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Ireland-The Country Of Lakes And Beaches

Friday, December 17, 2010 | Labels: , ,

Ireland has many lakes and beaches. They are more than hundred in count and I even don’t care to count them. But what I want to tell here is that these lakes and adjoining beaches had made Ireland a very beautiful country. It is also known as Gaelic. Along with these fresh water and sea water lakes, Ireland also has geographical landscape.

If you are a true nature lover then it is a bonanza for you to be in Ireland. it has many stunning loughs. The rugged mountains and wild land area are nice to explore. The loughs are teeming with fish so unsurprisingly they are highly popular with fisherman; twitchers find the shoreline of many loughs the perfect opportunity for bird-spotting; while romantics appreciate the changing faces of the loughs throughout the seasons and the picture-perfect dawns and sunsets over the loughs. Ireland boasts the largest lake in the British Isles, Lough Neagh in Ulster which is also among the 40 largest lakes in Europe.

You will also enjoy different types of water and beach sports in the country. Golf is one of the main sports of the country and you’ll find many golf courses all around the country. You can enjoy them anytime you want. There are many hotels and lodges all around the Ireland that serve their best to customers. You can book your room at Ireland hotels and plan your trip to the beautiful country of lakes and beaches.

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County Clare At A Glance

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 | Labels: , , ,

County Clare is the 8th largest county of Ireland. It is the perfect vacations spot for springs. Clare Island is the place you must visit to get a memorable experience. There are many hot spots in the county and each has its own unique history, whether these are the old churches or the castles or the beautiful islands.  You will have a new experience at every spot in Clare.
Down in County Clare, walking toward your first look at the much photographed Cliffs of Moher, you get a breathtaking view of the 8 km stretch of cliffs that drops 200 meters into the icy blue Atlantic. With the creamy froth of the waves at their feet, sea birds all around, and the green of Ireland as a backdrop, the Cliffs of Moher have been formed over centuries by layers of siltstone, shale and sandstone. They rise from Hag's Head in the south and reach their highest point (214 meters) just north of O’Brien’s Tower.
Nearby is the village Doolin which is famous for its traditional music and three pubs, four hostels, dozens of B&Bs, several restaurants and music shops. It has a great reputation for its music but has spoiled somewhat with the modernization.
The River Shannon runs through this area with the beautiful Lough Derg, one of the oldest places of Christian pilgrimage in the world, at its southern end. This is also a very nice place to explore and thus faces tourists throughout the year. There are many more spots in the county that you will love to explore.
So just book your room at Clare Hotels and come down to Clare to enjoy these beautiful views. I am sure you gonna love this.

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Bunratty Castle-A Must Visit Place in Clare

Monday, December 13, 2010 | Labels: , ,

Bunratty castle is the live example of medieval age architecture. It is one of the famous tourist spots of Ireland. If you have interest in history and ancient architectures then surely you gonna love this place. It has a lot of things for you to explore. Bunratty castle has a long and unique history. I think it is the only castle of Ireland that has faced attacks and wars continuously for 21 years.  The first stone was lead by Thomas de Clare in 970 and since then the town had grown steadily.

The worst attack that castle had faced was in 1318 when the town and castle was completely destroyed. But later in 1332 it was re-constructed for the King of England. After that too it faced many wars until it came in Irish hands in 1353. In 1425 ‘The MacNamara family' completed the present structure, and in 1954 Bunratty Castle was restored to its former medieval grandeur that it is today.

In Bunratty you can also enjoy banquet but in summer seasons only. There are two sitting times viz: 5.30p.m. and 8.00p.m. You will definitely enjoy the royal treatment that you will receive as soon as you reach the castle. At the arrival you will be greeted by a pipe-piper and then you will lead your way to the entrance of the castle. Then you cross the drawbridge to reach the drinking reception where you can enjoy some of the oldest wines and the butler will introduce you with the history of the castle. The food is accompanied by the traditional songs and instrumental.

The folk park in the vicinity of the castle is also a beautiful place to visit. It is like the early 19 century roads having historical cottages and buildings that include a post office, hardware store, school, Doctors office, pubs.

The Bunratty castle is also a must place to visit. It is a beautiful place that supplies fruits, vegetables and flowers to the Bunratty house. It is like one of the Victorian type garden.

So what are you waiting for? Just book your room at Clare hotels and come to Clare to explore the wonderful Bunratty castle.

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Things to do in Limerick

Thursday, December 09, 2010 | Labels: , , ,

Limerick is a very beautiful city with Shannon in its vicinity. Shannon and Limerick has a lot to offer you. Here are some of the famous places that you should visit while in Limerick:

Let your journey begin by exploring King John’s castle. It is on the bank of river Shannon that ads to the beauty of the place. This castle is the most distinguishable building of the city. This 800 year old fortification was built in the early 1200's and its Anglo-Norman architecture is as stunning as ever today. This will take back you in that period giving you a special experience. 

