Bursting with opulence and enchantment, castle hotels are the perfect sanctuaries for the luxury traveler. During many of my trips overseas, I often structured our itinerary around visiting some of the world’s finest castles, including Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Germany, Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania, Romania, and Mont Saint-Michel near Normandy, France. However, I never took advantage of the opportunity to spend a night in one of these magnificent places. Have you ever dreamed of staying overnight in a real-life castle? Did you know that this “bucket list” item is even a possibility? Well, believe it or not, it is, and there are quite a few choices. In this article, we will highlight some of the classics around the world. ASHFORD CASTLE – CONG, IRELAND Ashford Castle, originally built in 1228 on a 350-acre estate, is an incredible five-star resort that allows you to fantasize about medieval times. It had been owned by the Guinness family since 1852, expanded to more than 26,000 acres, and was donated to the Irish government in 1915. In 1939, it was turned into a hotel and has