Ireland is currently one of the more affordable European countries where travelers can visit using cheap airplane tickets and stay at discount hotel rooms or take advantage of cheap vacation packages.
Lonely Planet, a travel research website, highly recommends the following Ireland experiences for first time visitors:
Soak in Irelands literary tradition first hand in Dublin, starting with a leisurely walk through Trinity Colleges impressive Old Library where one of the worlds oldest manuscripts, the Book of Kells can be found.
Galway City is an ideal base for trips to the Aran Islands and Connemara. This is a lively college town with compact, cobblestoned streets. It lacks traditional tourist traps but offers terrific pubs, including the old fashioned The Crane and Taaffes and the hip The Blue Note.
The Rock of Cashel is one of Irelands most spectacular castles and is located on a sloping hill in County Tipperary. This historic fortress houses a 12th century Romanesque chapel and a 13th century Gothic cathedral.
A small village in County Clare named Doolin is considered by many to be the center of Irish music known for its upbeat jigs and heartbreaking ballads.
Aran Islands are located off the west coast of Ireland and exude a feeling that time has left these islands untouched.
Bru Na Boinne in County Meath is where one of Irelands most impressive ancient ruins can be found. It has an ancient passage tomb that was designed during the Stone Age with a chamber that floods with sunlight on the winter solstice, but it worthy of a visit any time.
Giants Causeway can be found across the border in Northern Ireland and feels as if its in another world. This is a geological wonder and one of Irelands most enthralling natural sites with hexagonal rock formations jutting out into the sea.
The Dingle Peninsula features sandy beaches, Caribbean blue stretches of ocean and a charming village.
The Cliffs of Moher is where visitors enjoy spectacular views and the refreshing spray of the Atlantic on their faces.
No trip to Ireland would be complete without enjoying the perfect pint. Savor an expertly drawn pint of Guinness at Mulligans in Dublin, Matt Molloys in Westport, or Sehan Ua Neachtain in Galway. www.cheapfares.com