The friendliest place on the planet?


IrelandTourismIreland – the marketing brand for Ireland overseas –  is eager to tell us that Ireland has topped the list of the World’s Friendliest Vacation destinations in the 2008 edition of the  Lonely Planet Bluelist, their annual title which captures the best in travel for the coming year. The Bluelist is now in its third year and  is a collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations, journeys and experiences from around the world. The Emerald Isle was applauded for its “deliciously dark sense of humour” and “welcoming attitude towards strangers”.


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  2. Niall Fagan says:

    I live in Dublin, Ireland – love this “deliciously dark sense of humour” – totally agree :)

  3. I truly believe that Ireland is the friendliest that I’ve been too. Met a couple older ladies during a stroll who would’ve talked to me for hours about the history of Ireland if I didn’t have to run off.

  4. Shane Leahy says:

    I agree .. I have traveled all over the world and we are the most friendly people .. especially in the pubs .. now I wonder why that would be ??

    Shane Leahy

  5. Emily M says:

    Yes definitely I am always saying this! If you’re out on a walk people always say hello it’s so refreshing and people were so chatty in the pub, go Ireland!!

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