County Wicklow in Ireland is just to the south of Dublin on the road to Wexford and the Rosslare overseas ferry link.
It is a popular location for travellers and visitors who are visiting Ireland.
The beautiful scenery is one of Wicklow's foremost features and it also has some awesome lakes and remote woodland pathways.
Wicklow is a heaven for visitors interested in hill walking, pony trekking and other outdoor activities.
There are many B&Bs available for the traveller all over County Wicklow, mostly of very high standards and moderate prices.
There are very reasonable hotels to be found in the towns of Bray, Wicklow and Arklow.
The quality of places to stay has improved greatly in recent years and tourists of all types will be happy with the level of comfort they will receive.
A full Irish Breakfast is provided at most hotels and bed and breakfasts.
Cheaper accommodation can be found at Wicklow Bed and Breakfasts and this is usually of very high standard also.
Many owners will give early breakfast and packed lunch for their visitors.
B&B's are usually smaller and more personal than hotels and often suit people who require a quieter place to stay.
Wicklow is often called the Garden of Ireland - not without good reason.
Apart from the natural flora to be found throughout the county, Wicklow also has a many noteworthy cultivated gardens.
Powerscourt in Enniskerry has a majestic house dating from the 12th century but rebuilt to its present form in the 17th century.
Following a huge fire in 1996 which gutted the building, the house was restored to its former grandeur and with its formal tiered garden, fountains and lakes Powerscourt Estate is one of the most visited attractions in Wicklow.
Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford is another much visited tourist attraction.
With a high-class restaurant and tea rooms within the grounds this garden is a delight for all as it contains numerous unusual plants not found in any other location in Ireland.
Wicklow has many fine sandy beaches including Brittas Bay, Silver Strand, Bray and Greystones.
These are very popular resorts during the Summer months especially in years when we get sunny weather! Good accommodation is available in all these resorts.
As well as hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation, mobile homes and self catering units are available in these locations.
Horse riding is one of the popular outdoor pursuits in Wicklow.
There are horse riding centres located throughout Wicklow where riders from amateur to highly experienced can get lessons.
Cross country treks, lasting from a 4 or 5 hours to a few days are available.
During the longer treks riders lodge overnight at various bed and breakfast accommodations along the trail.
The Devil's Glen near Ashford is one of the more popular trekking areas.
Nobody can describe Wicklow without talking about Glendalough which is the ruins of a medieval monastery situated in the valley between the Wicklow hills.
The name Glendalough means 'The Valley of the Two Lakes' and is aptly named because because of the two beautiful freshwater lakes there.
Glendalough is one of the most visited sites in Ireland and is just one of the treasures of County Wicklow.