Protected from the frequent storms of the English Channel by the Isle of Wight, Southampton has survived a turbulent history to serve as a principal port of the United Kingdom today. Pay homage to one of the most famous ships to sail these shores at the Mayflower Memorial. Visit the stoic walls of Bargate and the Tudor House Museum.

Does the name ring a (crystal) bell? This town is home to Waterford Crystal. Waterford’s also known for its beautiful coastlines, castles, churches and gardens. With over 40 stores and great delicatessens, City Square’s the perfect place to find most everything.

Admire the Victorian and Edwardian buildings (notice the detailed sculptures over doors and windows). Down a few pints of local brew in Belfast’s famous and historic pubs. See St. Anne’s Cathedral that took 77 years to complete.

Explore the Dubliana exhibit to see Dublin life from 1170 to 1540. Ireland’s thriving yet elegant capital sits at the mouth of the River Liffey. Visit a castle. Take a walking tour. Shop O’Connell Street. Have a pint at the Guinness Brewery.

Explore the Dubliana exhibit to see Dublin life from 1170 to 1540. Ireland’s thriving yet elegant capital sits at the mouth of the River Liffey. Visit a castle. Take a walking tour. Shop O’Connell Street. Have a pint at the Guinness Brewery.

Given’ ya no blarney, this is city sits on an island formed by converged channels of the River Lee. Kiss the Blarney Stone, Ireland’s “Crown Jewel ” at the Blarney Castle, for luck. Shop at the City Market; explore the Muckross House and the Derrynasaggart Mountains.

Protected from the frequent storms of the English Channel by the Isle of Wight, Southampton has survived a turbulent history to serve as a principal port of the United Kingdom today. Pay homage to one of the most famous ships to sail these shores at the Mayflower Memorial. Visit the stoic walls of Bargate and the Tudor House Museum.