Ireland might not be the first place that comes to mind for a luxury escape, but with incredible five-star hotels, Michelin-starred dining, designer shopping, and the personal touches of Irish hospitality, this is one destination that shouldn’t be overlooked. In September, I headed to Dublin, Adare, and Killarney to see what made some of its most luxurious properties so special, and in the process, I fell in love with the people and culture in a way I didn’t expect.
My first experience in Ireland was decidedly less glamorous. During my college semester abroad in London, my friends and I took a “Blarney Bus” tour over a long weekend, which mostly consisted of nonstop drinking and staying in an absolutely terrifying hostel in Dublin. Let’s just say, Adare Manor it was not.
