• Killarney has an idyllic and bucolic landscape.killarney park,ireland image by AGITA LEIMANE from Fotolia.com
  
  With its mountain-surrounded lakes, luxurious castles, valleys of lush landscapes and warm hospitality, Ireland is perfect honeymoon destination. Writer Oscar Wilde described Ireland as a "savage beauty," for its rugged mountains and patchwork of lakes, which give a sense of isolation to the visitor, according to Ashford Castle's website. The country received 6,927,000 overseas visitors in 2009, according to Central Statistics Office Ireland.
  
  

Killarney

• Located in south Ireland, Killarney town lies in an area famous for its scenic and romantic lakes, surrounded by castles and mountains such as Carrauntoohil at 3,406 feet high. Killarney National Park is another attraction, one of the few if not only places in Ireland visitors can see the wild red dear, according to Ireland's Office of Tourism. Some hotels in Killarney are located by the lake shores, among woods, but still at a short distance from the town center. Family-run Killarney's Lake four-star hotel offers rooms with four-post beds, verandas, lake views, and Jacuzzis. Spa treatments are also available.
  
  Killarney's Lake Hotel
  
  Lake Shore
  
  Killarney
  
  Co. Kerry, Ireland
  
  011-353-64-663-1035
  
  lakehotel.com
  
  

Waterford Island

• Located by the river Suir, Waterford was founded in 914 by the Vikings, being the oldest town in Ireland, reports Waterford City Council. Just one mile down river from Waterford you'll find the idyllic and secluded Waterford Island and its 16th-century castle, which is today a luxurious hotel. Waterford Castle also organizes wedding receptions for up to 120 people, and runs a 24-hour private ferry service to and from Waterford town. The rooms are decorated in a classic style and have garden views.
  
  Waterford Castle
  
  The Island
  
  Waterford
  
  Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
  
  011-353-51-878-203
  
  waterfordcastle.com
  
  

Cong

• Cong is situated on an isthmus 45 km north of Galway, in western Ireland, reports the country's Office of Tourism. Located on the shores of Lake Corrib, Ashford Castle is one of the area's top attractions. Built in medieval times, it is today a five-star hotel and offers honeymoon packages, including two nights' accommodation in a stateroom, a bottle of De Canteneur Champagne with a private sabering demonstration, archery activity, five-course meal with personalized menu, rose petal turn down and romantic movie with Valrhona handmade chocolates, according to the hotel's website.
  
  Ashford Castle
  
  Cong
  
  Co. Mayo, Ireland
  
  011-353-94-954-6003
  
  ashford.ie