Causeway Coastal Route: this is one of the world’s great road trips
I’ve been lucky to experience some of the world’s great sea-meets-land road trips: the PCH in California, North Coast 500 in Scotland, the Amalfi Coast in Italy – but as I meander along Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway Coastal Route, I’m increasingly convinced that this is up there with them. None of it should come as a surprise. This incredible part of Northern Ireland was voted the number one place to visit in the world by travel publisher Lonely Planet a few years ago, and the change in perception that has taken place over the past two decades has helped to…
Cliff Hotel Cardigan: wonderful Wales and the perfect family break
It’s an hour before sunset at The Cliff Hotel, Cardigan and we’re watching a pod of dolphins play in the water below us. This stunning corner of Wales has unquestionably taken a piece of all our hearts during our time here – our two-year-old will spend the much of the journey home screaming the words ‘I don’t want to go home; I want to go back to the hotel!’ The local wildlife doing tricks on our last night as we sit on the clifftops in front of this beautiful property is just the icing on the cake after a fabulous…
Causeway Coast and Glens: the best golf courses
The Causeway Coast and Glens is a place of incredible beauty and adventure but it’s also one of the best places to play golf. This part of Northern Ireland is perhaps best known for hosting The Open Championship in 2019 when Royal Portrush won the hearts of so many golfers around the world. But that is just the start. Here we look at the courses you simply must not miss. This region is rich not only in memorable golf experiences but packed full of fantastic things to do away from the course, whether you’re keen to take in some of…
Castlerock Golf Club: a special experience with real spirit
Castlerock Golf Club is yet another unmissable stop on Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway Coast. To the west are the rolling hills of Donegal, to the east the towering dunes of Portstewart, separated only by the mouth of the river Bann. It’s a wonderful setting for two beautiful golf courses…