In this week’s episode of The Top Travel Destinations podcast, Kevin Flanagan visits the historic German city of Nuremberg and samples the beer, food and history of this unique destination. He takes a guided tour of the Old City, bikes around the greater Nuremberg region and dives literally into the heart of the ancient capital via its medieval collection of tunnels that cover over 20km. This is a deep dive into one of Europe’s oldest and most interesting cities!

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In this week’s episode, Kevin Flanagan is joined by special guest Dani Masterson, who is the travel correspondent with The Sun newspaper. Dani gives the lowdown on one of the most iconic travel destinations in the world, the Maldives, after having spent an incredibly memorable trip there.

In this episode we are joined by avid golfer and The Top Travel Destinations team member Ciaran O Conluain. He recommends two places to visit in Ireland and two more abroad where you can experience brilliant golf but also enjoy many more benefits. This means those that don't want to golf can have just as much fun. Ciaran and Kevin both discuss the benefits of going to these destinations and you can read the accompanying story here https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2024/01/08/avid-golfer-ciaran-o-conluain-talks-about-some-of-his-favourite-golfing-destinations/ for more information.

Sarah Ann Egan is our special guest this week. Sarah is one of Ireland’s most popular presenters. Her Roadman podcast with partner Anthony Walsh (the featured guest in one of our previous podcasts) is one of the fastest-growing podcasts. And Sarah is a brilliant and entertaining presenter especially in the areas of healthy living in all its aspects. 

In this podcast, Sarah shares her three dream destinations. The first is a girl's weekend break in London. The second is a romantic couple’s break in Iceland. And finally, a break with her mum in Granada, Spain. 

Sarah highlights all the best places to stay, eat, drink, shop and explore in these fabulous destinations.  

Anthony shares his years of experience as a top cyclist and coach so you can have a holiday of a lifetime, seeing the places that you can only see on a bike.

Places that will be etched on your memory for life. And with ebikes making the activity available to everyone - now is the time to explore some of the secret wonders of this world.

Kevin Flanagan shares his TOP 5 travel hacks when visiting Dublin! So you can save time and money, as well as skip queues!

Click HERE for the accompanying article with clickable links and details. 

https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2023/12/05/5-travel-hacks-when-visiting-dublin/

Dublin, like many cities, has its fair share of hidden gems and secret locations that often go unnoticed by tourists. Here are Kevin’s top seven lesser-known spots to explore in Dublin. Click HERE to go to the accompanying article with details on each attraction.

https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2023/12/05/kevins-7-secrets-in-7-minutes-when-visiting-dublin/

Dublin - beyond the clichés of Guinness pints and leprechauns lies a city teeming with cultural treasures and hidden gems. In this guide, international travel journalist KEVIN FLANAGAN will unveil the essence of Dublin and highlight the essential places to stay, eat, drink, shop and visit plus a hidden gem!

Click HERE to go to the accompanying article with all the details and clickable links.  

https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2023/12/05/dublin-top-travel-destination-guide/

Aileen Eglington, our expert on all things Austrian, takes us to the heart of the Austrian Alps, with her top three recommended destinations: the Ski Welt, which includes the towns Soll, Westendorf, Scheffau, Ellmau and Going; 

The Zell am See-Kaprun area 

and the Gastein Valley.

These Alpine havens are famous for their skiing, Austrian cuisine, nightlife, and shopping. Whether you are interested in skiing, enjoying Austrian food with lake views, or relaxing in historic wellness hotels with thermal pools, these destinations all offer a memorable winter adventure in stunning natural beauty. Aileen shows how you can make memories that will last a lifetime!

After listening to our podcast you can go to our article on our thetoptraveldestinations.com website for all the links and more detailed information on where to stay, ski, eat, drink, shop and enjoy!

Ever wanted to know which Christmas markets in Europe are worth a visit? Wonder no more as Aileen Egington takes you on a tour of the best Christmas markets around. Aileen has taken top journalists and seasoned travel writers on tours of Europe's top Christmas markets for over three decades. In the podcast she explains which markets are worth visiting and why while suggesting where to:

In fact, everything you need to know, so you can just sit back and ENJOY!

Aileen starts with Vienna, which she believes has “the best Christmas markets in Europe!”

Munich is her second choice, “there’s even a Christmas market in Munich airport and a brewery!”

While Aileen’s favourite is Salzburg. “There is nothing like Salzburg in winter. Amazing shops decorate Mozart’s birthplace. And you can dine at St.Peter’s Keller – one of the oldest restaurants in Europe.And of course you can go to concerts, and even do the Sound of Music tour!”

And after listening to Aileen’s expert advice, you can visit the accompanying travel guide on www.thetoptraveldestinations.com which has links to all the Christmas markets, restaurants, bars and secret gems mentioned in the podcast - yes, it is a one-stop Christmas market shop! So listen, learn and make your own Christmas market memories that will last a lifetime!