Ireland Holiday Packages: Touring Ireland

By Author: Noshir Lavangia
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People buying UK travel packages should definitely visit the land of the greenest fields - Ireland. Its rich meadows, wonderful climate and charming people can grab the interest of every globetrotting traveller. Northern Ireland is open to all with a valid UK visa. As part of Ireland holiday packages, places like Dublin, The Hill of Tara, Glendalough, Lakes of Killarney and Ring of Kerry, and Bunratty Castle and Folk Park are the top rated spots for sightseeing in Ireland. The county of Galway is considered to be a popular destination in Ireland, by tourists. It is located in the western region of Ireland, in the province of Connacht. This state of Ireland offers tourists and travellers exposure to the traditions, cultures, beliefs and the rural life of Ireland.

Northern Ireland is also quite popular for its hospitality, and its very courteous people. A few days in Northern Ireland and you’re bound to experience, and even be wooed, by Irish hospitality. It’s only natural that you can get lost in the beauty and picturesque surroundings of the country, in which case, any Irish ‘bloke’ or ‘gal’ will only be ...
... happy to help and guide you in the right direction. As far as language goes, English and Gaelic are the official languages of Northern Ireland. But don’t worry, people mainly converse in English while Gaelic is taught in schools. So people travelling to Ireland, as part of their UK travel packages, need not fret about ‘making friends’ or getting around.

On an average, the Irish consume over 131 litres of beer ever year. So you can be pretty sure that they are going to be jolly! Most people in Ireland are Roman Catholic, while their names begin with ‘Mac’ or ‘O’. These words are used to signify that a certain person is the ‘son of..’ or ‘grandson of..’ the respective surname that follows.

The weather in Northern Ireland may not be as welcoming as the people. It’s mostly very cold, with summer lasting for just a period of a few short months. Some Ireland holiday packages include self-drive tours. This option gives travellers on UK travel packages the time to see and discover Ireland at their own pace. This is something every person who buys Ireland Holiday packages should look into.

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Noshir Lavangia has been working in the travel industry for over 15 years. A travel buff with vast knowledge of tours and travel, he knows exactly how to ferret out last minute deals on UK Travel Packages. Noshir advises Cox & Kings on customised Ireland Holiday Packages.