by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | Europe, Ireland
Dublin is a very manageable city to navigate. It is a good base in that you can mix city days and country days. You can maintain the city life for a wide selection of restaurants, music and nightlife and still see the rest of Ireland by day tours out. There are a good...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | Europe, Ireland
County Wicklow is an often overlooked county in Ireland. If you are planning a trip to Ireland take a closer look. County Wicklow is just south of Dublin and holds the promise of something for everyone, from historic country homes and gardens to scenic mountain...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | Ireland
A few years ago, we took our then 4-year-old granddaughter, Anabel, on a trip to Ireland. High on the touring list was visually memorable places, fun for little ones and lots of music. Our particular 4-year old loves music and dance so the latter was very important....
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | England, Europe, Hotels, London
Transportation Finding the best way to get into and around London is your first decision. Whatever, you do, do NOT rent a car and drive to London from the airport. After a 9+ hour flight, trying to drive on the left into a congested city with little parking is not the...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | England, Europe, History, London, London History
After you have seen the famous must-sees of London, you can zero in on individual experiences that are of special interest to you. Here we focus on the special areas, such as pageantry and government, art and decorative arts, Stately Homes, beautiful gardens, culture...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | England, Europe
There is no place more beautiful than the English countryside in the summer. Penciled with little stone walls, fields of green and often yellow stretch almost as far as the eye can see. Even a drive out a Motorway can be a pleasing experience, as there are no...