TRAVEL Home & Away with Robert Walshe Home and Away Extra The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in- troduced its luxury frequent guest stay program – The Ritz-Carlton Rewards last month. The rewards is based on strong customer feedback and demand for a world-class loyalty programme that goes far beyond providing complimentary stays and airline flights, and recognizes its members with a broad selection of unique travel experiences including Ab- ercrombie & Kent members-only tours in locations such as China, Turkey and Egypt; A special opportunity for mem- bers will be four-day photography work- shops with renowned photographers at Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts in loca- tions such as San Francisco and Miami. Members will also be able to redeem points for flights on 30 of the world’s major airlines and luxury cruise lines, including Crystal Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn and Silversea. The member- ship will be complimentary and will also partner the award-winning Marriott Re- wards programme, whose members will now be able to earn Marriott Rewards points at The Ritz-Carlton hotels includ- ing Irelands most luxurious 5 star hotel at Powerscourt. www.ritzcarlton.com Living Pilot, therapist and mentor Michael Comyn has launched Fly Fearless, an Irish company that helps aerophobia sufferers to overcome their fear of flying through informative and interac- tive sessions. Fly Fearless pro- vides a range of courses, including one-to-one sessions and group workshops, which equip reluc- tant and fearful flyers with coping techniques and self-management skills to make flying a more enjoy- able experience. Fly Fearless also facilitates flight simulations and short domestic flights for course participants, during which Michael Comyn and crew are on hand to answer any questions. In their first year over 300 people took the courses and all but 12 are now flying. Michael Comyn, who gained his first pi- lot’s licence at the tender age of 16, has assembled an expert team of pilots, therapists and cabin crew who can explain all stages of the flight process to course par- ticipants. Armed with knowledge about the underlying causes of their fears and a greater insight into the mechanics of flying, One day seminars take place in Dublin once a month and in Cork every two months with the option to take a commercial flight with the Fly Fearless team One-to-one workshop with simulator session Fly Fearless Kids will launch this October 2010 – for children who are reluctant to fly and are re- stricting family travel plans. Fly Fearless courses are priced from €180 per person to €420 for the VIP Weekend Option which includes a simulator session flying the ATR 72-200. www.flyfearless.com Weekend Hotspot Hotel Verta on the Thames at Battersea and part of Von Essen hotels offers a unique experience to leisure and business guests coming to London. From the be- ginning, the hotel was always going to be different-being the only hotel in Europe adjoined to a heliport was just the start! The design of the hotel has elevated it to South London’s best hotel. Travelling through the hotel is a journey in itself. On arrival, the feel is one of late 30’s glamour with refer- ences to the golden age of aviation. The fusion of gold metallic, anthra- cite and cream colours take guests and passen- gers back to an era of glamorous and sophis- ticated travel, where every need is taken care of and every demand is met. If you are here to dine, you will leave full and happy, if you are here to sleep, you will get the best nights sleep ever in a triple glazed luxury bedroom- arguably and ironically London’s quietest bedrooms! If you are here to relax, the subter- ranean two level spa offers a sub- tle design led experience where water, oils and heat combine in an oasis of calm which includes four treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room and a hydro-vitality pool. Anne Semonin has the largest presence at the spa with Comfort Zone and Mama Mio also offering treatments and retail products. The Techno gym offers leading gym equipment. Patrisey, the res- taurant, serves Modern British and European dishes with Neal Dove heading up all restaurant operations as executive chef. The restaurant is situated at ground floor level with excellent views of the heliport and the Thames. Just above the restaurant at Mez- zanine level is Vertilon Bar which offers an extensive selection of cocktails. This is also one of the few places in London you can rub shoulders with uniformed pilots enjoying non-alcoholic cocktails from the ‘For The Pilots’ selection of the menu. The bespoke furni- ture and commissioned artwork around the hotel along with the unique Verta soundtrack played across various parts of the hotel all add to the special post indus- trial glamorous feel. The award wining building and its timeless décor along with all the facilities make Hotel Verta a hotel designed to go above and beyond expecta- tions. Each of the 70 bedrooms furnished in a classic modern style with bespoke finishes offer a silent and comfortable stay, many with commanding views of the Thames. The ‘Landing Pad’ at the top of the hotel, offers the ultimate in in- timate event entertaining. Hotel Verta is part of the Von Essen private collection of hotels For the month of October Hotel Verta are offering a launch rate