Affordable Summer Escapes to Ireland
July 16, 2008 by
More than 33 million Americans claim Irish ancestry. That's almost 10 times the population of Ireland. But, even if you don't have Celtic blood, there are plenty of good reasons to visit the "Emerald Isle."
Ireland offers a beautiful, verdant countryside; the original Irish pubs, almost one on every street corner; ancient monuments and ruins; and lively cities. It's also one of the most affordable places to visit in Europe as well as a compact country that's easy to get
around.
Affordable Fly-Drive Packages
One of the best travel values in Ireland are the fly-drive packages afforded by a number of tour operators. Such packages include accommodations either at hotels, country inns, or bed and breakfasts; a rental car for the duration of the trip; breakfast daily; and all taxes. You make reservations for the first night's accommodations and then reserve the rest of the rooms as you travel, giving you the flexibility to stay longer in places or explore areas off of your planned itinerary.
For 2008, Brendan Worldwide Vacations offers a variety of fly-drive packages, starting at $83 per person per day (based on double occupancy). Other tour operators offering fly-drive packages are Lynott Tours and Virgin Vacations.
Current roundtrip airfares for August and September (2008) start at $598 from Boston and New York City, $798 from Chicago, and $925 from Los Angeles. Taxes and airport facility charges are additional. Visitors to Ireland from the United States and Canada are required to have a valid passport.
What to See
Most tours of Ireland include at least a day or two in Dublin, a drive around the south Ireland countryside, and a stop in one of the picturesque, smaller towns, such as Waterford. Below are just a few of the things to see in Ireland:
Ireland offers a beautiful, verdant countryside; the original Irish pubs, almost one on every street corner; ancient monuments and ruins; and lively cities. It's also one of the most affordable places to visit in Europe as well as a compact country that's easy to get
Affordable Fly-Drive Packages
One of the best travel values in Ireland are the fly-drive packages afforded by a number of tour operators. Such packages include accommodations either at hotels, country inns, or bed and breakfasts; a rental car for the duration of the trip; breakfast daily; and all taxes. You make reservations for the first night's accommodations and then reserve the rest of the rooms as you travel, giving you the flexibility to stay longer in places or explore areas off of your planned itinerary.
For 2008, Brendan Worldwide Vacations offers a variety of fly-drive packages, starting at $83 per person per day (based on double occupancy). Other tour operators offering fly-drive packages are Lynott Tours and Virgin Vacations.
Current roundtrip airfares for August and September (2008) start at $598 from Boston and New York City, $798 from Chicago, and $925 from Los Angeles. Taxes and airport facility charges are additional. Visitors to Ireland from the United States and Canada are required to have a valid passport.
What to See
Most tours of Ireland include at least a day or two in Dublin, a drive around the south Ireland countryside, and a stop in one of the picturesque, smaller towns, such as Waterford. Below are just a few of the things to see in Ireland:
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