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Ireland
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Jan 2, 2024

9 Great Spots for Wild Swimming in Ireland

It’s become an increasingly popular wellness activity amongst travelers worldwide: Wild swimming immerses you in a more rustic, rural setting where lapping loughs and ocean waves carry you away from your stresses and troubles. In Ireland, a country totally surrounded by water with countless lakes and loughs interspersed throughout, there’s no shortage of wild swimming locations to reconnect with your surroundings.

The Argosaronic Islands Are Calling

The Saronic or Argo Saronic Islands of Greece call travelers to explore its seven small islands and islets brimming with history, natural sites and more. With most easily accessible by boat, the islands’ proximity to ports of Athens make the Saronic Islands an ideal destination for those preferring shorter boat rides. In fact, trips from Athens ports to the islands take only between 10 minutes and two hours, depending on the island you choose, making them perfect for day or weekend trips. From Piraeus port, you can access Hydra, Spetses, Aegina and Poros directly. Come explore these stunning islands with us and find the inspiration to plan your next trip to these islands. Hydra Hydra town curves around a slope overlooking the Argosaronic Gulf like an amphitheater and is considered one of the most romantic destinations in Greece. Most unique to the island is its lack of vehicles. People on the island get around on mules and donkeys as well as water taxis, making for a peaceful and laid-back day. Hydra lies a two-hour ferry ride from Piraeus port in Athens.

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Dec 20, 2023

The Leinster Coming to Dublin, Ireland, in January 2024

This January, The Leinster opens its doors in the heart of Dublin, marking the city’s first luxury lifestyle hotel on the iconic Merrion Square. Coinciding with the opening of the hotel is the highly anticipated debut of Jean – Georges at The Leinster, an upscale rooftop restaurant overlooking the city center. Designed by Dublin-based architects ODAA and Designers ODonnell O’Neill Design, the hotel celebrates the city’s heritage and existing architecture.