Articles by Carol Byrne

About Carol Byrne

Originally from Dublin, Carol has also lived in London and Wales before settling in Spain with her husband and family in 2006, and is published regularly on travel and more from her mountain-top home in the picturesque foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Driven by a passion for travel, history, other cultures, and sustainable living, she enjoys life with her family in a traditional and tiny village. She also blogs about her traditional village life, sparked by a passion for the diverse culture and history of Spain.

Pros and Cons of Holiday Season Travel

Updated: Sep 23^rd, 2026Posted: September 21, 2026 Carol Byrne

To holiday or NOT to holiday, during the holiday season. Not a tongue-twister, but a serious debate for some. In a Nutshell: The “holiday vacation” debate is fierce! Some folks hate the crowds and increased [Read More…]

Best All Inclusives for Festive Holiday Fun

Updated: Jul 21^st, 2026Posted: July 15, 2026 Carol Byrne

The Early Bird gets the Deal! With another Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Festivus, etc. right around the jingle bell corner, it’s vital to plan early if your dream is to spend the holidays relaxing on a [Read More…]

Best All Inclusives for a Family Reunion

Best All Inclusives for Family Reunions

Updated: Mar 10^th, 2026Posted: March 8, 2026 Carol Byrne

Some families do a family reunion annually; for others, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect with siblings, cousins, grandparents, and that one uncle who always “forgets” his wallet. In a Nutshell: A full-on [Read More…]

Best All Inclusives for Halloween Fun

Updated: Oct 7^th, 2025Posted: October 2, 2025 Carol Byrne

Trick or treat? A vacation at an all-inclusive resort is always going to be the latter, but what about a trip during the festivities of Halloween? Get your scariest face on – we’re heading down Mexico [Read More…]

Best All Inclusive Resorts for Snorkeling

Best All Inclusives for Snorkeling

Updated: Sep 8^th, 2025Posted: September 2, 2025 Carol Byrne

Love Snorkeling? There’s something magical about exploring our undersea world and its colorful and curious inhabitants….it’s even better when you’re at an all-inclusive resort with snorkeling right off beach! In a Nutshell: While there are [Read More…]

Traveling Solo? Best All Inclusive Resorts for Singles

Updated: May 23^rd, 2023Posted: May 21, 2023 Carol Byrne

Join the single in-crowd, who love to suit themselves, especially on vacation – here’s an incentive with a selection of the best All Inclusive resorts for singletons. “Travel not to find yourself, but to find [Read More…]

Best All Inclusives for Wine Lovers

Updated: Aug 6^th, 2024Posted: October 13, 2021 Carol Byrne

Sick of cooking for yourself and your family in your own kitchen and tired of uncorking the same old locally bought wines? A well deserved vacation at a favorite holiday destination might be the cure-all [Read More…]

Best All Inclusives for Your Summer Vacation

Updated: Sep 13^th, 2018Posted: August 1, 2018 Carol Byrne

School’s out for summer! Four words that strike fear into the hearts of parents the world over, and bring joy to the ears of kids everywhere, as they are stripped of the confinements of school [Read More…]

Best All Inclusives for Romance

Updated: Jan 19^th, 2023Posted: January 30, 2018 Carol Byrne

Looking for romantic all inclusive resorts? Love is in the air! With St Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to book a romantic all-inclusive break. Looking to pop “that” question? Pack your , smart-casual evening [Read More…]

Spend New Year at an All Inclusive Resort

Make your New Year’s Resolution an All Inclusive Vacation

Updated: Dec 24^th, 2022Posted: December 27, 2017 Carol Byrne

Once the hustle and bustle of Christmas has died down, the tree has been recycled, and you have packed all of your relatives back to their respective homes, it’s time to make some resolutions. Make [Read More…]