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Johnboy's Guide To Hotels In Ireland: What To Expect

6th September 2024
Hotels in Ireland have their own unique charm. We hand-pick our accommodation providers so you always get the best possible experience. Travel expert Johnboy is here to explain it all. Let's dive in! What To Expect In Hotels In Ireland At A Glance 🦱 Hotels Have Hairdryers & Wifi (But Rarely Aircon) ⚑ Power Sockets In Irish Hotels Are A Little Different πŸ˜‹ Hotel Breakfasts In Ireland A Personal Highlight For Me πŸ›οΈ Irish Hotel Bed Sizes Do NOT Match US Bed Sizes 🚽 Get Ready The Subtle Nuances Of Irish Hotel Bathrooms πŸ‘• It Is Possible To Do Laundry On Tour
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When is The Best Time to Visit Ireland in 2025?

28th August 2024
Read Danielle's guide to decide on the best time to visit Ireland. Travel expert Danielle covers airfares, hotel prices, festivals, national holidays and β€” of course β€” Irish weather and climate. Best Time To Visit Ireland At A Glance 🌀️ Ireland's Famous Weather 🌼 Ireland in Spring... And Also Summer πŸ‚ Ireland in Fall/Autumn... And Also Winter πŸ₯³ Public Holidays & Festivals To Note
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What To Pack For Ireland: Paige's Packing List

28th August 2024
You've found Ireland's best small-group tours. You've booked your flights. Next on the list: what to pack? Read Paige's expert packing tips and recommended suitcase sizes. What To Pack For Ireland At A Glance Don't Leave Without These Essentials 🚨 The Best Suitcase Size For Ireland 🧳 My Recommended Ireland Packing List 😎 Pack These Extras For The Win 🀠 What You WON'T Need 🚫
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Sustainable Travel Tips You Can Start Using Today

22nd August 2024
How do I travel more sustainably? Lower your impact with these easy-to-do tips from Vagabond Sustainability Executive Edwina. Sustainable Travel Tips At A Glance πŸ§‹Say No To Disposable Coffee Cups πŸ«™Avoid Single-Use Plastic Plastic 🧳 Travel Light, Buy Local 🀝 Spend With Sustainable Businesses 🚊 Use Public Transport & Avoid Tourist Traps 🌳 Fly Green, Offset Your Emissions 🐌 Practice Slow Travel
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How You Can Trace Your Irish Roots

9th August 2024
Trace your Irish heritage all the way back to its roots with Ireland history expert Derry. Read his step-by-step Irish genealogy guide including tips and links to lots of free resources. Tracing Irish Roots At A Glance πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Do Your Homework πŸ•΅οΈ Study Clues In Your Name πŸ†“ Use These Free Geneaology Tools πŸ›¬ Visit Archives in Dublin and Elsewhere In Ireland 🎯 Widen Your Net Beyond Ireland
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9 Reasons For Visiting Ireland in August

8th August 2024
Travel expert Danielle is here to wow you with her powers of persuasion. Read her reasons to visit Ireland in August 2025. Learn about Irish weather, average temperatures, what to pack and the best places in Ireland to go. August In Ireland At A Glance... β˜€οΈ Higher-Than-Average Temperatures 😎 No Extreme Heatwaves Or Wildfires 🩲What To Pack and What To Wear 🌳 Less Crowded Than Elsewhere in Europe 🚐 Superb Choice In Tour Departures ⏰ Long Daylight - Up To 16 Hours! 🌼 Wonderful August Wildlife 🎡 Lively Festivals & Events All Over Ireland πŸ›₯️ August is Perfect for a Boat Trip
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Compare Our 7 Day Small-Group Tours of Ireland

24th July 2024
Do you have just over a week in Ireland? Lucky you! Sales & Marketing Manager, Deirdre, helps you understand the similarities and differences between our various 7 day itineraries. 7 Day Ireland Tours At A Glance Swiftly jump between our 7 Day tours of Ireland using these quick links: πŸ₯Ύ Jump On An Active Tour of Northern Ireland, Donegal, Sligo & Mayo πŸ›Ά Dive Into Adventure In The West & Southwest (Includes 2 Nights in Dingle) 🏰 Explore Castles & Islands In Clare, Kerry & Cork (Includes 2 Nights in Kinsale) ☘️ Culture & Craic In Ireland's West & Southwest (Includes 2 Nights in Dingle)
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Deirdre's Non-Touristy Things To Do In Dublin

24th July 2024
You've likely heard of Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse. Now get ready for something different. Local expert, Deirdre, helps you explore Dublin like a Dubliner, with these distinctly non-touristy things to do. Non-Touristy Dublin At A Glance 🌼 A Street Market With Added Local Flavour 🚲 A Georgian Dublin Bike Tour  β›² Blissful Parks & Europe's Oldest Mall πŸ›€οΈ Villages & Coastline By Train πŸ“œ Free-To-Enter Dublin Musems
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Dine Like A Dub: The Best Places to Eat in Dublin City Centre

22nd July 2024
Staying in Dublin? Deirdre is a true-blue Dubliner. Discover her favourite restaurants in Ireland's capital for fresh, locally-sourced and delicious Irish food.
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Take These 7 Easy Dublin Day Trips By Rail, Bus Or Tram

22nd July 2024
Staying in Ireland's capital city? Don't miss Deirdre's easy day trips from Dublin, all within easy reach by public transport. Dublin Day Trips & Public Transport In A Nutshell πŸ₯œ 🚞 I Love These Charming Day Trips Around Dublin πŸš‰ Dublin's Rail And Tram Systems Cover Most Of The City 🚏 For Everywhere Else, Hop On A Dublin Bus πŸ€‘ Save Money & Hassle With This Travel Card
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