You find yourself sitting at work at your desk, itching to get away from the routine and the monotony. Then look no further than Dublin, located near the midpoint of Ireland’s east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region.  Just an hour and twenty minutes by plane and with cheap flights to Dublin available from cheapflights.co.uk there has never been a better time to explore Ireland’s capital city.

And why would you want to visit Dublin? Just take a look at the vast number of activities and attractions at your fingertips, too many to see in even a week!  They include a tour of the world famous Guinness brewery, the many markets of the capital such as The Liberty, and The Bridge Art Gallery.  The weather during the summer is agreeable with average temperatures sitting around the 20C mark and the cool sea breeze complimenting the pleasant sunshine.  Dublin also has its share of architectural heritage with Dublin castle being the seat of the Lord Lieutenant and his court until 1922. For those with children there are plenty of activities to please all and many family friendly cafes and restaurants to choose from.

The city also boasts excellent shopping opportunities with districts Grafton Street and Henry Street and Clery’s department store enjoyed by many visitors to Dublin. The Grand Canal offers a more tranquil place to explore and barges and boats are available for hire to the keen boatman or newcomers alike.  The people are friendly and welcoming, always keen to encourage visitors to experience a city which they take pride in living in.

So find yourself stuck for an inspiration for a trip or something to do at the weekend? Forget the tropical rays and expensive getaways and look no further than Dublin, where 3* city breaks start from £166 on lastminute.com.