Northern Ireland
This is a land of mountains and forest parks, lakes and moors, white beaches, an inland sea. Dozens of small towns are hidden away down among the green places of the countryside, and fishing villages string out along the shores. The towers and steeples of parish churches mark the high ground beyond trimmed hedgerows.
The country's turbulent past, which still resonates today, has also helped shape the landscape. Distinctive field patterns, for instance, are especially striking, and so are ruined castles. Built from the 12th century onwards, and once symbols of both oppression and reassurance, they are now among Ulster's finest architectural treasures.
So much to see and do in Northern Ireland. If you haven't visited then you're missing out on the charm and the zest, compact and accessible, Northern Ireland's roads bring back the joy of touring and even when you're in the heart of the country, you're never too far from the sea.
The roads are excellent, with miles of motorway and dual carriageway. Minor roads are well signposted and there are convenient places for picnics and sites for caravanning or pitching a tent. The only traffic jams are flocks of sheep or cattle changing fields.
In the summer you may have to pull over occasionally to let the music makers pass, with their pipes and brilliant banners, marching to a festival in town. The weather can be fickle but the rain keeps the land a magical emerald green and, when the wind blows the clouds away to sea, the sky like the mountains is blue. The air is clean, and so sweet that you will want to open the car windows to let the breezes in. Because Northern Ireland is only 5,500 square miles in area, you can see most of the main attractions in a week without driving more than 500 miles.
City of Belfast
City break or longer stay, Belfast offers the buzz and vibrancy of a capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreat of Northern Ireland.
At the head of Belfast Lough, the city is easy to get around, whether by car or on foot. Belfast offers a wide range of accommodation to suit all pockets, from cosy B&Bs to well appointed riverside self-catering establishments, to city centre boutique hotels.
Belfast is teeming with a multitude of stylish bars, gourmet restaurants, trendy clubs and some of the best shopping in Ireland. Visitors can enjoy traditional Irish music in a local pub or dance the night away to the latest vibes, the choice is theirs!
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