... Aer Lingus to Shannon; collect rental car there. Depart SNN about 1:30 p.m. Drive to Cliffs of Moher. Stay overnight in Clare (Doolin or Ballyvaughan perhaps?) DAY 2: Drive south via ferry. Stay at Ballyseede Castle - not so sure about this one. Tralee doesn't sound toooo exciting ... more

Congratulations! Returned from a wonderful vacation last week...we did a tour of golf courses on our way to the Cliffs and so the most amazing place to stay (next time) at Doonbeg Lodge. Check out the specials. It absolutely screams honeymoon! There' s also a spa if it's ... more

... Perhaps skipping Blarney for a coastal drive to Kinsale maybe better use of your time. I understand that you want to see as much as possible but perhaps attempting to cover a bit less and staying more than one night at a locale would make for a more relaxing vacation ... more

... times.(between 4-7pm it is really busy with commuters) Be sure to have a good map, not the maps from rental car. Getting lost is normal there. Sign posting is not always visable. Good luck and remember to meet some Irish people to get the real feel of Ireland ... more

... will be the first " real vacation " for my husband and I- celebrating our 10 yr annv. I have noticed that everyone seems to have their trips planned out for every hour of the days they are there...Is this really necessary? We have a general idea of things that we ... more

... crazy to not plan your vacation. I would suggest you do some research on the kinds of things you might like to see, and have the accommodation structure decided. Beyond that though decide on the day what you want to do, taking account of the weather and what you feel ... more

... any of you suggest a nice place to spend our last night there? Our flight out leaves at 11:30 am- and we will need to drop off the rental car on the way. Something nice, but not expensive since we are stretching ourselves thin for this trip. Thanks again ... more