Domestic flying can be more tedious than peeling potatoes, yet international terminals bring out the kid in me. Or, more accurately, the extravagant shopper.
A fine example of this is Jo Malone's newest shopfront on the imaginatively named "The Street" shopping concourse in Dublin International Airport.
Here you can sample the UK perfumer's famous scents in candle, lotion, bath and oil form in a space as chic as any high street shop. And because you're just about to embark on one international adventure or another, it's easy to justify snapping up that €50 candle -how else will your hotel room transform into a lime leaf and lavender oasis? Of course, if you must buy for those you'll meet at the other end Jo Malone's also offers a gift wrapping service in store too. read more