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Happy Monday, everyone! Can you guess by the title of this post where we decided to go on our honeymoon? That’s right - Ireland!
Mr. Quiche had an email alert that direct, round-trip flights on Aer Lingus were around $350! Cheaper than flying to L.A. from Montego Bay! We did some checking around, and similar flights on American were just a little bit more, so we decided to book with them in order to beef up our air miles (score!).
We’re flying in and out of Dublin, but are planning a trip through the countryside after a 2 night stay in Dublin. Mr. Q has a friend who travels to Dublin frequently and recommended The Westbury Hotel.
One of the gorgeous suites
View from the Gallery Lounge
After reading about the Westbury on their website, the hotel seems right up our alley. It features cool, contemporary design right in the heart of Dublin and Grafton St. shopping and restaurants.
We have a rental car reserved to pick up after our stay in Dublin, and we will then take off (on the left side of the road - always interesting!) across the countryside. Due to time constraints, we are traveling around the southern part of Ireland. We want to start off in Galway, then head down the west coast towards Doolin, the Dingle Peninsula and Kinsale. We really wanted to stay in a castle one night, and night #3 will be spent Ashford Castle (Click on that link. Aeriously. It’s incredible.), just outside of Galway. There are a lot of activities, from golf and tennis, to the more obscure (for me, at least) archery, clay pigeon shooting, and falconry (I’ll stay FAR, far away from this one, due to my intense fear of birds).
Usually, Mr. Quiche and I are avid vacation researchers and would have many things planned out - where to stay, what to do, the hot restaurants, etc… but planning a honeymoon while planning a wedding has left our plans to what you’ve read above. Flights, a hotel in Dublin, and a castle. Eeep! We need to get planning! Luckily, Mama Quiche and Step Dad Quiche did a similar trip a couple of years ago. Mama Q is incredibly organized and efficient, weighing us down with her folders of locations, Michelin maps, driving directions, B&B suggestions (and phone numbers!), sights, etc. Plus, she’s given us 2 photo albums full of pictures with a running commentary of who, what, where, and when. Score! Mama Q to the rescue! 
So hive, I turn to you. With limited days in Dublin, Galway, Doolin, Dingle and Kinsale - what should we do? We’d love any suggestions!
Oh, Mr. Bruschetta’s going to be jealous — he’d love to go to Ireland…and we definitely will eventually, but your pictures are just so absolutely enticingly gorgeous! 
Dayam! That looks awesome! Although we are planning a insanely busy backpack trip full of hostels the thought of splurging for a one or two night stay in a nice hotel is awfully enticing (esp that castle!!!)! We will have to see! Can’t wait to see pics from your HM!
Mr. Taffy will be jealous as well! I don’t have any suggestions, but the accommodations you are looking at look really amazing!
you should DEFINITELY go to the aran islands. google them. they are right near where you will be going as well. also, i suggest going to the cliffs of moher which is also close to where you will be traveling.
Oh, that looks so awesome! Ireland was one of our top picks for a honeymoon!
So. So. Jealous. We wanted to go to Ireland but Mr. Spin will be starting a new job right after the wedding, so it ended up being too much all at once. 
Go check out some stone circles and medieval churches! They’re scattered everywhere and you can do a hillwalk!
Ooh wow Ireland is amazing, I have been many many times as I have a lot of family there. FI and I are actually going in July and are super excited. I am not sure what route you are taking but definitely take the slea head drive all the way when your in Dingle. Are you planning to do the ring of Kerry? That is quite beautiful, but I also highly highly recommend the ring of Beara http://www.ringofbeara.com/ which is less known and really truely stunning. If you need a b&b recommendation in Dingle or along the ring of kerry/beara PM me and I would be happy to give you a couple. Enjoy is soo amazing there
LOVE Ireland. I’d really recommend hitting up Northern Ireland for a day or two–it is awesome. The Giant’s Causeway, in particular, is absolutely amazing!
