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<\/a><\/p>\nYour trip to Ireland can quickly eat up the savings you got on one of the cheap international flights<\/a> there and then some with each stop to sight see. As entrance fees can add up quickly, if you plan on sightseeing your heart out while in the country, you\u2019ll want to purchase a Heritage Card. Offered by Heritage Ireland<\/a>, this sightseeing pass will grant you admission to all of the fee-paying state managed OPW Heritage Sites. You can purchase the card at one of the accepted sites for 40 Euros for an adult, 30 Euros for a senior, and 10 Euros for a student or child. Family passes are also available for 90 Euros. The card grants you admission to a lengthy list of sites including loads of castles, abbeys and national parks. Even several popular Dublin attractions make the list like the Dublin Castle and Kilmainham Gaol. If you plan on visiting three or four of the sites covered, the card has usually already paid for itself.<\/p>\n Renting a car in Ireland is one of the best ways to see the country on your own terms. However, it can be met with speed bumps if you don\u2019t prepare in advance, namely when it comes to car rental insurance. Most credit cards issued in the U.S. won\u2019t cover collision and theft insurance while in Ireland<\/a>. Before you book a car rental without insurance, you need to check to see if your credit card will cover you. If it does, most car rental companies will want to see written proof from your credit card company when you pick up the vehicle. If you decline coverage altogether, you could face a pricey hold on your credit card.<\/p>\n Rain and Ireland go hand in hand no matter when you visit. You might have beautiful sunny days but you will always need to plan for the rain. Pack a rain and wind coat, waterproof shoes and an umbrella no matter what time of year you plan on visiting. Ireland’s weather is unpredictable, meaning you will need to be able to adapt. Travelers should stick to packing in layers for Ireland\u2019s temperate oceanic climate.<\/p>\n Ireland\u2019s capital is certainly worth a visit but it shouldn\u2019t be the only stop on your itinerary. The verdant green countryside holds some of Ireland\u2019s great treasures. Staying just in Dublin won\u2019t expose you to the rural areas that fill with natural stunners from the Wicklow Mountains to the Dingle Peninsula to the Cliffs of Moher. There are also smaller cities that are worth a gander beyond the confines of Dublin like Kilkenny and Sligo.<\/p>\n Many of the flights from the U.S. to Ireland arrive in the early morning hours, usually about 5 AM to 6 AM. While Ireland can be appealing for its short flight times from the U.S., this can also be a great problem for jet lag. Not having enough time to try to sleep on a plane and those early arrivals to the country can translate into some of the worst cases of jet lag. For your first day in Ireland, don\u2019t plan on doing too much driving that will have you fighting your eyelids. Instead, try to get to your first destination quickly, somewhere where you can do some walking around for most of the day so that the dreaded jet lag nap at noon for several hours doesn\u2019t hit.<\/p>\nDon\u2019t Assume Your Credit Card Will Cover Your Car Rental Insurance<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDo Pack for Rain<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDon\u2019t Just Stay in Dublin<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDo Plan for Jet Lag<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDon\u2019t Make Classic Cultural Mistakes<\/b><\/h2>\n