If you have been thinking of a Galway Ireland vacation, this is the year to do it. Ireland is now one of the world’s most affordable destinations and deals according to USAToday in early June 2010. Galway Ireland vacations offer travelers on vacation in Ireland a chance to experience Ireland as it used to be as well as where it is going. Their are many Ireland travel packages that include bus tours of Galway or get a car hire in Galway for that independent travel opportunity. Stay in one of the castle hotels like the Abbeyglen Castle Hotel a luxury manor style house on Ireland’s west coast. Other people on holiday in Galway Ireland have sung the praises of the Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, either way I don’t believe you will be disappointed.

Another popular and usually less expensive way to stay in Galway is to rent a guest house or VRBO (vacation rental by owner) property. This allows you to rent a house or apartment usually with all the amenities of home like a washer and dryer and full kitchen. Most are equipped with DVD players and cable TV. American travelers be warned that the TV in Ireland is limited to say the least, so don’t count on spending too much time watching tv, that’s not why you are going on vacation to Ireland. Get out and explore Galway  and its rich historic past Dating back to the early 12th century, the small coastal town features narrow streets and beautiful old buildings huddled together. You might want to include a day of golf in Galway and take advantage of a golf vacation package. Many larger cities lie within 100 or less from Galway including Cork, Killarney, a great party city with tons of fun Irish bars restaurants and hotels. Killarney vacations are popular within Ireland and the locals kind of go to Killarney like people from L.A. to to Vegas. Limerick is less then 50 miles away and Ennis is about 25 miles away. So don’t get intimidated by driving in Ireland, just remember yanks, they drive on the other side of the road over there. Rent a car in Ireland and rent from an airport rental car agent and stay at an Ireland airport hotel so you don’t have to drive early in the morning in the fog, most flights from Ireland back to the USA are early morning and you need to bee at the airport early in the AM. If you are planning a vacation to Galway Ireland you can get information on Shannon airport hotel deals and Shannon airport car rental deals.

The most popular tourist spots in Galway include the Art Essence Gallery, The Alcock and Brown Landing Site, Aillwee Caves, The Abbey and Old Franciscan Friary. Do you like fish and aquariums? Visit the Galway Atlantaquaria and explore the creatures that make the Atlantic their habitat. While on holiday in Galway don’t miss out on the spectacular outdoors and vistas at Connemara National Park under 40 miles from  Galway. Explore Ireland and take advantage of the great travel deals to Ireland this year.