of £155.00 room only ex VAT. www.hotelverta.com or www. vonessenhotels.com Weekly Best Buy Aloha Holidays, Ireland’s only dedicated Hawaiian tour opera- tor, is offering a great deal on win- ter 2010 sun holidays in Hawaii. Prices for one week in Honolulu in a newly renovated 3* hotel on Waikiki beach start from €1389 pp sharing. The price includes re- turn flights from Ireland, transfers in Honolulu, welcoming orienta- tion breakfast and taxes. Aloha Holidays, with a personal knowl- edge of more islands and more hotels than any other operator, can extend this basic package to include visits to other islands or to upgrade hotels (changes to the cost will apply). This offer is valid between 1 November and 5 December, 2010 www.AlohaHoli- days.ie Marlfield House Hotel in Gorey Co Wexford my favourite Irish country house presents a programme of Sunday lunch time recitals. Performances will be in the intimacy of the house in the Print Room preceded by a deli- cious four course lunch in the conservatory dining room. Come and enjoy what promises to be a very relaxing and enjoyable af- ternoon with lunch served from 12.30 followed by the recital at 3.30pm.Tickets are €65 per person for lunch and recital. Recital only tickets are €25. Special bed and breakfast rates from €75 per per- son for Sunday and from €85 for Saturday night are available. The performance schedule includes Sunday 7th November an after- noon with Rachel Croash soprano and Grace Foley Mezzo- Soprano while on Sunday 19th December Deirdre Masterson soprano and friends from Ceol Loch Gorman will celebrate Christmas with classic Christmas carols and song. www.marlfieldhouse.com Robert Walshe is a freelance contributor / broadcaster and is guest travel writer for River Media newspaper titles across the island of Ireland Pet’s Corner... with Kathleen Murray: Animal Behavioural Therapist with Kathleen Murray n Ritz Carlton Platinum Rewards Card. n Michael Comyn Flyfearless Founder with students 2010. n Hotel Verta Battersea London. Attacks on people – but who is to blame WE hear a lot about dog at- tacks on people in the media and the demand for dogs to be put to sleep as a result. The dog is not usually the one at fault, it is normally the owner of the dog that has not paid enough attention to the education of the dog that is at fault. The dog was doing what a dog does but when a dog is among a human popu- lation then the dog needs to be educated in human rules and taught not to act on it’s instincts. This is an easy lesson for a dog as they are open to learn- ing new things all their lives. The right teacher is very im- portant for these lessons. The teacher needs to know what is required of the dog and how to get the right results. Unfortunately, so many dogs are in the wrong hands. This article, however, is not about dog attacks on humans it is about human attacks on humans. Human attacks on humans is on the rise and now humans are looking for these very dogs that have been frowned upon, restricted and isolated from society to pro- tect them because of their fear of other humans. It’s a very mixed up world we live in. It is true that people are less likely to attack a human that is walking a Rottweiler or German Shepherd as these dogs are easy to recognise and are known to be protec- tive of their owners. These dogs in particular are known in Ireland as Guard Dogs and are among some of the many dogs that are on the restricted breeds list. These dogs were bred for herding livestock. They have the same brain and working agenda as our local sheepdog. They have just been abused and used as guard dogs by people that have turned their protective side into aggression to suit their own needs. The local sheepdog is capa- ble of being just as aggressive as these dogs but it is not seen by many as being a threat. An- yone that has been caught on the back of the leg, has had a bit of their car ripped off, or has been chased down the road by one may see it differ- ently. The worry that I have about people getting dogs (any dog) to protect them is that they may not be aware of what they are taking on. They may not be fit to handle a dog of this intelligence and strength and, in time, end up with having to put the dog to sleep because they couldn’t control it. Handling these dogs is not for amateurs. These are very intelligent and hard working dogs that would give their life for you but depend on you to keep them safe in return, by not allowing them to get into a position where they can make decisions of their own or act on their natural herding dog instincts. If you are scared and need protection, if you are thinking of getting one of these dogs (or any dog) to protect you then please ring for advice on how to protect your dog in return. There is a right way to bring them up and there is very definitely a wrong way. Tying these dogs (or any dog) up in a back yard , shout- ing at them or hitting them is an insult to the intelligent mind of these dogs. It makes them frustrated, bored or ag- gressive and that will cause trouble. There is no question about that. Treat them with the respect they deserve and they will give you what you need. An aggressive dog is not a good guard dog, it is a dan- gerous dog. Don’t turn your good dog into a dangerous dog, protection is not about aggression. It is about know- ing when to protect and when to switch off again and relax.
