Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
You are allowed to take home $800 worth of items per person duty-free, once every 30
days. You can also bring in duty-free a liter of alcohol. As for food, you can take home
many processed and packaged foods: vacuum-packed cheeses, dried herbs, jams, baked
goods, candy, chocolate, oil, vinegar, mustard, and honey. However, fresh fruits and ve-
getables and most meats are not allowed. Any liquid-containing foods must be packed in
checked luggage, a potential recipe for disaster. To check customs rules and duty rates,
visit
http://help.cbp.gov
.
Sightseeing can be hard work. Use these tips to make your visits to Ireland's finest sights
meaningful, fun, efficient, and painless.
Set up an itinerary that allows you to fit in all your must-see sights. For a one-stop look at
hours, but you can easily confirm the latest by checking with the TI or visiting museum
websites.
Don't put off visiting a must-see sight—you never know when a place will close un-
expectedly for a holiday, strike, or restoration. Many museums are closed or have reduced
hours at least a few days a year, especially on holidays such as Christmas, New Year's, and
for possible closures during your trip. In summer, some sights may stay open late. Off-sea-
son, many museums have shorter hours.
Make that first sight of the day the one that is the most physically or mentally demand-
ing, while you've still got wind in your sails.
Going at the right time helps avoid crowds. This topic offers tips on specific sights.
Try visiting popular sights very early or very late. Evening visits are usually peaceful, with
fewer crowds.
Study up. To get the most out of the self-guided walks and sight descriptions in this
book, read them before you visit.
Here's what you can typically expect:
