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Who's been to Ireland?
I know someone or a few of you went there for a honeymoon, so you get to be my informants. Zach and I want to go really bad, to the point that we've been saving up our spare change for a while, and we're up to almost $80. I know it's not much, but it's getting there. We want to go before we start having kids, and TTC won't start for 4-5 years, so I'm gathering funds and info now.
Here's what I want to know:
Where did you go, or where would you recommend to go? This includes cities, hotels, attractions, etc. I know we want to hit Dublin, because he's made it his life goal to get to the top of the Guiness museum.
If you don't mind my asking, what did it cost you? I don't need down to the last dime, just a rounded figure so I know what I'm up against.
Anything to stay away from?
Where does one go to change money from traveler's checks to whatever currency they're using over there (are they using the Euro?)
Anything else you think we need to know. Thanks so much!
Re: Who's been to Ireland?
I think Destiny (ddmuire) went for her honeymoon. I was there for work, so I don't have many suggestions (we stayed in Dublin for 2 days, and then were in Newry, in the North for 3) other than Newgrange if you can get there. And while you're in Dublin, definitely go to Trinity and see the Book of the Kells.
And if you have debit cards, I wouldn't even bother with travelers checks. There are ATMs everywhere, and you'll get a better exchange rate. The Republic uses the euro, and the North uses the British pound. (Though I think some of the border towns in the north will accept the euro.) When I've traveled abroad, I always change some money here, so I have $$ on me when I land, and then get money as needed from the ATMs Check with your bank about fees - usually there's a 1-3% surcharge for ATM/debit card use, but it's so much easier than trying to track down a currency exchange place.
I went there for a vacation a few years ago. It cost roughly $1,500 each person. We did a bus tour and went through Dublin, Shannon, saw the Cliffs, and went the to Ring of Kerry, also kissed the Blarney stone in the Blarney castle.
I highly suggest going to the Guiness museum, lots of fun, but be careful and make sure you have enough time to go through it, and not have to rush down all the stairs after drinking a pint. You'll almost fall over. Guiness there is yummier and much tastier.
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