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Joe Lindsay and Emma-Louise Johnston report from the Makarska Riviera in Croatia.
Joe Lindsay and Emma-Louise Johnston report from Abu Dhabi
Joe Lindsay and Emma-Louise Johnston report from Budapest
Joe Lindsay and Emma-Louise Johnston report from the ship the Independence of the Seas
Joe Lindsay and Emma-Louise Johnston report from Montreal, Canada
Joe Lindsay and Emma-Louise Johnston report from Cyprus.
Joe Lindsay and Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain enjoy the sights and landmarks of Chicago
Joe and Aoibhinn consider whether Lisbon can match the Algarve as a holiday destination
Joe and Aoibhinn enjoy the culture and history of Malta
Joe and Aoibhinn enjoy the culture and attractions of Morocco
Joe and Aoibhinn report from Lake Garda, Verona and Venice.
Joe Lindsay and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin enjoy the sights around the Amalfi coast.
New series of the popular travel show featuring holiday destinations with direct flights from island of Ireland. This week Joe Lindsay and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin report from La Plagne in the French Alps. Aoibhinn tries skiing for the very first time and Joe's giving snowboarding a go. Highlights include a visit to an igloo village, snowshoeing and a hair-raising ride on an Olympic bobsleigh run. Joe also takes a short getaway to Limerick, Irish City of Culture 2014, where he visits the new interactive exhibition in King John's Castle, calls into Thomond Park Stadium, home of the Munster rugby squad, and recalls the glamour of flying in a bygone age at the Foynes Flying Boat Museum
Boston on America's eastern seaboard has lots on offer for a great getaway - it's famous for its history, Ivy League universities, top-notch museums and first-class seafood. Highlights for Joe and Aoibhinn include following the Freedom Trail through the city to take in the key sights, visiting a museum dedicated to an iconic Irish-American - John F Kennedy, boarding the Boston Tea Party Ship and an excursion to Boston's weekend playground, Cape Cod. Aoibhinn also takes a short getaway to the Glens of Antrim, where she visits Glenariff Forest Park, Glenarm Castle, Carnfunnock Country Park and the National Trust village of Cushendun
Joe Lindsay and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin are based in Salou on the Spanish Costa Dorada. Salou is famous as a package holiday beach resort but Joe and Aoibhinn discover that there is a lot more to the area than just sun, sea and sand. They visit the fishing port of Cambrils, the historic town of Tarragona, and journey into the nearby mountains, where they find tranquil villages and stunning scenery. In this episode's short getaway, Joe is in County Wexford, where he visits a newly opened historic country house and explores the Irish National Heritage Park.
Joe Lindsay and Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin set up camp in the Dordogne in France. As well as camping, they explore medieval villages, farmers' markets, chateaux and the area's famous caves. Other highlights include a truffle hunting expedition, a visit to a forest full of Barbary apes and a trip back in time to a 1900s theme park. Joe also takes a short getaway to County Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula where he visits the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, takes a stroll along Inch Strand, the beach famous as a film location, and pops into the tourist town of Dingle
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New series. Joe Lindsay and Angela Scanlon explore Florida, with visits to the Kennedy Space Centre, Miami and Little Havana, and try out the latest watersport craze, jetpacking
It’s a winter sports getaway this week and Angela and Joe test their nerve with snowboarding and skiing lessons.
This week Angela and Joe travel to the Ionian island of Zante (or Zakynthos) famed for its white sandy beaches. A favourite is photogenic Navagio, also known as “Shipwreck Cove”. Angela gets cultural on a trip to the Greek mainland for a visit to ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games
This week Angela and Joe investigate Puglia, one of Italy’s well-known regions, found “at the heel of the boot”
Joe Lindsay and Angela Scanlon explore Marbella, visiting countryside villages and family attractions, and finding out why Malaga has become an important centre for the arts.
This week Angela and Joe take a city break to Nantes, one of France’s quirkiest destinations.
Joe Lindsay and new presenter Mairead Ronan kick-off the travel series in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. They're on a mission to find out if there's more to 'sin city' than just gambling. Mairead takes a romantic gondola ride along a Venetian canal - in a hotel, Joe takes to the skies on a helicopter ride over the stunning Grand Canyon, they marvel at the neon museum, fine dine at the Bellagio, and a construction site lends itself to an unusual and high-octane activity. In this week's short Getaway, Mairead and her son Dara take a self-catering break in Co Fermanagh.
