Travel Talk with Ed Finn
Join us for Travel Talk every Saturday with award-winning travel journalist & broadcaster Ed Finn, featured on "Saturday Live" with Robbie Fogarty, Saturday Live airs from 10am to 12pm weekly. Ed & Robbie answer all your travel queries and transport you around the world every week with exciting destinations and guest interviews. Ed brings you the best travel deals, new routes, exciting cruises and top tips every week on Travel Talk.
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Episodes
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Cleveland Rocks
Saturday, 14 September 2024
Cleveland is famous for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and its vibrant theatre scene at Playhouse Square, it is a mecca for sports fans and neighbourhoods like Ohio City offer a huge variety of tasty local cuisines and amazing craft beers. The Museum of
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A Marvel-ous Way to see the World - River Cruises with Paul Melinis
Saturday, 13 July 2024
Paul Melinis and his team at Travel Marvel River Cruises are very excited to welcome you onboard their brand-new Contemporary River Ships, the TravelMarvel Polaris, Capella and Vega
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A Simply Suite Stay in Jersey City
Saturday, 6 July 2024
On Travel Talk today we chat to the very dapper and charasmatic General Manager of the Sonesta Simply Suites, Freddy Hansley. I meet Freddy in his office at the newly renovated Jersey City Hotel which pretty amazing views of Manhattan.
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UTAH Celebrates 100 years of Film
Saturday, 29 June 2024
Ed chats to Emma Kwanin - Global Market Specialist from the Utah Office of Tourism
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Travel Talk meets Dan Briks at the Martinique New York on Broadway
Saturday, 22 June 2024
Travel Talk visited the famous Martinique New York on Broadway Curio Collection by Hilton and chatted with Dan Briks the General Manager.
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Travel Talk meets Tammy LeBlanc at the Hilton Downtown Cleveland
Saturday, 25 May 2024
When you stay at the Hilton Downtown Cleveland everything is on your doorstep, with the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Playhouse Square, and East 4th Street within a mile. The hotel is connected to the Huntington Convention Centre and has a terrific indoor
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A Very Royal Affair in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Spectacular natural beauty, world-class theatre and fabulous tax-free shopping are just some of the reasons to plan your trip to the beautiful twin cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Our flights from Dublin restart on 29 April 2024. Book now and choose from
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Experience the Thrill of the America's Cup 2024 in Barcelona
Saturday, 27 April 2024
It is the most important regatta in the world. The America’s Cup, a sailing event that blends history, fame, fortune, international rivalry, and technology.
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A local's Guide to Miami
Saturday, 20 April 2024
People come to Miami just to gaze at it. There’s absolutely no shortage of eye candy, from the art deco facades of South Beach to the colourful murals of the design area and of course the natural beauty of the Florida Keys and the everglades.
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Discover What Makes Fort Lauderdale the “Venice of America”
Saturday, 13 April 2024
Ed chatted with Tracy Vaughan from Visit Lauderdale - SVP for Global Trade Development
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Back to Meet Boston
Saturday, 6 April 2024
Boston – a historic city – is also one of the most sophisticated in the US, with fine museums, elegant dining, and easy access to the country's most exclusive coastal resorts
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Charles Mallory, Redefining Luxury in Connecticut
Saturday, 23 March 2024
Travel Talk was in Hartford, Connecticut this week in the salubrious surroundings of the Delamar Hotel, West Hartford.
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Sailing from Ireland to France and Spain with Brittany Ferries
Saturday, 16 March 2024
Hugh Bruton General Manager of Brittany Ferries chatted to Travel Talk
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This is Basel
Saturday, 9 March 2024
Basel has always been connected to European culture and, indeed, European history to a far greater extent than the rest of Switzerland, thanks to the Rhine that wends its powerful way through its middle.
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Discovering Kenmare House in Killarney
Saturday, 2 March 2024
Kenmare House is a newly refurbished stately residence nestled in the secluded private woodlands of the Killarney National Park
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Matt Williams GM at The Westminster London
Saturday, 24 February 2024
On Travel Talk this week Ed travelled to London to meet Matt Williams the GM at The Westminster London, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton
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Lanzarote Wins Best Winter Destination
Saturday, 3 February 2024
On Travel Talk today we chat to Domingo Lorenzo Cuyás and Robert Courtney about the St. Patrick's Festival taking place in Lanzarote this March.
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New Holiday Destinations in 2024
Saturday, 20 January 2024
From Calgary to Denver, from Dalaman to Minneapolis St Paul, today on Travel Talk we have exciting new holiday destinations from Ireland in 2024 Exploring a new destination is always so exciting and even easier when its on a direct flight!
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Discover Egypt
Saturday, 13 January 2024
Egypt is home to seven spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where visitors can immerse themselves in ancient cultural legacy protected throughout the ages.
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Top Outdoors Destinations for 2024
Saturday, 6 January 2024
January is the perfect time to make plans for the year ahead.
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The Real American Dream - It's Retailtainment!
Saturday, 16 December 2023
Thrill-Seekers & Family Fun Days There are a host of attractions with full-scale rollercoasters for every age and thrill-seeking adventurer. It is home to one of the largest water parks with a huge wave pool and even an indoor snowy ski slope – I kid you
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Hilton Frankfurt City Centre Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Saturday, 9 December 2023
Frankfurt has been known to get overshadowed by the likes of Berlin and Munich, but don’t be fooled. This city is the centre of it all.
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48 Hours at the Grafton Hotel Dublin
Saturday, 25 November 2023
La Grafton Vita
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Italian Cuisine Week with Flavio Zappacosta
Saturday, 11 November 2023
The 8th edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, titled “A tavola con la cucina italiana: il benessere con gusto” (At the Table with Italian Cuisine: Wellbeing with Taste), starts this week
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Totally Tennessee
Saturday, 4 November 2023
The State of Tennessee has a rich history that goes back centuries and an abundance of rugged nature, with attractions at every turn
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Chris Cavanaugh tells Ed why Roost is the perfect perch in Cleveland
Saturday, 28 October 2023
Ed sat down with Chris Cavanaugh the GM of Roost Cleveland and Detroit. Chris has worked in Hospitality for many years and told Ed all about the MyRoost concept and their vision.
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Cleveland Rocks
Saturday, 21 October 2023
Ed Finn discovers his new favourite US City. Cleveland's 78 square miles are jam-packed with things to do for visitors of all ages and interests. Foodies, theatre goers, adventure-seekers, nature-lovers, sports fanatics and history buffs alike will find
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Czech Republic holidays: Prague and Pilsen
Saturday, 14 October 2023
Prague is without doubt of the most beautiful cities in Europe, however you're not doing the Czech Republic justice if you confine yourself to the Charles Bridge and the world of Kafka. Ed Finn visited Prague and ventured to nearby Pilsen
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Where to find the ‘best bargain’ Christmas Market Holidays
Saturday, 7 October 2023
The cost of living crisis has made cheaper and shorter holidays increasingly attractive
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Derry Halloween is Europe's Biggest Halloween Festival
Saturday, 30 September 2023
On Travel Talk today - Be part of Europe’s LARGEST Halloween Festival as the Walled City of Derry welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other!
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