Ireland for Dummies - Couverture souple

Albertson, Liz

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470105720 ISBN 13 : 9780470105726

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Relatively tiny Ireland (32,600 sq. miles) packs great attractions into a small area. You can pack a lot of diverse experiences into your trip with this book as your guide. Climb the cliffs. Kiss the blarney stone. Have a bowl of Irish stew and a pint of Guinness in a local pub. Pay homage to literary giants W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, or Frank McCourt. Play championship golf courses.Whether you're a book lover or a golf nut...a history buff or a Celtic music fan...a full-fledged adventurer or a laid-back sight-seer, you'll find plenty to enjoy in this guide that gives you the scoop on: historic sights, including the 5,000 year old Newgrange Tomb, the burial mounds at Knowth, the storied Hill of Tara, ancient seat of the Irish high kings, and Glendalough, a monastic community founded in the sixth century. It presents gorgeous natural wonders, including the sheer Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League cliffs; the rocky, wildflower-studded Burren; the beautiful Aran Islands; the wild landscape of Connemara; and more.It takes you through: cosmopolitan Dublin, hot-and-happening Belfast, and intriguing medieval villages and the Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl. It helps you: strolling through Powerscourt Garden or touring the Waterford Crystal Factory; exploring Killarney National Park on horseback, on a bike, or on foot; driving the Ring of Kerry with its seascapes, cliffs, and spectacular mountain views or the Dingle Peninsula with its patchwork of farms, plus sandy beaches, craggy cliffs, and more seascapes; staying in an ancient but luxurious castle or a comfortable B & B overlooking a working dairy farm; and, dining on diverse cuisines, ranging from Italian to Mediterranean to fusion and from meat-and-potatoes to sushi; enjoying great pub food at a local haunt or feasting at a medieval banquet in an authentic castle.Like every For Dummies travel guide, "Ireland For Dummies, 4th Edition" helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes: down-to-earth trip-planning advice; info on the best ships for every budget; tips on sightseeing at ports of call; and, handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages. No, this book can't tell you where to find a leprechaun, but if you're looking for other Irish sites, attractions or adventures, you're in luck with this guide.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Liz Albertson worked as an editor for Frommer's Travel Guides for four years before making the leap to the other side of the computer as the author of Ireland For Dummies. When she isn't researching and writing, Liz spends much of her time in Ireland sitting in on traditional music sessions, fiddle in hand. She currently teaches fifth and sixth grade in New Haven, Connecticut, where she lives with her boyfriend, Hugh, and her adopted African cichlid fish, Rocky. Liz welcomes feedback and suggestions for the next edition of the book at ejalbertson@yahoo.com.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0470105720
• ISBN 13: 9780470105726
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 504
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible