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09/03/2024

Imbolc, also called Saint Brigid's Day, is a traditional Irish festival which marks the beginning of spring. Imbolc was originally a pagan festival associated with the lambing season and the goddess Brigid. And for Christians, it is the feast day of Saint Brigid, the 5th century saint who is Ireland's patroness saint. Since 2023, Ireland has a bank holiday on the first weekend of February to celebrate and the best spot to enjoy the festivities is Kildare Town, just 30 minutes from Dublin, and the location of St Brigids Cathedral and round tower.

09/03/2024

The English language spread throughout the world with the rise of the British Empire so England's literature was always going to have a similarly major impact. William Shakespeare is regarded as one of the greatest writers to have ever lived, and for the English literature enthusiast a few days of your time in England could easily be spent visiting sights associated with him. In Stratford Upon Avon, you can visit his birthplace, his mother and sisters homes and Anne Hathaway's Cottage, where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be. In London, you can do a tour of The Globe Theatre and take in a performance of one if his plays.

09/03/2024

The Welsh were among the first Europeans to settle in America, so the US has some of the oldest Welsh community groups in the world. The Welsh Cambrian Society of Chicago dates back to 185, while both Washington DC and New York City also have active Welsh societies. These groups organise St Davids day festivites, choirs, and Welsh speaking classes. And outisde the major citities, there are also some diaspora groups that span entire states, including in Colorado, Iowa, and Texas.If you're part of the Welsh diaspora and want to plan a trip to Wales to discover your roots, we can assist you in researching your Welsh past as you also explore the culture of your ancestors, and put you in touch with expert genealogists to help you learn more.

09/03/2024

January 25th sees the Scots celebrate Burns nights, in honour of Robert Burns. It is an evening to enjoy Scottish traditions and celebrate the renowned poet with Scottish food, whiskey and the reciting of poetry.

09/03/2024

Ireland’s has a multitude of castles, and even those in ruin offer wonderful insight into the history of the country. Some are perfect for exploring and other's offer a unique location to spend a night or two. Some of the most stunning include Adare Manor, Ballyseede Castle, Castle Leslie and Waterford Castle.

23/01/2024

If you're looking for a refined dining experience during your stay in England, make sure to book an afternoon tea, a ritual introduced in Britain in the 1840s. It evolved as a small meal to keep off hunger until a later full evening meal, and tends to consist of tea served with small sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, sweet pastries and cakes. Most of London’s best hotels and restaurants offer it, and there is also the option to take an Afternoon Tea Bus Tour.

13/01/2024

The Welsh Golfing Union was formed in 1895, the second oldest in the World after the Irish Golfing Union.
Wales has over 200 courses including the stunning Aberdovey, a challenging links course which boasts that it's par-3 12th to a plateau green perched above the dunes, is one of the hardest par 3s in British golf. Nefyn & District is another of the top golf courses in Wales. Is has a unique 2 course layout, each using the same first 10 holes, before separating for the back eight. Opening holes stunningly cling to the edge of the cliffs, and throughout your rounds you will have dramatic sea views. On very clear days, it is possible to see mountain tops across the Irish Sea in Wicklow.

13/01/2024

The west coast of Scotland has some stunning gardens, and is influenced by the Gulf Stream and so has a milder climate leading to stunning growths of rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias. On the east there are more formal gardens on grand castle estates or in tranquil city escapes.
Inverewe Gardens is popular choice and a wide variety of plants flourish here thanks to the Gulf Stream, including tropical plants more often seen in South America and the South Pacific. You can also see a number of Californian Redwoods.

13/01/2024

The aim of any trip to Ireland is to soak up as much of it's rich and varied culture. We can help you to create the perfect itinerary to help you discover the history and culture of the Emerald Isle by including visits to the many museums dedicated to the complex history of the nation, or historical sights such as Newgrange and Dublin Castle. But one should also remember the importance of a visit to another of Ireland’s cultural institutions if you really want to understand what Irish life is really about; the Irish pub. As well as offering you the warm, welcoming company of the locals, and a great pint of Guinness, many also still offer great traditional Irish dishes such as coddle and boxty. And if you stick around into the evening there's the possibility of an impromptu Irish music session.

13/01/2024

While Gin has always proven a popular spirit in England, there has been a recent boom in the industry. There were just 26 gin producers in 2010 but there are now closer to 140, with plenty offering tours and masterclasses. Gin emerged in England in the early 17th Century, and it's cheap price versus French Brandy made it popular among the poor. The invention of the column still in the 1820s made the distillation of spirits practical, which led to the creation of the "London dry" style of gin, and in tropical colonies gin grew in popularity as it masked the bitter flavour of the anti-malarial compound, quinine. This led to the popular cocktail, gin and tonic.

03/01/2024

Happy New Year. Wishing you a year filled with happiness, prosperity, and most importantly, amazing travel experiences.

31/12/2023

Hogmanay is what the Scottish call New Year's Eve, and its origins go back to the celebration of the winter solstice among the Vikings with wild parties in late December. If you're looking for a great night of parades, bonfires, bagpipes and fireworks, plan to a trip to any major Scottish city on Hogmanay.