Limerick shopping market is also a very nice place to explore. There are a number of beautiful craft shops with other stores having all big brands. Just move around the long streets and buy some beautiful crafts and showpieces to take home. Best streets to enjoy some wonderful shopping are Patrick Street, Cruises Street, O'Connell Street and you should also check out Arthurs Quay Shopping Centre. When you are tired of these streets then move to Crescent Shopping Centre in the Dooradoyle area that has everything under one roof. Other then shopping, you can enjoy movies, food at restaurants, do banking and much more.
 
If you have interest in history then also you have many good choices. Hunt museum has many unique things that you will like. These are some of the greatest work done by old Irish artists such as Picasso, Renoir and Yeats. The museum houses the most extensive private collections of art and archaeological artifacts ranging from unique displays such as medieval works, tools from the Celtic period, the Scots Cross of Mary Queen of Scots and the Greek coin.  

Night life in limerick is also very enjoyable. There are a number of pubs and discos in the city that are open in night hours. So you can drink, dance, chill out and do anything that makes you happy. So book your Limerick hotel now and come to spend some beautiful days in the city.

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This Winter Come To Ireland

Wednesday, December 08, 2010 | Labels: , ,

As winters are approaching, you must be planning your vacations to some nice and peaceful place. Give a thought to Ireland. Ireland is the most preferred destination for tourists all across the world. Surrounded by water from all sides this island country has attracted millions of people from all parts of the world with its natural beauty and ancient architecture.

The rugged mountains, blue lakes, natural flora and wildlife add a lot to the beauty of the country. There is a long chain of rugged mountains and coastal flora. You will feel like in heaven in this county. There are a number of things and views that will astonish both you and your family.

The long coastal lines and sandy beaches make a lot for the tourists. You will enjoy many types of adventure sports on these beaches. Ireland is the best place to enjoy water sports and other adventure sports like mountain climbing, hill walking, and many more. Almost whole of Ireland is dotted with historical sites that are a real treat for a traveler who is looking to have the time of his life. It is one of the main Christian country having many old churches and castles that you will love once visited. 

Accommodation in Ireland is also very simple. You have a lot of choices in this regards. You can find accommodation according to your need and budget. There are a lot of hotels all around the country that you can book as per your need at Ireland Hotels. So just book your room at Ireland hotels and come to have a wonderful winter vacations.

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Enjoy Medieval Banquet in Ireland

Monday, December 06, 2010 | Labels: , ,

Ireland is a land of churches and old castles. There are still many castles where you’ll enjoy medieval banquets. Here are few of them:

Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet
It is in County Clare. Here banqueting season takes place between April and October. You will be welcomed by ladies and butler at the entrance of the castle who will take you to the dining hall. The first thing that you will enjoy here is the goblet of mead followed by 5 course medieval themed meal in historical surroundings. Enjoy your meal with the folk dance and music performed by experts. You too can be a part of this dance. 

Dunguarie Mediaeval Castle Banquet
Located in county Galway, this castle is also open from mid April to mid October. The meal is available in two sittings, first starts at 5.30p.m. and second at 8.45p.m. Your 4 course medieval themed dinner consists of salmon, leek and potato soup, chicken and apple pie. There is also option for vegetarian meal, so if you are a vegetarian then you can go for it. Here also you will enjoy the music and song by local people and poems about county Galway. 

Bunratty Castle
The world famous Bunratty Castle is situated in County Clare and it is one of the major tourist spot of the country. Bunratty castle has its own unique style of welcoming its guests. On their arrival, they are greeted by a pipe-piper and after that they cross the drawbridge to enter the castle. They are served with the old wine at the drink reception where butler also introduces them with the glooming history of the castle. There are a lot of things that you will come across while exploring The Great Bunratty Castle. There are two sittings each night where you can enjoy a sumptuous 4 course meal consisting of parsnip soup, ribs in a honey and whiskey sauce, chicken, and to polish it all off, rastin for dessert. A vegetarian option is also available.

So come to Clare to enjoy medieval banquet. Finding hotels in Clare is also very easy. Just long on to Clare Hotels and book your room instantly.

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Plan Vacations In Your Budget

Monday, November 22, 2010 | Labels: , ,

If you too are planning for vacations and budget is the hindrance then don’t worry. Don’t think of canceling your vacations. By better management I am sure that you can plan and enjoy vacations even at low budget. All you need to do is plan little early and wisely. Here are few tips that can help you. 

