Destinations in Ireland have appeared multiple times in TripAdvisor’s most recent “Travelers’ Choice Destination Awards”. The most impressive of which comes from Ireland’s third largest city, Galway, which was voted to be the 23rd best destination in the world. Dublin was voted to be the 4th best ‘Nightlife’ destination in Europe, and 8th in the world for the same category.

Killarney was voted the 5th best ‘Outdoor & Adventure’ destination in Europe while Wesport took the honours of 9th best ‘Relaxation and Spa’ destination in Europe.

We’ve studied the various categories and have picked out the most interesting/relevant.

Best destination in the World – Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Best destination in the EU – Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Best ‘Beach and Sun’ destination in the World – Providenciales

Best ‘Beach and Sun’ destination in Europe – Oludeniz, Turkey

Best ‘Culture and Sightseeing’ destination in the World – Florence, Italy

Best ‘Culture and Sightseeing’ destination in Europe – Florence, Italy

Best ‘Emerging’ destination in the World – Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Best ‘Family’ destination in the World – Marne-la-Vallee, France (EuroDisney)

Best ‘Family’ destination in Europe – Marne-la-Vallee, France (EuroDisney)

Best ‘Food & Wine’ destination in the World – Napa, Califronia

Best ‘Food & Wine’ destination in Europe – Florence, Italy

Best ‘Nightlife’ destination in the World – New Orleans, Louisiana

Best ‘Nightlife’ destination in Europe – London, UK

Best ‘Outdoor & Adventure’ destination in the World – Queenstown, New Zealand

Best ‘Outdoor & Adventure’ destination in Europe – Interlaken, Switzerland

Best ‘Relaxation & Spa’ destination in the World – Sedona, Arizona

Best ‘Relaxation & Spa’ destination in Europe – Bath, UK

Best ‘Romance’ destination in the World – Oia, Greece

Best ‘Romance’ destination in Europe – Oia, Greece

Best destination in the World voted by Europeans – Byron Bay, Australia

Best destination in Europe voted by Europeans – Berlin, Germany

Irish Appearances:

Galway – 23^rd Best destination in the World

Dublin – 4^th Best Nightlife destination in Europe

Dublin – 8^th Best Nightlife destination in the World

Killarney – 5^th Best Outdoor & Adventure destination in Europe

Westport – 9^th Best Relaxation and Spa destination in Europe

See the full list of destinations at TripAdvisor