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“The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery and award winning travel journalist and broadcaster Ed Finn just LOVE travelling the world. Each week they open the doors to their Travel Lounge—a fun, welcoming space packed with great destinations, the latest travel news and deals AND the chance to win some amazing holidays. So grab a seat, pour something bubbly, and get comfy - because in The Travel Lounge, everyone’s on the guest list!”
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This week on The Travel Lounge, travel expert Sarah Slattery and award-winning journalist Ed Finn take you straight to the glittering heart of Las Vegas—now easier than ever with direct flights from Dublin. From world-class shows and dazzling neon nights to mouth-watering cuisine and fabulous places to stay, Ed calls it “Disneyland for Adults”—and he’s ready to prove why! Tune in for insider tips, must-try experiences, and a taste of the electric energy that makes Vegas a bucket-list escape.&...
From theme parks to national parks, world-class museums to celebrity beach resorts, there are so many things to do in New Jersey - In this special podcast Ed and Sarah tell Classic Hits FM's, Trina Maher's why New Jersey is a fascinating state that is often overlooked, partly because of its more famous neighbour, New York. It’s the most densely populated state in the country, and its home to some of the world’s most famous tourist destinations. But what is New Jersey known f...
South Africa’s diverse melting pot of cultures has earned it the nickname the ‘Rainbow Nation’, a moniker that mirrors the country’s colourful local life. The beauty of South Africa is there are so many ways to dive into its culture – Ed and Sarah have both travelled extensively in SA and just love to chat about it... South Africa’s rich mix of cultures means its cities have a kaleidoscope of neighbourhoods to wander. Cape Town has the rainbow-hued houses of the Bo-Kaap and the trendy bars a...
Malaga is the third oldest city in Western Europe after Lisbon and Cadiz, and its historical centre is a pleasure to explore. The streets are covered in marble tiles and there are beautiful buildings around every corner, including the magnificent Cathedral of Malaga. In typical Spanish fashion, the streets are lined with tapas bars where locals gather to socialise – the city is bursting with energy.From beach days to city strolls, Malaga city has so much to offer, however, the region of Andal...
It’s possible to spend months in Lisbon and discover something new every day but if you only have a weekend, you can still walk away with a memorable impression of the city. In this Podcast, we explore Portugal’s capital in 48 hours. One of the must-do experiences in Lisbon is riding the bright yellow 28 tram. To enjoy it at its best, get up early to avoid the tourist and commuter crowds. These trams are operational antiques, carrying people up and down Lisbon’s hilly streets sinc...
Maine is home to many mountains and several state parks but there is only one mile-high Katahdin, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, located in the glorious Baxter State Park. Located right “next door” is the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. We were joined on Travel Talk recently by Eric Goodwin the strategic Consultant for Katahdin Tourism. "These incredible places are right here in the Katahdin Region" Located in the east central portion of the state, ...
The Liberties has become Dublin's hottest hood. The Hyatt Centric is a great place to stay here and I really enjoyed their wonderful hospitality. In this special podcast on the Liberties, I first chatted with the hotel's MD, Declan Curtis, I met Dean William Morton and Freda Doyle from St.Patrick's Cathedral. We called in to see Amy Ryan from Marsh's Library and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of whiskey tasting and sightseeing at the award winning Pearse Lyons di...
It's no secret that I'm just wild about Florida so today on the Travel Lounge, I’m delighted to be speaking with the co-founder of Wild Florida, Sam Haught and Director of Sales, PJ Brown, who are here to tell us all about their amazing Wildlife and Safari Park which is an absolute ‘must do’ when you visit Orlando and Florida. This "hidden secret" is a terrific day out and a great way to explore the natural reserves and beautiful wildlife that this area has to offer AND all within...
Today, I’m joined by Tik Tok sensation and luxury hotel expert Marcos Toscani. Marcos is a content creator and founder of @expertoenhoteles. Hailing from Argentina, he focuses exclusively on luxury hotels worldwide. Marcos has been named the Meliá TikTok Luxury Expert, the company's first ambassador on TikTok, after also being named "Visit Mexico's" first luxury tourism ambassador in 2020. His podcast "Hotel Expert" became the most popular podcast about hotels in Spa...
