| 1. Ireland has plenty of quality and affordable | | | | to entertain the kids, have no fear; Ireland has |
| accommodation. From hotels to B&Bs and guest | | | | everything you need to entertain the little ones! From |
| houses to self Catering, Ireland has it all. Hotels and | | | | outdoor and indoor playgrounds, kids adventure |
| self catering offer great freedom and flexibility as | | | | centres, festivals theatres and cinemas, and the |
| well as competitive rates and a variety of | | | | attractions in the great outdoors, the Island has |
| accommodation, from cheap budget properties to | | | | everything to offer for families. |
| luxury 5 star accommodation, so you can come and | | | | 4. There's no end of scenic walking routes and fresh |
| go as you please. Staying in a B&B has it own | | | | air! If you're coming from an urban location, a trip to |
| advantages too. You can expect a friendly welcome | | | | the coastal countryside offers plenty to see and do. |
| from the owner, enjoy quality food and the added | | | | Ireland has it all for the visitor, and what better place |
| comfort in that you are spending the night in a home | | | | to have a great holiday and generate great lasting |
| from home! | | | | memories by staying at home in Ireland? |
| 2. If you want stunning mountain and coastal | | | | 5. You'll be saving by staying at home and holidaying |
| scenery, beautiful beaches and seascapes, lakes and | | | | in Ireland this year! The Irish Government passed a |
| rivers, National Parks and historical landmarks | | | | law as part of the 2008 October Budget that there |
| monuments then Ireland has all of these to offer and | | | | will be a new air tax introduced on the 30th March |
| more! From the Cliffs of Moher to the Ring of Kerry, | | | | 2009 whereby each outbound passenger will be |
| Glendalough to the Giant's Causeway, Ireland has | | | | subject to a travel tax when travelling to another |
| everything you'll want to see. Whether its | | | | European country. The tax shall be 8 euro per |
| watersports, adventure sports, gokarting or enjoying | | | | passenger flying to one of the countries that lie close |
| a GAA match, Ireland offers all of these activities. | | | | to Ireland - for example, the UK, Iceland, Spain, |
| What better reason to stay local this year, and enjoy | | | | France and Germany. The travel tax will be 10 euro |
| the wonderful sights and sounds of Ireland from | | | | per passenger that is flying to another European |
| corner to corner. | | | | destination and North Africa. So, avoid this extra |
| 3. If you've a family and are wondering what to do | | | | expense and holiday local this year! |