Ireland has a wealth of interesting places to discover, from the beautiful
Donegal coast in the northwest to cosmopolitan Dublin on the east coast. You can
rent a traditional Irish cottage or stay in a salubrious hotel, while you
explore the country at your leisure.
If you want a vacation to remember, then Ireland of the welcomes still has
something for everyone. Whether you arrive on Erin's shores by boat or by plane
you will find that transportation is developing and improving all the time.
International flights are catered for by a number of major airports including
Belfast, Dublin, Shannon and Knock. If you fly into Belfast, for example, you
can begin your adventure by exploring the stunning north coast, famed for its
ancient basalt rock formation known as the Giant's Causeway.
After some refreshment in the world's oldest whiskey distillery, in
Bushmills, County Antrim, you can head west to explore the famous Donegal coast
which boasts some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe at Sliabh Liag.
No visit to County Donegal would be complete without seeing the Iron Age fort
of Grianan Ailigh just outside Derry City. If you fancy some shopping or
entertainment before you continue south, you'll find plenty to do in Derry,
which has been named UK City of Culture for 2013.
Speaking of culture, West Donegal is home to one of the largest Gaeltacht or
Irish speaking areas in Ireland. As well as having the chance to hear Irish
spoken as a vernacular language, you might be lucky enough to catch a session of
traditional Irish music in one of Donegal's many traditional pubs.
If surfing's your thing, Ireland attracts some swell swell. Highlights
include Bundoran, County Donegal; Achill Island, County Mayo; Lahinch, County
Clare and Tramore, County Waterford.
Transportation, as I mentioned, is continuing to improve in Ireland.
Motorways link most of the major cities and towns and those roads that are still
single carriageway are now of quite a high standard.
Your journey south along the Donegal coast will bring you through the
beautiful counties of Sligo and Mayo. While in Mayo, you may want to visit the
village of Cong, where The Quiet Man was filmed.
From Galway city you can drive to Dublin in just over two hours or Cork in
just under three. Don't forget to buy a Claddagh ring for someone special before
you leave the City of the Tribes which Galway has been known as for over three
hundred and fifty years.
Killarney, County Kerry has long been a favourite with tourists as has the
Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary. Kilkenny Castle is well worth a visit as you
journey eastwards, as is the Waterford Crystal factory.
Dublin holds many delights, of course, including Christ Church cathedral.
From the Capital you can take the train north to Belfast before you return home.
Don't forget to visit us again soon though!
This article about Ireland luxury vacation rentals is authored by C O Manahan and published by http://www.Luxuryvillafinder.com
