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Bunratty Castle in Ireland

August 14th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Irish Castles are structures from ancient history, when armies with bow and arrow fought for power. But one historic Irish castle is located just minutes from the modern convenience of Shannon Airport. Bunratty Castle is easily accessible from Shannon, and makes a great starting or ending point for your Irish Castle tour.

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Tags: Europe · Ireland · Tourist Attractions · Vacation Types

The Green Envy of Dublin

August 6th, 2010 · No Comments

There are dozens of attractions and sightseeing opportunities to be had in Dublin and even if you are travelling on a budget, you can still see some pretty amazing sights in this beautiful Irish city.

One of the most spectacular and unique places to while in Dublin are the Dublin Docklands. Also known as the waterfront quarter, it’s a great place to stroll through, especially at night where you will see a fine mix of modern and historic architecture – you can also take a river trip and see some of Dublin’s finest art in the galleries along the way.

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Tags: Dublin · Europe · Golf Vacations · Ireland · Tourist Attractions · Vacation Types

The Most Popular Weekend Destinations

June 11th, 2010 · No Comments

There is nothing better than finishing work on a Friday and knowing that you have all weekend to relax. A full workweek can be gruelling and exhaust even the most enthusiastic and energetic of worker. Escaping from those stresses is harder now than it has ever been and a weekend break is absolutely necessary once in a while to fully recharge flat batteries.

Everybody has different wants and needs to fulfil in order for them to fully relax. Regardless of what your personal wants and needs are, there are a few cities that will fulfil a great weekend break. Here are the top ten weekend getaways:

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Plan Your Irish Castle Wedding

June 10th, 2010 · 3 Comments

It’s classier than Las Vegas and easier than doing what your in-laws tell you. Consider tying the knot with a marriage at a majestic castle in Ireland. With a little advance planning, you and your fiancee can marry in an Irish castle fit for fairytales.

While it seems more expensive to get married in a different country, couples often find that they can save a lot of money by having a wedding away from home. The wedding can be less costly with a smaller group of family and friends, and more memorable in a beautiful Irish location. Having your wedding away from home also allows you to have complete control over your special day.

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Tags: Europe · Ireland · Romantic Getaways · Tourist Attractions · Vacation Planning · Vacation Tips · Vacation Types · Weddings

Delightfully Delicious Dublin

June 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment

If you fancy a city break this spring, then why not take a weekend trip to Dublin? The largest city, and capital of Ireland, it is divided into two sections (the North side and the South side) by the river Liffey.

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Tags: Dublin · Europe · Ireland · Tourist Attractions · Vacation Types