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2024: My Year in Travel Review
I was talking to a friend the other day and said it was hard to believe that I went to Ireland at the beginning of this year. It feels like it was 10 years ago! After our chat, I was inspired to take a look back at my year in travel and thought I’d share it here with you! March – Ireland I kicked off the year with a trip to Ireland with my friend Claudia. We tossed around several ideas for this late winter/early spring trip, initially thinking about a beachy escape, but found cheap flights to Ireland and pulled the trigger, despite it being the off-season! The trip…
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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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Storehouse Dublin Guinness vs. Jameson Bow St. Distillery Tour
If you’re heading to Ireland, the Storehouse Dublin Guinness tour is probably on your radar, but what about the Jameson Bow St. Distillery Tour? I did both on my recent trip and I’m going to break down which tour I think you should do and why. Jameson Bow St. Distillery Tour The Jameson Bow St. Experience is a 45-minute guided small group tour that’s broken into three sections and led by a Jameson ambassador. When you check in for your tour, you receive a voucher for a Jameson signature cocktail which can be redeemed before or after your tour, depending on timing. The tour begins with a history of Jameson,…
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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…
