Ireland For Dummies - Dummies Travel Author:Elizabeth Albertson Relatively tiny Ireland (32,600 sq. miles) packs great attractions into a small area. You can pack a lot of diverse experiences into your trip with this book as your guide. Climb the cliffs. Kiss the blarney stone. Have a bowl of Irish stew and a pint of Guinness in a local pub. Pay homage to literary giants W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, or Frank Mc... more »Court. Play championship golf courses. Whether you?re a book lover or a golf nut?a history buff or a Celtic music fan?a full-fledged adventurer or a laid-back sight-seer, you?ll find plenty to enjoy in this guide that gives you the scoop on:
Historic sights, including the 5,000 year old Newgrange Tomb, the burial mounds at Knowth, the storied Hill of Tara, ancient seat of the Irish high kings, and Glendalough, a monastic community founded in the sixth century
Gorgeous natural wonders, including the sheer Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League cliffs; the rocky, wildflower-studded Burren; the beautiful Aran Islands; the wild landscape of Connemara; and more
Cosmopolitan Dublin, hot-and-happening Belfast, and intriguing medieval villages
The Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl
Strolling through Powerscourt Garden�or touring the Waterford Crystal Factory
Exploring Killarney National Park on horseback, on a bike, or on foot
Driving the Ring of Kerry with its seascapes, cliffs, and spectacular mountain views or the Dingle Peninsula�with its patchwork of farms, plus sandy beaches, craggy cliffs, and more seascapes
Staying in an ancient but luxurious castle or a comfortable B & B overlooking a working dairy farm
Dining on diverse cuisines, ranging from Italian to Mediterranean to fusion and from meat-and-potatoes to sushi; enjoying great pub food at a local haunt or feasting at a medieval banquet in an authentic castle
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Ireland For Dummies, 5th Edition helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes:
Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
Info on the best ships for every budget
Tips on sightseeing at ports of call
No, this book can?t tell you where to find a leprechaun, but if you?re looking for other Irish sites, attractions or adventures, you?re in luck with this guide.« less