| Northern Ireland is a constitutionally distinct region of the United Kingdom. And although the publicity surrounding Northern Ireland's troubled past has severely damaged its tourist industry, the truth is that it has always been much safer in Northern Ireland than in many other tourist destinations of the world. This is a land of blue mountains and forest parks, mazy lakes, windswept moors and white Atlantic sands. Dozens of small towns are hidden away down among the green places of the countryside, and fishing villages string out along the shores. The towers and steeples of parish churches mark the high ground beyond trimmed hedgerows.
If you want to see "The Giant's Causeway", a world heritage site, or visit the world's oldest working whiskey distillery (Bushmills), then you just have to come to Northern Ireland ... because that's the only place you'll find them. Add to this the peace, tranquillity, magnificent scenery and the hospitality for which it is famous and you can see what makes people keep coming back.
A city break in bustling Belfast with its nightlife, clubs and bars; a quiet relaxing family holiday in the Glens of Antrim or beside the sea; an activity holiday - golfing, fishing, water sports, walking; or a cultural break taking in historic house architecture, orchestral music; there's something for all age groups in this wonderful region. |
