Category Archives: Ireland

Spend Your Next Christmas Holiday in Europe

Spend Your Next Christmas Holiday in Europe Why wait? Start planning your 2025 Christmas holiday now and experience the magic of European Christmas markets! Whether you’re exploring the festive streets of Western or Eastern Europe, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some top destinations to consider: Destinations in Western Europe Strasbourg, France – […]

Luxury Gold on the Emerald Isle

I have traveled to Europe on multiple occasions, but this was my first group tour experience. I enjoyed group travel even more than I could have imagined and Luxury Gold Vacations has thought of every detail. They hit all the marks … tour guides, accommodations, cuisine and cultural immersion. We had the very best local traveling […]

While in Ireland are you planning to visit Westport? 

There are plenty of reasons to do it – great hiking and biking trails (hike to the top of St. Patrick’s Mountain for a great view of the Atlantic), play some golf, or visit the Pirate Adventure Park.   Westport is also the stepping off place for the great 5-hour Connemara Pub Tour.  You’ll be driven […]

Highlights of Ireland! Food … Drinks … Castles & MORE!

If you plan to travel to Ireland and have limited time for the visit, you’ll probably only have the chance to visit one of Ireland’s two most popular cities – Dublin and Belfast.  So which to choose?  Dublin has much to recommend itself – it’s the home of the iconic Guiness Storehouse for starters!  It’s […]

The Scenery, Castles & Pubs of Ireland

One of the first things you’ll remark on when you arrive in Ireland is the friendliness and generosity of its citizens.  Ireland, as other European countries, was hit hard by the travel restrictions necessitated by Covid 19.  They are thrilled to have visitors once again, and welcome travelers with open arms. It’s hard to know […]

A Day in Dublin

Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and is located on the east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle (dating back to the 13th century) and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral (founded in 1191). I found the city to be very navigable. We walked just about […]

Locke’s Distillery in Kilbeggan, Ireland

The Kilbeggan Distillery is the oldest distillery in the world, dating back to 1757. Come sample and discover the history of authentic artisan Irish whiskey. The tour starts in 1757. Find out how Irish whiskey was made in decades past. Discover the families that owned the distillery and the importance the local community had on […]

Visit the Clonmacnoise Monastic Site in Ireland

Founded in 544 and on the journey from Dublin to Galway is the monastery of Clonmacnoise. Walking amongst the peaceful stone ruins conjures up visions of the master craftsmen, stonemasons, and monks who skillfully worked with precious metals and hand-carved stone crosses here. Saint Ciarán chose this location in the ancient territory of Ui Maine, […]