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Whether you like to explore the beautiful countryside or experience the rich history, Ireland has it all.

• Wander around Trinity College, the oldest college in Ireland. The main room of its Old Library, the Long Room, will take you back in time. It's the home of two hundred thousand old and rare books. Look out for the famous Book of Kells, a beautifully decorated book from the ninth century.

• Visit a castle. You'll find lots of castles all around the beautiful countryside. The Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, and Bunratty Castle are among the most popular. For an unforgettable experience, stay a night at one of the hotel castles such as Ashford or Ballynahinch Castle.

• Go on a road trip. The best way to explore the countryside is to rent a car. You'll be able to make stops along the way and explore beautiful villages, historic towns, and just enjoy the country.

Whether you like to explore the beautiful countryside or experience the rich history, Ireland has it all.

• Wander around Trinity College, the oldest college in Ireland. The main room of its Old Library, the Long Room, will take you back in time. It's the home of two hundred thousand old and rare books. Look out for the famous Book of Kells, a beautifully decorated book from the ninth century.

• Visit a castle. You'll find lots of castles all around the beautiful countryside. The Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, and Bunratty Castle are among the most popular. For an unforgettable experience, stay a night at one of the hotel castles such as Ashford or Ballynahinch Castle.

• Go on a road trip. The best way to explore the countryside is to rent a car. You'll be able to make stops along the way and explore beautiful villages, historic towns, and just enjoy the country.

Whether you like to explore the beautiful countryside or experience the rich history, Ireland has it all.

• Wander around Trinity College, the oldest college in Ireland. The main room of its Old Library, the Long Room, will take you back in time. It's the home of two hundred thousand old and rare books. Look out for the famous Book of Kells, a beautifully decorated book from the ninth century.

• Visit a castle. You'll find lots of castles all around the beautiful countryside. The Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, and Bunratty Castle are among the most popular. For an unforgettable experience, stay a night at one of the hotel castles such as Ashford or Ballynahinch Castle.

• Go on a road trip. The best way to explore the countryside is to rent a car. You'll be able to make stops along the way and explore beautiful villages, historic towns, and just enjoy the country.

Whether you like to explore the beautiful countryside or experience the rich history, Ireland has it all.

• Wander around Trinity College, the oldest college in Ireland. The main room of its Old Library, the Long Room, will take you back in time. It's the home of two hundred thousand old and rare books. Look out for the famous Book of Kells, a beautifully decorated book from the ninth century.

• Visit a castle. You'll find lots of castles all around the beautiful countryside. The Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, and Bunratty Castle are among the most popular. For an unforgettable experience, stay a night at one of the hotel castles such as Ashford or Ballynahinch Castle.

• Go on a road trip. The best way to explore the countryside is to rent a car. You'll be able to make stops along the way and explore beautiful villages, historic towns, and just enjoy the country.

Whether you like to explore the beautiful countryside or experience the rich history, Ireland has it all.

• Wander around Trinity College, the oldest college in Ireland. The main room of its Old Library, the Long Room, will take you back in time. It's the home of two hundred thousand old and rare books. Look out for the famous Book of Kells, a beautifully decorated book from the ninth century.

• Visit a castle. You'll find lots of castles all around the beautiful countryside. The Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Castle, and Bunratty Castle are among the most popular. For an unforgettable experience, stay a night at one of the hotel castles such as Ashford or Ballynahinch Castle.

• Go on a road trip. The best way to explore the countryside is to rent a car. You'll be able to make stops along the way and explore beautiful villages, historic towns, and just enjoy the country.

Have you ever been on holiday without your parents?

SAM

"I come from a strange family. My parents have always believed that we should learn to look after ourselves from an early age. That included holidays. I remember my poor brother went on a canoeing trip on the River Thames with a cousin when they were both just twelve years old. They had a difficult time and have never really recovered from the experience. When I was fifteen, they decided I was old enough to go on holiday with just my best friend. "You're going to hitch-hike to the Lake District with a tent and a backpack; you're going to camp, up in the mountains, for a week; and then – if you're still alive – you're going to hitch-hike back again." So we hitch-hiked for hundreds of kilometers, we camped, we got cold and wet and scared, and couldn't afford to buy enough food. But, after all, we survived."

Have you ever been on holiday without your parents?

SAM

"I come from a strange family. My parents have always believed that we should learn to look after ourselves from an early age. That included holidays. I remember my poor brother went on a canoeing trip on the River Thames with a cousin when they were both just twelve years old. They had a difficult time and have never really recovered from the experience. When I was fifteen, they decided I was old enough to go on holiday with just my best friend. "You're going to hitch-hike to the Lake District with a tent and a backpack; you're going to camp, up in the mountains, for a week; and then – if you're still alive – you're going to hitch-hike back again." So we hitch-hiked for hundreds of kilometers, we camped, we got cold and wet and scared, and couldn't afford to buy enough food. But, after all, we survived."

Have you ever been on holiday without your parents?

SAM

"I come from a strange family. My parents have always believed that we should learn to look after ourselves from an early age. That included holidays. I remember my poor brother went on a canoeing trip on the River Thames with a cousin when they were both just twelve years old. They had a difficult time and have never really recovered from the experience. When I was fifteen, they decided I was old enough to go on holiday with just my best friend. "You're going to hitch-hike to the Lake District with a tent and a backpack; you're going to camp, up in the mountains, for a week; and then – if you're still alive – you're going to hitch-hike back again." So we hitch-hiked for hundreds of kilometers, we camped, we got cold and wet and scared, and couldn't afford to buy enough food. But, after all, we survived."

Have you ever been on holiday without your parents?

SAM

"I come from a strange family. My parents have always believed that we should learn to look after ourselves from an early age. That included holidays. I remember my poor brother went on a canoeing trip on the River Thames with a cousin when they were both just twelve years old. They had a difficult time and have never really recovered from the experience. When I was fifteen, they decided I was old enough to go on holiday with just my best friend. "You're going to hitch-hike to the Lake District with a tent and a backpack; you're going to camp, up in the mountains, for a week; and then – if you're still alive – you're going to hitch-hike back again." So we hitch-hiked for hundreds of kilometers, we camped, we got cold and wet and scared, and couldn't afford to buy enough food. But, after all, we survived."

Have you ever been on holiday without your parents?

SAM

"I come from a strange family. My parents have always believed that we should learn to look after ourselves from an early age. That included holidays. I remember my poor brother went on a canoeing trip on the River Thames with a cousin when they were both just twelve years old. They had a difficult time and have never really recovered from the experience. When I was fifteen, they decided I was old enough to go on holiday with just my best friend. "You're going to hitch-hike to the Lake District with a tent and a backpack; you're going to camp, up in the mountains, for a week; and then – if you're still alive – you're going to hitch-hike back again." So we hitch-hiked for hundreds of kilometers, we camped, we got cold and wet and scared, and couldn't afford to buy enough food. But, after all, we survived."