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Take a
Photo Tour of Llao Llao Golf Resort & Spa in
Patagonia, Argentina |
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Take a
Photo Tour of the Cloister at Sea Island, Georgia |
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Spa Cuisine Spotlight:
A
grilled sandwich showcasing your summer tomatoes,
courtesy of Lake Austin Spa |
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The
Stowe Mountain Lodge & Spa in Vermont offers two
private cooking classes for groups up to eight guests,
taught by Chef Sean Buchanan, one of the state's foremost
advocates of the local farm movement. Available
year-round from Sunday through Thursday. |
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MUNSTER
COUNTY CLARE
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County Clare
(Contae an Chláir in Irish) is in the Irish province of Munster. It is
located on the west coast of Ireland, northwest of the River Shannon. Its
capital is the town of Ennis. While part of Limerick City is in south east
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Claureen Health Farm
is Irish Tourist Board Approved and located in Co. Clare in the west of
Ireland, a part of the country renowned for its outstanding
scenery and unspoilt natural beauty. The Health Farm is close to the
town of Ennis (population 17,000) where tradition, culture and old world
charm blends with a modern progressive town. The concept that
inspires the Health Farm is to provide for those who, because of the
pressure and pace of modern living require the opportunity to unwind,
relax and restore body and mind in a holiday atmosphere away from it all
incorporating the holistic approach.
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MUNSTER
COUNTY CORK
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County Cork
(Irish:
Contae Chorcaí) is the
most southerly and the largest of the
modern counties of Ireland. Cork is
nicknamed "The Rebel County", as a
result of the support of the townsmen of
Cork in 1491 for Perkin Warbeck, a
pretender to the throne of England
during the Wars of the Roses.
Attractions include the Blarney Stone
and Cobh (formerly Queenstown), the last
stop of the Titanic, before
departing on its doomed journey.
The
remote western area of the county, known
as West Cork, is a popular destination
for tourists, who visit the small
villages and islands. West Cork is noted
for its rugged natural beauty, fine
beaches and distinct social atmosphere.
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The castle, from
which the village takes its name, was first built in 1210 by knights
under the leadership of Richard Earl de Clare, more commonly known
as Strongbow. The original castle and its lands belonged to the
Knights Templar following their foundation by Maurice Fitzgerald,
the Earl of Desmond. This unique heritage is proudly displayed in
the form of the Templar Cross, which forms the centrepiece of the
resort's coat of arms.
Set in picturesque
woodlands, lakes and gardens,
Capella Castlemartyr
enjoys a setting that is truly breathtaking. Our signature
Auriga at the Capella Castlemartyr hotel incorporates lunar
cycles, organic ingredients and Irish traditions into its offerings.
Our full-service spa and fitness facilities feature extensive
health, beauty and wellness indulgences that exceed the expectations
of even the most seasoned spa connoisseur. Our philosophy centres on
caring for our guests and crafting custom treatment programs with
relaxation and holistic regeneration in mind. Our certified
nutritionist is available to consult with our guests to create
individual dietary plans that they can consume in any of our
restaurants. The spa experience supports a holistic and individually
tailored restorative experience
The 24,400 sq f /
2,270 sq m Auriga Spa houses 10 treatment rooms, Spa & Pool
Café and 24-hour fitness centre. Also a 65 ft / 20 m Ozone treated
indoor swimming pool, vitality pools, saunas, couples and VIP suites
and products from The Organic Pharmacy.
A Member of Good
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As you make your
way up the winding, tree lined path to our welcoming door, let
calmness envelope you as you allow
Hayfield Manor Hotel
become your home away from home. Set within 2 acres of mature
gardens, Hayfield Manor Hotel is an oasis of calm within the vibrant
city of Cork. Leave the pressure of everyday routine far behind and
indulge in a host of exceptional services or simply unwind alone or
with friends in a secluded corner by an open fire. Whether your stay
is for business or pleasure, we invite you to explore Hayfield Manor
Hotel to see for yourself why we remain Cork City’s Premier 5 Star
Hotel. A Member of Good Food Ireland. |
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The Thalassotherapy Centre at
the Lodge & Spa at Inchydoney
Island is divided into
private rooms with highly sophisticated equipment including multi-functional
aero marine baths, a sea water jet shower, algae application, cryotherapy,
lymphatic drainage, Pressotherapy, electrotherapy, shower massage, marine
brumisation, and physiotherapy. Additional facilities include a steam room,
sauna, fully-equipped gymnasium and extensive beauty clinic. For after treatment
care there is a luxurious relaxation room and thalasso refreshment bar which
overlooks the ocean. Water babies can take advantage of the therapeutic heated
sea-water pool which has counter current swimming, a waterfall, geyser spa, air
spa, micro bubble seats, underwater massage seats, neck showers, underwater jets
and an aqua gymnastic area.
