Publisher's Synopsis
MAGAZINE-STYLE ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Special "In Focus" sections throughout the book illuminate the most distinctive features of Ireland. Pub Life, The Legendary Rock of Cashel, Touring the Ring of Kerry, Traditional Music, Dance, and Crafts, and more give travelers an unparalleled sense of Ireland. PULLOUT MAP, PLUS MORE THAN 20 NEW MAPS INSIDE: Much more than the competition! FULL-COLOR PHOTO INSERT: Enticing images fuel readers' enthusiasm for their trip. "WORD OF MOUTH" QUOTES: Tips directly from Fodor's readers are generously sprinkled throughout the book. "VOICES OF IRELAND" INTERVIEWS: Colorful locals give first-person insights about Irish culture--everything from a seasoned barkeep on proper pub etiquette to a traditional storyteller on the secrets of the faeries. CONSISTENT TOURISM: North American visitors to Ireland have numbered approximately one million per year for the past three years. Ireland's allure is consistent and strong.