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TRAVEL
Home & Away with Robert Walshe
Home and Away ExtraThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in-
troduced its luxury frequent guest stay program – The Ritz-Carlton Rewards last month. The rewards is based on strong customer feedback and demand for a world-class loyalty programme that goes far beyond providing complimentary stays and airline flights, and recognizes its members with a broad selection of unique travel experiences including Ab-ercrombie & Kent members-only tours in locations such as China, Turkey and Egypt; A special opportunity for mem-bers will be four-day photography work-shops with renowned photographers at Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts in loca-tions such as San Francisco and Miami. Members will also be able to redeem points for flights on 30 of the world’s major airlines and luxury cruise lines, including Crystal Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn and Silversea. The member-ship will be complimentary and will also partner the award-winning Marriott Re-wards programme, whose members will now be able to earn Marriott Rewards points at The Ritz-Carlton hotels includ-ing Irelands most luxurious 5 star hotel at Powerscourt. www.ritzcarlton.com
LivingPilot, therapist and mentor Michael Comyn has launched Fly Fearless, an Irish company that helps aerophobia sufferers to overcome their fear of flying through informative and interac-tive sessions. Fly Fearless pro-vides a range of courses, including one-to-one sessions and group workshops, which equip reluc-tant and fearful flyers with coping techniques and self-management skills to make flying a more enjoy-able experience.
Fly Fearless also facilitates flight simulations and short domestic flights for course participants, during which Michael Comyn and crew are on hand to answer any questions. In their first year over 300 people took the courses and all but 12 are now flying. Michael Comyn, who gained his first pi-lot’s licence at the tender age of 16, has assembled an expert team of pilots, therapists and cabin crew who can explain all stages of the flight process to course par-ticipants. Armed with knowledge about the underlying causes of their fears and a greater insight into the mechanics of flying, One day seminars take place in Dublin once a month and in Cork every two months with the option to take a commercial flight with the Fly Fearless team One-to-one workshop with simulator session Fly Fearless Kids will launch this October 2010 – for children who are reluctant to fly and are re-stricting family travel plans. Fly Fearless courses are priced from €180 per person to €420 for the VIP Weekend Option which includes a simulator session flying the ATR 72-200. www.flyfearless.com
Weekend HotspotHotel Verta on the Thames at
Battersea and part of Von Essen hotels offers a unique experience to leisure and business guests coming to London. From the be-ginning, the hotel was always going to be different-being the only hotel in Europe adjoined to a heliport was just the start! The design of the hotel has elevated it to South London’s best hotel. Travelling through the hotel is a journey in itself. On arrival, the
feel is one of late 30’s glamour with refer-ences to the golden age of aviation. The fusion of gold metallic, anthra-cite and cream colours take guests and passen-gers back to an era of glamorous and sophis-ticated travel, where every need is taken care of and every demand is met. If you are here to dine, you will leave full and happy, if you are here to sleep, you will get the best nights sleep ever in a triple glazed luxury bedroom- arguably and ironically London’s quietest bedrooms! If you are here to relax, the subter-ranean two level spa offers a sub-tle design led experience where water, oils and heat combine in an oasis of calm which includes four treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room and a hydro-vitality pool. Anne Semonin has the largest presence at the spa with Comfort Zone and Mama Mio also offering treatments and retail products. The Techno gym offers leading gym equipment. Patrisey, the res-taurant, serves Modern British and European dishes with Neal Dove heading up all restaurant operations as executive chef. The restaurant is situated at ground floor level with excellent views of the heliport and the Thames. Just above the restaurant at Mez-zanine level is Vertilon Bar which offers an extensive selection of cocktails. This is also one of the few places in London you can rub shoulders with uniformed pilots enjoying non-alcoholic cocktails from the ‘For The Pilots’ selection of the menu. The bespoke furni-ture and commissioned artwork around the hotel along with the unique Verta soundtrack played across various parts of the hotel all add to the special post indus-trial glamorous feel. The award wining building and its timeless décor along with all the facilities make Hotel Verta a hotel designed to go above and beyond expecta-tions. Each of the 70 bedrooms furnished in a classic modern
style with bespoke finishes offer a silent and comfortable stay, many with commanding views of the Thames. The ‘Landing Pad’ at the top of the hotel, offers the ultimate in in-timate event entertaining. Hotel Verta is part of the Von Essen private collection of hotels For the month of October Hotel Verta are offering a launch rate of £155.00 room only ex VAT. www.hotelverta.com or www.vonessenhotels.com