Mairead Ronan and Joe Lindsay travel north to the land of fire and ice - Iceland. They tour the golden circle, take a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon, explore the architecture of Reykjavik and take to the seas in search of humpback and minke whales. And in our short Getaway, Mairead takes a road trip around the Inishowen peninsula in Co Donegal.
Joe Lindsay and Vogue Williams head for a Mediterranean break in sun-soaked Cyprus, visiting Ayia Napa, Limassol and the Troodos Mountains.
This week Joe Lindsay and Mairead Ronan visit the Tyrol region of Austria while in this week’s short Getaway Joe heads to the village of Cong, Co. Mayo.
Joe Lindsay and Vogue Williams take a trip to the Algarve in Portugal to find out why this area is a perennial family favourite for Irish holidaymakers. They explore the beaches of Albufeira, take in the famous coastline, discover why the Algarve is great for golfing and go wild at a waterpark. And on this week's short Getaway, Joe visits Wicklow to take in the sights of ancient Glendalough, explore the beautiful Powerscourt Estate, and he gets a rush of adrenaline on a stunt-driving experience.
In the final episode of the series, Joe Lindsay and Mairead Ronan visit Los Angeles before Mairead heads to Lough Erne in county Fermanagh.
Vogue Williams and rugby superstar Tommy Bowe kick off the travel series in the Côte d'Azur. The duo explore some of its most glamorous resorts including Cannes and Antibes. They also take a flying visit to Monaco, a playground for the rich and famous, and sample some of the tastes and flavours of Provence. In this week's short Getaway, Joe Lindsay and his wife Mary take a cruise on the River Shannon.
Mairead Ronan and Joe Lindsay travel stateside to the Big Apple. They are on a mission to leave Manhattan behind and see what is on offer in the other boroughs. They explore Little Italy in the Bronx, visit the hipster neighbourhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, discover there is more to Staten Island than just its ferry and explore the sights of Queens. Closer to home, Vogue Williams takes a short Getaway along the north coast and the island of Rathlin.
The Greek island of Rhodes is this week's destination for Mairead Ronan and Joe Lindsay. They explore the old and new town of Rhodes, hike up the historical Acropolis of Lindos, discover the island's stunning coastline by speedboat, sample the flavours of Aegean cuisine and take a daytrip to the picture perfect Greek island of Symi. And in this week's short Getaway, Vogue Williams takes a foodie-and-shopping break in the city of Belfast
Vogue Williams and Joe Lindsay check out Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, famous for its liberal approach to life. They take in the sights of the city from a canal ride, get to see some of the world's most famous paintings in the museum quarter and run amok in the Nemo Science Museum, and Vogue braves the new over-the-ledge swing ride at the A'Dam Lookout. Closer to home, rugby star Tommy Bowe takes a cycle tour around Strangford Lough in County Down.
Vogue Williams and Tommy Bowe land in the Balearic island of Ibiza. Though Ibiza is famous for clubbing and wild parties, Tommy and Vogue are on a mission to explore another side to the island. They find history in Ibiza Town, discover caves, hippies and stunning coastline on a drive around the island, and chill out at a yoga retreat. Finally, in keeping with tradition, they watch the sun set on the west coast. In this week's short Getaway, Mairead Ronan and her son Dara explore Ireland's ancient east and go wild at Tayto Park.
This week, Mairead Ronan and Joe Lindsay take advantage of direct flights to Transylvania in Romania to see at first hand the landscape and scenery that was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's famous novel. They discover the historic city of Cluj, are amazed by a theme park in an underground salt mine, visit medieval towns and hunt for some of the most amazing castles in the region. And in this week's short Getaway, Tommy Bowe discovers dramatic scenery of his own on an activity break in the Mourne Mountains of Co Down.
Rugby star Tommy Bowe and Mairead Ronan try out a camping trip in the Spanish region of Catalonia. They follow the path of pilgrims on a trip to the monastery of Montserrat, travel to the Penedes wine region to sample cava, take in some architectural sights on a day trip to Barcelona and get their sea legs on a sailing trip in Sitges. Closer to home, Joe Lindsay takes a short Getaway in Dublin to find out how accessible the city is for wheelchair users.
Vogue Williams and Joe Lindsay find out what's on offer in Dubai. They visit the tallest building in the world, opulent hotels, gigantic shopping malls and long sandy beaches. They also go in search of the more traditional Dubai with a trip up the Dubai creek in an abra boat, hunt for bargains in the colourful souks and sample the sights, sounds and flavours of a desert safari. Back home, Mairead Ronan heads west to explore some of the hidden gems of Connemara.
