Live like a King (or Queen!) if only for a while!

The Irish countryside is adorned with some of the most majestic castle hotels in the world.

Unrivalled luxury to be found on the shores of Lough Corrib at the world famous Ashford Castle, or nestled away in the forest at Ballynahinch Castle with some of the finest salmon fishing Ireland has to offer.

Home of McIlroy, McDowell, Clarke and Harrington. Play the courses they honed their skills on before going on to win their Majors.

Ireland  has arguably some of the best courses in the world.

The accompanying hotels are often just as spectacular!

Hotels through the ages have always been steeped in history. None more so than The Marriot Shelbourne in Dublin.

As the scene of significant historical events and the backdrop for important social and family occasions for generations of Dubliners over the past two centuries, the hotel is an iconic part of Dublin city history.

Let's be honest, one of the best things about getting away is to kick back, relax and take advantage of the opportunity to pamper yourself, and enjoy exquisite food and cocktails in opulent surroundings. Some of these stunning properties allow you to do all this without even leaving the front door. Indeed, a few even have their own designer boutiques if you need to spoil yourself even further!

Historical private country houses are an excellent way to explore the Irish countryside. Less regimented than hotels, it's the intimacy of service from the wonderful characters that run these fine establishments that often set them apart. Communal dining with like-minded folk is often a common feature, offering an interaction among guests seldom seen in the metropolitan parts.

Spending the day being massaged, pampered and preened. It's a tough life but someone has to do it!

Retreat to any of these wonderful spas for a couple of days during your trip and they will make you feel (and look) like a new person, ready to take on the next chapter of your Irish adventure.

Sometimes we just want something a little different.

Glamping? Mongolian yurts? TeePees? Gypsy caravans? Old converted bars? We have them all on this Island.

If you still like your 'something different' that little bit more luxurious, why not try a sleeping cruise along the Shannon & Erne waterways, or hideaway in a cliff top lighthouse?