TRAVEL Travel Notes Penny McCormick on happy hotels and other trends The Deerstone Eco Resort, Co Wicklow. Within the Village, Roundstone. Merrion Mews, Irish Landmark Trust. ON MY RADAR: The Deerstone Eco Resort, Co Wicklow: A new luxury hideaway Hotel Flora, Antwerp. C hoosing hotels for their vibe, especially happy hotels is one of 2024s key travel trends. Many new properties are defined by their joyful, mood-boosting design schemes. Beata Heumans Hôtel de la Boétie, Paris, is a case in point. Beatas rose pink Frette bedsheets, silver wallpaper and checkerboard tiles have been a success with guests. Design can often be something very serious, but people want to have fun and feel free when theyre travelling, explains Adrien Gloaguen, founder of the Touriste group, of which La Boétie is part. If popping over to Paris, do check out Galerie Dior, 30 avenue Montaigne, where an exhibition of archive fashion also celebrates the brands close links with women artists. www.hoteldelaboetie.com. Other new buzzwords include destination dupes more affordable alternatives to popular spots. Think Paros for Santorini, Procida for Capri and Bodrum for St Tropez. Look out for opening rates at the boutique hotel Maxx Royal Bodrum, which will bring the Mykonos Scorpios Beach Club scene to the allinclusive resort. www.maxxroyal.com. Big name entertainment is also driving travel (and economics) like never before, with many tour trippers using a concert as the excuse to visit a new place. Hôtel de La Boétie, Paris THE GLOSS art director Patricia Marinho is planning trips to see her favourite band, Keane, playing in Manchester and London. Most recently, she saw Madonna in Antwerp. If visiting this elegant city, by the way, the Hotel Flora is decidedly happy, with interiors by Gert Voorjans which mix botanical motifs, Chinese pagodas and abstract artwork. www.hotelflora.be. Set jetting also shows no signs of diminishing. Especially popular are Bath and Windsor, inspired by the new seasons of Bridgerton and The Crown respectively. Beauty editor Sarah Halliwell says she could quite happily move to Bath because of Topping Company Booksellers, housed in a former chapel and a great resource for finding signed first editions. Sarah stays at The Yard Hotel, €109 per room; www.theyardinbath.co.uk. She also recommends booking a spa session at Thermae, from £41stg. The warm rooftop pool overlooking the city is alone worth the entry fee. www.thermaebathspa.com. More people are investing in transformational trips. One to book is Greystonesbased Georgina Durcans reset retreat in the Algarve from February 23-25. Coaching, yoga, meditation, hiking, and access to a hammam all combine for a restorative experience. Prices start from €399 and include transfers, accommodation and meals. www.thesoulfullifecoach.ie. 42 January 2024 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE with five eco cottages, four shepherds, huts and two suites designed to integrate with the landscape. On hand are yoga, massage and relaxation therapists to help guests unwind. www.thedeerstone.ie. Inis Meáin Island Stays: Inis Meáin now offers two houses for guests on a self-catering basis the Karst House (sleeps eight) and the Currach House (sleeps four). Both are in the centre of island with optional delivery of an Island Dinner. www.inismeain.com. The Irish Landmark Trust: Celebrating 30 years of saving and sharing buildings with the public, a stay in one of the Landmark Trust,s 40 quirky properties, from gate lodges to lighthouses, castles to cottages, is an opportunity to feel good and do good. A bonus: many are pet friendly too! www.irishlandmark.com. Fairmont Carton House, Co Kildare. Look out for three wellness retreats led by the hotels wellness ambassador, Sinead Moon, known for her playful approach to wellbeing. The retreats will include spa treatments, yoga, forest bathing and sound baths. www.fairmont.com. Within the Village, Roundstone, Connemara, comprises three renovated village houses converted into five self-catering suites, which can host from two to 28 guests. The concept will appeal to the traveller seeking immersive, pared back, design-led luxury, explains owner Keith Kissane. Each suite has a kitchen, comfy sitting room with stove, a communal reception and garden space. www.withinthevillage.ie. CHECKING IN: SLIEVE DONARD HOTEL & SPA, CO DOWN THE VIBE: Victorian grande dame, celebrating 125 years in business. WHY GO? Slieve Donard has undergone a 16m renovation and relaunch by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, known for its hotels beside some of the worlds best golf courses St Andrews, Troon, North Berwick and Dornoch Station. Slieve Donard is close to Royal Co Down, and has fabulous views of the Mourne Mountains, and a spa. DECOR: Lush foliage, art-filled JJ Farralls Re staurant gallery walls, and original Victorian One of the suites architectural elements combine with railway-inspired elements (the hotel was originally built by Belfast and County Down Railway in 1898). ROOMS: Comfortable and chintzy with sea views. Dog beds can be provided for pet stays. FOOD: There are four new restaurants: the art deco-inspired JJ Farralls, where breakfast is served, is named after the hotels architect. The casual Lighthouse Lounge offers Mediterranean menus; the Wolf Bar is the place for some Carlingford oysters and original cocktails; The Percy French is a local favourite for comfort food and bar snacks designed to please hungry golfers. DONT: Be surprised if you hear lots of American accents. Enjoy people watching as (often famous) golfers come and go on the windswept course. THE VERDICT: From rather tired old lady to perky hostess, this is an elegant update with tempting midweek and weekend offers, from £165stg. www.marineandlawn.com. @pennymccormicked MESSY HANDBAGS / EXQUISITE TRIPS / FRESH & PRETTY MAKE-UP / GREENER LIVING / HAPPY HOTELS / NEW YEAR NOVELS / VALUE VINO MAGAZINE JANUARY 2024 s.ie s o l www. t he g with THE IRISH TIMES Spring things No, its not too early! Totes amazing Roomy carryalls cosy but cool Early birds Dawn run d JENNIFER LAWRENCE MINI DOLCEVITA CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE THE GLOSS MONTHLY REMINDER SIGN UP to receive a monthly reminder by email when THE GLOSS is out so that you never miss an issue. Simply register your details on WWW.THEGLOSS.IE. PU B LI S H E R JANE MC DONNELL E D I TO R SARAH MC DONNELL D E PU TY E D I T O R PENNY MC CO Fuel economy l/100km: low to high combined: 9.1-12.1. CO2 emissions g/km: combined low to high 239-278. The figures provided are WLTP and are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to wheel fitment and optional extras fitted. Off road driving re GLOSSIP TWO UP Gloss~ip! B Warming Up OOF WEAR Embrace the average in 2024 ... BARDOT BANGS Adieu the Butterfly Bob and Cub Cuts, hello Bardot Bangs. The iconic fringe may have appeared first in the 1960s but the face-framing style still looks chic and suits most people. WRAPPING UP: In a Lu Fuel economy l/100km: low to high combined: 9.1-12.1. CO2 emissions g/km: combined low to high 239-278. The figures provided are WLTP and are shown as a range under WLTP testing measures. CO2 and fuel economy figures may vary according to wheel fitment and optional extras fitted. Off road driving re FASHION 2 1 Spot The Trend Stay warm in style, says Aislinn Coffey MARNI 3 5 4 6 7 8 THE ART OF LAYERING Whats the key to looking chic while dressing warmly this winter? Cosy layering that is stylish, not bulky. Begin with a good base layer: a fitted top that isnt too tight. Try one of Uniq DUBLIN Beacon South Quarter Dublin 18 Tel: 01-653-1650 Photos by Flavien Carlod, Baptiste Le Quiniou, for advertising purposes only. MOODBOARD 6 5 January Mood Pearled 7 1. IM PARTYING in a pearl egg crossbody bag from www.simonerocha.com. 3 2. 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