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I am a huge fan of beautiful gardens! We have visited many gardens throughout the years, and while gardens in Ireland always have something to offer, there is a sweet spot if you want to catch the blooms looking their best. Don’t Miss This!Enchanting Irish Gardens to add to your Itinerary Reader Question: I came…
Renting a car in Ireland is the best way to explore the country. Everything you need to know about car rental in Ireland. Updated for 2023.
Renting a car in Ireland can be confusing at the best of times, and when you add in considerations for a family or group, the complexity can increase – especially when you are traveling with 5 or more people! In Everything You Need to Know About Car Rental in Ireland I outline the 8 steps…
Advice for multigenerational Ireland family vacations. Including transportation, accommodations, and activities.
Reader Question: I’m going to Republic of Ireland in the fall. What kind of raincoat should I bring? What do the Irish wear? What a fabulous question! As I mentioned in my ‘What to Wear in Ireland‘ article, Ireland’s weather can be a bit tricky – and that is definitely the case in fall! The months…
Answers to the most frequently asked Ireland travel questions – and other questions you haven’t thought to ask about traveling in Ireland.
Best Ireland podcast episodes from the archives. Traveling in Ireland podcast – Ireland travel tips from the people who know the country best
Reader Question: If you had to choose one side of the island for your first Ireland vacation, which would it be? This is a great question, though it is much like asking a parent which child is their favorite. I love it all! So which ‘side’ is best for your first Ireland vacation? That may be…
Can traveling to another airport help you save money on flights? It’s a question I ask myself every time I book airline tickets. Our home airport is small, and I’ll admit that I love it. Waits at baggage check and security are short, terminals aren’t horribly crowded, and it’s easy to arrive in and depart…
Ireland Family Vacations reader question: Are there B&Bs that can accommodate a family of 4 in one room? Answer: Yes, you’ll find many B&B accommodations for families with rooms spacious enough for a family of 4 in Ireland. What you want to look for is a ‘family room’. These rooms are usually a bit larger to accommodate…
Reader Question: If you had to choose one side of the island for your first visit, which would it be? This is a great question, though it is much like asking a parent which child is their favorite. I love it all! So which ‘side’ of Ireland for a first vacation? That may be entirely dependent…
Best Group Itinerary in Ireland? Having been to Ireland so many times with kids, what would be your recommendation on the best itinerary for our group? I think this is the hardest for us to decide in looking at everything. They all seem great, but we realize that it is hard to do everything in…
I am planning an extended summer stay in Ireland for 2-2 1/2 months. I am in hopes of a cottage so that we can experience Ireland as much as locals possible yet as cheap as possible! I will have my 20 yo daughter, 16 yo daughter and 13 yo special needs son. There is a…
Ireland Family Vacations reader question: As we prepare for our first trip to Ireland this summer with our 7 and 3 year-old, we are a little nervous about the food, and making sure we can find things the kids like. They are finicky eaters as it is — never mind throwing foreign fare into the…