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COUNTY MEATH |
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County Meath
(Irish:
Contae na Mí) is a county
in Ireland, often informally called The
Royal County. The county town is Navan,
where the county hall and government are
located. Trim contains Ireland's largest
Norman castle and was the setting for
many Norman-Irish parliaments. Meath is
also home to Kells, with its round tower
and monastic past, and Slane, known for
its castle and annual rock concert and
the Ledwidge Cottage Museum.
Meath (the "middle") was formed from the
eastern part of the province of Midhe
but now forms part of Leinster.
The archaeological complex of Brú na
Bóinne is 5,000 years old and
includes the burial sites of Newgrange,
Knowth and Dowth, in the northeast of
the county, is a UNESCO designated World
Heritage Site.
County
Meath also has the only Gaeltacht area
in the province of Leinster at Ráth
Cairn.
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Standing majestically on the banks of the River Boyne in
the rolling landscape of County Meath,
Bellinter House
exudes period glamour. We are located just under an hour
from Dublin city and Dublin Airport. The
grounds at Bellinter are extensive and have sweeping
lawns, ancient trees and a number of secluded spots to
relax and laze.
Bellinter House was built in 1750 and was designed by
the renowned German architect Richard Castle or Cassels,
who also designed the Irish Parliament, Leinster House
in Dublin. The House meticulously preserves its
classic Georgian heritage while enhancing it with the
best of modern Irish design. Elaborate decorative
plasterwork, marble fireplaces and wood paneled walls
mix easily with elemental hand-made ash furniture,
contemporary lighting, installation art and vintage and
handmade furniture.
The
Bathhouse at Bellinter is so called because of the
signature seaweed baths that are a specialty. There is
also a wide range of holistic, rejuvenating and relaxing
therapies and massage treatments available. Enjoy
facials, wraps and manicures, then slip in to the sauna
or steam room and dip into the infinity pool.
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LEINSTER
COUNTY WESTMEATH
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County Westmeath
(Irish: Contae na hIarmhí) is a
county situated in the Irish midlands, also popularly called the "Lake county"
in the western part of the province of Leinster. The county was once part of the
ancient province of Meath and later of County Meath. Mullingar is the county
administrative centre, and has the largest urban population of the county.
Athlone, Moate, Kilbeggan, and Castlepollard are also important commerce and
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Temple Country
Retreat Spa combines the
warmth and charm of a 250 year old Irish country house, with the
care and pampering of a contemporary health spa. Set in one hundred
acres of pasture, surrounded by stately beech and ash, on the site
of an ancient monastery, Temple is a retreat for the modern age.
Declan and Bernadette Fagan opened their home as a country house B&B
in 1987. They gained a reputation for easygoing hospitality and
superb cooking - as healthy as it is delicious. Bernadette uses
local meats, dairy produce, fruit and vegetables, as well as herbs
from the garden, to create menus with a special Temple magic.
Vegetarian, vegan and special diets are catered for. In the
nineties, walking and cycling, yoga and aromatherapy were added to
the holiday menu and in 1998 a suite of treatment rooms, sauna and steamroom, conservatory and five new bedrooms were seamlessly
blended into the old world courtyard. The Temple Spa was born.
Temple is surrounded by an unspoiled rural countryside, with hedge
enclosed pastures where cattle graze, and lakes, peat bogs, historic
sites, houses and gardens are waiting to be explored. These are six
championship golf courses, facilities for sailing, lake fishing and
an excellent equestrian centre all within a 30-minute drive. |
LEINSTER
COUNTY WEXFORD |
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County Wexford
(Irish: Contae Loch Garman) is a
maritime county in the south-east of Ireland, in the province of Leinster. It
takes its name from the principal town, Wexford, founded by Vikings and named by
them 'Waesfjord', meaning 'inlet of the mud-flats' in the Old Norse language. It
is known as 'Ireland's sunny south-east' for its high amount of sunshine. |
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Kelly's Resort Hotel and
Spa is a 4 star resort hotel uniquely situated
along 5 miles of safe sandy beach in Rosslare, County
Wexford, also known as the “Sunny South East.” enjoying
the best of weather in Ireland. The easy atmosphere at
the luxury spa resort hotel encourages total relaxation
– enjoy a stroll on the beach or book a treatment in our
destination spa – SeaSpa. For guests requiring a
more active holiday, Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa offers a
host of activities such as indoor / outdoor tennis,
golf, Aqua Club, Gym, Jogging track and much more.
