If ever a country was built on the bedrock of family, this is it. When your family vacations in Ireland, you will feel welcome whether you’re returning to your historic roots or just seeking a faraway but easy-to-manage destination. There's plenty to seize everyone's imagination—sheep-herding dogs and castles and story-telling boatmen and kayaking and eerie stone circles. For the adults, there are magnificent estates and local pubs, fine dining and optional golf on spectacular links. Irish footpaths are nothing short of amazing. We plot walks on a variety that reveal wild seashore, quiet valleys and classic villages. And every day ends at tranquil lodgings with activities for the whole family. You'll all have a grand time!