Here we are. The new year of 2024 is here, and it’s time to start dreaming of new travel adventures! January is the ideal month to plan your trip to Ireland! Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin in March, or enjoy the wide open spaces of Connemara in July, the beginning of the year is the best time to plan your future holiday. Here’s why.
1. Anticipation: the key to preparing your stay!
Before getting to the heart of the matter, it’s important to know that a trip takes a little time to organize on your own. It requires an interest in the country concerned, its culture, its must-see tourist sites, its gastronomy and more.
So planning a trip to Ireland in January gives you time to fine-tune all the details of your getaway. Take the time to study the must-see places, map out your itinerary, evaluate car rental rates…
You can search for Irish festivals, book distillery tours or even learn a few words of Gaelic. It’s also the perfect time to spot the most authentic pubs and lesser-known hiking trails.
In short: take the pulse of your desires, get interested in what Ireland has to offer! Then you’ll know what kind of trip is right for you, and what the Emerald Isle has to offer!
Finally, never underestimate the power of anticipation. Planning your trip in January allows you to dream for months about your future Irish getaway. Every step of the planning process becomes part of the fun, increasing the excitement as the departure date approaches.
2. Book in January and benefit from unbeatable rates
It’s a golden rule of travel: the earlier you book your upcoming trip, the more attractive the prices on offer.
Especially in January, when airlines and hotels are in the midst of post-holiday promotions. This is when business picks up, and the first offers emerge.
What’s the rush? Simply because prices are generally very low when they concern a trip scheduled for later in the year.
So, by booking your trip in January, you’ll often benefit from significantly reduced rates. It’s also an opportunity to save money and have a wide choice of flights and hotels: first come, first served!
3. Avoid last-minute decisions
Organizing your trip well in advance saves you the stress of making last-minute decisions.
This will give you time to check the validity of your identity papers, take out travel insurance if necessary, get in touch with a local guide (a fishing guide, for example, if you want to fish for Irish salmon) and make sure your camera is ready for adventure.
It may seem obvious: the more time you have to fine-tune the details of your stay, the greater your peace of mind. Although it requires a bit of work beforehand, all you have to do is relax once you’re in Ireland!
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