Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the twentieth largest in the world. Within its more than 80,000 square kilometers of land are vast lands of scenic views and historic value. This great diversity of land is the perfect backdrop for Ireland’s amazing tourist destinations. Also known as the Emerald Isle for its lush vegetation, the island is divided into two separate nations. In the upper part of the island is Northern Ireland, a constituent nation of the United Kingdom. The north is divided into 6 counties – County Antrim, County Armagh, County Londonderry, County Down, County Fermanagh, and County Tyrone. Out of the 1.7 million population of Northern Ireland, 800,000 are living in its capital, Belfast, which also happens to be the largest city of the nation. Places to see in Belfast include: Belfast City Hall, Botanic Gardens, Queen’s University, Shankill and Falls Roads, Stormont Estate, Harland & Wolff shipyard, Belfast Castle, Belfast Wheel, St. Anne’s Cathedral, and the Ulster Museum. While in the city of Armagh are places like: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Trian, Palace Stables Heritage Centre, Armagh County Museum, Navan Fort, andArmagh Planetarium. The city of Derry, in county Londonderry is also one of the busier cities of Northern Ireland. Famous for its 17th century walls, Derry also has some exciting tourist attractions: Tower Museum, Guildhall, St. Columb’s Cathedral, St. Eugene’s Cathedral and St. Augustine’s Chapel. After Belfast and Derry, the third largest town in Northern Ireland is Bangor, considered as the wealthiest town of the nation. In their marina (the biggest in Ireland) is thePickie Fun Park. Other tourist spots to see here are: the McKee Clock, Bangor Castle, Bangor Abbey, and the coastal walkway to Helens Bay.

  Covering five-sixths of the entire island is Ireland (properly named as the Republic of Ireland). It has 26 counties: County Dublin, County Wicklow, County Wexford, County Carlow, County Kildare, County Meath, County Louth, County Monaghan, County Cavan, County Longford, County Westmeath, County Offaly, County Loais, County Kilkenny, County Waterford, County Cork, County Kerry, County Limerick, County Tipperary, County Clare, County Galway, County Mayo, County Roscommon, CountySligo, County Leitrim, and County Donegal. Some famous places to see in Ireland include: Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway, Galway Bay, the Burren, Ring of Kerry, King John’s Castle, Aran Islands, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the Hill of Tara.

  With its many tourist destinations, Ireland is one of the most visited places in the world. Tourists come to see the great places, meet the friendly people, and drink the famous beer. Aside from the standard hotel, there are many other types of accommodation in the island, all of which are more than ready to serve you, our dear tourist. No matter what you’re looking for, Ireland has it. Different accommodations serve different purposes; and booking can be very troublesome. Aside from the type other factors to consider include location, price, tourist spots, and nearby facilities. That’s why we’re here to help. We have covered every ground that needs to be covered. No matter what you need, you’ll surely find what you’re looking for here in TRAVELinIRELAND. We only share the best deals and prices. Rest assured all our reviews are well-informed, honest, and guaranteed. We have an online booking service that covers all of your needs – including car rental.

  Bed and Breakfast, or B&B, is a common kind of accommodation in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. B&Bs include a daily Irish breakfast in their room rates – for the B&Bs in the north, it’s the Ulster Fry and for the south, they serve what’s called the Full Irish Breakfast. Host families in B&Bs usually stay with their guests to keep the service as personal as possible (which makes the B&B a cut above the rest) – they prepare your meals, they make your bed, they replace you towels and, most importantly, they treat you as extended family. B&Bs are known for their authentic Irish welcome; staff is always ready to help and are very knowledgeable about tourist destinations and fun activities within your reach. Compared to other holiday lets, staying at a B&B is relatively cheap and on budget. If you’re one of those tourists that are used to booking at a hotel, when in Ireland, try the B&B – it’s an experience that will complete your Irish holiday. You can book B&Bs for both short stays like weekend breaks and holiday trips or you can book for a whole week stay.

  Most Irish families offer their homes for rent to tourists who prefer self catering accommodation. This is called holiday homes - perfect for big families and big groups - the bigger your group and the longer you stay, the cheaper it gets. Self catering means you have an entire house for yourself. You can cook your own meals, choose where you sleep, and basically do whatever you normally do at home. And you don’t have to worry about cleaning up – holiday homes have cleaning services, too. Homes are separated into a spacious living room, a fully-fitted kitchen, and en suite bedrooms. Bathrooms are dependent on how many rooms you rent, but surely there’s more than one. Although there are some newly established buildings that serve the purpose of holiday homes, service is kept at a standard no matter where you stay. They come in all shapes and sizes like holiday villas, cottages, cabins, beach houses, farm houses, and apartments. A holiday home can be booked for a 3-day weekend, a city break, 7-night bookings, or midweek stays. They usually have a minimum booking of three days but there are some that can be booked for overnight accommodations.

  There are more than a hundred established hostels in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Hostels are the cheapest kind of accommodation available – fit for the budget conscious frequent traveler and backpacker. Anywhere in the world, hostels are the same; they are simply dormitories that are open to the public - you share a common bathroom, a lounge area, dining hall and even a kitchen. Some also give free breakfast daily, but you have to prepare it yourself. Most hostels also offer en suite private rooms for a slightly higher rate – perfect for those who want privacy on a budget. If you are one of those tourists who are not afraid to mingle with guests then book at a hostel – everyone there has the same idea. Hostels are up and coming as the new accommodation of choice all over the world and has opened doors to low-cost travel. That’s why hostel facilities in countries like Ireland are world-class. They offer the same conveniences of a hotel booking – security, internet, telecoms, entertainment, etc. It’s ideal to book at a hostel for a short stay, but it can also be arranged for long-term rental.

  Hotels are the most popular and abundant kind of accommodation in the world, and the island of Ireland has its fair share of that huge number. Hotels are the most convenient of all – everything is provided for: book, stay, and pay. Hotels are perfect for short stays like on weekends or holidays, but are also open to long-term deals. What’s different with Irish hotels is that they usually have their own pub and restaurant so it’s a complete package. Whenever you’re in Ireland, you’re expected to drink, and hotels are ready to serve every need that may surface out of that primary goal. Most hotels are also found in central locations so you won’t have any trouble looking for the tourists spots or thehappening places, everything’s just around the corner.

  Aside from booking your accommodation, you can also book your Budget car rental from our site - a service for tourists who prefer to drive to their destinations and be in control of their own schedule. A rental car can be picked up from specific locations within the island and services cities like Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Waterford, and Kilkenny, among others. Most pick-up points are near the city airport, while locations downtown are found in city centers. Cars vary from manual to automatic transmission. They also vary in size, power, and luxury. Rates are per day whether for a short trip or a long-term rental, although there are week-long rentals that offer much, much smaller rates. Aside from cars, we also have tour bookings. As I’ve said over and over again, Ireland is a vast landscape. And within its huge mountains are plains and scenes of absolute beauty. We don’t expect everyone to visit all the best places to see because there are just too many. That’s why there are bus tours, cab tours, walking tours, and pub tours available for that sole purpose. It’s the easiest way to go around Ireland and visit the various tour spots. We have reviewed and sampled these tours ourselves and we only recommend the best of the best. Look through our pages and you’ll see why TravelinIreland is the preferred guide to Ireland.