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This warm and hospitable city has it all; culture, shopping and an electrifying nightlife. However, it is worth checking out Dublin's hinterland by indulging yourself in a daytrip from Dublin.

Finding somewhere to stay couldn't be easier. There is an array of hotels, hostels, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts to choose from to suit any budget. With your base in Dublin arranged, it is time to choose your daytrip from Dublin. You could hire a car or make use of the public transport options.

If you not wish to hire a car than using public transport in and around the city is by far the smartest way to travel. With high volumes of traffic throughout the day, driving here can be frustrating and chaotic. So why not let the DART (train), the bus or the LUAS (light rail transport) do all the work, at reasonable expense.

Taking a double-decker tour bus to the south coast and gardens is a fantastic daytrip from Dublin. The bus makes its way through the seaside suburb of Dun Laoghaire, past a picturesque promenade and a beautiful marina. Sandycove and the infamous James Joyce Tower awaits day-trippers before the bus heads inland, climbing the Wicklow Mountains and offering breathtaking views of this rugged terrain.

Cameras at the ready as you make your way through the town of Enniskerry, a sleepy picture-perfect town of a time gone by. Finally, you will arrive at Powerscourt estate. The grounds of this estate have been used for movies such as Braveheart and are quite simply breathtaking. The Japanese and Italian gardens of the estate offer the perfect place to relax and wile away the afternoon.

Taking the north line DART to the last stop brings you to Howth. This charming fishing village is the starting point for a walk up to Howth Head. Following the signs marked 'Summit' will take you on a scenic trek over the cliffs to Howth Head. From here, you can admire the stunning views across the city of Dublin and Ireland's Eye bird sanctuary. On your return to Howth, you will have worked up an appetite and where better to enjoy a portion of fish and chips than at a fishing village. The fish alone is a reason for making the daytrip from Dublin.

Ever wanted to know what it would be like to be Irish? Well now you can find out for yourself thanks to a family-run farm about an hour north of Dublin. This great daytrip from Dublin comprises of live music, hearty meals and a day full of Irish activities. These include learning to play the bodhr'n (Irish drum), language lessons in Gaeilge (Irish) and indulging your competitive side in the Irish sport of hurling.

At the end of the day, you will be fed until bursting with traditional Irish fair accompanied by music and local dancing known as a c'il'. There are public buses from Dublin's Central Bus Station (Busuras) to Kells every 30 minutes and you can arrange a pick up from the bus station if you let them know your arrival time.

With a superb daytrip from Dublin behind you, all that there is left to do is sit back and enjoy a pint of black velvet and have a great night's craic.