Ireland is the third largest island in Europe after Great Britain and Iceland. It is also the twentieth largest in the world. It lies to the northwest of Continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. Ireland is knee deep in charm. Although this largely rural nation has transformed itself over the past couple of decades into one of Europe's biggest economic successes, it hasn't lost its friendly ways or its links with its traditional culture. The tourist trade may play up the crowd pleasers, from medieval banquets to Riverdance-style step dancers, but if you get away from the well-trodden tourist areas, you'll see that the charm doesn't end. The region welcomes thousands of travelers all year long, which is why they have developed a vast lodging infrastructure which includes accommodations such as Ireland vacation rentals, hotels, Ireland holiday rentals and Bed & Breakfasts.

In even the most out of the way pub you're likely to find someone playing an accordion or fiddle or simply singing with no accompaniment at all. Most everywhere, the pace of life is relaxed, and people take time for an amiable chat. Ireland vacations have a knack for being hospitable to its guests without being overwhelmed by them. The services are there; every other house seems to be a Bed and Breakfast, but you seldom get the feeling that tourism has taken over a community and turned it for the worse. The friendly welcome is genuine. There are few pushy vendors or salespeople and little crime aimed at visitors. Even the souvenir shops seem rather low key. Visitors have a variety of Ireland vacation home rentals, Ireland holiday rentals or Ireland vacation rentals to choose from.<