Jan 19, 2011

Lynbrook, NY (January 19, 2011) – The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt is one of Ireland’s most exclusive resorts. Sceptre Tours 6-Night Ritz-Carlton in Spring Package allows travelers to enjoy the luxury resort this spring for the incredibly affordable price of just $799 per person. The 5-Star Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt is the perfect home base for exploring

Sep 17, 2010

“I can still smell the fresh paint. The china had never been used,” recalls Old Rose in Titanic, the 1997 blockbuster film. “The sheets never slept in. Titanic was called the Ship of Dreams. And it was.” Before Jack, Rose and the Heart of the Ocean sailed into movie legend, I was already a long-time Titanic buff. Planning a visit to Ireland, I wanted to

For a small Irish town made up of little more than two streets Kenmare has a surprising number of award winning restaurants and Packie’s is no exception. Local chef Martin Hallissey has created a fine dining experience without losing any of that Irish charm or hospitality. The menu focuses heavily on produce from the local region – scallops, mussels and

Have I mentioned the Italian guy? I probably haven’t mentioned the Italian guy. I’ve actually been trying NOT to mention the Italian guy, even to myself. However, there is an Italian guy. If you want to add the proverbial (and in this case, quite delicious) icing to the Irish cake, picture this: You’re all alone, feeling the happiest you’ve ever felt in

With my trip to Ireland just around the corner, St. Patrick’s Day brings with it an added touch of nostalgia for all things Irish. And what better place to plant yourself for the National Holiday of Ireland than on the streets of Dublin? Well, if in addition to the Irish obsession, you’ve also got a hankering for all things Italian, New Orleans might be the

Is that what she said? Did my sweet little Irish friend mention doing CRACK with me in Ireland? I mean, at times in my life I’ve been up for all sorts of various pleasantries, but CRACK? Huh? Surely this couldn’t be what she meant. So, instead of making a complete fool of myself by asking if she had actually thrown out the suggestion of us becoming drug

…Life goes as quickly as if it had wings. I have no idea how many times I’ve told that story over the last 20 years. With each telling of that moment in time, it comes from further in the past, the images blurring more and more around the edges. Now I find myself wondering; Do I really remember that moment or have I just told the story so many times that

Once upon a time, long ago, a young woman found herself, quite by chance, running in the rain through the streets of Dublin, when suddenly it dawned on her, “I am having the happiest moment of my entire life.” At the enormity of this thought, she stopped and scanned the panorama of where she stood, taking in every nuance, every light, every sound, every

At VEMEX in Los Angeles I had an opportunity to speak with Tony Millar of Northern Ireland Tourism. We talked of Bushmills, the Giants Causeway and the Causeway Coastal Route, good food and wine in Belfast, and the Walled city of Derry. As with all our videos, Quick Time 7.0 or better is required for viewing. ITKT is also on iTunes and make sure to scroll to the

All good travel starts with an idea. And what’s a more comfortable way to gather those ideas than armchair traveling with In The Know Traveler? To get your adventures started, let In The Know Traveler and a list put together by the United Nations help. While the UN is an organization that you don’t usually associate with travel recommendations, each year

In The Know Traveler offers a one-of-a-kind glimpse behind the scenes interview with the people who help make our vacations more memorable. Maryl Celiz has a few minutes with Tom of Ireland Tourism in Los Angeles at VEMEX (Visit Europe Media Exchange) in December 06. Obviously, Ireland has numerous charms to those who have visited and whiskey too. In this

The side of the lorry whizzes past me, only inches from my head, as the wheels on the passenger side of my rental car slog through the road’s muddy shoulder. Few would consider it as a lane and a half here in North America, but in Ireland, it is part of typical two-way traffic. In Los Angeles, my experience would inspire all kinds of cursing and road rage, but

As an American of Irish Descent, it had always been a dream of mine to go to Ireland. Last year, that dream was realized, and them some. After a week and a half of touring the Emerald Island, I was in Dublin with a friend for the most Irish of holidays, St. Patrick’s Day. We stayed at a Bed & Breakfast just across from Phoenix Park, Dublin’s answer to