Many of us are either planning holidays, on holidays, or thinking about planning holidays at the moment, as the summer kicks into full swing and holidaymakers make up for the time grounded in lockdown.
Of course, in that time we've come to appreciate our home country more than ever, and staycations are still just as popular as they were last year.
With that in mind, TripAdvisor has just revealed the winners of its Travellers' Choice "Best of the Best Things to Do" awards.
Spanning 11 categories, from Top Experiences and Top Attractions, across Ireland and the world, the awards are full of inspiration for your next trip, if you haven't settled on a destination just yet.
Experiences around Irish cities and in the lush Irish countryside proved to be exceptionally popular. The award for #1 experience in Ireland went to the Dark Dublin Guided Walking Tour, which also ranked as the 15th best experience in Europe.
The Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil in Beaufort, Killarney clocked in at second place in Ireland and 16th in Europe in the Top Experiences category, while the Cliffs of Moher Tour including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin came third in Ireland and 23rd in Europe – proving that local Irish experiences are some of the most sought after in Europe.
Our rich cultural heritage was highlighted also, as the Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Visitor Experience in Dublin placed eighth in the world in the Popular Culture Tours category.
Read the full list of Top 10 Attractions in Ireland here:
- 14 Henrietta Street, Dubkin
- Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Dublin
- The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition, Dublin
- Michael Collins Centre, Clonakilty
- Cliffs of Moher, Liscanoor
- Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre, Tulsk
- The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story, Dublin
- Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum, Dublin
- St. Stephens Green, Dublin
- Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery, Dublin
Meanwhile, here's the full list of Top 10 Experiences in Ireland:
- Dark Dublin Guided Walking Tour
- Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil
- Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin
- Windmill Lane Recording Studios - Visitor Experience
- Dublin Panoramic E-Bike Tour with Howth Adventures
- 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour
- Howth Walking Tours Experience
- Dublin Coastal Hike & Pints, With Mark & Missy
- Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience Dublin
- Exhilarating Rib experience - Dingle sea safari