This week we are bringing our listeners some great tips and advice on ways to save time, money and to enjoy stress free travel. How to breeze through airports, avoid baggage problems, save time on queues, save €€€ on airfares and tours.... and much more. These are little secrets of the trade that we have picked up over our many years of travelling. Happy Travels The Travel Lounge in association with Visit New Jersey joint hosts of the World Cup 2026
We are so delighted to welcome Kathy Kiera Clarke, or Aunt Sarah from Derry Girls to the The Travel Lounge. One of the main stars in the smash hit comedy series, Kathy recently embarked on her own giant adventure to explore some of the places and experiences that you can embrace in Northern Ireland. Mister Northern Ireland himself, Ed Finn thoroughly enjoyed this "not so wee" chat with Kathy. “I’m born and bred in Belfast and it’s always lovely to come home. Every ti...
Paul McVeigh, born in Belfast, began his career as a playwright before moving to London where he wrote comedy shows, which were performed at the Edinburgh Festival and in London’s West End. He briefly returned to theatre in 2022, with ‘Big Man’ at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, which won an Irish Times Theatre Award. Paul's short stories have been published in literary journals and anthologies, read on BBC Radio 5 and commissioned by BBC Radio 4. The Good Son (2015) is h...
Welcome to a harmonious journey through the captivating soundscape of Belfast which is now officially recognised as a UNESCO City of Music. In this special episode of "Pure Belfast - Sound of Music," we embark on an auditory adventure that takes us through the storied musical history of this vibrant city, a place that has given birth to legendary artists like Van Morrison, Ruby Murray, and Snow Patrol. We have the distinct pleasure of hosting a trio of esteemed guests who will g...
Titanic Distillers Belfast - The pump house and neighbouring dry dock catered for White Star liners such as Olympic and Titanic more than 100 years ago, and it’s now the site of the city’s first working whiskey distillery in almost 90 years. The brainchild of Peter Lavery, Stephen Symington and Richard Irwin, Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock opened to the public earlier this year. Almost £8m has been invested to convert the pump house into a distillery and visitor centre,...
Welcome to the Pure Belfast Podcast - In this week's episode I'm talking to Eimear Kearney, Head of Marketing and Communications at Titanic Belfast and Adrian McNally the General Manager of Titanic Hotel Belfast. Eimear tells me about about the new reimagined Titanic Experience which opened in March of this year after a £4.5 million refurbishment and now introduces 'The Pursuit of Dreams' as a new theme which uses immersive technology combined with the authentic Titanic Story in ...
Welcome to the Pure Belfast Podcast - In the first episode we are joined by award winning chef and restaurateur - Niall Mc Kenna. Belfast man Niall has been cooking since the age of 14 and in the course of his career spent 12 years training under the likes of Michelin starred Chefs Nico Ladenis, Gary Rhodes at The Greenhouse and City Rhodes and Marco Pierre White at The Canteen. He also worked in the prestigious Avenue Restaurant in Mayfair and at the Notting Hill Brasserie befor...
Lanzarote is unlike anywhere else on earth, with its beautiful climate, jaw-dropping scenery and dramatic volcanic history. Three hundred years ago, the island suffered the longest and most brutal volcanic eruption the planet has ever seen - it was a raging cauldron for six years - and yet today Lanzarote is a holiday paradise. On this week's Ambassadors to Spain series we meet Geraldine Mc Fadden who has lived here for over 14 years. Geraldine tells us about some of her favourit...
This week in our Ambassadors for Spain series we chat to Fiona McAndrew who has lived in Tenerife for over 34 years. Fiona has worked in Tourism for many years in Tenerife and she tells us what a wonderful place Tenerife is and specially how friendly the people are there. Tenerife is famous for its beaches of course, ( 72 listed on the tourist board website at least) on which to stretch out, switch off and get that gorgeous shade of bronze. Tenerife however is a multi-face...
We continue our Ambassadors for Spain series this week with Colm Mullen chatting to us from what some refer to as the "Soul of Spain" Castile and León is a treasure trove of historic sites and impressive landscapes. This is one of the destinations which offers the greatest diversity of natural landscapes in Europe, as well as spectacular monuments, a varied and abundant gastronomy… all this guarantees that this region in the interior of Spain is bound to delight you. It has a wh...
In the third episode of Ambassadors for Spain we are delighted to chat with Ian Byrne, originally from Monkstown Co. Dublin. The manager of two Irish bars in Benidorm, The Tavern and The Church, Ian is well known locally as a Stand Up Comedian and also manages a property agency and was previously an english teacher in Valencia. In this episode Ian tells us why he loves living in Benidorm and what it has to offer. Once a quiet fishing village, Benidorm has been transformed ...
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