Best of European Union » extra time http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 The Best Time to Travel Ireland http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/08/27/the-best-time-to-travel-ireland/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/08/27/the-best-time-to-travel-ireland/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:57:31 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=10902 Every country in the world has a season which is popular for tourists to travel; this could be due to weather, special events or other special times of the year. I have a soft spot for Ireland and it has become one of my favourite countries to travel in the last ten years. I did […]

The post The Best Time to Travel Ireland appeared first on Best of European Union.

]]> Every country in the world has a season which is popular for tourists to travel; this could be due to weather, special events or other special times of the year. I have a soft spot for Ireland and it has become one of my favourite countries to travel in the last ten years. I did find that there are specific times of the year that it is definitely more fun and worth your while. Although, I always say that each person is different and prefers different things about travelling, so some may like the other months I will mention.

Clontarf Castle, Dublin, Ireland
Clontarf Castle, Dublin, Ireland by IvanWalsh.com

It doesn’t actually matter what time of the year it is, as Ireland has very unpredictable weather. It may storm after a warm summer morning or it may have hurricane weather after a glorious sunny morning. This is actually what I love most about Ireland, the unpredictable, every day is different kind of life.

Spring months

Spring is a wonderful time to be in Ireland, and it is during this month that the weather is most unpredictable, although, if it is raining it won’t last very long. This month is not the peak tourist month so accommodation and airfares are cheaper, and there are fewer people in the queues for big tourist attractions. The fields are colorful and bright, overall Ireland is at its most beautiful stage.

Summer Months

This is the busiest month of the year, there are loads of festivals and the weather tends to stay warm for the entire day (although not guaranteed). Unlike other countries, Ireland does not get blistering hot, so you can enjoy the summer and the travelling. The biggest bonus of summer is that the sun only sets after 10pm, so you have extra time to enjoy the outdoors.

Winter Months

This is by far the cheapest months to travel in as all hotels and tourist destinations loose plenty of customers in the cold and rain. Most tourists do not like the rain, but I love it! So, if you are on a budget this is the best time to go, and besides it will probably be sunny by 3pm. It will also be darker earlier which means you can start pub crawling earlier.

Autumn Months

This is the best chance to see the beautiful green lands turn all different colors and shades. So, if you like nature, exploring wild life and photography then this is the best month for you.

Nicole de Freitas loves to encourage people about travelling and accommodation Ireland.

The post The Best Time to Travel Ireland appeared first on Best of European Union.

]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2012/08/27/the-best-time-to-travel-ireland/feed/ 0 How to find the cheapest airlines on your trip around Europe http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/08/27/how-to-find-the-cheapest-airlines-on-your-trip-around-europe/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/08/27/how-to-find-the-cheapest-airlines-on-your-trip-around-europe/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:05:04 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=4799 Low cost airlines are often much cheaper air travel alternative to internationally known airlines. To save costs, the communication between the customer and such low-cost airline is primarily made through the Internet. Compared to the standards of other airlines it is necessary to mention some negatives. When flying with them you may find less comfort […]

The post How to find the cheapest airlines on your trip around Europe appeared first on Best of European Union.

]]> Low cost airlines are often much cheaper air travel alternative to internationally known airlines. To save costs, the communication between the customer and such low-cost airline is primarily made through the Internet. Compared to the standards of other airlines it is necessary to mention some negatives. When flying with them you may find less comfort and you even shouldn’t expect any refreshments for free, but this is not such a disaster on the short lines, as we are flying within Europe only.

You also shouldn’t rely on a time schedule, which can be a problem in connection with other flights and should always plan with some extra time in advance. It is also important to know the detailed information about the airport you will be landing on. Low-cost airlines use cheaper regional airports, which can be quite far from your destination. In this case, it is necessary to calculate the time and cost of a transport. Calculation of ticket price is very unpredictable and depends on the current demand for a particular flight. You can get the best price when purchasing tickets several months in advance, but this may not always be the truth, as it depends on the season, weekend events (major concert, football match, etc.), state holidays or a coincidence (special offers). If you just found a flight at a good price you should buy a ticket immediately, because the price can change very quickly. Paid ticket is usually not refundable and fares are usually quoted excluding airport and possibly other ancillary fees (luggage, Credit Card fees on payment).

But they are really cheap!!!

I used to fly with Ryanair or Sky Europe (this company does not exist any more) and sometimes I caught really great offers. For example a year and half ago I flew with Ryanair for a weekend from Prague, Czech republic to fnds. Ital, and ackr for only&-eur;8e, nxcluding alltaxets and feefrom Pragu (In’vhe bhen inGgermanyeat23:00s).Hhere I hed to stay ovenlight in epersios for further&-eur;20s and earny mornin (09:30s m)d lftc to fndy byan other flighs. To save more moheyIs could stay nt the airport ovenlight for fre, but I did(this onlyconct inRoime andIa prmiusedmy"sely it asm for the last tim. >But if you havensevey done o,s I cun onlyre/commend you to tly i).Well,stThe bin advastagn of fndy airport is thatyYou can get to thecitly menare on foo,tyYou don’t have to pau even for ataxir orbuse. Ittakets just Low cost airlin /guie3" largt