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cliff views and numerous lookout points. Admirably, in 2022 the Causeway area and coastal route was described as the single largest attraction on the Island of Ireland, with over one million visitors arriving to the Causeway district pre-covid. With the crème de la crème of the North Coast being the beautiful seaside town of Portstewart for NI Travel News’ Christine,


she


recently checked out the most attractive hotel in this idyllic coastal setting.


Me & Mrs Jones is modern 4* lifestyle


hotel oozing quirky personality throughout. Before walking through the doors, I could already tell this beauty was going to be right up my street! After a seamless


check-in, we walked through the foyer and halls to find our Signature room; eyes everywhere as we took in the extravagant glamour of it all. The seaside hotel has 16 luxurious double rooms with each one boasting a unique vibe, trendy décor and bespoke furniture, completely in theme with the exaggerated wildness throughout this charming establishment. Families are not forgotten from this undeniably chic experience with 4 Luxe XL rooms on offer.


The overnight packages available are versatile and despite fronting as the ultimate intimate getaway for couples (and having


been previously crowned


Ireland’s most Romantic Hotel at the Irish Hotel Awards) I opted for a girly getaway and recommend this as the perfect retreat for a night with friends. You can even get the party started with a relaxing in-room


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treatment! At your disposal, there is an award- winning restaurant and a VIP lounge delivering countless mouth-watering signature cocktails. Our table host Andy very kindly informed us that if we didn’t see our favourite cocktail, that was not a problem, and the bartender would be happy to accommodate. So, of course, we put this to the test and opted for a Pear Martini- boy did they deliver!


With pre-dinner sips we nibbled over


some marinated olives and spiced roasted mixed nuts, the perfect warm up to the main dining event.Our chosen running order was Carraig Bán goats’ cheese & beetroot and smoked Broighter Salmon & crème fraiche to start, Salt aged Angus steak & Local estate roasted venison entrees and White chocolate Crème Brûlée with Mrs. Jones’ shortbread to finish. Each course was the epitome of flavour, and the culinary attention to detail was harmonious with the entire offering of this cosy establishment. Huge commendation to Head Chef Chris for such an exquisite gastronomic experience.


After a night of sweet dreams courtesy of the most comfy and luxurious bed in our Signature chamber, it was time for a quick walk down the glorious seafront promenade. We were very lucky to end our stay- cay with the sun shining showcasing the glistening sea of Portstewart Strand. In


closing, NI


Travel News is now a firm advocate of Me & Mrs Jones. This is a must see for a short stay or a bite to eat, or even a few drinks if passing by the area.


LOCAL TOURIST | 49


Hays Travel Opens Brand New Branch in Banbridge


Hays Travel Coleraine Branch Relocates


THE team at the Hays Travel branch in Coleraine have celebrated


the opening


of the brand-new shop in Coleraine town centre. The branch relocated from its original position in Kingsgate to 6 Church Street on Wednesday 24th May.


Linda Stewart, Branch


Manager said, “We are so excited to be moving to new premises in a prime position on Church Street.


All our


existing team will be moving so our customers can expect the same high level of service they have previously received but in a shiny new shop. “We are looking forward to growing our team even further and welcoming customers old and new through the doors.”


HAYS Travel Banbridge has opened its doors. A launch event on 30 May saw special guest Rea Campbell perform in the new branch,


which will


bring welcome footfall to the area and create job opportunities. Councillor Paul Greenfield,


Lord


Mayor of Armagh City,


Banbridge and


Craigavon officially opened the branch and a plaque was mounted to commemorate his visit. Heading up the store at 51 Newry Street is branch manager, Karen Lavery.


Karen has


worked in travel for 25 years and will be joined by a team of four expert travel consultants. Karen said:


“I am delighted to be part of the team at the new Hays Travel Banbridge.


Everyone


was dreaming of their holidays in lockdown and it’s great to see


people so excited to be travelling again.


“I have lived in Banbridge my whole life and there has been such a buzz in the town around the opening. It’s been great meeting everyone


and I look


forward to welcoming customers through the door.


“There is still plenty of availability for summer 2023 with many late booking deals ready to be snapped up. We are ready and waiting to help the people of Banbridge find the perfect getaway.” The UK’s largest independent


travel


agent opened its first branch in Northern Ireland in October 2019 after the takeover of the Thomas Cook retail portfolio.


addition in Banbridge will


bring


The new the


total


number of branches to 23 across the province.


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