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7 Day Ireland Itinerary
If you’re looking for a 7 Day Ireland Itinerary, you’ve come to the right place! But let’s keep it real, a week is not enough time to spend in Ireland. Heck, you could spend a week in just the Dublin area and still not see everything. This itinerary hits some of the highlights that I enjoyed while in Ireland and is a great sampler for planning your Ireland trip. Day 1 – Dublin Flights from the New York City area arrive in Dublin early in the day, so grab your rental car, head to your hotel, and have them hold your bags if your room isn’t ready. From there, head…
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What it’s Like to Stay in a Castle Hotel in Ireland
If, like me, you grew up on a diet of Disney movies and dreamed of being a princess, you may want to consider staying in a castle hotel on your trip to Ireland. On my recent trip, I stayed at Waterford Castle and Dromoland Castle and I’m going to share the pros and cons of staying in a castle hotel. Related: See my 7-Day Ireland Itinerary First thing first: it’s going to cost you. Staying in a castle hotel isn’t going to be the cheapest option in any given area. However, you’re paying for the experience. The cool factor. The awesome Instagram shots. But are castle stays that much more…
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Hotels in Ireland
Figuring out hotels in Ireland was a large part of planning my recent Ireland road trip and I wanted to share where I stayed and my thoughts on each! Moxy Dublin City Stylish and social, the Moxy Dublin City is a boutique hotel located in Dublin’s City Center. The hotel’s lively Moxy Bar also serves as the front desk, so check in and grab your complimentary welcome cocktail before heading to your room. The rooms are on the small side but are well-designed to maximize the space and come in a variety of configurations. I feel like this property is best suited to couples or friends traveling together due to…
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Do I need an Ireland Visa?
Do you need an Ireland visa for your upcoming trip? Read on to find out how to prepare for your upcoming trip to Ireland. Do I need an Ireland Visa? US citizens visiting Ireland for tourism do not require an Ireland visa for stays up to 90 days. Ireland Entry Requirements To visit Ireland, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and you must have at least one full blank page in your passport. No Ireland visa is required for tourist stays up to 90 days but you must have proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Ireland and a return or onward airline ticket.…
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Driving on the Left: Tips and Tricks for Surviving Your First Time!
I’ve been driving for 30 years (pauses in old person) and all of those years I’ve driven on the right side of the road. So as we planned our trip to Ireland, I was understandably nervous about driving on the left side of the road. Many countries drive on the left side of the road due to historical influence from the British Empire. Now that I’ve successfully navigated that nine-day trip, I’m sharing some of my best tips for driving on the left side of the road. Understanding Left-Hand Traffic Driving on the left side of the road, also known as left-hand traffic (LHT), is a system used in many…
