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- Wise Geese flying to sunnier climes
- by Muriel Bolger
- There’s a new migration happening, albeit a short-stay one, to Spain. Muriel Bolger looks at incentives from the Spanish government to get us to flee the cold Irish weather and get some winter sunshine
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- Retiring abroad: do your homework
- by Kathy Foley
- After another wet summer, it’s tempting to think about selling up and moving someplace where the weather is good, the lifestyle is charming and the cost of living is low. However, it’s not a decision to be taken lightly, warns Kathy Foley
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- A trip too far?
- by Sile McArdle
- You’re never too old to travel but some far-flung destinations may seem out of reach for those in their 60s and beyond. Sile McArdle looks at the pros and cons of long-distance travel and previews some exciting destinations for independent and escorted holidays.
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- Off the beaten track
- by Muriel Bolger
- While spending a few days in Finland, Muriel Bolger makes many interesting discoveries and enjoys some of the national pastimes
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- Reinventing Paris
- by Ros Drinkwater
- From Maria Callas to Madonna, every diva has learned that the secret of long-term success is reinvention and no city knows this better than Paris. The world’s favourite tourist destination isn’t content to rest on its laurels, says Ros Drinkwater
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- Swapping homes for the holidays
- by Margaret E Ward
- Holidaymakers are seeking out interesting, cost-effective ways to travel. Home exchanges are a great way to live like a native while saving money, writes Margaret E Ward
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- The art of travelling light
- by Ros Drinkwater
- Whatever we may think of a certain low-cost airline, it has its good points. For starters, it made us think about whether we really need a suitcase the size of an elephant for a week in the sun. Ros Drinkwater shares some tips on creating a capsule wardrobe
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- Cruise industry woes lead to cheap fares
- by Kathy Foley
- Cruise companies are slashing fares and Kathy Foley believes now might be just the time to get a good deal and set sail.
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- Lisbon - An exciting city for the independent traveller
- by Robbie Cousins
- According to ABTA, a UK based travel association, people in their 50s, 60s and 70s are now the world’s fastest growing holiday market, taking several breaks a year.
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- Spoilt for travel choice
- by June Edwards
- From ‘Golden Break’ deals in Ireland to three-month world cruises, June Edwards examines the options available to those looking for a holiday.
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- Stay and play in Ireland
- by Ros Drinkwater
- There are plenty of bargains to be found if you want to take a break at home, writes Ros Drinkwater.
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- Moving abroad for the winter
- by June Edwards
- With pensioners spending an average of €42.37 a week on heat and light last year -up 32% on the previous year – it’s no wonder that moving abroad for the winter is so popular.
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