From left to right: The Cliffs of Moher, Achill Island, Molly Malone Statue, Irish Waterways

Ireland

Vacations in Ireland make it so easy to let the country's beauty, diversity and natural wonders capture your imagination. From the lush greens of the Republic of Ireland's Kerry, Cork and Waterford, and the stunning waterways of Shannon, to the dramatic landscapes of Mayo and Galway bordered by the majestic and unforgiving Atlantic Ocean, everything is guaranteed to take your breath away. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland is also blessed with a magnificently varied landscape, from the awe-inspiring Causeway Coastal Route to the glistening beauty of the Fermanagh Lakelands, the area is bursting with views to inspire and rejuvenate the soul.

Irish

There's a lot to love about the Irish. After all, a worldwide reputation has to come from somewhere: their sense of humour, their inimitable wit and genuine warmth of character. But you'll find there's even more to adore when you join the Irish on their home turf for your Ireland vacation! For starters, they love any excuse to get together, be it donning the green for the look of a leprechaun during St Patrick's Day festivities; or celebrating the talents of musicians around the country, from Kerry, Cork, Shannon and Mayo, up to Northern Ireland's capital Belfast, and down to Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland.

Dublin

Easily one of the most enjoyable capital cities in the world, Dublin has a definite air of urban sophistication, but it has also retained a unique charm that is quintessentially Irish. Its energy and dynamism are evident everywhere – from the pretty cobblestone streets and Georgian Squares to the larger pedestrian thoroughfares hosting glamourous department stores, fine-dining restaurants and some very convivial Dublin pubs.

Mayo

Standing out as one of the most scenic counties in Ireland, Mayo is framed by the breathtaking Atlantic on the rugged West coast and is home to some of Ireland’s most important Christian heritage and historical sites. St Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint, spent 40 days and nights fasting at the top of Croagh Patrick near Westport; and these days pilgrims follow in his footsteps on Reek Sunday to ascend this 2500 foot summit. Further inland, Knock Shrine is where the Virgin Mary, St Joseph and St John the Evangelist appeared in 1879, and this rural spot has now become an internationally recognised Marian Shrine. Bringing us further back in time, County Mayo’s historical Ceide Fields date back to 5000BC and are the oldest known field systems in the world...

Shannon

The longest river in Ireland, the Shannon takes its name from the Goddess Sionna. From a small shallow trout stream that rises in the Cuilcagh Mountain in County Cavan, the flowing waters becomes a magnificent river extending southwards for no less than 240 miles, and across many counties until it meets the salty waters of the Atlantic Ocean at Limerick City.