This reference features a special chapter detailing activities, from canoeing to cycling to water-skiing; information on finding the best pint and Irish music; up-to-date facts on Irish politics, history, and architecture; and details of transport routes, from heady Dublin's nightlife to the wilds of Burren in County Clare. 79 maps., 28 in color.
Includes heaps of practical advice for business travellers and long term visitors; an extensive shopping chapter, including a special feature on gold; the lowdown on loads of activities, from diving to desert safaris; detailed and mapped walking tours; and excursions to the east coast, and archaeological sites in the north.
-- detailed coverage of the history and traditional culture of both countries-- information on the major archaeological sites and how to get there-- up-to-date listings on where to stay and eat on any budget-- the lowdown on all kinds of activities, from diving to off-the-beaten-track desert safaris-- helpful tips for buying Bedouin silver, Omani daggers and other regional handicrafts