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Aughnanure Castle

What better way to de-stress than take a tour of one of the beautiful tower houses of Galway? Located near the shores of Lough Corrib, 3.5km from Oughterard off N59 - Oughterard to Galway road,...

Planning travel for the Aged

Old age is the right time to travel, and see the world. Retirees have both time and money at this stage of life. The rat race of the younger days is over. Usually, children are settled by then. One...

Setting Sail Differently: The Allure of Repositioning Cruises

As a seasoned travel aficionado, I often delight in the lesser-known corners of the vacation market, such as the hidden gem of repositioning cruises. This specific type of voyage has been a...

Keukenhof - Tulip Capital of the World

Now that spring has sprung, your thoughts may be turning towards gardening. If you are in the market for tulips, the best place to buy them or just to see them - is the tulip fields of Keukenhof in...

The Wonderful Cliffs of Moher

Translated literally as the cliffs of the ruin, the cliffs can be found at County Clare situated at the southwest area of The Burren in the parish of Liscannor. From the cliff, one witnesses...

Sligo Abbey

Sligo Abbey was an abbey for the religious Dominican order that was founded in the 1200s. It was what they termed a friary. Now, if you're wondering what the difference is between friars and monks,...

Maynooth Castle Ruins

Knights, kings, feudal lords and monarchs - these are only some of the things that make Europe famous; medieval Europe, that is. And in those times of war and conquest, a man of high position...

Ireland - Carrickfergus Castle

Towering over the basalt dyke below its foundations, Carrickfergus Castle in County Antrim protrudes into Belfast Lough. Almost entirely surrounded by water, this rocky spur provided an ideal...

Finding Your Hotel Best Rate Guarantee

These days, anyone's vacation can be maximized if he or she manages to get a good discount on amenities and some travel expenses like airfare. As such, the quest for the ideal hotel rate is on, and...

The Magnificent Phoenix Park

This park is situated 3 kilometers to the northwestern portion of Dublin City in Ireland. It is an enclosed urban park considered to be the largest in Europe which covers 712 hectares or 1,760...

Things to see and do in Limerick

Often thought of as the place of origin of the poetic form, Limerick is a city of the County Limerick, Munster province, in the Midwestern portion of Ireland. It is the home to 91,000 citizens and...

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Now, what is the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens anyway? Why would one even think of wanting to go to this place? Well, for one, Northern Ireland is one of the last places on Earth where you can...

All-Inclusive Resorts

Ever plan on a trip where you didn't have to bring your wallet? Does it sound nice? Imagine eating all you want and no bill at the end. This may be the best way to feel safe and have fun for a...

The Temple Bar in Dublin

Temple Bar in Dublin's city centre is an area of great contradictions. On the one hand Temple Bar on a Saturday night is without a doubt stag and hen heaven, but on all other evenings and through...

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