Seven Reasons Why Ireland Should be on your 2020 Travel List

Ireland is more than four leaf clovers and leprechauns, it’s a canvas of natural beauty and creativity, from the watercolor palette shades of pink and lavender across the sky to the green landscapes. It is a magical place that should be on your travel list for 2020

Ireland has left an indelible mark on the world with its ancient culture, green cliffed landscapes, Gaelic history, and cuisine. Every capital city in the world, from Sydney, to Beijing, London, Washington, DC, and beyond boasts an Irish pub. And whose saltatory glands don’t water at the thought of a good corned beef and cabbage?

Ireland is the perfect destination to fulfill all 2020 holiday desires - whether it’s making a solo trip for some eat, pray, love style soul-searching, an adventure with friends or a partner, or travelling with the family. From eating, to seeing, to biking, or vising the 2020 European Capital of Culture, Galway – which will welcome visitors with a week- long opening ceremony set to light up Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way- your five senses will be awakened if you venture to this ancient place.

Here are our seven reasons why you should put Ireland at the top of your 2020 travel list:

1- Glamping in River Valley Holiday Park

Camp in style at County Wicklow’s River Valley Caravan and Camping Holiday Park, where guests can choose from a variety of accommodation options: Treehouse, Kukoo Hut, Microlodge or Maxilodge. There’s nothing traditional about this form of camping, relax and unwind in glamour with the family, or stay at the Secret Garden section of the Park where couples can enjoy a child-free zone.

2- Cycle down the Greenway in Waterford

Escape the shackles of urban life on the longest off-road walking and cycling experience in the country. The 46km traffic-free route is ideal for getting out on a bike for a spin and day of family fun to enjoy the open road of idyllic countryside. Base

3- Moonlight Kayaking on Lough Hyne

This one is by far one of the most unique things to do in Ireland and is well worth the drive down to West Cork. The moonlight kayaking sessions take place on Lough Hyne, which is both a lake and Marine Nature Reserve, home to an enormous variety of plants and animals, which are not found anywhere else in Ireland. A lucky few can see the water below light up with bioluminescent every time they paddle - an unforgettable experience. 

4- Charming Cobh

On the south coast of County Cork lies Cobh, a charming seaport town with rows of candy-coloured homes along the water and towering cathedral over the harbour. This town is particularly popular with cruise-lovers - about 60 ships stop there every year. Cobh was the final port of call for the RMS Titanic, and a commemorate museum stands in the city today.

5- One of the Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Ireland, Dingle

National Geographic once called it “the most beautiful place on earth”, Dingle is constantly ranked as one of the most aesthetic places in Ireland. This coastal region is surrounded by scenic beauty, immaculate sandy beaches and magnificent mountains. Sprinkled with lush greens, deep blues, and sights of cotton white sheep.  A trip down to Dingle is always one to remember, whether it’s in a car or via or bespoke helicopter tours.

6- Take a Dip in the Irish Sea at Forty Foot

For thrill-seekers daring enough to brave the sub-zero temperatures of the Irish Sea, this historic bathing pool at the Southern tip of Dublin Bay has been named one of the best places to swim in the world by The New York Times. Start the day with an insanely refreshing wakeup call like the locals do.

7- Catch Aurora Borealis

A must-see on everyone’s bucket list, Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as ‘the Northern Lights’ is one of the world’s greatest solar phenomenons. Lucky sky-watchers can experience this once-in-a-lifetime sight of awe-inspiring shades of pinks and bright greens along the clear skies of the Wild Atlantic Way.