Planning A Trip to Ireland: 2026 Essential Checklist
25th September 2025
Read Jade's essential travel tips for planning, budgeting and packing for your 2026 small-group tour of Ireland.
Planning A Trip To Ireland At A Glance
🏥 Purchase Insurance
🛂 Check Your Passport
🧳 Pack Only The Essentials
🏦 Notify Your Bank
⚠️ Last Minute Checks
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The Ultimate Guide to Kinsale, Ireland
15th September 2025
Kinsale is a vibrant harbour town and Ireland’s gourmet food capital. Discover its food, charm and hospitality with VagaGuide Brian’s ultimate guide for exploring this coastal gem.
Kinsale At A Glance
🗺️ Where Is Kinsale?
⛵️ Kinsale History Walks, Boat Tours and Kinsale Golf
🍽️ Ireland's Gourmet Food Captial
🍻 Best Pubs And Local Beers
🏨 Amazing Hotels
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How Much Money to Bring to Ireland?
29th August 2025
We all know that money makes the world go round. But how much spending money should you bring to Ireland? Reservations Specialist John lays out everything you need to know.
How Much Money To Bring To Ireland At A Glance
💶 What Currency Will I Need?
💰 Where's Best To Convert Currency?
💳 Will My Credit Card Work?
💵 Cash Versus Cards
🚐 How Much Money Will I Need On Tour?
💸 Ireland On A Budget
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Introducing The World’s Best Rated Tour Companies
21st August 2025
There are moments where you want to shout to the world from the mountain tops. Being voted as one of the world’s best rated tour companies is one of them. VagaGuide and Digital Marketing Executive Brian introduces the World’s Best.
The World’s Best Rated Tour Companies At A Glance
🚐 Vagabond Tours of Ireland
🦁 Timbuktu
👩🏻 AdventureWomen
⛰️ Wilderness Travel
⭐ Artisans of Leisure
✈️ TCS World Travel
💛 Unforgettable Travel Company
🥢 ATJ
⛵ Quasar Expeditions
✨ Black Tomato
🥾 Classic Journeys
🌍 Mahlatini Luxury Travel
🐻❄️ Natural Habitat Adventures
🚴🏻 Trek Travel
👣 Butterfield & Robinson
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8 Benefits Of Clicking Our ‘Plant a Native Tree In Ireland’ Button
14th August 2025
Are you wondering what the ‘Plant a Native Tree In Ireland’ button is for on our booking page? Sustainability Executive Edwina explains what it is and why you should consider clicking this new feature to plant trees in Ireland.
Benefits Of Planting Native Trees At A Glance
🕸️ Helps To Capture And Store CO2
🌳 Improves Biodiversity In Ireland
🌬️ Contributes To Clean Air
🌡️ Keeps The Climate Cool
🦔 Creates Wildlife Habitats
🐟 Flooding And Flood Damage Is Reduced
🧙♀️ Allows Us To Reconnect With Ancient Culture
🧠 Enhances Mental Health
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Spring in Ireland: Your Guide To March & April
13th August 2025
Spring in Ireland is beautiful. Lambs frolic. Hedgerows brim with flowers. Flights, hotels and tours cost less. What's not to love? Danielle explains how planning a small-group tour in Ireland in March or April in Ireland allows you to see our beautiful country in full bloom.
March & April in Ireland At A Glance...
😎 Less Visitors (Except Around Paddy's Day)
🌡️ Mild Temperatures & Longer Daylight Hours
🛫 Cheaper Flight, Hotel & Tour Prices
🌼 Cute Lambs & Beautiful Wildflowers
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