The VagaBlog – Ireland Travel Blog

No better place to escape to than Ireland. No better time to come than 2027. Travel expert John explains why our Ireland tour packages are the best value. Our Ireland Tour Packages At A Glance 🥾 Active and Easy-Paced Tours Of Ireland Packages 🗓️ 25 Years of Experience Leading Small-Group Tours 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Small-Group = Personal Service 🕗 Full Days on Tour & Amazing Reviews

Get practical Ireland travel tips, learn Irish slang and even cook up an Irish recipe! Here is travel expert Brian's ultimate Ireland travel guide for 2027 & 2028! Ireland At A Glance 🗺️ Ireland 101 🧳 Plan Your Trip 📅 Best Time to Visit 🏞️ 2027 Bucket List 📸 Dublin Travel Tips 😉 Get to Know The Irish 🎻 TV, Books & Music 🥔 The Best Irish Food ☘️ Tracing Irish Roots

Discover some of Irelands best-kept secrets — just don't tell anyone! Get set for adventure in northwest Ireland with VagaGuide Brian. Northwest Ireland At A Glance... 🌬️ The Most Iconic Landscape In Ireland 😮 Ireland's Most Scenic Historic Building 🌅 The Only Fjord On The West Coast 🏝️ A Bay With 365 Islands & A Literary Landscape 🏞️ The Largest Stone Age Monument On Earth 👸 The Mountaintop Tomb of a Mythical Queen 🌊 Europe's Highest Accessible Sea Cliffs 🏰 A Cursed Castle Plus The Most Northerly Point in Ireland

Not sure where to exchange currency in Ireland? Reservations Supervisor John has the answer! US dollars aren't accepted in the Republic of Ireland, so you'll need euros. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to get them, and the cheapest is rarely a currency exchange desk. Exchanging Dollars to Euros At A Glance 💶 How to Get Euros in Ireland 🏧 How Much To Withdraw 💳 Will My Bank Card Work? 🏦 Do I Need To Notify My Bank? 🧭 What About Northern Ireland?

8 steps to heaven. Learn how to make an easy and delicious, creamy Irish seafood chowder.

What is VAT? Travel expert John helps you understand Irish sales tax and how you can claim it back after your vacation to Ireland. VAT Refunds in Ireland At A Glance: 🤔 What is VAT Exactly? 📉 Different VAT Rates Sometimes Apply 💰 Is VAT Charged Separately? 🤑 How To Save On VAT

Ireland in September can be quite delightful. With settled weather and bright evenings — not forgetting those all-important flight and hotel deals! — Danielle firmly believes early autumn is an ideal time to plan a small-group tour to Ireland. September In Ireland At A Glance... 🌤️ Settled Weather Patterns 🧳 Simple Packing List 😋 Lots of Delicious Things To Eat 💃 Fun Events & Festivals 💚 Epic Tours of Ireland

🌬️ Breathe Ireland's Purest Air: The Skellig Islands 🧭 Get Lost In Galway and Mayo 🐚 Search Out Ireland's Emptiest Beaches ✨ Dip Your Toes In Neon Seas 🌠 Glimpse The Northern Lights 🚖 Hail A Belfast Black Cabbie ⚠️ Twist & Turn On Ireland's Bendiest Road 🚵‍♀️ Bike (Or Hike) A Greenway 🛠️ Down A Pint In A Hardware Store

Want to get romantic in Ireland? Love-lover Lucy says Ireland makes perfect sense for couples — think wild Atlantic views, cosy pubs, dreamy castles and no arguments over who has to drive. From proposals and honeymoons to simple escapes for two, read why Ireland is made for romance. Romantic Getaways in Ireland At A Glance 💑 Why Ireland Is Such A Romantic Destination 🗺️ Go Off The Beaten Path Together 💚 The Most Romantic Places In Ireland 💕The Best Things To Do In Ireland For Couples 💍 Plan Something Special 📖 Romantic Irish Poetry & Songs ☘️ Say “I Love You” In Gaeilge

Planning your first trip to Ireland? Read Sean's guide to Ireland and discover what you can realistically see in 5, 7, 8 or 11+ days and find the Ireland tour length that suits you. How Many Days Do You Need In Ireland At A Glance 👀 5 - 6 Days: A Short & Focused Trip 🤝 7 Days: A Complete One-Week Itinerary 🚐 8 Days: More Variety & More Downtime ☘️ 11+ Days: Best For Exploring All Of Ireland