Follow us: Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

Ireland

iStock International
Ireland — Those seeking an Ireland vacation can expect warm Gaelic hospitality, a beautiful countryside saturated with every imaginable shade of green, underrated traditional Irish food and drink, great music and theater, and a tangible sense of the country’s rich and turbulent history. The nation is now finding its feet after its recent economic boom (a.k.a. The Celtic Tiger) was followed by the current downturn, but this has not dampened the Irish charm and hospitality that you’ll find in every corner of the country.

Why Go

For Guinness, market towns, rolling hills, quaint villages, dramatic seascapes, and the love of craic (good times).

Compare Rates to Ireland






What's New in Ireland

County-cork

Thirsty Thursday: Where to Try the Best Brown Booze

June 13, 2013 by Anne Roderique-Jones

Do you know the difference between whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and rye? It can be confusing, especially since all bourbons are whiskey, but not all whiskeys are ... Read More »

Cookingclassess

Get Your Hands Dirty: 4 Hands-On Classes Around the Globe

May 23, 2013 by Jessica Colley

Travelers seeking cultural connections might want to roll up their sleeves on an upcoming trip. In big cities and small towns, a variety of hands-on classes are ... Read More »

Hang-over

5 Hangover Cures from Around the Globe

May 16, 2013 by Jessica Colley

No matter where we call home, we share one thing in common: gathering around the table to break bread and crack open a bottle or two. Sometimes when the ... Read More »

Thumb_dublin_adrian_sadlier

Top 10 Cities to Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day and Beyond

March 12, 2013 by Amanda Black

Green beer, nearly legal drinking in the streets, and raucous, overcrowded parades; they all come to mind when we think of St. Patty's Day. But the holiday isn't ... Read More »

Ashford_resized

Pop the Question with the Help of Ashford Castle’s Owl

December 19, 2011 by Elissa Richard

Getting married is for the birds. At least that’s the case (quite literally) at Ireland’s historic five-star Ashford Castle (one of our Top 10 Castle ... Read More »

Laura_motta

“Pour your lotions, creams, and liquids into travel-sized bottles to avoid having to purchase toiletries on the road or losing your large bottles to the TSA.”

Laura Motta Director, Deals Publishing

Sign up for the Top 25 Newsletter
to get exclusive weekly deals