TripAdvisor is one of the world’s largest travel communities that provides tourist information, advice and publishes unbiased reviews on over 400,000 locations worldwide.  Each year TripAdvisor publishes the up and coming destinations voted by their visitors and users. 

This year, the town of Ardmore in County Waterford Ireland, deservedly topped the list coming in fourth place for the ‘Top Ten World Destinations for 2009′. 

The following is the listing of the top emerging countries that achieved a place in the Top 10 World Destinations for 2009:

  1. Budoni, Sardinia
  2. Agia Galini, Crete
  3. Petra, Jordan
  4. Ardmore, Waterford, Ireland
  5. Peschiera del Garda, Italy
  6. Protaras, Cyprus
  7. Torre del Mar, Spain
  8. Hanioti, Greece
  9. Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
  10. Goslar, Germany.

Ardmore is a beautiful and picturesque fishing town located in County Waterford, in the south coast of Ireland.  Ardmore has a population fewer than 400 people, these figures however increase during the summer period when people flock to Ardmore’s shore to explore this colourful little village and the surrounding areas.   

The village of Ardmore has a lovely selection of accommodation that ranges from hotel accommodation, to Bed and Breakfast and Self-Catering.  Check out our Ardmore accommodation pages for a listing of Irish Tourist Board Approved accommodations, and start planning that holiday today.

Ardmore is home to the beautiful sandy beach of Ardmore Beach stretching a mile long in beautiful surroundings, this is a popular beach destination in Ireland in good weather. Ardmore Beach was the very first beach in Ireland to be awarded a ‘Blue Flag listing’ for environmental cleanliness.  Ardmore has also achieved the prestigious award for “Ireland’s Tidiest Village” in the past.

Ardmore offers a wonderful platform for people who enjoy the great outdoors and activity breaks, from water sports to hiking, fishing and much more, you are assured of a great time when you visit Ardmore whatever the weather.  If the weather is bad why not take shelter in one of the local cosy pubs by a warm turf fire with a creamy pint of the black stuff!  Ireland is notorious for it’s friendly people and warm welcome and Ardmore is no different.

Why not check out our article 7 Good Reasons to Pick Ireland as Your Next Holiday Destination and decide for yourself.

Find and reserve car hire in Ireland and explore the beauty of Ardmore and Ireland for yourself.  A Visit top Ardmore will confirm just why it was voted as one of the ‘Top Ten World Destinations for 2009′ to visit.

For a full listing of accommodation in Ireland check out our Ireland accommodation pages.  Choose from a huge listing of Ireland hotels, Ireland Bed and Breakfasts and much more and book securely online today.

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