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Ireland Travel Tips

From the ultimate packing guide to transfers from Dublin Airport...

Our Ireland travel tips section is your essential guide to all aspects of the Emerald Isle.

Vagabond Tour Group exploring Ireland with vehicle

Get The Latest Travel News For Our Tours Of Ireland

13th March 2024
Get the latest travel updates from Vagabond & Driftwood about our 2024 and 2025 tours of Ireland.
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A Driftwood group standing in front of their tour bus on a beach

Which Guided Tour of Ireland Should You Choose?

12th March 2024
Let travel expert Danielle help you choose the perfect guided tour of Ireland. Understand the difference between our two tour styles; active Vagabond Cultural Adventures and gently-paced Driftwood Journeys of Discovery. Compare Our Tour Styles At A Glance πŸ’“ Fitness Is Required On Both Tour Styles (Check Typical Step Counts) βŒ› Driftwood Features A Gentler Pace & More Multi-Night Stays 🚐 Our Mercedes Tour Vehicles Differ Ever-So-Slightly πŸ›₯️ Both Tour Styles Offer Boat Trips β€” But Only One Itinerary Lands on Skellig Michael!
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Vagabond guests pose with the Blasket Islands in the background

Our Favourite Islands Off the Coast of Ireland

26th February 2024
Make sure you tick at least one of these spectacular islands off the coast of Ireland off your bucket list. They are our absolute must-see favourites! Best Islands In Ireland At A Glance ⛰️ Puffin-Festooned Atlantic Pyramids 🌼 A Garden Island With A Microclimate πŸŒ… Ireland's Most Famous Island Chain ☘️ Wild & Uninhabited Kerry Island πŸ’š Historic Island with Round Tower 🧭 Nature-Filled Island Off Antrim πŸ§‚ Southeast Wildlife Paradise πŸ‘οΈ Visit This Island Just Off Dublin
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Animated Ireland checklist

Your Ireland Travel Guide for 2025

12th February 2024
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 2025 and 2026! Ireland At A Glance πŸ—ΊοΈ Ireland 101 🧳 Plan Your Trip πŸ“… Best Time to Visit 🏞️ 2025 Bucket List πŸ“Έ Dublin Travel Tips πŸ˜‰ Get to Know The Irish 🎻 TV, Books & Music πŸ₯” The Best Irish Food ☘️ Tracing Irish Roots
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Snow capped Sugarloaf mountain in Wicklow

Is December A Good Time To Visit Ireland?

7th February 2024
Ireland in December is all about Christmas markets, local festivals, wintery landscapes and cosy pubs. Even with no Vagabond tours on the road, Danielle maintains there is still plenty to keep you busy if you travel to Ireland in December. December in Ireland At A Glance... πŸŽ…πŸ» Wander Through The Christmas Markets πŸŽ‰ Enjoy The Local Festivals 🀩 Stand In Awe Of The Northern Lights β›„ Witness Beautiful Wintery Landscape 🍻 Enjoy The Cosy Pubs
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A panoramic view of Glendalough with a view of the lake and the round tower

South East Ireland's Top 9 Visitor Experiences

18th January 2024
Touring south east Ireland and stuck for things to do? Local expert on the region, Brian, writes that the Ireland's Ancient East region offers intriguing travel experiences for all visitors. South East Ireland - Things To Do πŸ—ΊοΈ Map of South East Ireland 🌊 Tour The World's Oldest Lighthouse πŸ˜‡ Feel The Serenity At A 6th Century Monastic City πŸ₯ƒ Taste Irish Whiskey At The Jameson Experience ☠️ Board A Famine Ship in Wexford 🚲 Bike A Greenway πŸ›‘οΈ Experience Life In 16th Century Kilkenny ✨ Learn About Crystal Glassware βš“ Make Cobh Your Final Port Of Call
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