In Ireland everyone needed a castle. Here we roundup our favourite castles in Ireland for a UK family break from Lismore, Ballybur, Ballyfin and Ballyportry.

In a place where million dollar mansions meet the waters edge, the stony shores of the Atlantic forcing cool, effervescent sea breeze into the very deepest crevice of your soul; Newport, Rhode Island was perhaps the most beautiful place Scott and I have vacationed thus far. Of course, to get to Newport, you must cross the Newport Bridge: But once you're there the majestic brick and mortar meet your every architecture loving need. Here, the backside of the Vanderbilt Mansion, The Breakers…

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