I also loved loved loved Cork.
For fab B&Bs, look at the ‘Ireland’ section of http://www.specialplacestostay.com. It’s an amazing site, and not just for Ireland!
Do not miss the Cliffs of Moher. They are breathtaking.
Looks gorgeous! Make sure you take plenty of pictures so we can all live vicariously!
Seeing honeymoon plans like this makes me wish FI and I didn’t abhor flying…
There’s a fantastic silver smith/jewelry maker in Doolin. If you just walk a few doors up the hill from the city’s main pub, you’ll find the store. If you have time, go to the Ayran islands for a day and rent bikes. It’s like going back in time. While in Galway, if the weather’s nice, go to Silver Strand Beach, ask any local and they’ll tell you how to get there. Also you can’t beat watching a game of hurling so much fun. Geez can you tell I really want to go back to Ireland?
cliffs of moher
Wow, that castle is gorgeous. You guys are going to have so much fun! Take lots of pictures so we can live vicariously through you
if you end up in Galway on a Saturday morning, you’d be doing yourself a HUGE and tasty favor. It is located between Shop & Market streets and is a huge open-air market with some of the yummiest crepes, a curry man and hand-rolled sushi rolls. There is a man and his family (son and daughter) who bake homemade doughnuts right in front of you. Delicious! (http://www.galway.net/galwayguide/todo/sights/market/) Every Tuesday night at Monroe’s Pub in Galway they have live traditional Irish music and the best pizza in Ireland next door. It’s a great way to top off a day of sight-seeing.
Also, Cliffs of Moher are a quick jaunt south of Galway on the road to County Kerry/Cork. Drive the Ring of Kerry if you can. It’s beautiful. Feel free to stay in Bed and Breakfasts because they usually cost less than hotels but have serious Irish Charm and you get a breakfast that is home cooked.
Kinsale in County Cork is gorgeous with tons of colors.
There is so much more I could suggest (I studied abroad in Galway) - feel free to email me if you’d like more ideas!
We’re going to Ireland too! Did you know you can swim with dolphins off the Dingle Penninsula? We’ll be there for Halloween so we’re definatly doing the Bram Stoker Dracula tour and seeing the naturally mumified remains at St. Patricks Cathedral. Also, the Book of Kells is on display. We’re doing a self-driven tour (we’re a road-trip taking couple) with stays in B&B’s and a night at a castle. I can’t wait to hear all about it, maybe you’ll tell us about something we just have to do!
You are going to have so much fun!!! Those pictures look amazing!
So jealous! Ireland is my favorite place in the world! Make sure you make time to hang with the locals. I’ve had the BEST experiences with the Irish–friendly, fun, generous. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, make sure you make time to go to The Queen of Tarts for breakfast or lunch while you’re in Dublin. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it! Mmmmmm…
yay! Ireland is amazing–I lived there for a year and can’t wait to go back. Dublin–hit up Leo Burdock’s for the best fish and chips ever. Porterhouse is a great microbrew with awesome live music. You can’t go wrong with Dingle–it’s stunning. Just take time to enjoy the scenery and chat with locals. You’ll have the best time!
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Mrs. Quiche, Chicago/Montego Bay Age and Occupation: 28, Interior Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 42, Telecom Guru Engagement Date: July 2, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Venue: Coyaba Resort, Montego Bay About Me: I love Chicago and can’t imagine living anywhere else (Well, except Paris. Or anywhere in France, for that matter!). I’m a full-time worker, part-time student, soon-to-be-step-mom, indie music lovin’, architecture and design fanatic, macaroni and cheese addict, vegetarian, Francophile, Ohio State football obsessed, wedding planning girl. Mr. Quiche and I are “Partners-in-Crime” and cannot wait to celebrate our marriage surrounded by our family and closest friends. I plan on DIYing my little heart out (or as much as a suitcase to Jamaica will hold).
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