Belfast is the vibrant capital of Northern Ireland and the perfect destination for a city break with a host of attractions to keep the entire family happy. Getting there: By air: Aer-Lingus, British Airways, KLM, Eastern Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and Wizz Air all operate flights into either George Best City or Belfast International Airport. …
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Hotel Review The Harrison Chambers of Distinction is a newly opened hotel and formerly a Victorian merchants' residence dating from 1879. Owner Melanie Harrison has expertly woven past and present into a celebration of all that is great about Belfast. Carpets are from Ulster Carpets, the company who fitted out the ill fated Titanic, Victorian …
Continue reading The Harrison Chambers of Distinction, Belfast
Our long weekend in Belfast was drawing to a close but gladly we still had a full day of interesting activities planned for our final day. After a delicious breakfast at the Harrison Hotel we packed up our belongings and we reluctantly checked out of our lovely rooms which had been home for the last …
Continue reading Day 5. The Belfast Peace Walls & the Titanic Experience
We were up bright and early as we'd booked tickets (£25 each) for a full day excursion on a combined Giant's Causeway and Games of Thrones tour with McComb's Coach Travel. The meeting point was outside the Europa Hotel for our departure at 8.30 a.m. The company seemed very organised as we set off on …
Continue reading Day 4. Giant’s Causeway Day Tour, Northern Ireland
We woke to another bright morning and after starting the day with my favourite bircher muesli, fresh fruit and pastries at the lovely Harrison Hotel we were soon ready to walk into the city centre. Belfast is a great walking city as it's relatively flat and quite compact. It only takes about 20 minutes to …
Continue reading Day 3. Belfast and its Museums
We woke to a bright sunny morning and after enjoying a delicious continental breakfast at The Harrison, the lovely hotel where we were staying, it was then just a ten minute walk to the Ulster Museum. Entrance to the museum is free of charge but it is recommended that visitors pre-book a timed slot to …
Continue reading Day 2. A walk around Belfast City Centre
When considering where to go on holiday in these uncertain times, Belfast ticked all the boxes for us. We'd still be travelling by air, feeling as if we were actually going abroad but with the security of knowing that we couldn't be quarantined on our return as Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. …
Continue reading Day 1. A short break in Belfast
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