30/12/2023

December 26 marks St Stephen’s Day in Ireland and Wales. And throughout the UK, the date is celebrated as Boxing Day. St Stephen’s Day commemorates the life of St Stephen, who was known for his service to the poor and his status as the first Christian martyr. According to an Irish myth, it was a wren that betrayed St Stephen while hiding from his enemies, so in Ireland the holiday is sometimes called Wren Day; in the past a wren would be killed and a group of 'Wrenboys' dressed in straw masks, straw suits, and colourful clothing would carry it through the streets accompanied by folk music. Boxing Day In the UK the Boxing Day gets its name from the tradition where the upper classes would ‘box up’ gifts and give them to their servants, the poor or tradespeople the day after Christmas Day.

30/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all of our friends, families and clients celebrating this festive season.

13/12/2023

The Emerald Isle has some of the worlds most stunning scenery. Sights like the Wicklow Mountains, the Cliffs of Moher and Lakes of Killarney are must-see attractions at the top of every visitors list.

30/11/2023

Happy St Andrew's Day to all in Scotland, and to everyone celebrating around the world. It is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle and is celebrated every year in Scotland on the 30 November. Andrew officially became the patron saint of Scotland in 1320 and the day is an opportunity to celebrate the best of Scottish culture with food and drink, music and dancing.

26/11/2023

England is home to some of the most well preserved examples of medieval castles in the world, and the perfect place to visit for anyone interested in the stunning architecture and history they encapsulate. England's oldest castles date back to the 11th century and many of the first ones were built by William the Conqueror.

25/11/2023

All across Wales you will find stunning gardens which contain an array of exotic flowers and plants to excite garden enthusiasts and nature lovers. Due to Wales' location on the west of Great Britain, it is more upland, wetter and windier than England which favours the growth of plants such as heathers, rhododendron and camellia.

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our clients, friends and family celebrating in the US and around the world.

21/11/2023

Scotland is the home of golf, with the game first played in the 15th century, and a trip to play in Scotland has become a necessary pilgrimage for all serious golfers. It's therefore no surprise that some of the best professional golfers hail from Scotland, including Colin Montgomerie and Sandy Lyle.

21/11/2023

The earliest Irish writing dates from the 7th century and was produced by monks in Latin and Early Irish, who recorded both poetry and mythological tales. While the English language was introduced to Ireland in the 13th century, Irish remained the dominant language of Irish literature until a decline of it's use began in the 17th century. Ireland’s first great Irish writer in the English language was Jonathan Swift, with numerous others gaining international renown since, including Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Eavan Boland, James Joyce and W. B. Yeats.

21/11/2023

The impact of the British Empire has been felt worldwide since the 16th century. With the empire spreading outwards from England, this has led to a large English diaspora worldwide. Some are descendants of English people who settled foreign lands and created their own communities there. Others have a history which has stemmed from the interaction between English settlers and original populations. If you are interested in visiting England to explore your own family history, get in touch with our team today.

21/11/2023

Wales, or Cymru as it is called in the Welsh language, is a land with a rich history. Prior to the arrival of the Romans in Britain, the region which now consists of both Wales and England, was populated by Celtic Britons who had migrated from continental Europe. After the departure of the Romans, and the coming of the Anglo-Saxons, the Celtic Britons separated into different group with the Welsh being the largest of these.

21/11/2023

The earliest Scottish art consists of highly decorated Neolithic stone balls, many of which can be found on the Orkney Islands. Stunning metal-worked objects have been discovered from the Bronze and Iron Age and can be found in the National Museums of Scotland. As can beautiful embroidery for the 18th and 19th centuries. The Scottish National Galleries, in Edinburgh, house wonderful collections of great art from all over the world, but are also home to some great works by Scottish artists such as Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh and Sir Henry Raeburn. Another great artist whose work can be found there is Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

21/11/2023

Ireland is renowned for it's rainy weather, but the regular rains are the reason for the island's forty shades of green. The maritime climate also allows for the growth of wonderful, lush vegetation throughout the country. Differences in regional weather and landscape, as well as the influence of the different gardeners, ensure that no two gardens you visit will the same. To start planning your garden tour of Ireland, contact us today.

21/11/2023

If you like to be a little more active during your escape from the daily grind there are a wealth of sportier retreat options available in England. For example, Stede Court Private Fitness Retreat in Kent, offer fitness & well-being retreats with accommodation and delicious, nutritious meals.

21/11/2023

Beer is the national drink in Wales and it is said that Welsh Druids began brewing grains and herbs as early as the 6th century. In the 1800s there are records of a distinction between "fine ale" and Welsh ale, also called bragawd, which was like a combination of mead and ale often made with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, herbs and honey. Welsh beer continued to be noted as unique as late as the 1850s.

20/11/2023

Haggis is often the first thing that comes to mind when people think of unique Scottish food and it’s definitely worth a try. But there are many more great culinary treats to enjoy on a trip to Scotland so contact our team today to start planning your Scottish food experience. With rolling fertile lands, Scotland's agricultural produce is renowned internationally. Neeps and tatties (parsnips and potatoes) are a national favourite, the country has great dairy products, and Aberdeen Angus is among the world’s best quality beef.

20/11/2023

Golf has a rich history in Ireland, with the country's first course dating back to the 1850s. It is one of the nations with the most golf courses per capita in the world. The opportunity to play some of Ireland's wonderful courses is on the to-do list of every serious golfer the world over.

20/11/2023

England has had it's own unique culture to the other nations of the British Isles since Anglo-Saxon times. For many of those visiting England, a very special aspect of English culture and history to be explored is the royal family, and making a visit to Buckingham Palace tops many peoples to do list. The Tower of London is another great place to learn more about England’s Royal history.

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