Presented by Tommy Bowe and Vogue Williams. The new series kicks off in the USA in the city of Seattle. Tommy gets his bearings from the top of the iconic Space Needle, before taking to the skies on a seaplane for the very best view of the city. The Chihuly Garden with its glass sculptures captures Vogue's imagination, as does MoPOP, the very cool Museum of Popular Culture. The duo head out to sea on a whale-watching trip, grab a coffee at the original Starbucks store, throw fish at Pike Place Market and visit the city's stickiest attraction, the Gum Wall. In this week's short Getaway, Joe Lindsay visits Dungarvan's farmers' market with local chef Paul Flynn, and takes in the majestic Mahon Falls with its magic road en route.
This week, Joe and Sinead head to the Bulgarian mountains to test one of the best value winter holidays. They kick off in Pamporovo, an ideal ski resort for beginners, where they try snowboarding, a husky ride and a thrilling ski-doo safari. They take an excursion to nearby Plovdiv (European City of Culture 2019) to check out the Old Town and its exceptionally well-preserved Ancient Theatre. They travel onto the bigger and busier ski resort of Borovets, and from there journey into Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, to take a tour of its historical city centre. In this week's short Getaway, Mairead Ronan's in County Wicklow to explore Russborough House, fondly known as 'Ireland's longest, most beautiful and most robbed house!'.
Mairead Ronan and Joe Lindsay explore some of the most popular resorts along Turkey's turquoise coast, including Oludeniz, Marmaris and Bodrum. They check out the best beaches, explore the historical sites, sample the flavours of the region and get out on the water to take in the beautiful coastline. And Tommy Bowe discovers some of Armagh's best-kept secrets on this week's short Getaway.
Mairead Ronan and Tommy Bowe are checking out a city break in Porto, Portugal's second largest city. They cruise on the River Douro, visit a magical bookshop, sample its famous port and explore its historic heritage. And on this week's short Getaway, Joe Lindsay is inspired in Heaney Country.
This week, Tommy Bowe and Mairead Ronan explore the year-round sunshine island of Lanzarote. They discover its volcanic history, reveal its beautiful beaches and get inspired by artist and environmentalist Cesar Manrique. And back home, Joe Lindsay takes a short Getaway on Achill Island off the west coast.
In the last of the current series, Joe Lindsay and Vogue Williams take advantage of the new direct air route to the former British colony of Hong Kong. With over seven million residents and more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, it’s a dazzling mix of east and west, new and ancient. There are designer shops, Chinese medical practitioners, Buddhist temples and some of the best food you’ll ever taste. Joe and Vogue try the city’s street food, make a pilgrimage to the Big Buddha on Lantau Island and journey through the stilted fishing village of Tai O. Closer to home, in this week’s short Getaway, Tommy Bowe is away with the fairies in Carlingford, Co Louth.
Fasten your seatbelts, forget the winter weather and let the new season of Getaways transport you to some great holiday destinations. Holly Hamilton and JJ Chalmers join the Getaways team and kick off the series in Menorca. JJ is a former Royal Marines commando and Invictus Games medallist, while Holly is a sports reporter who appears regularly on BBC Breakfast’s red sofa. They begin with those all-important beaches. They splash out at a waterpark, take in the views from an extraordinary cliff-face bar, check out the capital, Mahon, go lobster fishing, visit the white-washed village of Binibeca, see the famous Menorcan horses in action, admire the architecture of Ciutadella, and there is even time for kayaking and snorkelling.
Joe Lindsay and Jennifer Reoch explore Philadelphia in the USA, where they recreate Rocky's famous run up the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the boxing movie, visit the Liberty Bell, one of the most important symbols of American independence, and the Magic Gardens, where rubbish is turned into art. Joe also spends time at the jail that once held mobster Al Capone. In the short break, actor Atta Yaqub explores the best of Perthshire, including Scone Palace, the original home of the Stone of Destiny.
