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Armagh may be Northern Ireland’s smallest county, but what it lacks in acreage, it more than makes up for in inspiring places to visit and interesting things to see.

Flying into Belfast, you’ll either arrive at Belfast International Airport or George Best City Airport, and that's just the beginning. Once you're here, you're spoilt for choice - Belfast has great road, rail and bus connections to the rest of Northern Ireland, so you're in for an easy and memorable trip.

Belfast is a city with a talent for reinventing itself. What was once an industrial powerhouse is now a top-of-mind destination for visitors from all over the world.

Here’s a quick pick from our top picks of things to do and see in Belfast. 

Getting to the Causeway Coastal Route is the easy part- the hard work starts when you arrive and are faced with so many things to do and places to see!

Starting in Belfast and continuing all the way to Derry-Londonderry this drive of a lifetime, is the perfect route around which to plan a cheeky mid-week jolly or weekend getaway. 

Scenic, dramatic and inspiring, the Causeway Coastal Route is a constant feature of global top tens and top fives when it comes to visitor experiences and bucket lists. Around every corner of this spectacular winding route you’ll find thrills and adventure, as well as peaceful retreats. The variety along the coastal route means there’s something for everyone and a multitude of ways you can see it.

Monty Halls is a man of many titles. Adventurer, marine biologist and travel writer are just a few. He’s also travelled all over the world - so it was about time he took a trip to Northern Ireland. Monty took a few weeks away from trotting the globe to explore Northern Ireland and the local characters who make our country so giant. Expect a deep dive into all that Northern Ireland has to offer.

Is it any wonder that C.S. Lewis hailed from this wondrous place or that Seamus Heaney and Van Morrison were and are so inspired by its beauty? When you are surrounded by such magical landscape and so many natural oddities and wonders, it must be hard not to contemplate, appreciate and write about them all.

Northern Ireland has some of the best city escape hotels and apartments hiding away in plain sight. If you want to add a touch of chic or a spark of urban razzle-dazzle to your weekend away, here are some of the ritziest places around. 

Nestled here or discreetly hidden away there, Northern Ireland has some of the most stunning 5* escapes on the planet - from glorious country manors and coastal estates, to fairytale castle demesnes and chic city retreats. Where will you stay?

If you’re looking for a romantic getaway with a difference, you’ve come to the right place. In among Northern Ireland’s city hotels, castles and friendly B&Bs are some very unusual holiday locations. In truth, some may well be a city hotel or a castle but they’ll have lashings of attitude and a unique spirit which makes them all the more interesting.