I took a quick weekend solo trip to Dublin before I had to go to London for work for a couple weeks and Dublin by far exceeded my expectations. Everyone from the moment I stepped out of the airport was kind and warm. My taxi drivers served a local guides and storytellers, giving fantastic tour recommendations and history of Dublin without even asking. You can tell their pride in their country! My hotel was fantastic, I honestly spent most of my time there because it was so good. I stayed at the The Marker hotel right on the water. It was not only luxurious, but the service was top notch. They upgraded my room to a suite that felt like a spa. Then, I went to their actual spa and had a relaxing massage and spent time in the steam room. It’s 24hrs! Honestly, I would go back to explore and have more spa days here without hesitation. https://www.lhw.com/hotel/The-Marker-Dublin-Ireland It was pricey but we’ll worth it!! Oh, and if you are luxury girlie, then you’ll find incredible shopping in the city center with all the Lux stores and boutiques, and if you know about VAT refunds… Dublin has one of the highest refund rates for luxury goods. Make sure to get that money when you spend that money!