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5 Reasons to Go to the Aran Islands

The Aran Islands (Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer) are three small, but adventure-packed islands off the coast of Ireland. Think craggy cliffs, lush green landscapes, and Bronze Age ruins.

Posted by Eva Sandoval on May 21, 2013 at 11:33:52 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Island, Aran Islands, Outdoors
Guide to the Best of Southwest Ireland

Home to the picturesque Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and Blarney Castle, Southwest Ireland boasts contrasting landscapes, mild climes, great outdoor adventures, and charming B&Bs.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on April 30, 2013 at 1:56:30 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Outdoors, Hiking
Design-y Marker Hotel Opens in Dublin

Mixing modern design with a rustic Irish charm (no, really), The Marker is Dublin's hottest new hotel, situated in the Docklands area.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 26, 2013 at 1:36:09 PM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels, News, Dublin
I Survived St. Patrick's Day in Dublin

If you can survive St. Paddy's in Dublin, you can survive it anywhere... right? Find out what it takes to make it through those iconic, green-hued day(s) in true Irish style.

Posted by Deb Hopewell on March 25, 2013 at 1:03:36 PM EDT in Arts & Culture, Events Tagged: Dublin, Festivals
10 Famous Oscar-Nominated Hotels

When Hollywood came calling, these 10 hotels were ready for their close-ups. So unless you're bosom buddies with Meryl, these hotels are the closest you'll get to big screen stars.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on February 18, 2013 at 10:12:43 AM EST in Hotels Tagged: Movies, Hotels, Switzerland, Barcelona, San Diego, New York, Paris, Marrakesh
The Luckiest Places on Earth

Feeling a little down on your luck? Was 2012 not your year? Check out our list of the luckiest places on earth, and maybe you'll turn your luck around in the new year.

Posted by Liz Behler on December 28, 2012 at 4:10:57 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Inspiration, Paris, China, Milan, Florence, Brussels, Nevada, Germany, Illinois, Istanbul
Exclusive Fodor's Deal on Walking Tours in Britain

The iconic English (and Scottish and Irish) countryside is begging to be walked in, and you'd be hard-pressed to find better guides than the English Lakeland Ramblers. Even better, they've offered an exclusive deal just for Fodors.com readers!

Posted by Kristine Hansen on December 04, 2012 at 3:25:49 PM EST in Deals Tagged: Deals, Fodor's, England, Walking Tours, Hiking Walking, Scotland
Splurge vs. Save: European Castle Stays

Whether you watch Downton Abbey or not, no one would turn down the chance to rest like royalty for a few nights. Here are a few choice places to do just that, no matter your budget.

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on November 08, 2012 at 2:26:49 PM EST in Hotels, Travel Tips Tagged: Castles, England, France
Splurge vs. Save: Dublin

The Euro goes a long way in Dublin, which makes splurging even more special and saving even easier. Here are our top picks for when to save (and when to splash out) in the Irish capital.

Posted by Jessica Colley on August 15, 2012 at 1:32:52 PM EDT in Travel Tips, Trip Ideas Tagged: Dublin,
Ultimate Farm Stays Around the World

Close your eyes and picture the rustic romance of waking up to a day of foraging, cooking classes, horseback riding, and lazing by the pool. Now read on to find our favorite farm stays around the world.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on August 06, 2012 at 5:06:14 PM EDT in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hotels, Farms, Argentina, California, Italy, Belize, New Zealand, Tennessee