There is always a right time to do everything and if we failed to do so then we have to face some consequences. It is true here also. So if you are planning vacations then you must plan it well in advance so that you have enough time to think over every point and plan them accordingly. Like the first thing you should do is to decide the destination. You must select the right place to visit according to the season you are planning to go for the vacation. But another important point to notice here is that if you visit a place in off-season then it really going to prove cheap for you. In off-seasons the business at tourist spots are low as there are only few number of tourists. So the prices of different things are lowered accordingly. You can get cheap hotels, low air fares etc. so try to plan your vacations in off-seasons. Like if you visit beautiful places in Cork in off-season then you can get discounted price in Cork hotels. 

Once you have decided the destination and the spots you are going to visit then look after the hotels in that area. You can get details of all the hotels available in the particular area online. Just do a survey for it and look the hotel that best suits your needs and is in your budget. Also prefer online reservation as you may get discounted price of the off-season. So don’t go for the last time deal as there is no guarantee that you will get what you need.

Another important thing that can cut down money is air fare. You must know that if you book in advance then you get discounted price. So go for that. Also booking the air tickets of odd timing can also help you in getting cheap rates. By odd timing I mean that the arrival and departure of the flights should be at odd times like in mid-night or early morning.

So just plan your vacations wisely and enjoy it with friends and family.

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Cheap Hotels In Limerick

Friday, November 19, 2010 | Labels: , , ,

Limerick is one of the main tourist spots of the Republic of Ireland. It sees number of tourists throughout the year. So finding accommodation in Limerick is not a big deal. You can find many hotels, resorts and other lodging facilities in the city. There are many luxurious, mild range and cheap hotels in Limerick.
If you are looking for a cheap hotel in Limerick then you have to move to some remote areas as city mainly has famous hotels that provide luxurious services and so are expensive. But these cheap hotels are also good for accommodation. It’s natural that you can’t enjoy the luxurious class of services in them but they are good money saver.  
The main attraction of County Limerick is The Shannon Island region that has many things to offer to tourists. River Shannon flows through the heart of the city of Limerick and then goes straight in the Atlantic Ocean at the north of the county.
Some of the main attractions of the Shannon region are Aillwee Caves, Craggaunowen, Brendan Bay, etc.. There are many more places to visit in the region. Limerick is also called as University City as there are many universities in the city. Once habitat by Viking traders, limerick has become one of the major cities of Munster.  Limerick is also known as the sports capital of Ireland. It is the home of Munster rugby team. You can also find many golf courses in limerick that shows that they are fond of outdoor games.
Thus Limerick has to offer you many beautiful things that will win your heart. You can also book Limerick Hotel online. So just plan you trip and make memories.

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Some Tips For Starting A Hotel Business

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 | Labels: ,

If you are planning to open your own hotel business then you must take care of few things that will help you in your way. In my view, the two most important things that anyone require for any type of businesses are dedication to one’s work and a perfect business plan. If you have these two things then you can cross any hurdle. Now let’s see some things that will you need to manage before starting your own hotel. 
The first thing is same for every business, that everyone requires an initial investment. You should manage your capital. Even if you don’t have sufficient cash with you then you may take loan from some bank as there are many banks giving loan for new businesses. You can also start from a lower level and can grow your business with time and money. Let’s say you made your start with a normal or a 2-star hotel. You know what, even if you managed to do so than also its okay as the most important thing is that you have taken your initial step. Rest depends on your services and hard work.
Once you have arranged the capital then look out for the proper location for your hotel. Remember that your hotel should be in prime location for maximum business. Even if you don’t get the place in the heart of the city then you can look for some place near by a famous tourist spot with the market place. Don’t forget to get proper license for hotel running hotel.
Now once you have made all the arrangement and the structure is ready then the next thing is the interior of the hotel. It doesn’t matter if the hotel is small or big, but the interior does make a difference as it creates a good image in the customer’s mind. So pay attention on the interior of hotel and rooms. You can hire an interior designer if you want.  
The next important thing you have to take care of is the hotel staff. These are the people who with their services can decide the fortune of your hotel. So you must opt for the good one. Your customers must get excellent services while their stay so that they leave with happy faces. 
Proper marketing is always a key to success. You must plan your campaign very carefully. Pay proper attention on both online marketing and offline marketing. You must make a website for your hotel as it is very important in today’s world. Offline marketing also have the same importance. A good marketing can take your worlds to more number of people and thus help in making your hotel a brand name. 
My experience of Ireland hotels was awesome. They really have a distinct strategy for their customers that distinguish them from their competitors. The advance services like instant online booking also helps them to get customers. I’ll definitely recommend them to anyone and hope that every hotel must reach up to that level so that customers can enjoy their stay.   

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