Weekly Best Buy Aloha Holidays, Ireland’s only
dedicated Hawaiian tour opera-tor, is offering a great deal on win-ter 2010 sun holidays in Hawaii. Prices for one week in Honolulu in a newly renovated 3* hotel on Waikiki beach start from €1389 pp sharing. The price includes re-turn flights from Ireland, transfers in Honolulu, welcoming orienta-tion breakfast and taxes. Aloha Holidays, with a personal knowl-edge of more islands and more hotels than any other operator, can extend this basic package to include visits to other islands or to upgrade hotels (changes to the cost will apply). This offer is valid between 1 November and 5 December, 2010 www.AlohaHoli-days.ie Marlfield House Hotel in Gorey Co Wexford my favourite Irish country house presents a programme of Sunday lunch time recitals. Performances will be in the intimacy of the house in the Print Room preceded by a deli-
cious four course lunch in the conservatory dining room. Come and enjoy what promises to be a very relaxing and enjoyable af-ternoon with lunch served from 12.30 followed by the recital at 3.30pm.Tickets are €65 per person for lunch and recital. Recital only tickets are €25. Special bed and breakfast rates from €75 per per-son for Sunday and from €85 for Saturday night are available. The performance schedule includes Sunday 7th November an after-noon with Rachel Croash soprano and Grace Foley Mezzo- Soprano while on Sunday 19th December Deirdre Masterson soprano and friends from Ceol Loch Gorman will celebrate Christmas with classic Christmas carols and song. www.marlfieldhouse.com
Robert Walshe is a freelance contributor / broadcaster and is guest travel writer for River Media newspaper titles across the island of Ireland
Pet’s Corner... with Kathleen Murray: Animal Behavioural Therapist
with Kathleen Murray
n Ritz Carlton Platinum Rewards Card.n Michael Comyn Flyfearless Founder with students 2010.
n Hotel Verta Battersea London.
Attacks on people – but who is to blameWE hear a lot about dog at-tacks on people in the media and the demand for dogs to be put to sleep as a result.
The dog is not usually the one at fault, it is normally the owner of the dog that has not paid enough attention to the education of the dog that is at fault. The dog was doing what a dog does but when a dog is among a human popu-lation then the dog needs to be educated in human rules and taught not to act on it’s instincts.
This is an easy lesson for a dog as they are open to learn-ing new things all their lives. The right teacher is very im-portant for these lessons. The
teacher needs to know what is required of the dog and how to get the right results. Unfortunately, so many dogs are in the wrong hands.
This article, however, is not about dog attacks on humans it is about human attacks on humans. Human attacks on humans is on the rise and now humans are looking for these very dogs that have been frowned upon, restricted and isolated from society to pro-tect them because of their fear of other humans. It’s a very mixed up world we live in.
It is true that people are less likely to attack a human that is walking a Rottweiler or German Shepherd as these
dogs are easy to recognise and are known to be protec-tive of their owners. These dogs in particular are known in Ireland as Guard Dogs and are among some of the many dogs that are on the restricted breeds list. These dogs were bred for herding livestock. They have the same brain and working agenda as our local sheepdog. They have just been abused and used as guard dogs by people that have turned their protective side into aggression to suit their own needs.
The local sheepdog is capa-ble of being just as aggressive as these dogs but it is not seen by many as being a threat. An-
yone that has been caught on the back of the leg, has had a bit of their car ripped off, or has been chased down the road by one may see it differ-ently. The worry that I have about people getting dogs (any dog) to protect them is that they may not be aware of what they are taking on. They may not be fit to handle a dog of this intelligence and strength and, in time, end up with having to put the dog to sleep because they couldn’t control it. Handling these dogs is not for amateurs.
These are very intelligent and hard working dogs that would give their life for you but depend on you to keep
them safe in return, by not allowing them to get into a position where they can make decisions of their own or act on their natural herding dog instincts. If you are scared and need protection, if you are thinking of getting one of these dogs (or any dog) to protect you then please ring for advice on how to protect your dog in return. There is a right way to bring them up and there is very definitely a wrong way.
Tying these dogs (or any dog) up in a back yard , shout-ing at them or hitting them is an insult to the intelligent mind of these dogs. It makes them frustrated, bored or ag-
gressive and that will cause trouble. There is no question about that. Treat them with the respect they deserve and they will give you what you need. An aggressive dog is not a good guard dog, it is a dan-gerous dog. Don’t turn your good dog into a dangerous dog, protection is not about aggression. It is about know-ing when to protect and when to switch off again and relax.
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