Waterford Vacations, Waterford Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Waterford, like the rest of Ireland, is expanding and developing rapidly. It tends to be a dismally grey downtown, punctuated by a few bars and hotels. Of course, the Waterford Crystal Factory is by far the largest tourist destination there. The factory tour is interesting, but pretty much what you expect for a glass blowing factory tour. Nonetheless, you do see a good deal about the crystal making, a short film, and then of course, the gift shop. Beware, the prices and goods are the same as you can get anywhere.

Aside from the smallish downtown (not worth any real tourism stop) the rest of the area is rapidly developing farmland. A few gentleman farms still dot the area, and there is great country living heading out to the sea.

Waterford in a southeast hub, and can be visited in a half day en route to other southern Irish locales as you make your sweep around the southern loop of Ireland. Ireland is such a beautiful country, and it is easy for any English speaker to visit. With the recent Irish economic boom the people have become accustomed to international tourists - and even very many African and Indian immigrants. With the ease of modern air transport to Dublin or Shannon, there is no reason for anyone to put off a trip there.