in the USA.
- Philadelphia at a glance One of America’s most historic cities, Philadelphia is a direct flight from Ireland half the year. Larry Blessington profiles.
- Chicago at a glance “Chicago, chicago i'll show you around… bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues in Chicago”. Frank Sinatra
- Big Sky Country Montana is famous for its big skies, big mountains and big mammals. Gerry Mullins also finds a big welcome.
- Aer Lingus’ new routes Aer Lingus has announced nine new routes from Dublin to other European destinations. Services to Berlin, Venice, Bilbao, Valencia, Lyon and Zurich will start at the end of March 2004, while services to Dubrovnik, Warsaw and Copenhagen will start at the end of May. This will bring to 28 the number of new routes introduced by Aer Lingus in the past two years. When the new routes begin, its network will have doubled in the space of two years. Larry Blessington profiles the new destinations.
- Take 5 The Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a worldwide organisation made up of 290 properties that are individually operated. Here, we visit Take 5 from the SLH brochure.
- The new Tuscany? Catherine Murphy visits Maratea, an old Italian town now being transformed into a destination for elite visitors.
- Livercool - city of culture A revitalised Liverpool will soon be Europe’s Cultural Capital. Aoife King O’Connell visits.
- From brown ale to Balti Aoife King O’Connell visits The Heart of England, the Golden Triangle of Balti Houses in the area from Derbyshire to Birmingham.
- Winter sun therapy If the short cold days are getting you down, you probably need a little sun to pep up the spirits. Breen Livingstone visits Malta and Tenerife in search of some rays of sunshine.
- Malaysian Fruits Laura Byrne visits the eco-resort of Tanjong Jara, a rich cultural experience amidst unspoilt natural beauty.
- Fermanagh Not many from the South have slept a single night in Co. Fermanagh, but the loughs and castles of the Erne area lend themselves to a most pleasant stay. Breen Livingstone reports.
- Shopping in Amsterdam There¡¯s more to Europe¡¯s sin city than sex and drugs; recreational use of milk chocolate amaretto cups, and entering licensed designer boutiques are also legal here. Yvette Dolan focused on its retail pleasures.
- Supper in Scandinavia Denmark and Sweden have strong traditions in good food and hospitality. Laura Byrne visits Copenhagen and Malmo, now just 30 minutes apart by a new train link, and finds a world of culinary delights.
- Travel Books
- Me ‘n my hols Author and presenter of RTE’s Rattlebag, Myles Dungan has recently returned from Everest Base Camp.