IRELAND ADVENTURES

Welcome to Dublin, a lively capital city that’s as intimate as a village and as friendly as your local Irish pub. With its seamless blend of classic visitor sights, excellent social scene, and the natural playgrounds of Dublin Bay and the Dublin Mountains framing it on all sides, this laidback city is an adventure in itself.

Want to catch some local talent? Make your way to a gig. Feeling hungry? Indulge in old Dublin favorites at The Woollen Mills. And if you want to slow the pace a little, stroll the city's charming coastal villages like Howth or Dalkey or follow one of the Dublin Discovery Trails to uncover the city's secrets. You see, Dublin is all about the muse behind the music, the craic (fun) of the comedy, the intimate feel of this urban hub. And, of course, the people! Dublin has been named Europe's friendliest city twice by TripAdvisor for good reason. Soin , grab a pint, strike up a conversation, and settle in for the experience of a lifetime.

Wander through time. At first sight, Ireland’s Ancient East is carpeted by lush landscapes and idyllic towns, framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. But this land is also full of secrets. Just ask the locals and the stories will spring to life.  And secrets are everywhere. Every cairn has a story, every castle turret has a tale, and every hill may hide heroic sagas. Ask the people you meet, and you will hear them tell of the legends, triumphs, and sometimes tragedy that whirl around its round towers, opulent mansions, and prehistoric monuments.  And when, of course, you’ve introduced yourself properly, you’ll have stories of your own – of the people you’ve met, of the craic you’ve had, and of the memories, you’ll cherish forever. 

From the wind-whipped tip of Malin Head to the haven of Kinsale Harbour, wrap yourself in the wilderness of the west coast of Ireland on the world's longest defined coastal touring route.

The Wild Atlantic Way is a sensational journey of soaring cliffs, buzzing towns, hidden beaches, and epic bays. So, whether you drive it from end-to-end, or dip into it as the mood strikes, it's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

In the Hidden Heartlands, it pays to take it slow. Here, amidst a natural wonderland of rivers, canals, and lakes, the world slows down. Calm your soul with a paddle along glass-blue rivers, lakes, and canals; walk centuries-old canal paths once used for horses drawing barges; cozy up over candlelit dinners in waterside thatched pubs; and unearth thousands of years of history in heritage parks, historic abbeys, and monasteries. 

It’s the satiny sheen of a quiet canal that cuts through rolling green fields. It’s the walking trails that weave through peaty bogland where ancient Celtic rituals once took place. It’s the flash of a kingfisher darting from a riverbank. Defined by its connection to both water and land and heralded for its pure beauty, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is a destination that basks in nature, with under-the-radar experiences that feel like you’re getting to the real heart of Ireland. 

Each of Northern Ireland’s cities has its own distinct character. There’s gracious Armagh with its strong links to St Patrick (it has not one, but two cathedrals named after the saint); arty Lisburn with its 18th-century streetscapes; and buzzing Newry, a modern urban hub with a history that stretches back over 850 years. But that's not all... 

One of the best coastal drives in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveler, the Causeway Coastal Route stretches from Belfast to Derry~Londonderry and brings you past breathtaking scenery and unforgettable experiences.

Along the way, you can walk the Gobbins Cliff Path, clinging to the rugged edges of the County Antrim coast, cross the exhilarating Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge that links the mainland with tiny, craggy Carrick Island, or visit the working lighthouse and newly refurbished RSPB seabird center on the beautiful Rathlin Island.

Then the ultimate pitstop: the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns tumbling into the ocean. Trust us – this is one road trip you’ll never want to end.

Welcome to Belfast – or “how ‘bout ye”, as they like to say! A modern city, Belfast is an eclectic medley of cultural treasures, Victorian grandeur, industrial grit, and living history.  You can gaze up at the soaring crenellations of St Anne's Cathedral, before hopping across the road to celebrate Belfast's literary scene in Writer's Square, where quotes from famous local writers CS Lewis, Hanna Bell, and John Hewitt are carved in the stone underfoot.  Delve into where it all began for the "Ship of Dreams" at Titanic Belfast; or take a journey to the MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre), a hub of creative diversity in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.