World Class Travel Destinations: Ireland

April 19, 2017 / in Featured Destinations

The Ireland we know today started in the Bronze Age (1,200-700 BC), when Celts migrating from Europe’s mainland brought their culture to Ireland. Like many first world countries, much of Ireland’s indigenous culture has become highly commercialized.

However, the old culture that underpins the commercialization can still be found in its purest form in many common Irish activities, and tangible reminders of Ireland’s past are around every corner and bend, both in cities and countryside.

When choosing Ireland as the destination for your company’s next incentive travel trip, below are some things you can do in the nation to form memories that last a lifetime.

1. Do an Evening Pub Crawl

Pub crawling in Ireland offers a different experience than bar hopping in the U.S. The pub lies at the heart of Irish cultural, social, and musical life. Traditional Irish beer and liquor, literary readings, dancing, serious and light-hearted philosophizing, and comforting pub cuisine are all a part of the pub going experience.

With a transport vehicle to transport your group from pub to pub, you can enjoy the delicious drinks without worrying about the drive back to the hotel.

2. Go Sightseeing for Castles

To many, Ireland is known as a land of castles, with some in great condition and others in ruin, with only crumbling stone walls remaining. Touring Irish castles is like taking on the machine into the country’s past.

Some of the well-preserved properties have interiors that are faithful to the period when the properties were built, right down to furniture, rugs, and window treatments. You also have the option of lodging in a castle, as some have been turned into luxury hotels.

3. Put on Your Dancing Shoes

If there’s one thing Irelanders love as much as the tradition having a stiff drink while conversing, it’s the tradition of having a good dance. In Northern Ireland especially, sessions of Highland Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Ulster-Scots Square and Country Dancing are commonly held.

Even visitors who are shy about the feet movements participate. The skill of traditional dance competitors is high, but main aim of Irish dance is to move merrily like there’s no tomorrow.

4. Dine at Fine Restaurants

Ireland doesn’t receive its fair billing for fine cuisine, but eating at some of the country’s best restaurants will wake you up an Irish culinary adventure that shows the country’s good taste.

Traditional Irish eats include: ham steaks with whiskey sauce, crusty roast lamb, Irish roast pork with potato stuffing, and cold chibber. In short, the Irish really know how to do comfort food. Arrive hungry, and start the diet again after you test out the culinary flavor of Ireland.

Make Your Plans a Reality

There are few things you’d like to do on a trip to Ireland, but making the journey a reality — especially in terms of creating a highly unique travel experience — can require lots of detail work and planning.

This is where Incentive Travel Solutions enters the picture. We help you plan a highly unique trip, we make all your arrangements, and send a retinue of travel staff with your group to ensure your travel itinerary is executed to perfection — down to the smallest detail.

To learn more about our services, call us today at (704) 540-1482, or use our contact form. Ireland is a world class destination; we help incentive travel groups enjoy it to the fullest!