Muckross Park Hotel & Spa is tucked in the northern tip of Killarney National Park, which encompasses 25,000 acres of pristine Irish wilderness. With miles of trails for walking or biking, this extravagant luxury hotel makes the perfect homebase for outdoor enthusiasts to explore Ireland’s famed countryside. But make no mistake — guests aren’t roughing it here. The hotel’s 70 rooms and suites are marked by plush furniture, ornately patterned drapery, and walls and furnishings in rich, royal colors, and they’re furnished with the full complement of high-end modern comforts. A lavish spa occupies a space that recalls 12th-century Gothic style, while three restaurants serve everything from modern fine dining to classic Irish gastropub fare.