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Many of you may wonder what the advantages are of traveling late in the season or traveling during off-peak season….well the main answer is The Price! What Unbelievable Value there is to be had! But that is not the only reason, despite being a great one! Another reason is The Choice! As hotels, castles and […]

Horn Head in Donegal is without a doubt one of the most scenic routes in Ireland. Best seen at sunset, which is late in Ireland about 9.30 or 10pm in summertime, when the low light throws this rugged seascape into sharp relief, this looped drive just north of Dunfanaghy is truly spectacular. Drive up to

A weekend in Dublin, or any other two days in the Irish capital, will give you some time to see quite a lot, though you may have to skip the in-depth look at many attractions. As always – if you want to see a lot, get up early and keep the travelling time into Dublin

If you are considering a driving holiday in Ireland you should take a look at the Connemara Loop. The Connemara Loop consists of 80 KM of road and thousands of acres of breathtaking scenery. There are so many gorgeous little villages and wonderful landscapes, each sight as beautiful as the next. Below I’ve highlighted only

One of the best ways to see Ireland is a tour by car but before you hit the open road, there’s a few thing you need to know. While the major highways are of a very high quality, the “real” Ireland is one of twisting country lanes. Driving on these lanes can be a pleasure

What would you bring with you to Ireland? Each of us has different priorities, ranging from laptop, cellphone and iPod to a woolly hat and some battered binoculars. But there are some things that should be high on the list for travellers to Ireland. And while some may be obvious choices, others are not. 1.

Most travelers loves the freedom of having access to their own car when away on vacation, especially in a country like Ireland where it is all about the people, the culture and the astounding scenery. With a car you can go exploring at your leisure, stop off whenever you like or if a spot takes

Ireland’s first long-distance driving route The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s first long-distance driving route, stretching from the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork. The entire route stretches for 2500km with 156 discovery points along the way for visitors to unearth.  This incentive brought forward by Tourism Ireland offers future visitors an

Christmas really brings out the best in Ireland and the Irish from cheerful festivities to wild acts of machismo, happy reunions, musical celebrations in Church and partying for a week. In Ireland Christmas lasts for about two weeks and is gladly celebrated as a respite from the winter. Here are just a few of Ireland’s

Even though English is the language you hear most often in Ireland, there is American English and European English and there are a few words that have a different meaning. For instance: If you hear someone say “trousers,” they are looking for “pants”, “corridor” is used sometimes instead of “hallway”, “pavement” instead of “sidewalk”, and