Get to know Dublin on a musical pub crawl, explore the towering ruins of Trim Castle, or stand 650 feet above the Atlantic on the Cliffs of Moher—Rick Steves’ Ireland 2009 allows any traveler to experience all that the country has to offer—economically and hassle-free. Rick covers all of the well-known sites, from the Book of Kells to the Blarney Stone, but doesn’t leave out where to grab a pint and chat with a local. With Rick’s expert advice, historical knowledge, and humorous asides, Rick Steves’ Ireland 2009 is tour guide that fits in your pocket.
Product Details
Rick Steves' Ireland 2009
Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2008-12-01
Label: Avalon Travel Publishing
Studio: Avalon Travel Publishing
ISBN: 1598801139
Average Customer Review: based on 27 reviews
Sales Rank in Books: #345840
Customer Reviews
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Summary: A must-have 2010-08-20
Comment: If you're going to Ireland, you must have this book. Rick Steves' writes the very best guide books for Europe available.
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Summary: Lopsided and Incomplete 2010-06-19
Comment: I have to say that I did NOT find this guide to be that useful. Basically, it's one guy's opinion of what he would do if he went to Ireland. Since he (and his fellow writer) have been to Ireland multiple times before I did not find that viewpoint to be helpful. I appreciate what he's trying to do - expose the reader to the culture of Irish folks versus seeing the checklist of Ireland tourist traps. HOWEVER, I want to see the tourist traps, too!!
He has some good reviews of Blarney Castle, what pubs to hit in each town, and a good comparison of Kerry vs. Dingle (Dingle!). I gave him a couple of stars because those sections did prove to be helpful. I bought this and Eye Witness Travel - I can tell you right now which of those I'm going to be taking with me when I go (hint: not Rick Steves).
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Summary: Rick Steve's Ireland 2010-06-09
Comment: The absolute best of the travel guides we used while traveling Ireland. Entries were fair, concise and accurate. Read this before you plan your trip and your day... you'll enjoy the tour so much more.
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Summary: Irish Rover 2010-05-25
Comment: Rick Steve creates great travel guides that incorporate humor and information in a very readable format. He did the same with his "Ireland 2009". I've always been pleased
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Summary: Rick Steve's Ireland 2009 2010-05-01
Comment: My kind of travel ... Rick Steves stresses people and reasonable travel. His books are comprehensive and easy to follow. His suggestions are great and exciting.