Archive for Category: "British Isles"
Travel Tip: Hotels with Great Art Collections
People are always willing to travel to see great art, so why not stay at a hotel that’s practically an art gallery in its own right? Check out the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. This area is known as an artist haven, so it’s no surprise that a hotel would have its own [...]
How to Be Irish All Year: St. Patrick’s Day Parades & Beyond
St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that originally paid tribute to the bishop who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century, has evolved into a celebration of all things Irish. More than 34 million U.S. residents claim Irish ancestry, according to a U.S. census poll. That’s more than four times the population of The Republic [...]
Exploring Ireland’s ‘Wild West’: Galway, Connemara and Inis Mór
Many a visitor heads home from Ireland after sampling the sights—and the Guinness—in Dublin, Kerry and Cork. Ask the Irish though and they will tell you not to miss West coast: the Celtic culture of Galway city, the romantic moors of Connemara, the fierce cliffs of the Aran isles. In honor of the Gathering and [...]
Travel Tip: The Gathering
It’s not often that an entire country gets together to honor its heritage. I’m talking about Ireland, which is celebrating something called The Gathering this year. The idea behind The Gathering is to bring together those with Irish heritage—or those who just want to learn more about it—from all over the world. There are hundreds [...]
5 Immersive Travel Experiences for Fans of Downton Abbey
Are you tuning into Downton Abbey? If you’re dreaming of walking the grounds of Downton like Mary and Matthew, the UK has real-life ways for fans to let loose your inner Dowager Countess….if only for an hour or two. From hunting to high tea, Travel Correspondent Alyssa Caverley’s report on how you can travel back [...]
How You Can Travel Back to Downton Abbey: Castles, High Tea & More
Season Three of Downton Abbey has started and it’s shaping up to the be the best one yet. If you can’t wait until this Sunday’s episode, check out Alyssa Caverley’s report on real-life travel opportunities inspired by the series. Keep reading for information on the top five Downton-inspired local sites. more>>
Voluntourism: Excavate Roman Ruins in England
Do as the Romans do…in England! Plan ahead for summer 2013, when you can donate your time to scientific research and excavation of the UK’s Roman heritage along the River Tyne. Keep reading to learn more about this EarthWatch Institute program. Check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities and tune into Peter Greenberg Worldwide [...]
Travel Hotspots for 2013: A CBS This Morning Report
Daydreaming of your next vacation? Tracking airfares all the way into next summer? Check out Peter Greenberg’s report on CBS Saturday Morning where he shares his top destination picks for 2013, from the exotic to the unexpected to the totally cutting-edge. Plus, he shares his tips on the best times to go and how to [...]
