Ireland’s Secret to Soulful Living
In Ireland, wellness is not something you do, it is something you feel. From the salt-kissed air along the Wild Atlantic Way to the quiet rhythm of emerald-green hills, the country restores you without ever asking. Tradition, nature, and a touch of Celtic magic make the perfect backdrop for slowing down and refilling your reserves.
Ireland is equal parts charm, scenery, and warm hospitality, with a handful of cities that each carry their own personality. Dublin pairs history and modern culture with lively pubs and walkable streets, and it makes an easy, characterful place to begin. For the full lay of the land, my insider’s guide to Ireland and my guide to where to eat, stay, and play are good places to start.
Where to stay
Dylan Hotel, Dublin. A design-forward boutique in the prestigious Merrion Square area, steps from the National Gallery and Trinity College. Irish art and bespoke furnishings give it a creative, one-of-a-kind atmosphere, and it makes a perfect base for the city’s cultural highlights. Fora Reserve perks include a $100 food and beverage credit, a welcome amenity, daily breakfast, a room upgrade, and extended check-in and check-out whenever available.
Glenlo Abbey Hotel, near Galway. A restored 18th-century abbey with a nine-hole golf course and a show-stealing restaurant set inside two original Orient Express carriages. Rooms are classic and comforting, with countryside views, for a relaxing, storybook stop just outside Galway. Book with me for Fora Perks, which include a complimentary nine-hole round of golf for up to two guests, traditional afternoon tea for two, daily breakfast, a room upgrade, and extended check-in and check-out whenever available.
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Connemara. An ivy-covered hideaway set in the wild beauty of Connemara, all woodland, river, and old-world calm. It is the kind of place that makes it easy to unplug and let the landscape do the restoring.
Ready for your Irish reset?
Whether it is the Wild Atlantic Way, a Dublin pub, or a castle in Connemara that calls to you, this is exactly the kind of trip I love to design. Let’s shape an Ireland journey that feeds your soul.
