Ireland Vacation

The Republic of Ireland is an island country in northwestern Europe. The country takes up roughly five sixths of the island of Ireland, which was split into two separate entities following a treaty in 1921. The remaining section of the island is Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom.

Ireland received its independence from the United Kingdom following the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty which ended the Irish War of Independence. With the influences of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream, the country enjoys a temperate climate, which is beneficial for travelers looking to explore its lush, green rolling landscapes.http://www.met.ie/climate/climate-of-ireland.asp

The country sees nearly eight million tourists a year, with a vast majority coming from Great Britain and the United States. It is estimated that 80 million people in the world claim Irish heritage.http://www.discoverireland.com/us/about-ireland/history/

Ireland is extremely popular for a tourism destination. Given the climate, the scenery and the history in the country, people flock to the island. Known as the Emerald Isle, Ireland has plenty of things to see and do depending on one's particular interests at the time.

From delving into the rich history of Ireland, complete with touring castles and manors of generations gone by, to doing a pub crawl and seeing what kind of music the country has to offer, the options are available. To see what ancient Ireland entailed, from stone circles to tombs, castles and fortresses, and seeing even medieval towns and villages.http://www.authenticireland.com/tours/view/154/Ancient+Ireland+Tour/

Cities such as Dublin, Belfast and Cork all appeal to those looking for a city atmosphere that embraces culture. For those looking to enjoy the landscape, places like Donegal, County Cork, Connemara, Bundoran, Kerry and County Antrim gives plenty of opportunities to see and explore new things.http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland One of the largest attractions in Ireland is the Blarney Stone, located at Blarney Castle, about five miles outside of Cork. It's said that if one kisses it, they'll have good luck and never be at a loss for words for the rest of their life. Numerous luminaries, both celebrity and political, have taken the opportunity to kiss the sacred stone.http://www.blarneycastle.ie/

The facility to design a trip featuring exactly what an individual traveler wants is always an option. There are many local guides well versed in the local history and tradition of the cities and surrounding areas who can be of service to help find exactly what is being sought for.