| To make the most of any vacation, a certain amount | | | | The Irish breakfast is served early, so lazing in bed |
| of preparation is needed. In addition to travel | | | | could make you lose out on your morning meal. |
| arrangements, packing, and the like, it would also be a | | | | Ireland can be cold, and the rains are a bit |
| good idea to collect information regarding the | | | | unpredictable. It would be wise to bring along adequate |
| destination. | | | | warm and protective clothing. Formal wear is |
| A trip to Ireland can be made very fruitful and | | | | expected at some of the upscale restaurants. |
| comfortable by following a few tips given by other | | | | If you are planning to visit a lot of historic monuments, |
| travelers. First and foremost, buying a good and | | | | opt for weekly Historic Explorer tickets or National |
| preferably waterproof map of Ireland is advisable. | | | | Trust Touring tickets. You will save a lot by not having |
| Buying guides and maps locally while in Ireland can also | | | | to buy individual admission tickets wherever you go. |
| be of immense help, as they may be more detailed. | | | | While traveling through the Irish countryside, it is better |
| This is especially beneficial for those who rent a | | | | to avoid intake of tap water and even raw fruits and |
| vehicle and drive around on their own. | | | | vegetables that have been washed in tap water. |
| Small cars equipped with music systems are popular, | | | | Tourists would be wise to purchase a certain amount |
| and it is advisable to take a few cassettes and CDs | | | | of travel insurance when they travel to Ireland. |
| along. Rented cars do not come equipped with parking | | | | Incidents of lost or damaged luggage, travel delays, |
| discs, so one should take care to have a parking disc | | | | and the like are not unheard of. The telephone |
| handy. | | | | numbers for general emergency in Ireland are 112 or |
| The Irish countryside offers a lot of bed and | | | | 999. |
| breakfasts for those who prefer lodging away from | | | | By keeping these few tips in mind, travel through |
| the hustle and bustle of the cities. Local etiquette | | | | Ireland can be a pleasant and memorable experience. |
| demands that you confirm accommodation by evening. | | | | |