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Ireland’s Oldest B&B’s

When looking for ideal accommodations for lodging, travelers visiting the Emerald Isle have plenty of luxurious hostels from which to choose. Most of these hostels are very nice, but may be lacking in the local flair and culture of the beautiful country of Ireland. 

Travelers who wish to stay in unique accommodations that offer a glimpse into the lifestyle, history, and culture that is exclusively Ireland’s may decide to stay at any of the historic bed and breakfast inns that are scattered throughout the country. Some of these inns have been crafted from historic buildings such as castles, lighthouses, and older inns.

We have compiled a listing of some of the oldest bed and breakfast inns of Ireland, and have listed them below. This is not intended to suggest that these inns are superior in any way to other inns or hostels. This is intended only as a guide to some of the oldest bed and breakfast inns available.  Continue reading

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Ireland’s Worst Rated Hotels

When traveling to the beautiful Isle of Ireland, you want everything to be as perfect and as idyll as possible. Nothing can spoil a vision such as this as finding yourself in a hotel that is less than your minimal hopes for accommodation. 

We have compiled a list of some hotels in Ireland that have received ratings of two stars or less, along with some of the reasons that guests gave for the low ratings. This list is not intended to discourage visitors from staying at any of these hotels. Visitors who are concerned about the ratings given are encouraged to research the hotels further before making a decision about staying with any of them. Continue reading

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Ireland’s Wildest Hostels

The Emerald Isle is a great place to celebrate youth, as well as life itself. Since most hostels are usually lively places with plenty of activity, why not make the most of the experience and choose one of the hostels known for the wildest fun and greatest parties? 

It should be stressed that this is not an advertisement for any particular hostels, and should not be considered to imply that any hostels are superior to others. This is merely a sampling list of some of the hostels considered to be the top partying hostels in Ireland. Continue reading

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Air BnB takes off in Ireland

Ireland is a fantastic place for a vacation, but – like anywhere – it can also prompt some difficulties when trying to find a place to stay. Sure, there are plenty of choices around, but some people are a little tired of the usual round of hotels and are looking for someplace a bit different. That’s where Air BnB comes into the equation – and the hugely successful brand is now expanding in Ireland, bringing the benefits of its unique setup to a whole new set of users. Continue reading

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A Guide to Couch Surfing in Ireland

The British Isles are a wonderful and magical place to visit, regardless of the time of year of manner of travel, and it must include a visit to Ireland in order to truly be complete. Ireland, also known as “The Emerald Isle” is rich in history, culture, and things to do. 

Lone visitors, such as college students, who find themselves short on cash during an excursion to Ireland might find the practice of couch-surfing to be worth exploring. While providing much cheaper lodging accommodations than hostels, couch-surfing also allows the couch-surfer to experience this beautiful isle from the inside out.  Continue reading