We're interested in travelling to Scotland/ Ireland from Canada for a couple of weeks in July and we were wondering if there were suggestions as to where to stay, places to visit, etc. Price limit is would be moderate <BR>(perhaps B&B's). Also; we have a 3 year old and we haven't decided whether or not to take her. We we wondering if she might be too young to get much out of a trip like this and if it might be better to let her stay home <BR>with grandparent's. Any thoughts?? Thanks!!

hotels (search by requirements): <BR>http://www.holiday.scotland.net/accommodation/index.htm <BR>B&Bs: <BR>http://www.b-and-b-scotland.co.uk/ <BR>itineraries & everything else: <BR>http://www.scotland-inverness.co.uk/scotland.htm

I'd be happy to make recommendations if you could a) narrow your search area and b) give me a per person per night budget. <BR>

www.beourguest.ie for Irish hotels. I would leave the 3 year old with grandparents if that's an option. You'll have less to worry about and she'll probably have a better time there. If you must take her, recognize that it becomes a different kind of trip which the other couple might not enjoy so much. Tons of B&Bs--make sure you get out to the west coast of Ireland.

You might consider renting an apartment for a week in Scotland and making day trips (they call this type of lodiging 'self catering'). You can get a much lower rate than staying in B&B's or hotels. It is nice to be able to stay in one place, especially with a small child. You can fix your own meals if you like. My wife and I did this last summer with our 2 boys (9 & 11)and found it a great way to travel

Shane: <BR>Where to stay in Scotland depends partly on what interests you. Bed and Breakfasts are easy to find, especially if you get help from the local tourist boards, which will help you make reservations. We were never disappointed with any of the places we stayed because we loved being in Scottish homes and meeting people. <BR>We have traveled all over Scotland (we lived there for five years) with children between the ages of 2 and 12. My daughter who lived there from age 2-7 remembers very little about anything before the age of 5. I would say a three-year-old will not get very much out of it, and she will definitely be the limiting factor on your trip. I love my children dearly, but I have to admit that there were many things we didn't get to see and do because they were always with us! She is not really old enough to understand the history or appreciate the beauty, and unless she is exceptional, she will get tired of all the walking and driving. She will probably be happier with her grandparents!