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5 Best Restaurants in Dublin to Take a Client

Founded by the Vikings in the ninth century, you would be forgiven for imagining Dublin as a place solely built of hearty food stuffs fit for warriors; Irish stews, potatoes, soda bread, and Guinness pints; Dublin is still all of this. But it also has high-end whiskey...

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Top 5 Things You Need If You Travel Frequently

Whether you travel regularly for business or you just like to consistently jet set for pleasure or leisure, the following are 5 things you need to have as a frequent traveller: Reputable Transport Provider First and foremost, you need to consider what mode of...

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5 Top Tips When Visiting Ireland

Wherever you may be arriving from, one thing you can be sure of is that you'll love your journey through Ireland. In this article, we'll present some tips to help you get the best out of your business trip. Modes of transport There are many different ways to get...

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Top 4 Dublin Day Trips

Upper Lake at Glendalough cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Gareth James - geograph.org.uk/p/5574411 If you’re travelling to Dublin on business, then chances are that you only have a day or two at most in Dublin itself. However, considering Ireland’s reputation for boasting beautiful...

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Difference between Public and Private Transport

Transport is a system used to move people or goods from one place to another. There are various modes of transport including air, rail, sea and road. Arriving in a strange city, especially after dark, can be a challenging enough experience at the best of times. One of...

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Men’s Guide to Suits

  There is a scene in the opening act of Hamlet, where Polonius is saying farewell to Laertes, which gave rise to the modern maxim that "clothes make the man." The essential meaning behind this saying is as true today as it was in Shakespearean times. While the...

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Tips for Having an Efficient Business Meeting

  The workplace in most medium-to-large corporations is now a global one. It is not uncommon nowadays for people to fly across the world to attend a meeting, something that would have been rare just a decade or two ago. More often than not nowadays you don't need...

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How to Get Into Airport Lounges

Airport lounges are the calm oasis amidst the busy storm of human traffic found inside most major airports around the world. Access to the lounge is usually offered as an incentive to purchase first or business class tickets. But what if you want the perks without the...

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Why is Travelling for Business Important?

We live in an age where technology is so advanced that the need to business travel has massively decreased. Technology with the likes of Google Hangout, Slack, Skype and a host of other digital mediums has made it quite unnecessary. No longer do we have to travel to a...

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6 Packing Tips for a Business Trip

The main characteristic of a business trip is that it's usually short. That means you won't normally need to take much when packing for this sort of trip.  Many business travellers do, however, make at least one of two common mistakes. The first is bringing a lot of...

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Top 10 Golf Courses in Ireland

Every executive knows that a good game of golf can relieve stress, invigorate health, and provide an excellent social environment for closing deals and making contacts. If you're travelling in Ireland on business, even if it's just for a few days, get your chauffeur...

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Tips to Reduce Stress While Travelling

The modern business person leads a stressful life, and there are few things in life more stressful than travelling. All the usual pressures and challenges are amplified when you're on the move, and the only thing that makes it bearable is the novelty of a change of...

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Top 10 Brunch Spots in Dublin

If you're just after arriving in Ireland for a business trip, you must get your chauffeur to drop you off at one of Dublin's best restaurants for brunch. Whether you’re into super healthy meals, sweet treats, savoury snacks or even a tasty cocktail or mimosa; there...

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Why use a Chauffeur Service instead of a Hiring a Car

When it comes to organising private transport for your next trip to Ireland, you’ll be faced with two main options – hiring a car and using a chauffeur service. Whilst having a rental car does have its merits for some people, using a chauffeur service in Ireland is...

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What to Ask Before Booking a Chauffeur Service

Taking the time to find the best chauffeur service will always come with its rewards but it’s not something that everyone is prepared to do. Yes, it takes time to look online and make a list of all the good chauffeur services in an area, and yes it takes even longer...

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Self Driving Cars vs. Chauffeur Services

We all love anything that can make travel a little less stressful and a little more enjoyable. Are you with us on this? If so, you’ll know that organising transport can be one of the most difficult parts of travelling, especially when your in a new destination. This...

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Top 10 Hotels in Dublin for Businesspeople

If you’re arriving in Dublin for a business trip and already have your corporate airport transfer organised, the next step would be to choose a hotel. It's important to choose one that’s comfortable, conveniently located and kitted out to cater for the needs of...

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Concierge Service: The Ins and Outs

What does the term ‘concierge’ mean to you? For many a concierge service is something people directly attribute to fancy hotels and resorts. While it’s certainly commonplace in both instances, it’s also possible to hire a concierge service for lots of different uses...

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What’s the Difference Between a Driver and a Chauffeur?

Do you think a driver and a chauffeur are practically the same thing? If so, you’re incorrect but you’re not the only one who thinks this. This is a common misconception that a lot of people have. While a professional driver and a chauffeur are both hired to drive a...

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