Holly Hamilton and JJ Chalmers test out a dual-centre city break in the Czech Republic. They kick off in the capital, Prague, before heading to Brno, the country’s second city. Following viewer recommendations, they visit many of Prague’s tourist favourites, including the Astronomical Clock with its hourly procession of Apostles, the historic Powder Tower and the iconic Charles Bridge. They take a river tour to get a different perspective on the city, before heading to the Castle to take in the changing of the guard. In the Castle complex they admire one of Prague’s most impressive buildings, St Vitus Cathedral, where kings and queens were crowned and where Saint Wenceslas is buried. In a city full of impressive architecture, the Dancing House, reminiscent of Fred and Ginger, has become a modern classic and inspires some nifty moves from JJ and Holly. They then jump in a classic car, to take a vintage red taxi tour of the city. JJ pays homage to The Beatles at the Lennon Wall, Holly visits a TV tower that was voted one of the world’s ugliest buildings, and finds an art gallery with its very own airship. In the smaller and quieter city of Brno, three hours from Prague, JJ discovers Europe’s second largest ossuary, where 50,000 skeletons are stored in a medieval charnel. Holly calls in at the Villa Tugendhat, created by the legendary Mies Van Der Rohe in the 1920s and still inspiring architects and designers today. JJ accesses a once highly classified nuclear bunker that is prepared for chemical and nuclear attack, but in the meantime functions as a hostel. And in this week’s short getaway, actor Kristian Nairn, Game of Thrones' Hodor, takes giant footsteps around a royal residence, Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland’s County Down.
Jennifer Reoch and Joe Lindsay head to the Kvarner Gulf in northern Croatia. First stop is the country’s original holiday resort, Opatija, famous for its villas, spas and gardens. A fashionable destination in the 19th century, it has been called 'the grande dame' of Croatian tourism, and it once attracted royalty, aristocrats and celebrities. Jennifer visits the beautiful Villa Angiolina which sparked Opatija’s popularity and attracted the A-list crowd of the day, including Austrian queen Maria Anna, wife of emperor Ferdinand I. The Hotel Kvarner was Opatija’s first hotel and catered for the influx of wealthy European visitors, including playwright Anton Chekhov and dancer Isadora Duncan. The town developed a reputation as a wellness holiday centre and that health tourism tradition continues today, prompting Jennifer to try a treatment at one of the town’s spas. A half-hour drive from Opatija is Rijeka, designated as the 2020 European Capital of Culture. Here, Jennifer and Joe’s discoveries include a secret military tunnel under the town, a torpedo factory, a Titanic connection, a yacht that once belonged to Tito, and a museum that specialises in old-school style computing. Joe takes in the impressive views of the town from Trsat Castle, while Jennifer admires the town’s magical theatre with ceiling paintings by Gustav Klimt. They take a day trip to the nearby island of Krk where they come across a sparkling wine with an unusual provenance – it is placed in chests, lowered 30 meters into the sea, and left to ferment underwater for months. And in this week’s Short Getaway, Kirsty Wark introduces her holiday favourite, the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s west coast, where Brodick Castle is the first call on her itinerary.
Holly Hamilton and JJ Chalmers report from the Greek island of Crete, known for its beaches and ancient history. And Diona Doherty visits Center Parcs in Longford, Ireland.
Jennifer Reoch and Joe Lindsay report from the southern Spanish city of Seville. Jennifer first visits the Real Alcazar, one of the city’s most impressive buildings, where she discovers a collection of palaces and gardens in exquisite Moorish and Renaissance styles. Joe and Jennifer visit the cathedral, another architectural masterpiece in the city centre, and also the burial place of Christopher Columbus, as well as being home to a stuffed crocodile! Next is a cyclo tour around the Maria Luisa Park, where the main attraction is the striking Plaza de Espana, built to show off the city’s many talents in building, design and craftsmanship. And they take in more palatial wonders at the Casa de Pilatos, another Andalucian palace, which has around 150 different styles of azulejo (Spanish glazed tiles) - one of the largest collections in the world. Jennifer views the city from on high from the Metropol Parasol, also known as Las Setas, or 'the mushrooms', because of its resemblance to giant fungi. It is claimed to be the largest wooden structure in the world. They then visit Triana, a neighbourhood famous for flamenco, and call into the Christena Heeren Foundation flamenco academy. Here, traditional dance, song and guitar playing are studied by aficionados who come from around the world to master the art. They see a performance that brings all these skills together in true Andalusian style. Next up is a river tour on the Guadalquiver River, followed by a visit to the Macarena neighbourhood with its original city walls, tapas with some locals and an Arab bath, before ending up in a huge bathtub filled with red wine! And in this week’s Short Getaway, Jean Johansson explores the fishing villages of East Fife.
