By Barry Coughlan
Old Fashioned Road trips are trendy again. Surveys show they are on the rise and on Instagram, the hashtag #roadtrip shows up 62 million times.
Cannonball Ireland, well known for the annual supercar event every September, now adds a 4×4 adventure to its road-trip repertoire coming up on November 18 and 19.
The Cannonball Overland 4X4 Adventure has a beefy line up of luxurious and offload ready 4x4s from the opulent Bentley Bentayga to the ultimate 4×4 Ford Raptor.
Among those that took part last year was the Range Rover SVR, a collection of Land Rover Defender110s, Audi Q8, Audi SQ7, Range Rover Sport, Jeep Wrangler, Porsche Cayenne and many more with some exciting new additions to this year’s event.
From cosy pubs with roaring fires and awe-inspiring coastal drives to world famous cuisine with a few surprises along the way, The Cannonball 4×4 Adventure 2022 takes on the Wild Atlantic Way in all its glory with the thrill of rugged landscapes, breath-taking sunsets and crisp sea air.
The road trip sets off at 10am on November 18 from Salthill in Co Galway with lunch in Clifden and it moves on to Knockranny House Hotel which will be home to the Cannonball 4×4 Adventure for two nights.
From here, the Cannonballers will explore the famous Wild Atlantic Way, Kylemore Abbey Sky Road, The Spanish Armada viewing point, Achill Island and the world famous Atlantic Drive which is named among the top ten road trips in Europe by luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
Cannonballers can also experience the lifestyle of the country set with archery, falconry or just cosy up in front of a roaring fire for a good old traditional music session with friends.
In true Cannonball style, this road-trip goes the extra mile with wonders at every turn including a bagpiper on a bridge, a falconer at breakfast and that rare ‘camaraderie’ that makes all Cannonball road-trips truly unforgettable experiences.
The cost of the Cannonball 4×4 Adventure is €1,650 for two people sharing and one car. This includes lunch and evening meals, one 4×4 car entry, photography and crew, 2 nights’ accommodation, car graphcs and information pack with lanyards.
Visit www.cannonball.ie to register, or to get details of all road trips.
And In The USA
Vermont has become the newest member of Discover New England as a destination marketing organization.
Vermont now joins forces with the five other states in the region, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
Clearly, visitors to these areas get a huge choice of activities and experiences throughout the year; it’s very much a four-seasons attraction and Vermont certainly has that reputation in spades.
Many of the ski resorts that dot the Green Mountain State have tons to offer in every season, spring, summer and fall too.
When it’s hot, Vermont’s lakes, rivers and recreation trails beckon around the state. Vermont’s museums, galleries, artisan shops and factories are always opening their doors to curious visitors, showcasing uniquely captivating history and locally handcrafted products.
Vermont is also home to world-class shopping, great restaurants and farms to explore -plus jaw-dropping views.
More information can be found at discovernewengland.org.