US Airways - October 2012 - (Page 31)

Great Escapes Cliffs of Moher, County Clare Break Free From It All Traditional Irish music session TOP 10 THINGS TO DO 10 Play golf on some of the most challenging links in the world. (Can you say Ballybunion?) 9 8 7 6 Attend one of the nearly 300 music festivals. (Check out the calendar of events at discoverireland.com.) Tour the Ring of Kerry, known for its pristine beaches, medieval ruins, and beautiful lakes and mountains. Experience the wonder of Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Taste your way through St. George’s Market in Belfast, sample fresh oysters in Galway, or tuck into homemade Irish stew at most any pub — it’s hearty fare, washed down with a Guinness, of course. Stand at the edge of the dramatic Cliffs of Moher along the County Clare coastline (shown left). Discover your Irish roots via the myriad genealogy centers. Stay in one of the majestic castles that dot the countryside. Make friends with locals (it’s easy to do!) to learn cool things like how to pour the perfect pint. Kiss the Blarney Stone. (Yes, there is one! It’s perched atop a 15th-century castle.) 5 4 3 2 1 Next year, I won’t have any excuses. In 2013, Ireland is inviting everyone to her shores — everyone who has ever felt, or wanted to feel, a connection with The Land of Saints and Scholars can join in The Gathering, a year-long celebration of Irish heritage. In fact, the idea is not for just me to pack my bags, but to also invite my fellow Dulin cousins and plan a proper family reunion in, maybe, Doolin, County Clare. Besides these clan gatherings, other events will include, say, sports clubs inviting foreign teams to tournaments, or even international business conferences. Whatever your gathering, it’s going to be one heckuva party, with 365 days of celebrating the best in Irish music, art, literature, dance, heritage, sports, ﬁlm, and food — from a rockin’ three-day New Year’s Eve celebration in Dublin to Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival, For more information on more than 70,000 spectators strong. The Gathering Ireland 2013, Want to ﬁnd out the inspiration go to discoverireland.com /thegathering behind U2, James Joyce, Riverdance, and Guinness? Better plan ahead. The Gathering is expected to attract up to 325,000 additional visitors — including one lucky Dulin clan. Start planning your journey to Ireland now by checking out the fares at usairways.com. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOURISM IRELAND usairwaysmag.com OCTOBER 2012 31 http://www.discoverireland.com/ http://discoverireland.com/thegathering http://discoverireland.com/thegathering http://www.usairways.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - October 2012

US Airways - October 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Amusement Parks
Wine & Dine: San Diego
Wine & Dine: Nashville
Adventure: Paragliding
Great Escapes: Ireland
Great Escapes: Bernardus Lodge & Winery
Gear Up: Tech for Eyes and Ears
The Color of Money: Rio de Janeiro
Pink & Proud: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Great Tastes: Molyvos and the Russian Tea Room
University Spotlight: Hollins University
Celebrate Winston-Salem, N.C.
Must Read: The Man Who Changed the Way We Eat
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - October 2012