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The Grand. Dublin's best airport hotel is at the beach.

The Grand. Dublin's best airport hotel is at the beach.

Airport hotels drum up images of engine noise & industrial surroundings. But not in Dublin. This is your view from my recommended Dublin Airport hotel. This is the Grand Hotel in Malahide, a four star hotel just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport. It's so close to the airport,

Two Days In Dublin Itinerary

Two Days In Dublin Itinerary

Two days in Dublin lets you see both the famous sights & more local Dublin. It's enough for you get a feel for the city and know there's a lot more to see on your next trip to Dublin. You may have just landed after overnight

Aer Lingus A320 Flight Review. Dublin to Lyon

Aer Lingus A320 Flight Review. Dublin to Lyon

I'm just home from a few days in lovely Lyon. A few pounds heavier thanks to their fantastic cuisine and determined to brush on my long forgotten French. I flew Aer Lingus to Lyon and it was as expected with Aer Lingus. A pleasant flight with exceptionally friendly

Reader Question: Which of these hotels should I stay at in Dublin?

Reader Question: Which of these hotels should I stay at in Dublin?

I offer free personalized hotel recommendations and a reader asked me for me help deciding between some hotels in Dublin. You can read the question and my advice below. This post has affiliate links where we earn a commission at no cost to you From The Reader "We arrive

Dalkey & Killiney Bay: The Most Scenic Walk in Dublin

Dalkey & Killiney Bay: The Most Scenic Walk in Dublin

This is my favorite of all my Dublin walking tours. I love seeing the shock on people's faces when they turn the first corner and see the outrageously beautiful Killiney Bay with the Wicklow Mountains behind it. You're not in Temple Bar anymore! This is the

Where Dubliners Eat

Where Dubliners Eat

On an Facebook group for visiting Ireland, someone posted "Where should I eat in Dublin". I cringed as I read the predictable responses,The Hairy Lemon, The Church, The Brazen Head, Boxty. Why did so many people recommend these places? Because they were other tourists recommending them. Take

3 Days In Dublin Itinerary

3 Days In Dublin Itinerary

In three days you are going to see a lot of Dublin, more than most Dubliners have even seen! This post builds on my 2 Days in Dublin Itinerary. Read that if you haven't already. Two Days in Dublin- What To Do By A Local Tour GuideIn two