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Dublin is more than Temple Bar, Book of Kells & Guinness. It is a city made up of gorgeous coastal villages & parks. A side of Dublin most visitors don't even know exists. Dalkey, Howth, Killiney, Dun Laoghaire, the Phoenix Park. Dublin's the only capital city in the world inside a UNESCO Biosphere!

Where to Stay in Dublin.Top Hotel Picks by a Local

Where to Stay in Dublin.Top Hotel Picks by a Local

Where to Stay in Dublin By A Local I live in Dublin, so I don't stay in hotels here. But I'm in them all the time meeting guests & clients. I notice the things guests care about: noise levels, quality, appearance, amenities, location, walkability, staff attitude,

What to Do in Dublin by A Dubliner

What to Do in Dublin by A Dubliner

Dublin By A Local I just Googled “What to do in Dublin,” and so many of the guides are as dismal as our winter weather. Written by visitors who spent 2 days here exploring the same crowded tourist spots as everyone else. They'll proudly tell you to go

Three Ways to Pick Your Perfect Dublin Hotel

Three Ways to Pick Your Perfect Dublin Hotel

Planning where to stay in Dublin? Start here. I'm a walking tour guide and I'm in hotels in Dublin all the time meeting guests. I hear the struggles that folks have in picking a hotel and I also notice the things guests care about: noise levels,

The Most Fun Things to Do in Dublin

The Most Fun Things to Do in Dublin

No Museums Need Apply You're on vacation. There's only so many 'must see' museums you can drag yourself through before your eyes glaze over. Here's a list of things in Dublin that will put a huge smile on your face and wind

Was Your Flight Delayed To or From Dublin & Shannon? You Might Be Owed €600

Was Your Flight Delayed To or From Dublin & Shannon? You Might Be Owed €600

The European Union has a lot of laws. Some stupid, most smart. That water bottle cap that you're unsuccessfully trying to break off, that's one of the smart ones. But my favorite one by far is EC261. It allows for compensation when flights are delayed or

What Area of Dublin To Stay In

What Area of Dublin To Stay In

Area first. Hotel second If you don't know Dublin well, stop searching for hotels first. Instead focus on finding the best area for you. Then once you’ve narrowed down to an area, look for a hotel. Here are the best areas of Dublin and on each map,

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,