Radio Nova’s Great Escapes

Did you know one of the world's greatest historical treasures has arrived in London? Travel journalist Ed Finn is in studio to tell Dee how you can tick the Bayeux Tapestry off your bucket list. 

Travel journalist Ed Finn joins Dee Woods in the Radio Nova studio with a simple piece of advice this week: if you want a spectacular summer of Irish music, just head north!Belfast will play host to both Tradfest and Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in July and Ed has all the tips you need on how to enjoy every last note at this UNESCO music destination.

This August 12th will bring the first total solar eclipse for mainland Europe since 1999. Travel expert Ed Finn is in studio to tell Dee of great ideas to tie in this natural phenonmenon with a bucket list break!
 

Ahead of American Independence Day, did you know that Northern Ireland played a huge role in this era of history? Travel journalist Ed Finn takes us to Hillsborough Castle, just twenty minutes outside Belfast, to talk historic artefacts, beautiful gardens and a piece of history that will give you goosebumps.

Never mind your Leaving Cert results, everyone can get into Trinity! Travel journalist Ed Finn is in studio to tell Dee about one of Dublin's best kept secrets: where you can dine, stay and immerse yourself in history on the Trinity College campus.

Think Gran Canaria is just a sun holiday destination? Think again! Travel journalist Ed Finn is in studio to talk all about the Gran Canaria Wine Route and uncork stories of volcanic vineyards, mountain villages, UNESCO heritage and some truly remarkable wines.

A destination with a difference! The Swiss Federal Yodelling Festival is returning to Basel for the first time in over 100 years and travel journalist Ed Finn is warming up his vocal chords! With up to 200,000 visitors taking part, we've got the lowdown on all this Swiss stop has to offer.

Set sail with travel journalist Ed Finn as he tells Dee all about holidaying aboard a Sun Princess Mediterranean cruise from Athens all the way to Barcelona, with stops in Santorini, Montenegro, Corfu and Sicily. 

Berlin is one of Europe’s coolest city breaks right now but travel journalist Ed Finn recommends combining it with nearby Potsdam to get an incredible mix of history, palaces, lakes, design and amazing food: perfect for a 2 or 3-night escape.

Pittsburgh is one of America’s coolest comeback cities. Once famous for steel mills, today it's vibrant and packed with culture, sport and great food. And now that Aer Lingus is flying direct from Dublin four times a week, travel journalist Ed Finn tells Dee just how easy it is to visit the Pennsylvanian city.