How to travel Ireland
TRAVEL GUIDE1 5월 2023
Dublin
Dublin city centre
Magical glittering streets. Breath-taking mountain walks. Dramatic sunrises and sunsets. A long weekend on the Emerald Isle is the chance to relish a slower pace of life, without the crowds, as Francesca and Tommaso of Take My Heart Everywhere found out.
To stay

Late lie-ins, fireside drinks and spa packages: in Ireland, your hotel is more than just a place to sleep. It’s somewhere to savour. Bed down in Dublin, at sumptuous The Westbury hotel, where you’ll sip drinks in its 1930s-inspired bar, The Sidecar, and pamper yourself with Malin + Goetz toiletries.

The Westbury hotel Dublin
A green oasis at The Westbury

RRP

60 €

Village Price

54 €

ELEMIS

Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
STYLE TIP

Stay hydrated during your trip with Elemis pro-collagen marine cream.

There’s something about this city that makes you feel instantly at ease and at home. Perhaps it’s the hospitality, the relaxed vibe, the friendliness of everyone you meet – Dublin is pure magic!

FRANCESCA AND TOMMASO

TAKE MY HEART EVERYWHERE

RRP

225 €

Village Price

99 €

Michael Kors

Poppy espadrille sneaker
GO GREEN

Make the 20-minute journey to Portobello on foot – these shoes from Michael Kors are both comfortable and restaurant-worthy.

To eat

While The Westbury’s very own WILDE restaurant is well worth a visit for its Irish produce and alfresco-inspired decoration, we love a walk south, to Richmond Restaurant in Dublin’s Portobello area. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, this tiny, low-key spot serves a limited but absolutely delicious menu for brunch, early evening and dinner.

WILDE restaurant at The Westbury in Dublin
Brunch and much more at WILDE
To see

Friends of The Bicester Collection and founders of the Take My Heart Everywhere travel platform, couple Francesca and Tommaso loved the cultural highlights around Dublin. “Dublin is such a beautiful city,” they said of their trip. “If we had to choose one favourite, it would be Trinity College, with its beautiful park, the Book of Kells and the stunning library, the incredible Long Room and more.”

Trinity College in Dublin
A spot of culture at Trinity College

Kildare Gallery

John Hogan
TOP TIP

Just outside of Dublin sits Kildare Village, where you can shop your favourite designers and must-have new arrivals for 2023. Plus, don’t miss the new art exhibition in its Kildare Gallery, which hosts more than 20 incredible local artists and sculptors.

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Polo Ralph Lauren

Meren cable knit sweater
TOP TIP

Home to the literary world’s finest, from James Joyce to George Bernard Shaw, nowhere is better than Ireland for curling up with a good book. So, after your spa session, raid the library and position yourself next to one of the house’s roaring fires in a cosy knit.

To relax

After you’ve soaked up the city sights, drive south-west into Ireland’s green heart and to Ballyfin Demesne – a five-star country house style hotel in Ballyfin. The most luxurious home away from home, this vast manor houses a heated pool, sauna and spa, and offers its residents music recitals, art and architectural tours and more – you’ll never want to leave.

Kildare Village Ballyfin Demense Main Image
A home away from home at Ballyfin Demesne

Pack your sunglasses and a fashionable trench for the sunny winter days. A gorgeous day bag to hold your camera – Dublin is so photogenic – will complete your look.

FRANCESCA AND TOMMASO

TAKE MY HEART EVERYWHERE

To explore

Running along the border of County Laois is the Slieve Bloom Mountain range – a majestic national park that’s dotted with villages and castles. It’s even said that you can see half the counties in Ireland from the top. Providing a much-needed blast of fresh winter air, a long walk up and down the hills is a must. The hotel butlers can even recommend suitable walks and print maps to help you on your way.

Mountains in Ireland
Greener pastures

RRP

255 €

Village Price

165 €

Maje

Studded denim jacket
STYLE TIP

Layer up against the chill nights in a stylish and practical jacket – this one from Kildare Village’s Maje is a favourite.

Your essential packing list

RRP

695 €

Village Price

449 €

Coach

Chalk Multi Crossbody

RRP

229 €

Village Price

129 €

KARL LAGERFELD

2 Tone denim pants

RRP

470 €

Village Price

329 €

Sun Fashion Lab

Dior Sunglasses

RRP

95 €

Village Price

63,65 €

Reiss

Linen Crop Top

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