3 Best Day Trips from Dublin to Belfast, Dromoland Castle, County Clare, and County Wicklow | Condé Nast Traveler

"Not far from Dublin lies County Wicklow, an area renowned for its breathtaking landscape of river-forged valleys, dramatic waterfalls, and dense pine forests, all watched over by Sugar Loaf Mountain—and there, in the heart of a lush estate that for centuries belonged to the Viscount Powerscourt, is the Powerscourt Hotel. Surrounded by manicured, gardens, a private lake, and views of some of the region’s natural splendors, the whole thing feels very Jane Austen (albeit with all of today's expected conveniences). Make use of the hotel's famed amenities, among them, the spa and its ESPA products; the splendid golf course, or hiking and off-roading terrain; or, if you're feeling especially aristocratic, the archery and horseback riding set-ups." - Sandra Ramani