If there's any nation that celebrates St Patrick's Day more than us, it's got to be America. From parades to tricolours, the US goes out in force on March 17th and you could be there to join them. Whether you're a package fan or a DIY dealer, there's some great value to be had by shopping around and booking smart. Here are a few ideas...

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San Francisco Try something a little different by heading to San Fran and spending five nights in the three-star Handerly Union Square Hotel with American Holidays. They have a package that includes return flights from Dublin, five nights accommodation with full American breakfast for two (supplement for kids) and airport taxes, priced at €769pps based on two adults and two children sharing. New York The Big Apple is where all the action is on 'Patty's Day' and Aer Lingus have flights from Dublin to JFK (via Skyscanner) flying out on Monday March 16th and back on Saturday March 21st for €600. Team that with a five night stay at the cosy but cute Pod 39 in Midtown East for €800 and you have a week's holidays for under a €1,000. Boston When it comes to short-term plans, you can't beat LastMinute.com and they currently have a five-night Boston break flying out on Friday March 13th and back on Thursday March 19th for under €900 per person (based on two sharing). That includes KLM flights from Dublin to Logan International (one stop) and five nights at the two-star Ramada Inn.