Dublin – A Quick Guide
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Dublin is the capital city of Ireland. It has a population in excess of 1.25 million people and is a rapidly growing city. Dublin is or has been home to many famous musicians, designers and play writes including U2, Enya, Ciaran Sweeney, James Joyce and Brendan Behan. It is also the home of the famous “black stuff” or Guinness, Trinity College, The Book of Kells and recently the European headquarters for many large multinationals including Google, Microsoft and EBay.
Known as a great place for a party, Dublin has become the 4th most popular short break destination in Europe after Rome, Paris and London in recent times. With the advent of cheaper flights to the capital-primarily inspired by Ryanair, Dublin is now a viable destination for people from all over the world looking to experience that little bit of a difference. This may be down to the friendly locals, the lively “craic” that can be sampled in the cities many bars, the plethora of things to do or even the lure of a bit of culture.
Visitors to Dublin can now choose some of the finest hotels in Europe form which to base themselves. Self catering apartments have also grown in popularity as a viable alternative especially with business travellers to the city. For the more economically minded Dublin has a huge array of Bed and Breakfast and hostel accommodation which will allow budgets to go a little further.
The main area of Dublin for those seeking entertainment is most definitely The Temple Bar. Located tight in the city centre this area has a multitude of pubs, restaurants, galleries and more to explore. Many of the bars have live music during the day. This may be traditional music giving visitors a flavour of Riverdance, the phenomenon that was born in Dublin that has swept the world ever since. For visitors interested in shopping be sure to visit Grafton Street the capitals main shopping precinct. Henry Street also is a very popular shopping area with many designer shops and centres having opened in the past number of years.
No visit to Dublin is complete without sampling a real Guinness! Visitors should check out The Guinness Storehouse located only a five minute walk from the city centre. Here you can take the Guinness tour, see how the famous brew is made and even stop for a tipple yourself! The Book of Kells housed at Trinity College is also well worth seeing as are the many museums and galleries that are doted around Dublin.
For visitors looking to check out the best selection of accommodation in Dublin to include hotels, apartments, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses and even pubs with accommodation we recommend that you visit the links below for more details. This facility will allow you to instantly book hundreds of properties in Dublin in only a few minutes. Happy travelling!
Dara Ward is the Managing Director of Irish Accommodation and operates over 20 Irish Travel and Tourism websites including 3 Dublin Hotels sites. Dara operates from Ireland’s oldest 2 storey thatched cottage in County Wexford, South East Ireland. He is widely recognised as an expert in the promotion of tourism to and within Ireland and has an in-depth knowledge of the travel industry in Dublin and Ireland.
Bunbury Western Australia – A Holiday Destination For All
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Bunbury is located approximately 172kms south of Perth. Bunbury is a water wonderland visited by day trippers and holiday makers alike all year round. The towns population is approximately 30,000 and continuing to grow.
There is so much to see and do in and around Bunbury too. We have pristine beaches, superb yachting facilities, awesome Karri Forests, caves and inlets, beach and sea fishing, breathtaking dives including the amazing ‘Lena Wreck’, playful dolphins, whale watching, great shopping, sumptuous restaurants and a cosmopolitan cappuccino strip, magnificent art galleries, delightful wineries, world-class golfing, lovely lagoons and of course excellent accommodation. Our harbour is one of the most picturesque in W.A. and you can drive along the breakwater all the way to Koombana Bay. Now, you must not leave Bunbury without visiting the dolphins at Koombana Beach (near the inlet mouth of the harbour). Of course we can’t promise that they will turn up on time, but this is one of the few places that you can see these magnificent creatures up close and personal. In Bunbury between June and September watch out for magnificent humpback and southern right whales, who pause to play a while !
in the surrounding waters before migrating to the Antarctic.
Bunbury is the major seaport of the South-West region, and the largest centre in Western Australia outside the metropolitan area. It is an expanding regional centre with a wealth of natural and man-made resources. It is surrounded by much of WA’s best agricultural land, and the area is also rich in minerals. Bunbury, however, is primarily a holiday centre, and each year thousands come here to enjoy their holidays. The city is also used as a base to visit many beauty spots of the South-West.
At MyBunbury.com we intend to make as much information available to visitors and locals alike so that we all get to enjoy the variety of attractions that this beautiful town has to offer. Come and see Bunbury for yourself, you’ll love it!
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Steve Wall is the owner and managing director of MyBunbury.com, a accommdation & Tourism directory for Mandurah Western Australia. He is also the web designer for www.mybunbury.com, steve@mybunbury.com.
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Southern Unknown Land
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Australia is the biggest island and the smallest continent on the Earth. It received its name due to the Latin “Terra Australis Incognita” – “Southern unknown land”. Australia is the only country occupying the whole continent. Here you can see the super modern metropolises, the driest deserts, the best beaches, coral reefs and much more.
Australian cities differ much from the cities in Europe. They look more like the American ones, but still have their own appearance. There are no ancient attractions; it’s a kingdom of glass, steel, modern buildings and comfortable roads.
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the administrative centre of the New South Wales province. It is the most developed Australian city, the financial and industrial capital. The original Sydney Opera is not only an architectural sightseeing but the leading country’s stage too. Another Sydney symbol is The Harbour Bridge. The tourist centre in Sydney is Darling Harbour with exhibition centers, shops, restaurants and cafes.
Melbourne is the second biggest city and the centre of Victoria province. It has been always struggling with Sydney for the name of Australian cultural capital. Sydney is famous for its Opera, Melbourne – for its ballet. As one of the sport leading cities in the county Melbourne houses the Australian open (tennis) and one of the stages of Formula-1 Grand Prix. Melbourne is a green city with cozy streets and houses. One of the things Melbourne is associated with is tram. It is a very popular man of transport and on of the city symbols.
The capital of Australia, Canberra is a relatively small city. It’s the city of politicians and bureaucrats, but there is a lot more in Canberra. Historic attractions include Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet; New Parliament House; Old Parliament House; Telstra Tower; St. Christopher’s Cathedral; the National Archives of Australia; the National Library of Australia; and Canberra’s Royal Australian Mint.
Another significant city in Australia is Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. It is an elegant city beside the Torrens River, between the Adelaide Hills and the Gulf of St Vincent. It is very green city with a lot of gardens and parks.
The main city of the Queensland state, Brisbane, is the perfect place to relax and have a rest. It lies on the coast and has very good beaches.
All the Australian coasts are famous for its beautiful beaches, but the Gold Coast is the most famous one. It is an ideal choice for those who like sun, sand, relaxed lifestyle and surfing. It’s a very comfortable place with good hotels and other accommodation.
This paradise strongly differs from the rough deserts in the middle of the country. This part of the Australia is mainly inhabited by the aborigines. There are no good roads, big cities or any comfort at all. There are farms, sands and mines. This territory has its own charm too, but you should know what to be prepared to.
Australia is separated from the other parts of the world, thus its nature is really unique. The best-known Australian animal is kangaroo. There are also duck-bills and other species you can’t meet anywhere else.
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