http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/ http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/the-real-great-gatsby-locations-29274944.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/the-real-great-gatsby-locations-29274944.html Those going in search of the filming locations for Baz Luhrmann’s version of The Great Gatsby will find themselves a long, long way from the east coast of America. Destinations Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/montenegro-a-balkan-beauty-with-blue-skies-beauty-and-now-golf-29259971.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/montenegro-a-balkan-beauty-with-blue-skies-beauty-and-now-golf-29259971.html It was extremely apt that I should be reading a book about the women in architect Frank Lloyd Wright's life on the plane to Montenegro. As the plane took off, I discovered that one of the very important women in his life was Olgivanna, who hailed from Montenegro. Before I arrived, she had added an air of the exotic to a country I had never visited before and knew little about. And I wasn't let down. Destinations Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/prague-czech-date-29258486.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/prague-czech-date-29258486.html Explore the cobbled streets or relax with one of Prague’s finest beers in this charming city, writes Nicola Brady Destinations Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/the-10-best-bargain-cities-29258693.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/the-10-best-bargain-cities-29258693.html We share the most pocket-friendly places to spend a weekend away Destinations Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/inside-ireland/country-fairs-fun-of-the-fair-29258687.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/inside-ireland/country-fairs-fun-of-the-fair-29258687.html Tanya Sweeney rediscovers traditional Ireland at our most charming country fairs Inside Ireland Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/great-dane-29276545.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/great-dane-29276545.html Why go Travel Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/kitsch-capital-of-europe-29276538.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/kitsch-capital-of-europe-29276538.html It seemed like your routine EI-flight sign-off: "Go raibh maith agaibh as tastail le hAer Lingus inniu agus slán." However, this intercom protocol was about to be unexpectedly broken with an honour usually reserved for the likes of Ireland Six Nation's squads or Katie Taylor. "Finally, Aer Lingus would just like to wish Ryan Dolan, and all the Irish entry travelling with us today, the very best of luck in this year's Eurovision Song Contest!" came the announcement, to a somewhat befuddled buala bos from the largely Scandinavian passengers. What could I do but leave out a rescue cheer from the back seats of the Malmo Express? Travel Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/need-to-know-29276539.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/need-to-know-29276539.html Getting there Travel Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/santiago-at-the-caminos-end-29258523.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/destinations/santiago-at-the-caminos-end-29258523.html Walker or weekender, Nicola Brady discovers that the Galician capital and pilgrim city Santiago has something to offer everyone Destinations Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100