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The timewarped villages French skiers try to keep secret from the British

In the shadow of Chamonix and Mont Blanc lies a pair of traditional hamlets with untracked slopes, rich history and an old-school approach

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This €2,000-a-night cottage is set to open its doors in Laois and OMG, the GLAM

This €2,000-a-night cottage is set to open its doors in Laois and OMG, the GLAM
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Michael Caines: You re hanging upside down and you see a hand, lying there, and your arm s gone

The British chef who lost his right arm in a car accident but went on to win two Michelin stars on overcoming challenges and cooking at Ballyfin Demesne

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Holidaymakers splashing out on five-star experience here

Mark Nolan, the general manager at Dromoland Castle in Co Clare, said: Two things I ve noticed - people have the ability to spend more than ever and they re booking for much longer, sometimes up to eight to 10 nights. They also want a larger room. That s certainly a trend. With holidaymakers opting for extended getaways as opposed to a weekend break, hotels are preparing to meet their expectations. Because they re staying longer, hotels are planning new activities, Mr Nolan said. We re clearing deer trails and developing watersports and we re broadening horizons with food and beverages. Asked if hotels will hike their prices, he said: No. People are booking longer stays and we don t want to kill the golden goose, so our rates are staying between €650 and €950 for a suite.

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