Lonely Planet Experience Ireland

Lonely Planet Experience

by Isabel Albiston, Neil Arthurs, Brian Barry

Lonely Planet's Experience Ireland travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Cycle the wild Atlantic Coast Route, kayak amid seals in West Cork, discover soft golden sand beaches in County Wexford - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip. Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Ireland : Local experts share their love for the real Ireland, offering fresh perspectives into the country's traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place – try delicious local specialities like Guinness bread; dance the night away at a live trad session in Donegal; see shooting stars from the perfect boardwalk spot in Ireland's first International Dark Sky Park Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go , when to travel and what to pack Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey Covers Dublin, Wicklow, The Southeast, Cork, Kerry, West of Ireland, Ulster   Lonely Planet's Experience Ireland is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the Irish way of life . Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts – and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday . Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you'll never forget.   About Lonely Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). "...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly attractive." - The Washington Post Book Club 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Irish Literature

258 pages, Paperback

Published June 7, 2022

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I experienced a sense of joy and possibility as I opened this book! I love the layout, the ratio of pictures to text and the organization of the text in particular. Information is so accessible and I felt excited to discover all that Ireland has to offer. I have done a fair amount of research online, however I love to hold a print book in my hand and see all the information gathered in one volume.

Other things I loved about this book - the handy Trip Builder pages and the Practicalities pages. You get a little bit of everything from essays on the culture and history of Ireland to visual guides. It felt like I was being invited to enjoy the best of everything, to "get away from the everyday," as is written on the cover.

[Regency_Fan_ Michelle RegencyFanMichelleAndMore · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Perfect Travel Guide for First-Time Travelers to Ireland ★★★★★

This Lonely Planet guide to Ireland is an excellent resource for first-time travelers and has me completely inspired. I know I’m going, and I’m already dreaming of Donegal’s beautiful beaches. They look so inviting. Scuba diving, anyone?

This guide does a wonderful job of helping new travelers feel confident and prepared. It covers Ireland’s nature, history, traditions, and adventures, while also highlighting local produce, Irish cuisine, traditional crafts, and the country’s stunning castles. Whether you want to tour the land, explore the cliffs and caves, or simply soak in the culture, this book makes it all feel approachable and exciting.

The practical information is especially helpful for first-time visitors. It includes a simple language guide, clear currency exchange details, best times to travel, tipping etiquette, and easy-to-understand explanations of credit card use and costs. There are also useful travel safety tips, transportation options, and distance information for those planning a road trip.

Everything is well organized and easy to navigate, making planning feel exciting instead of overwhelming. The included pull-out map is a lovely touch and will be very handy while traveling. I’m especially looking forward to starting my trip in Dublin and then exploring the cliffs, caves, and countryside.

This guidebook truly reflects the quality Lonely Planet is known for and is a fantastic companion for anyone planning their first trip to Ireland.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I was under no obligation to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.

road trips / budget travelers

[Lily Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been so helpful for planning my upcoming trip to Ireland.

[Emily]

This is a book to buy.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the book is colorful and has interesting tidbits here and there, I found it less useful than other travel guide books I've read. It might be a good starting place though.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most helpful book I could have read for my travels.

[JC Cornell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely Lonely Planet guides, and especially love these condenses versions.

[Aubree Rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyed this one too!
starting to notice re-occurring reccomendations from the last book i read. :)

[MKF · Rating 2 out of 5]

My library has chosen to slowly weed out non-fiction books unless it caters to a certain type of reader. Sadly most books for others libraries are suggest to purchase and quickly ends up at the book sale. These approved books on order is padded with pages and pages of travel books, strangely none are for our state. I love Ireland and wish I could visit so decided to torture myself by looking at places I'll never go.
This travel guide is a lot different from ones I'm use to because it talks about movies, books, and where to find wifi. The wifi made me wonder why travel books are still made in book form or constantly updated. Instead of updating it every year or few years it's just a waste of a book. All of the information in this book can be found online and you'll discover a lot more information online. Almost all of these tourist are using their phones which is why the book tells you where to find wifi. Best part of using the Internet is the amazing photos and not the plain, basic ones in the books.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did think that the book would be bigger, with that being said there was so much great information and tons of color pictures. The book was divided into regions with all kinds of tips and tricks to plan a wonderful holiday. I would definitely take a look whether you are planning a trip or just love the Emerald Isle.

[Sheila Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

well organized

I really like how it was organized by top experiences. Added some nice experiences to my travel plan that I might have missed without this resource.