'Must Sees':
- Trinity College.
- The Books of Kells.
- Dublin Castle.
- Guinness Storehouse.
- Kilmainham Gaol.
- Grafton Street.
- And of course Temple Bar. No first-time visit to Dublin is complete without the Temple Bar. Dublin's most visited neighborhood is a maze of quaint streets and alleys sandwiched between historic buildings.
'Must Sees':
- Trinity College.
- The Books of Kells.
- Dublin Castle.
- Guinness Storehouse.
- Kilmainham Gaol.
- Grafton Street.
- And of course Temple Bar. No first-time visit to Dublin is complete without the Temple Bar. Dublin's most visited neighborhood is a maze of quaint streets and alleys sandwiched between historic buildings.
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They're assured a warm welcome. Among the Irish hospitality professionals I spoke to, American holidaymakers are regarded as friendly and spendy, an agreeable reputation that's borne out by research from Tourism Ireland, the body that manages tourism across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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It's wise to arrive in Ireland with least €300 euros in cash. In the worst case scenario, your debit or credit card might not work upon arrival in Ireland. Or it may get lost. In this unlikely event, you'll need backup.
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For a vacation in Ireland that covers a few or more of the island's 32 counties (26 in the Republic of Ireland; 6 in Northern Ireland), plan on a 10-day trip. This provides enough time to visit two different cities and a number of natural attractions by car for those who prefer road trips.
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You'll find the high season for accommodation and attractions is usually from April until September. The most popular time to travel is July and August, when you may find yourself sharing attractions with many other visitors.
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Ireland's main currency is the Euro. Because most places you visit will be able to take your credit or debit cards, you don't need to take much cash. In fact, there is really no reason to get Euros before you leave the US.
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