Rick Steves' Ireland 2010 with map [Paperback]

Rick Steves (Author), Pat O'Connor (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rick Steves | Publication Date: December 8, 2009

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Ireland.

With this guide, you can explore lively Dublin, quaint Kilkenny, and the moss-draped ruins of the Ring of Kerry. Navigate meandering back roads that lead to windswept crags on the dramatic Dingle Peninsula. Explore Ireland’s revered past by following St. Patrick’s footsteps to the Rock of Cashel. Marvel at Newgrange, the mysterious mound older than the pyramids; then connect with today’s Irish culture by grabbing a pint at the local pub, enjoying the fiddle music, and jumping into conversations that buzz with brogue.

Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll get up-to-date recommendations on what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Pap/Map edition (December 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598802909
• ISBN-13: 978-1598802900
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #254,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Travel > Europe > Ireland

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great day on Dingle Peninsula, February 7, 2010

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Shoeluver (Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rick Steves' Ireland 2010 with map (Paperback)

We spent 9 days in Ireland in summer 2009. We're a 50's couple and have traveled a lot and like to stay out in the country side. This guide is by no means a complete guide to Ireland, and there are a lot of places that are not mentioned. For example, we spent a great nice at Bantry House in Bantry Bay, not even in the index. But, if you follow his guide, you will see a lot of interesting things. We took his tour around the Dingle Peninsula and found it to be a great day and he made some great suggestions, like going the opposite way of the buses. I would get a rather conventional guide book and this one and use them both. Then, for your next trip you'll know if you are a Rick Steve kind of traveler or not.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Euronut, December 30, 2009

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As usual, Rick has done a supurb job at bringing a country to life. A little history, a little joking, and a lot of what to see and where to go. Rick is right up front, Ireland is a country to be experienced, not just seen. The people are the real key to the heart of Ireland. Bring your voice and dancing shoes and be prepared to stay late!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Family Roots, January 30, 2010

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It is always a pleasure to be in the old country. But things/shops/restaurants change of course. Rick Steves gives current news which helps the traveler re-visit the " I gotta go back and see the......... again" and dine/stay/travel/visit with ease and confidence.