Travel Agent Recommendation
Oct 24th, 2013, 04:27 PM
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Travel Agent Recommendation
Traveling to Ireland with a large family and need housing and tours arranged Should we go through a travel agency? If so, should they be from here or Ireland?
Oct 24th, 2013, 09:02 PM
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Rabbies is recommended most by Forum folks. I have not used them.
http://www.rabbies.com/tour_scotland...Fc1xQgods2kAdA
http://www.rabbies.com/tour_scotland...Fc1xQgods2kAdA
Oct 25th, 2013, 04:25 AM
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An Irish company will have more local knowledge than a US based bod who might have been to Ireland for a two day seminar 20 years ago. There is a register of agents for Ireland "Shamrock registered" this used to mean someone within the agency had substantial knowledge, Now an agency can just Buy membership like a non driver joining the AA because they like the badge.
Is there a reason you do not have faith in your own ability to organise the trip with the help of some well informed people who have recent or local knowledge?
Is there a reason you do not have faith in your own ability to organise the trip with the help of some well informed people who have recent or local knowledge?
Oct 25th, 2013, 07:17 PM
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Bad news t2p. In August, when we were supposed to be in Ireland, both of my wife's parents died. My wife had already been getting her second thoughts about Ireland, so I cancelled the trip.
A month ago, I fell and fractured my shoulder and tore my rotator cuff. I'm a tad bit older than you, so I'm out for the (beer) count.
After learning a ton of info from you and others, I had to put the info back into storage until she wants to go again.
A month ago, I fell and fractured my shoulder and tore my rotator cuff. I'm a tad bit older than you, so I'm out for the (beer) count.
After learning a ton of info from you and others, I had to put the info back into storage until she wants to go again.
Oct 26th, 2013, 01:24 PM
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Ireland is a fantastic destination, Rita. I just returned as I was there with Tourism Ireland as a Ireland Specialist. With a group, it can certainly be challenging with transportation, accommodations with children, and tour choices. There are definitely some great accommodations with multiple bedrooms, etc. Reach out if you need some assistance!
Oct 26th, 2013, 01:39 PM
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http://www.cietours.com/us/
CIE Tours is I believe owned by the Irish Government - web site says so and claims to be the largest player in bookings for Americans going to Ireland. Very reputable for a long time I think.
CIE Tours is I believe owned by the Irish Government - web site says so and claims to be the largest player in bookings for Americans going to Ireland. Very reputable for a long time I think.
Oct 29th, 2013, 05:56 AM
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Rita, I thought you were going to let those kids do this for you! Have you decided where you want to base yourself? One, two or three places? Is it the driving you are worried about? If so, do contact Butler coaches. They have buses to accommodate ten to twenty or more and would work with you. If you all are renting a couple of vans then you really don't need a travel agent. There are so many resources here with Tony and others. Tell us where and what you want to see.
Oct 29th, 2013, 06:13 AM
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Linda Terrill is an incredibly knowledgeable TA when it comes to Ireland: http://www.luxurytravelireland.com
Oct 29th, 2013, 07:59 AM
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We arranged our tour in Nov 2011 with an American Company called Tenon Tours for 4 adults. They booked hotels in the cities we wanted to see (Dublin, Galway, Killarney, & Kilkenny), arranged for a private driver for only the days we needed one(5 days only), and airport transfers to/from hotel. We booked flights ourselves. Tenon subcontracted with a Irish company for the drivers. I will say that this was the best vacation I ever took. While some don't mind driving themselves, I knew all the driving would be on my shoulders. The driver was invaluable to us. He made suggestions along the way and even called ahead to make reservations. The many hours I sat in the front seat of his van just talking about Ireland and the Irish people was probably the most enjoyable aspect of the trip. When we return to Ireland in a few years, we will use the same tour company and hopefully the same driver as before.
