Travel

Accommodation

www.irishtouristboard.ie: provides information on accommodation, things to do and see in Ireland.
www.tourismresources.ie: Irish country inns and houses.
www.choicehotelsireland.ie: a range of hotels nationally and internationally.
www.dirl.com: provides information on accommodation, travel, currency, and the weather in Ireland.

There are many hotel and accommodation resellers worldwide. Search for ‘hotels in Warsaw’ (for example) on Google to find some.

Health

www.vhi.ie: frequent travel insurance.
www.aaireland.ie: frequent travel insurance.
www.citizensinformation.ie: for European Health Insurance Card.
www.tmb.ie: Tropical Medical Bureau – advice on vaccinations and health abroad.
http://www.who.int/ith/: World Health Organisation information about the latest health situations worldwide.

Currency

Travel requirements

www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie: details of passport applications, loss and renewal, embassies in Ireland, embassies and consulates abroad, accredited embassies, advice about travelling to “hotspots”.
www.citizensinformation.ie: details of passport application loss and renewal, free travel conditions.
For details of visa requirements when travelling abroad, contact the relevant embassy.

Country information

www.library.ie/public/index.shtml: link to public libraries nationwide. Many have on-line catalogues to search for travel books which may be borrowed.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/: information about countries aimed at the traveller.
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html: up to date facts and figures about countries of the world. Quite useful, especially for more remote destinations.