Melanie May Content Creator

Melanie May is an award-winning writer and content creator specialising in food, wine, travel, and motoring. Based in Dublin, Ireland, she creates lifestyle and travel articles and visuals for clients across print and digital media. She’s a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and the Irish Food Writers’ Guild and received the Best Newcomer award at the 2018 Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards. She also won the Adventure and Ski category at the 2024 Travel Extra Travel Journalist of the Year Awards.

Well, that’s my professional summary. What that really means is…

I advise, devise, write and revise content for Irish and UK newspapers, international magazines, websites, and social media. Should I ever appear on Mastermind, my specialist subjects would be food, wine, travel and motoring. These are the areas in which I have the most experience when it comes to content creation. However, I do enjoy writing and creating content on most topics.

With third-level qualifications in Digital Marketing and 20 years of experience working on all aspects of websites (I built my first website in 2003), I have an in-depth knowledge of web publishing and digital marketing strategies, including keyword research and SEO, and know how to use these tools for memorable storytelling.

When it comes to telling your brand’s story, I bring a creative, relatable voice, delivering messages in new and engaging ways. My style is evocative, authentic, and often sprinkled with humour.

Do you want to see more?

Here is a selection of my content creation and copywriting work.

Click here to check out my food and wine writing examples.

Click here to check out my food photography and styling portfolio.

Don’t forget to check out my travel writing, too.

If you need a social media consultant or content creator, please get in touch and see how we can collobrate.

Melanie May Content Creator

Atlas – Etihad Airways in-flight magazine

A Whole Lot of Dublin

The Independent

Electric road trips – five EV itineraries in Ireland without the range anxiety

‘It’s a question of life’ – Can the Canary Islands safely reboot tourism in a pandemic?

The Irish Times

Could this be the most scenic EV charging spot in Ireland?

This new electric vehicle is ‘quite the blast to drive’

Love Spicy, Sizzling Prawns? Here’s how to Make Them at Home

Irish Daily Mail

Lapland is for life, not just for Christmas

Irish Times Content Studio

Travel trends for 2025: Holidaymakers opt for old favourites and new locations

The Sunday World

Barbados is Rum Kind of Wonderful

The Sunday Times

Souk up the Sights 

Insiders Guide: Tokyo

Cruise and Travel

Review: Princess Cruises’ Discovery Princess

Dream Escape Magazine

The Kingdom’s Edge

The Allure of Portrush

Ireland’s Sunny South East

Calibre Magazine

Montpellier’s Magic: Domaine de Verchant Luxury Chateau and Spa

TheTaste.ie

TheTaste Guide to the Boyne Valley

The Best Ski Resorts for a Wellness Escape in 2025

TheTaste Travel Guide to Lapland

The Taste Guide to Cork City

TheTaste Guide to Romania’s Black Sea Coast

The Taste Guide to Turkey and Liberty Signa Hotel

Big 7 Travel / Enjoy Travel

Hundreds of my travel articles can be found here

Lovin.ie (Content creator for Fáilte Ireland’s Keep Discovering and Make A Break For It campaigns)

Make a break for Sligo: What to do in this stunning part of the Wild Atlantic Way

County Clare: some wonderful adventures to have here. Make a break for it

Limerick: 10 best things to do around this buzzing city.

Dublin Make a break for it: the best bits during a staycation in the fair city

Make a Break For It in Carrick-On-Shannon: Best experiences here

Make a break for it in Carlow: 10 top things to do in The Dolmen County

Boyne Valley bucket list: How to experience this incredible area

11 best experiences to have in Wexford

Make a break for it in Athlone: 10 incredible experiences around this wonderful town

Melanie May Content Creator Great Blasket Island

Cruise Ireland

Self-Guided Irish Cycling Holidays along the Shannon Erne Waterway

Best Scenic Walks in Ireland’s Midlands Near the River Shannon

Best things to do and see in (and around) Lough Derg

Take a Family Break on the River Shannon – The Perfect Family-Friendly Getaway in Ireland

Staycation on the River Shannon – Why a Boating Holiday Rental Should be On Your Irish Getaways List

Shannon River Cruise Guide: Planning an Irish Boating Holiday on the Shannon

The Best Things to Do and See in (and Around) Athlone

Best Things to Do and See in (and Around) Banagher

River Shannon Facts and FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

Best Things to Do and See in (and Around) Enniskillen

The Best Things to See and Do in Carrick-on-Shannon

Skyscanner

When is the best time to visit the Maldives in 2020

Lakes in Ireland: 8 of the best lakes in Ireland for activities in 2019

10 of the best mountains in Ireland for activities in 2019

Rivers in Ireland: 8 best rivers in Ireland for activities

August Bank Holiday Breaks from Ireland 2019

Where to find winter sun in April

Where to find winter sun in March

The 10 best spa hotels in Dublin for 2019

The 10 Best Spa Hotels in Ireland for 2019

February mid-term break deals from €100*

Best weekend breaks in May 2019

10 Adventure Holidays for 2019!

Best weekend breaks in April 2019

Best weekend breaks in March 2019!

Where to find winter sun in February

Best weekend breaks in February 2019!

Best weekend breaks in June 2019

When is the best time to visit the Philippines

Best weekend breaks in January 2019!

When is the best time to visit India in 2019

When is the best time to visit South Africa

Where to find winter sun in January 2019

When is the Best Time to visit Cuba

Top things to do in Berlin!

Discover New York City like a New Yorker!

Top attractions and things to do in Edinburgh!

Top Things to Do in Dubai!

Wild Rover Tours

The Cliffs of Moher – Ireland’s must-see tourist destination

The Giant’s Causeway – UNESCO World Heritage Site

7-Day Itinerary for an Irish Vacation

Explore Kilkenny: An Irish Travel Guide

5 Castles Worth a Day Trip From Dublin

Stay Safe When Visiting the Cliffs of Moher

7 Things You Need to See in Cork

Best Things to Do in Dublin

The 10 Best Scenic Views of Ireland

How Was the Giant’s Causeway Formed?

What attractions do you see on the drive from Dublin to Cliffs of Moher?

Top 5 things to do at the Giant’s Causeway

What to see in Northern Ireland – Recommended Bucket List

10 Most Spectacular Filming Locations in Ireland

Irish Around the World

The Best Things To Do In Kilkenny – 48 Hours In Kilkenny

10 Haunted Places Around Ireland That You Have To Visit

5 Super Spooky Irish Facts About Halloween You Didn’t Know 2019

8 Spooky Facts About Halloween You (Probably) Didn’t Know

5 Greatest Irish Road Trips You Have To Do In Your Lifetime

Contact me if you are looking for a content creator and someone to help you with your social media and digital strategy.

Let’s chat and get to know each other, and you can see if my services are a good fit.

Thanks for checking out my digital content creator work.

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