Fiona Ellis

3 weeks ago | thesun.ie | Fiona Ellis

THE life of a busy mum can often feel like a whirlwind of school runs, packed lunches and endless to-do lists, leaving little time for self-care. So, when the opportunity for a spa weekend arises, it’s nothing short of a lifeline. And when I got the chance to visit Ireland’s newest luxury hotel, The Address Sligo, to experience its brand new spa, I grabbed it with both hands.

2 months ago | thesun.ie | Fiona Ellis

IT'D be silly to come to London for a bath. Even if it was a gloriously deep tub with gleaming hardware surrounded by Cipollino marble. So, instead, come to London for a bespoke wooden four-poster bed with dreamy white bedding that feels like sleeping on a cloud. Or, come to London for the pomp and ceremony of afternoon tea in sumptuous surroundings in the heart of the UK capital.

Jun 18, 2024 | thesun.ie | Fiona Ellis

OUR first ever holiday abroad as a family of four was filled with ups and downs. And over and unders. And around and arounds. And thrills and dashes, shrieks and splashes. This is because we headed to Salou in Spain to visit PortAventura World, the country's biggest theme park, for a holiday to remember. The trip started off with a serious adrenaline rush - and that was just the Ryanair flight.

May 17, 2024 | thesun.ie | Fiona Ellis

DEAREST gentle readers, with the hit series Bridgerton back our screens now's the perfect time to visit Cork to be transported back to the glitz of the 19th century. The Imperial Hotel is over 200 years old and fondly known as the ‘Grand Dame’ of Cork city. And it's leaning into its historical roots with a ‘Season’s Diamond’ package giving only the most sophisticated of guests an opportunity to dabble in a more lavish lifestyle.

Mar 9, 2024 | thesun.ie | Fiona Ellis

Have a roarsome time in the Marble CityWHAT'S the one thing you don't expect from a hotel people have described as the 'best family experience ever', 'perfect for kids' and an 'ideal break' for tots? Something you wouldn't associate with a hotel that has an adventure trail, wildlife farm and dinosaurs dotted around? And from one that boasts a kid's club and spacious family rooms? The answer is silence.