A member of Good Food Ireland. |
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LEINSTER
COUNTY WICKLOW
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County Wicklow
(Irish: Contae Chill Mhantáin) is a
county on the east coast of the Ireland, immediately south of Dublin. The county
is bordered by the Irish Sea and the counties of Carlow, Kildare, Wexford and
two parts of what was County Dublin, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and South Dublin.
The county is part of the "Greater Dublin Area". Wicklow is known as "The Garden
of Ireland" because of its scenery but sometimes known as 'the last county' as
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Since opening in
1997, The Merrion Hotel
has established itself as the epitome of relaxed grandeur, welcoming
Dubliners and visitors to the city with stunningly appointed rooms,
crackling turf fires and a host of facilities. We are
delighted to have received many prestigious awards and accolades
over recent years and we hope our guests appreciate what we feel is
at the cornerstone of our success - excelling in the art of
hospitality. Located in the heart of The Merrion Hotel, The
Tethra Spa is Dublin's most refined retreat. A place to unwind,
restore and to invigorate the body and mind. Surrounded by gentle
interiors, technologically advanced fitness equipment, an expansive
infinity swimming pool, steam room and luxurious treatment areas,
The Tethra Spa brings relaxation, well being and fitness to the
fore. The Tethra Spa is available to guests and to a limited number
of members only, so there is always plenty of space to unwind.
A Member of Good Food Ireland. |
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Sometimes we forget how important it is to slow down - to take a
break from the stresses and strains of fast-paced modern living.
That's what makes
Powerscourt Springs
such a special experience.
Here, in the heart of beautiful County Wicklow and just 30 minutes
from Dublin city centre, you'll find the ultimate escape from the
pressures of the real world. Powerscourt Springs is beauty, health
and fitness centre rolled into one tranquil haven. Relaxation and
rejuvenation await you as you surrender yourself to the luxury of
being pampered in a way you've never known before. |
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COUNTY DONEGAL |
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County Donegal
(Irish: Contae Dhún na nGall. Sometimes unofficially known in Irish as
Tír Chonaill) is a county located in the west of the Province of Ulster in
the northwest of Ireland. It is one of three counties in the Province of Ulster
that does not form part of Northern Ireland. Despite it being the most
northern county in all of Ireland, and despite its very strong Ulster identity,
the county is part of the Republic of Ireland. County Donegal is the largest
county in Ulster. |
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COUNTY Monaghan
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County Monaghan
(Irish: Contae Mhuineacháin) is a county in the Republic of Ireland. It
is one of three counties situated in the province of Ulster without being part
of Northern Ireland. The name comes from the Irish, derived from Muine Cheain
meaning the Land of the little hills. This name refers to the density of
drumlins in the area, those small hills formed from glacial action (during a
previous ice age). Monaghan is the principal town. Other major towns include
Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, and Clones.
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Right in the heart
of the Kingdom of Oriel, the ancient Irish kingdom,
Castle Leslie is
steeped in history. It's the seat of the Leslies, one of Ireland's
more interesting and unusual families who came to Ireland in the
16th Century. Ancestor John Leslie, the fighting Bishop, bought the
estate with a £2,000-reward for defending Charles II against
Cromwell. Following a huge investment over the last 10
years, 2007 saw an important stage of the Castle Leslie Estate's
evolution. The Castle was transformed into a private members' club
while the Hunting Lodge re-opened with its 35 bedrooms, Brasserie,
Conor's Bar and Victorian Spa. Alongside is the brand new Equestrian
Centre destined to be Ireland's Ultimate Equestrian Playground.
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ADDITIONAL LINKS OF INTEREST
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Ireland
(Irish: Éire; Ulster Scots:
Airlann) is the third largest
island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the
north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and
islets. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of
Great Britain. Politically, the state called Ireland (also
described as the Republic of Ireland in cases of ambiguity) covers five-sixths
of the island, with Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, covering the
remainder in the north-east. The name Ireland derives from the name
Ériu (in modern Irish, Éire) with the addition of the Germanic word
land. Most other western European names for Ireland derive from the same
source, such as French Irlande. Geographic and Travel
information by Wiki and Wiki Travel.
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Good Food Ireland. You would
think it was the most natural thing in the world. Surrounded by sea, and with
lush green pastures and a climate perfect for everything from beans to tomatoes
to salad Ireland is blessed with the best of nearly everything. The truth,
however, is more complicated. Good food in Ireland does exist, you just need to
know where to find it. Members of the Good Food Network are marked,
above.
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