Here are some links to useful websites.
Irish Tourist Board Websites
Failte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, established under the National Tourism Development Authority Act, 2003, brings together and builds on the functions previously discharged by Bord Fáilte and CERT. The organisation provides strategic and practical support to develop and sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourist destination.
Travel Industry Information: www.failteireland.ie
Consumer Website: www.ireland.ie
Dublin Tourism
The official online tourist office for Dublin. Here you'll find Dublin hotels, and other accommodation in our Dublin accommodation section. You'll also find visitor information on a range of topics such as events, tours, museums and galleries, restaurants and, as you'd expect in the home of Guinness, pubs.
www.visitdublin.com
Organisations that have presented Awards to Vagabond Tours
Shell LiveWIRE Awards
Vagabond winner of 2003 'Best Customer Focussed Company'
'Shell LiveWIRE promotes the spirit of enterprise in young people across the Island of Ireland. We work in partnership with education, government and other organisations to bring practical support to young as they plan, launch and manage their start-up business'.
www.shell-livewire.org/awards
Failte Ireland- Irish Welcome Awards
Three Times Winner of the Irish Welcome 'Merit' Awards (Mark Connolly, 2005 and Dave O'Connor and Rob Rankin, 2006)
'The Awards, developed by Fáilte Ireland in consultation with the industry, recognise individuals who have helped make the traditional Irish Welcome and ‘Céad Mile Fáilte’ so famous the world over.'
www.failteireland.ie
Irish Sites of Interest
Sligo Heritage
An excellent site dedicated to the history and culture of Sligo and the surrounding area of North West ireland. An area with so much to offer and often visited by Vagabond, but still remaining (pleasantly) off the main beaten track.
www.sligoheritage.com
Viking Splash Tours of Dublin
Fun filled land and water based tours of Dublin using WW2 DUKW amphibious vehicles. A brilliant way to see the city
www.vikingsplash.ie
Sea safari
Sea safari is a unique and unforgettable experience, fast becoming one of Dublin's primary tourism attractions. Our safaris combine the pure excitement and adventure with the opportunity of discovering Ireland's rich bird and sealife.Sea safari is a unique and unforgettable experience, fast becoming one of Dublin's primary tourism attractions. Our safaris combine the pure excitement and adventure with the opportunity of discovering Ireland's rich bird and sealife.
www.seasafari.ie
The Irish Herald
The Irish Herald is the oldest Irish newspaper on the West Coast. Founded in 1962, the free monthly paper has provided the Irish community with an invaluable service.
www.irish-herald.com
Philip Pankov Photography
One of Ireland's top photographers, Philip works in Black and white to produce stunning images of various aspects of Ireland including scenery, pubs and Ireland's natural history. Looking at Ireland in black and white can't help but remind us of the history and traditions of Ireland. Beautiful.
www.philpankov.com
Quality General Travel and Tours Sites
Itravelnet.com
International Travel Directory Description: Comprehensive directory for travel related web sites. Destination guides, travel news and travelogues. Book cheap airfares, discount hotels and car hire.
www.itravelnet.com
Touristlclick.com
A comprehensive Travel resource, Find a travel site and service locally
www.touristclick.com
Tripadvisor
Probably the worlds number one travel feedback site. For reviews on anywhere you want to go or do, Tripadvisor is a must. (There are even a few reviews of vagabond on there).
www.tripadvisor.com
Travel Quest
Specialist holiday and travel directory – endless ideas for activity and adventure holidays and vacations – offering human edited links to sports breaks, adventure and special interest holidays from independent specialist holiday companies – in the UK, Europe, North America and World-wide.
www.travel-quest.co.uk
Travellerspoint
Travel Guide & Community - Active online community of international travellers. Travellerspoint features a wiki travel guide, forums, blogs, photography, interactive trip maps, accommodation and more. You can also search for review of Vagabond here.
www.travellerspoint.com
Tours.com
Tours.com is a free information resource specializing in tours and vacations and related services. Their tour database is searchable by destination, activity, key words or tour operator. Think of us as your first destination for information about tours and vacations. The editors strive to provide unbiased, comprehensive & timely information on leisure travel.
www.tours.com
Manzac
Fantastic self-catering accommodation in the south of France. A beatufiully restored french farm house offering luxury self-catering 'gites' for up to 22 guests. Three rural, self catering holiday gites/cottages with large saltwater swimming pool and panoramic views of the Pyrenees.
www.manzac.com
Islay Birding and Bushcraft
Small group tours of the island of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland. A unique place and a brilliant way to experience the wilderness of the Scottish Highlands and islands.
www.islaybirding.co.uk
Bugbitten.com
Explore the adventure travel guide for Ireland written by adventurous travellers who have experienced it and shared their blogs, photos, recommendations and videos
www.bugbitten.com
Black Sheep Touring Company
Black Sheep Touring Company specializes in flexible, small-group travel to New Zealand. Our tours are designed for the active traveler who wishes to experience the splendor of New Zealand beyond the tour bus window.
www.blacksheeptouring.co.nz
