Get away with the gang: 13 staycation choices for big family or friend groups

This guide provides recommendations for 13 staycation destinations in Ireland suitable for large groups, families, and friends. It emphasizes the importance of amenities, accessibility, and catering to diverse age groups when planning group travel.
Why it matters
Supports the local tourism industry and provides practical advice for consumers planning group vacations.
T aking a big group on holiday can be daunting. Whether it’s planning a friends reunion trip, a hen or an extended family get-together, there’s pressure to get it right. That means catering to different ages; thinking about varying budgets; deciding where’s easiest for everyone to travel to and researching if there are enough amenities in your chosen venue both for family members with smallies and older members of the clan who may have less mobility. Convenience, location, budget, dining, amenities – there’s a lot to think about. Here are some places our writers have tried, tested and loved.
The article is a consumer-focused travel guide with no political or social bias.
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