Northern Ireland including Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh,  and Tyrone 

Northern Ireland's beauty is intertwined with a colorful history, rich culture and the renowned friendliness of its people. From the wild and rugged beauty of the Sperrin Mountains and the majesty of the Giant's Causeway to the magnificent Fermanagh Lakes, one of the most un spoilt landscapes in Europe, the six counties-Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone-are just waiting to be discovered and offer a wide range of activities, from horse-riding and golf to fishing the un spoilt waters in beautiful places. Golfers can get into the swing of the windswept dunes of world championship courses at Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, and enjoy the unparalleled challenge of lesser known links courses at Portstewart and Castlerock.

For such a small place, Northern Ireland is bursting with things to see and do. If you're spending a week in Northern Ireland, this list should give you a starting point.

1. Downpatrick, Down. Visit St .Patrick's grave, Down Cathedral and the excellent interactive St Patrick's Visitor Center. www.saintpatrickcentre.com

2. Mourne Mountains, Down. Spectacular mountains that inspired Percy French, they literally sweep down to the sea, perfect  for walking.

3. Giant's Causeway, Antrim. Amazing geological phenomenon situated on the stunning Antrim coast. In legend the Giant's Causeway was the work of Finn McCool, a giant who is said to have inhabited a draughty Antrim crag.

4. Walls of Derry. Visitors can walk the one-mile route along the City's walls-it is the best preserved walled city in Ireland. Also worth a visit is the award-winning Tower Museum.

5. Fermanagh Lakes- Stunningly beautiful and perfect for fishing and cruising.

6. Ulster American Folk Park, Tyrone. Fascinating outdoor museum telling the story of emigration from Ulster to America.

7. Sperrin Mountains, Tyrone & Derry. An area of outstanding natural beauty and the perfect rural location for walking, cycling and fishing.

8. Rathlin Island, Antrim. Dedicated naturalists should not miss a trip to Rathlin Island whose rugged cliffs are home to biggest seabird colony in Europe.