When to Begin Planning Your Ireland Vacation
As soon as you decide that you want to go to Ireland is a great time to begin planning.
Waterford Travel Tips with Clodagh Fitzgerald
Failte Ireland certified guide Clodagh Fitzgerald shares Waterford travel tips. From Waterford city to the ‘hidden’ countryside.
Money Saving Tips for Your Ireland Vacation {2022} | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 117
Ireland may not be a ‘budget’ destination but with a little bit of planning you can save money on your Ireland vacation. One of the most powerful tools you can have to save money in Ireland is a plan! The new ‘My Ireland Vacation Planner & Journal‘ follows the exact steps I use to plan…
Best Tours of Ireland for Families
The best tours of Ireland for families. Ireland tours designed for families as opposed to just being ‘family friendly’. The best tours of Ireland for families.
5 Things to Consider Before You Book an Ireland Vacation Package | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 103
Are Ireland vacation package deals flooding your inbox? Every day I receive enticing offers for a trip to the Emerald Isle! But before you book that ‘too good to be true’ bargain take a few minutes to ‘unpack’ it and see if it is really as amazing as it looks! {Use these Ireland vacation tips…
How Much Does It Cost To Go To Ireland?
The first message I usually receive when people find Ireland Family Vacations is “How much does a trip to Ireland cost?” And I feel badly when I tell them, “It depends.”
Can I Travel to Ireland Now? | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 96
As travel restrictions begin to lift I am receiving dozens of emails daily asking for Ireland travel updates. What You Should Know About Visiting Ireland Now If you’re 2020 Ireland vacation was postponed or you are ready to beginning planning your future Irish holiday, my book Planning the Ireland Vacation of Your Dreams is a…
Dublin Travel Tips: Use a Dublin Pass to Save Time & Money
We utilize the Dublin Pass so often that it has become one of my top Dublin travel tips. Nearly every visit we have made to Dublin, way back to our first family trip in 2005 to our most recent couples getaway in 2019, we have purchased a Dublin Pass. Flashing this little green card has…
Stepping Aboard a Flying Boat in Foynes
Imagine stepping on board a plane and instead of seeing row upon row of seats, you see a cabin split into sections, each holding no more than a dozen passengers. In one section sit dining tables, complete with linen cloths, while another section replaces half of the available seating with bunk beds. The ‘first class…
The Southwest Sampler Ireland Itinerary
The Southwest Sampler Ireland Itinerary is a free Ireland vacation guide perfect for your first trip to the ‘Emerald Isle’. Not only will you find some of the country’s most recognized sights, you’ll also head off the ‘tourist trail’ to discover a few of my personal favorite spots in Ireland. Get my free Southwest Sampler…
Do You Need Travel Insurance for an Ireland Vacation
“Do I need travel insurance for an Ireland vacation?” It’s a question I receive often, and one that doesn’t have the same answer for everyone as it has to do with risk, as well as figuring out the coverage you may already have. Since the question is on the table, lets delve into it piece…
Save Money in Dublin: 5 Reasons to Consider the Dublin Pass
The majority of visitors to Ireland pass through Dublin airport. And even if you don’t spend your entire vacation in the city Dublin is well worth a couple days. But Dublin can be an expensive city- how can you save money in Dublin but still experience all the fabulous sites the city has to offer?…
Airports in Ireland with Corey Taratuta from Irish Fireside | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 20
Jody is talking with Corey Taratuta from Irish Fireside. Today, they are discussing the ins and outs of airports in Ireland. Learn what to expect and tips to make your life easier as you travel to and from Ireland. CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to listen. Stream our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, Libsyn and Google…
Using AirBnB in Ireland + a few of our favorite AirBnB lodgings
AirBnB in Ireland is a wonderful hybrid of cottages and private rooms for rent with a smattering of bed & breakfasts and hostels including their accommodations for additional business exposure. The options are nearly endless… depending on where in Ireland you search your options can include private castles, thatch-roofed cottages, and city center apartments. But not…
Ireland Travel Question: B&B Accommodations for Families
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…
Christmas Markets in Ireland – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Christmas is one of those times of year that just has something special about it. For many of us Christmas is a time of celebration as we gather with friends and family to exchange gifts, share stories and create memories. With Christmas well and truly on the way, one place to look for gifts, share…
Ireland Travel Question : Planning an Extended Summer Vacation in Ireland
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 Travel Tip : Create an Ireland Scavenger Hunt
I’m going to be very (very) honest when I say that I had thought about creating an Ireland Scavenger Hunt for my kids when they were a bit older, but had kind of written it off as too much work. And, knowing my Type-A self as I do, it likely could have been and overwhelming project….
Ireland Travel Tip : Bring Home Your Whiskey Safely
Bringing home fragile items like bottles of mead, Bulmer’s or Irish Whiskey – not to mention a lovely Kerry Glass vase – has always been a bit nerve wracking for me. These items breaking could likely ruin a lovely gift or a souvenir for myself. Not to mention the mess. No one wants to see…
Ireland Travel Question : B&B Accommodations for Large Groups
Ireland Family Vacations reader question: We are touring Ireland with a family of 8, including a 7 year old and and infant. Besides renting a self catering cottage, are their B&Bs that would accommodate us and, should the baby be fussy, not bother other guests? We will stay in the southwest much of the time…Dingle,…