http://magazine.tripshake.com Travel tips from TripShake experts Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:00:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I recently interviewed Jody of Have Kid Will Travel about her experience with kids at Glendine House in Arthurstown near Wexford.  This property sounds like an amazing option to use as a home-base to explore this breathtaking part of Ireland. Here's what she said: Glendine Country House is a gorgeous, historic Georgian ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/featured-tips/family-friendly-georgian-manor-in-ireland.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-friendly-georgian-manor-in-ireland The Ammos Hotel in Crete, Greece is a Community Recommended hotel on Ciao Bambino and a boutique, kid-friendly option for families.  I love that the rooms are so bright and fun—the kitchenettes in the rooms are a great perk for families too. Here's what the family that stayed there had to ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/boutique-hotel/family-friendly-boutique-hotel-in-greece-ammos-hotel.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-friendly-boutique-hotel-in-greece-ammos-hotel La Coluccia La Coluccia is a Sardinian boutique hotel set in landscape grounds a few metres from its own private beach. The simply stylish rooms are designed with modern flair and all have panoramic views. The billionaire's playground of the Sardinia's Costa Esmeralda is within easy reach. Room rates €130–€320 a person in ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/boutique-hotel/la-coluccia-for-a-romantic-gataway.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=la-coluccia-for-a-romantic-gataway Il Palazzetto This island of serenity and elegance lies in the heart of the Roman tourist beast, only a few short metres from the Spanish Steps. In fact, the view from the terrace of Il Palazzetto onto the 18th-century landmark is absurdly perfect. The private spaces at this boutique hotel in ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/boutique-hotel/rome.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rome Masseria Cimino A cluster of whitewashed farm buildings set around a kitchen garden and surrounded by ancient olive groves, Masseria Cimino is an archetypal Pugliese rustic hideaway with a fresh, dreamlike sheen. Ornamented with artfully rusted farm tools, dried plants and flowers, and jars of preserves, it’s a modern-day take on ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/boutique-hotel/masseria-cimino-a-beautiful-boutique-hotel-in-puglia.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=masseria-cimino-a-beautiful-boutique-hotel-in-puglia Alexandria abides in many places to visit and beautiful beaches to walk on their sand, but I’m sure that Bibliotheca Alexandrina is the first thing that gets in your mind when I first mention Alexandria. Bibliotheca Alexandrina was reopened in 2002 in a brand new catchy design and in a ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/art-culture/the-new-charming-bibliotheca-alexandrina.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-new-charming-bibliotheca-alexandrina Little Bay calls itself a bistro, which fits well with the cosy tavern-like setting. The décor is faux royal - gold painted banisters and ornate picture frames are ubiquitous. But there is no pretension. Red dripping candles in wine bottles adorn every table and copies of centuries’ old masterpieces have ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/wine-food/little-bay-kilburn-budget-bistro.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=little-bay-kilburn-budget-bistro La Villa Set amid rolling hills this boutique hotel in Piedmont is surrounded by spectacular scenery and some of the finest restaurants in Italy. La Villa is the ideal country hideaway; each room in the 17th-century building has been decorated with impeccable taste blending historic features with the modern essentials of ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/boutique-hotel/la-villa-a-bijou-boutique-hotel-in-the-piedmont-countryside.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=la-villa-a-bijou-boutique-hotel-in-the-piedmont-countryside The Cinque Terre - an area famed for the beauty of its coastline, its five picturesque villages (Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore) and its famous ancient footpaths. Before the railway has been constructed, these foothpaths were the towns’ only link to the outside world. This coastal region is one of ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/featured-tips/cinque-terre-jewels-into-the-ligurian-coast.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cinque-terre-jewels-into-the-ligurian-coast As a frequent visitor to New York City, I’ve become a fan of the cupcake-only shops that have sprung up and risen to fame through movies such as Sex and the City. Perhaps because it’s a throwback to my childhood, there’s a certain nostalgic comfort in these super sweet and ... http://magazine.tripshake.com/citylife/berko-the-sweet-life-in-paris.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=berko-the-sweet-life-in-paris