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5 Hot Restaurants To Try Now in Dublin

Hitting a pub in Dublin is surely a can't-miss for travelers, but we can't say it's really worth dining in one. Instead, spot into one of these hot Dublin eateries for a taste of the local food scene.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 16, 2012 at 6:44:00 PM EDT Tagged: Restaurants, Food, Dublin, Ireland
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Boost Your European Vacation in These Best-Value Destinations

With the dollar now at a multi-week high against a sinking euro, European travel is looking evermore affordable. And since Fodor's readers have just picked the best spots in Europe for Value in 2012, we’ve taken the top five choices—Spain, Austria, Ireland, Greece, and Belgium—and zeroed in on outstanding deals and attractions in each of them.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 10, 2012 at 10:30:02 AM EDT Tagged: Greece, Austria, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Value, Deals
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Last-Minute Easter Getaways

It’s not too late to bunny-hop out of town for Easter weekend. We’ve rounded up some winning holiday packages, both on the home front and abroad, that will appeal to you and your kids alike for an Easter-inspired spring fling.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on March 23, 2012 at 11:20:13 AM EDT Tagged: Events, Spring, Deals, Ireland, West Virginia, Switzerland, Vermont, Family Travel
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Enhance your St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Dublin

Make this museum part of your St Patrick's day celebration today.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 17, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Dublin, Ireland, Art, Museums
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Heritage Travel: Searching for Your Ancestors on Vacation

A travel trend that’s gaining speed these days are family vacations that have nothing to do with theme parks. Rather, ancestral vacations or heritage trips, as they’re sometimes called, involve exploring the origins of your family tree.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 09, 2012 at 12:11:32 PM EST Tagged: Scotland, Europe, Poland, Ireland, Family Travel
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Fodor's Go List: Top 21 Places to Go in 2012

Trying to figure out where to take your big vacation this year? We've got you covered. Our curated list of buzzy destinations, emerging hotspots, places that offer great values, and locales with upcoming noteworthy events, is sure to inspire you to book a trip—fast.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 11, 2012 at 9:47:12 AM EST Tagged: Italy, Hawaii, Oahu, Cuba, Croatia, Budapest, Portugal, London, Ireland
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Great Scenic Train Rides in Europe

Whether it's a loop ride on a steam train or a practical means for getting from Amsterdam to Brussels, Europe is full of train routes with amazing scenery. Thanks to the amazing Fodor's community, we've compiled some great train trips by country.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 30, 2011 at 11:54:29 AM EDT Tagged: Europe, Austria, France, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Scotland, Ireland, England, Spain, Train Travel
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Follow our tips to find the best pubs in Ireland.

To distinguish the real gold from the sparkling pyrite, look for a qualified bar staff (a uniform of white shirt and black trousers is a good sign), at least one man over sixty drinking at the bar (he should know the good bars by now, right?), no TV, and no recorded music (a pub is a place to talk).

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 17, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Ireland, Nightlife, Bars Pubs
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The 6 Best Dublin Pubs

It’s impossible to think of Dublin without also thinking of its 1,000 or so "public houses." These are what give Dublin so much of its character, and they’re largely to blame for the fierce loyalty Dublin inspires among locals and visitors. It was hard research, but here are our favorite 6 pubs in Dublin.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 09, 2011 at 12:49:53 PM EST Tagged: Ireland, Dublin, Nightlife, Bars Pubs
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Ireland: Pack a "bilingual" map if you’re heading to the Gaeltacht.

English is now outlawed in road signs in these Irish (Gaelic)-speaking communities, found along the western seaboard, on some islands, and in pockets in West Cork and County Waterford. So be sure to use a map with place names in both English and Irish (you can’t rely on official Ordnance Survey maps, which now only prints Irish place-names in these areas).

Posted by Fodor's Editors on December 07, 2010 at 1:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Ireland