Ireland Travel Tips

Explore Dublin with travel expert John's definitive list of things to do near the Grand Canal Hotel. The Grand Canal Area At A Glance 😋 You are spoiled for dining and drinking options in the area. 🏟️ Within a 10 minute walk you'll find one of Ireland's largest theatres and biggest sports stadia. There's also an historic battlefield, beautiful Georgian architecture, a scenic canal and a windswept beach. 🚉 Take a day trip from Grand Canal Dock train station, only 5 minutes walk away.

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.

Enjoy travel expert Paige's selection of the best free apps for visitors to Ireland. Paige has included all of her favourites with handy links to download for Android and iPhone. Best Travel Apps For Ireland At A Glance 📞 Keep In Touch With Loved Ones 🌲 Plant Trees & Avoid Single-Use Plastic 🚌 Plan Train, Bus & City Journeys ℹ️ Convert Currency, Check Weather & Book Hotels 👀 Plan Things To Do 😋 Find Places To Eat

What is VAT? Travel expert John helps you understand Irish sales tax and how you can claim it back after your vacation to Ireland. Sales Tax And 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 November is a lovely time of year. Festivities are ramping up ahead of Christmas, you'll get better bang for your buck with hotels and flights and warm, cosy pubs are plentiful! Here are just some of the reasons why Danielle recommends visiting Ireland in November… November in Ireland At A Glance... 🤑 Cheaper Flights & Hotels 🎅🏻 Christmas Markets Kick-Off 🎨 Visit Museums and Galleries 🍻 Relax In The Cosy Pubs 🥾 Enjoy Quieter Hiking Trails

Less hassle. More friends. Freedom in spades. Compare how small-group guided tours measure up against self-drive vacations in Ireland with this helpful guide. Tours Vs. Self-Drive in Ireland 💰 Tours Are MORE Economical. Fixed Pricing Vs. Astronomical Rental Quotes, Gas, Insurance PLUS Other Fees 📸 You'll See MORE On Tour With Us Than You Would Driving. Let An Expert Guide You! 🗺️ Flexible Tour Itineraries With Choice & Downtime Built-In. Real Independence! 😎 Less Hassle. No Need To Adapt To Driving Stick, Driving On The Left Or Different Road Layouts 🙌 Be More Sociable! Ready-Made Travel Buddies On Tour And The Chance To Meet Friendly Locals 🗺️ No Fiddling With Maps Or GPS. See The REAL Ireland. All The Must-See Sights PLUS Our Secret Destinations. 🕖 Skip Queues At Major Attractions. We Time Arrivals Outside Peak Hours. ✔️ Little Or No Research Involved. We've Been Exploring Ireland Since 2002!