| Unexpected Surprises and Tips for Everyone | | | | Whether a history buff, photographer, artist, avid |
| Including Solo Travelers, Vegans, and Those | | | | traveler, or spiritualist, you'll find exactly what |
| Looking for a Bit of Magic Any Time of Year. | | | | you're looking for and be grateful for the serene |
| If you have your sights set on Ireland, or any | | | | opportunity any other "peak" traveling time would |
| exotic travel locale for that matter, then don't be | | | | not oblige you. |
| put off by mass opinions and appeal. Ireland, | | | | For those of you with special dietary needs, such |
| especially its magical west coast, is a must-see | | | | as vegetarians and vegans, not to worry. You'll |
| whether traveling en groupe or going it alone. And | | | | find more than enough options and surprises in |
| all you vegetarians and vegans out there will find | | | | store for your culinary tastes, to suit any |
| Ireland to be surprisingly accommodating with | | | | occasion. If you're looking for an ideal place to |
| interesting and fairly elaborate options available. | | | | stay, while loading up on great meal options, Friars' |
| You simply need to ask. This Emerald Isle offers | | | | Glen Guesthouse is #1 on the list. Located just a |
| a nice blend of down-to-earth goodness, ancient | | | | couple of miles outside of Killarney town center, in |
| and exotic mystique, and lively pub night life. | | | | the beautiful Killarney Forest, this exquisitely quaint |
| There's something for everyone indeed. | | | | home-away-from home, bed and breakfast not |
| Most sources will tell you that mid-Spring to | | | | only offers unmatched quality service and |
| mid-Fall, particularly April to October, is optimal | | | | exceptional serenity, but the owner Mary is one |
| travel time to Ireland. And sure, Spring is | | | | top-notch chef, whipping up hardy vegetarian and |
| gorgeous with everything a-bloom, especially May, | | | | vegan surprises for breakfast and if asked, |
| Autumn colors are bountiful in October, and July | | | | packed lunches as well! And the nearby, beautiful |
| and August are peak, but not everyone enjoys | | | | Killarney Park Hotel has a wonderful bar |
| the hustle and bustle of tourism at its height. | | | | restaurant where the chef is most |
| What they fail to share with you is the fact that | | | | accommodating, creating fabulous vegan soups |
| Winter is actually pretty amazing, especially if you | | | | and such options as vegan risotto made with |
| catch the end of it right before Spring rolls in. Not | | | | coconut milk! And for the luxury seeker and spa |
| only do you pretty much get the place to | | | | enthusiast, Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa in |
| yourself, but you also get to capture some of the | | | | Killarney offers a multitude of sensuous pleasures |
| true magic and mysticism of this ancient land. | | | | to cater to your every whim, including a top |
| Now of course, all depends on personal interest | | | | notch chef who will prepare some pretty fancy |
| and preferences, yet don't be put off by the | | | | vegan meals from start to finish! Some |
| colder Winter months. Winter can actually be | | | | vegetarian options can also be found in small deli |
| pretty mild, with little to no rain, gorgeous | | | | bakeries and cafes, as well as the occasional small |
| nebulous, cloud-filled skies, fog rolling across | | | | health food stores. The simple key and secret |
| mountain tops and just skimming the edges of | | | | always, is simply to ask and your wish will be |
| the Lakes of Killarney, beautiful bursts of sun-lit | | | | granted. Ireland does host home to some of the |
| days lighting up the fairy-filled forests, and | | | | warmest and friendliest people in the world. |
| fabulous, ancient winds that sweep you into a | | | | That being said, those who also prefer traveling |
| world of Celtic and Druidic splendor. What magic | | | | alone will find Ireland to be most welcoming and a |
| to behold and all to yourself, on top of that! | | | | perfect destination for the adventurer, as well as |
| Ireland's west coast hosts a multitude of things to | | | | the peace seeker. Of course this island is a |
| see and experience, including the beautiful Gap of | | | | wonderful host to groups, families, and romantics, |
| Dunloe, Inisfallen Island on the Killarney Lakes, | | | | but those who venture for their own experience |
| many castle ruins, well-known and off-beat Stone | | | | and enjoy the exciting possibilities that are |
| Circles and Standing Stones, the famous Ring of | | | | available for ones who march to the beat of their |
| Kerry, gorgeous Beare Peninsula, sacred Skellig | | | | own drum, will discover how truly fulfilling a |
| Michael Islands, and Killarney National Forest with | | | | journey to Ireland can be. Whether you decide to |
| its famous Muckross House to name just a | | | | follow your heart's desire in the moment, or |
| fraction of possible destinations. The beauty of | | | | desire a personalized itinerary, you'll find an |
| traveling off-season is that you will find yourself | | | | overwhelming amount of experiences awaiting |
| having the sites, and experiences of them, all to | | | | you. For a truly unique and sacred experience, |
| yourself. Skim across the mystical Killarney Lake | | | | Celtic Spirit Journeys with international teacher and |
| waters with your very own warm-hearted Irish | | | | writer on Celtic spirituality, Mara Freeman, are not |
| boatman to tell you tales and share folklore or | | | | to be missed. Or, simply contact her and she'll be |
| take a walk through Killarney National Park and | | | | more than happy to tailor-make a special custom |
| feel the grandeur of its old, knotted oak trees | | | | journey that suits your personal needs, even |
| while skipping along the fairy trails. Better yet, | | | | equipped with fabulous personal driver, Michael |
| imagine standing, as the Druids once did, amongst | | | | Burniston, as your historical encyclopedia of |
| the ancient energy of Uragh or Grange Stone | | | | knowledge and folkloric entertainment. |
| Circle, wind sweeping across the hilltop as you | | | | No matter what you are looking for, Ireland, ANY |
| take in the serenity and sacredness without a | | | | time of year is truly a place not to be missed; |
| sound or presence around to disturb you. | | | | Winter, vegan, solo traveler, and all. |