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Ireland Travel GuideIf you are looking for accommodation in Ireland please visit our Irish accommodation guide where you will find details about various bed and breakfasts and self-catering cottages throughout Ireland.No matter what kind of travel experience you are looking for, Ireland is sure to make for one of the best vacations of your life. Whether you explore Ireland by way of scenic drives or are in search of the most elaborate, posh hotels and restaurants there is to offer, or drinking Guinness with new friends in a rowdy hostel or enjoying the outdoors in the unpredictable Irish weather, this beautiful place is a pleasure to all who visit. The thousand-year-old city of Dublin is one of the best places to start your trip, and is likely where you will arrive if you are coming to Ireland by plane, the countries largest airport. Dublin is a haven for fans of literature, has endless great pubs and restaurants, and is home to one of the best universities in Europe. Ireland's other major city is in the Northern region. Belfast has an extensive and complex part in Irish history, and this booming cosmopolitan center boasts a wonderful arts scene. It is also provides visitors with a fascinating lesson its more recent historical events through the many political murals which emblazon the city's buildings. Only a few hours north of Belfast by a hired car is the unusual Giant's Causeway. This spectacular coastline made up of octagonal-shaped rocks that are locked together is considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world. Not only is the causeway itself a great experience, but the coastline it is located on is one of the most beautiful in all of Ireland. Continue the drive in your hired vehicle down the western coast towards Slieve League, where high, jutting cliffs make the perfect location for photography enthusiasts to capture some true Irish beauty with some of the best landscapes in the world. Southern Ireland is home to the beautiful Ring of Kerry with its picture-perfect villages. Also on the southern coast is the city of Cork, which is a haven for those seeking out fantastic art, architecture and music. If you are thinking a car rental in Ireland it is important to have an understanding of driving here. For a short guide click here for road rules of Ireland. For more information why not check out our guide to top Irish travel sites. Irish Culture and Customs This is a wonderful site that is well worth checking out if you have any interest in Ireland regardless of if you are planning a trip there or not. It is full of information on local and traditional events, history, shopping, film, writers and photos. |