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Ireland travel guide - Ireland
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Ireland Holidays, Ireland Holiday Packages Overview
The lure of Ireland lies in its
landscapes and its people, and it is through involvement with
either, or both, that visitors get to experience the soul of this
ancient land of saints and scholars. Ireland's
hills are a walker's paradise, not only because of the extensive
network of trails, but because by being on foot one gets to
appreciate the lakes and rivers, the coastal views and
ever-changing sky-scapes that are so much part of the Irish
landscape. Watersports such as angling, sailing and surfing are
popular too, and many visitors come for the golf, but the real
passion of the Irish is horses - there is a potential Derby winner
in every valley and a packed betting shop in every high
street. The Irish weather is not the most
predictable in the world, but then much of the beauty of the Irish
landscape is due to its climate&and there has to be a price tag
on being nicknamed the 'Emerald Isle'. Poor weather has had
positive influences on the Irish way of life. Music and song plays
an integral part in daily life and visitors are able to experience
this in the many pubs so characteristic of the social landscape of
Ireland. Over the years, Ireland has survived
invasions, famine and civil war, but has recently come into its
own, benefiting from peace in the North, support from the EU and a
new vitality which has caused the country to be dubbed the 'Celtic
Tiger'. There has never been a better time to
visit.
Tourist Offices - Irish Tourist Office, Dublin: +353 (0)1
605 7700 or www.ireland.travel.ie
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Entry Requirements
Passports should be valid for at least six
months from date of entry. It is recommended that all nationals,
other than those from the EU, hold a return or onward ticket, and
must have sufficient funds to cover intended period of stay. If the
stay exceeds the visa free period (i.e. three months), or stay is
longer than visa validity, visitors must contact the Garda National
Immigration Bureau (GNIB).
- For Australians -
Australians require a passport (valid for at least six
months), but no visa is needed for stays of up to three
months.
- New Zealanders require a passport valid for at least
six months. No visa is needed for a stay of up to three
months.
- United States nationals require a passport (valid for
six months) but no visa is needed for stays of up to three
months.
- United States nationals require a passport (valid for
six months) but no visa is needed for stays of up to three
months.
- British citizens travelling from Great Britain to
Ireland only require a proof of nationality. Otherwise British
travellers coming from another country require a passport. No visa
is required if the passport is endorsed British Citizen, British
National (Overseas) or British Dependent Territories Citizen. In
all other cases, a visa is required.
Ireland Holidays - Currency of Ireland
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR). Currency
can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change and ATMs are widely
available. Credit and debit cards, as well as travellers cheques,
are widely accepted.
Ireland
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Ireland
is +353 (do not dial the first zero of the area code). The outgoing
code is 00, or 048 for Northern Ireland, followed by the relevant
country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes
are in use, e.g. 1 for Dublin. The local mobile phone operators use
GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international
operators. Internet cafes are available in the main tourist
areas.
Ireland
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers over 17 years arriving from non-EU
countries do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes, or 100
cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250g tobacco, or a proportional mix of
these; 1 litre spirits with more than 22% alcohol volume, or 2
litres dessert wine with a maximum 22% alcohol content, or a
proportional mix of these products, and 2 litres table wine;
perfume up to 50g or 250ml eau de toilette; and other goods for
personal consumption to the value of EUR175 per adult or EUR90 for
children under 15 years. Prohibited items include meat or dairy
products or raw vegetables.
Ireland
Holidays & Packages- Tipping Information
A 10% tip will be welcomed in restaurants and
cafes, but tipping is not usual in bars and pubs. Tipping is not
common for other services.
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