Travel Review: Custom Ireland Vacation Package, Dublin, Galway, Cork, Dublin Castle, The Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle

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Stephanie F.

5.31.2012

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Which Country (Countries) did you visit on this trip?

Ireland

Your overall comments on the trip and the travel company:

We were absolutely thrilled with the service provided by John, our Ireland travel agent. He worked with us over the course of several months to put together a perfect 9 night / 10 day trip to Ireland. He listened to all of our travel preferences and took them into consideration when creating our itinerary and we felt like the trip was at the perfect pace and gave us some freedom while also giving us some structure. He also made any adjustments to the itinerary that I requested. While we were in Ireland, he was extremely responsive via email if I had any questions. When we arrived to our hotel, a package was waiting for us that contained our itinerary, vouchers, etc. I really couldn't be happier. This was our first international trip out of the U.S. and John really put us at ease and now we are ready for more and I would definitely reach out to John again! Ireland is absolutely spectacular and I really did not want to leave.

What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?

All of the Rail Tour Ireland trips (a superb company!). Conomara and Cliff of Moher tours (though I'd consider using a different tour company). You MUST get out to see the countryside. Do not just stay in Dublin. We loved Dublin and the On and Off bus tours and area attractions. But, the real beauty and magic is out in the countryside. It's so breathtaking and stunning. See my pics if you don't believe me! The rail transportation is absolutely fabulous.

If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?

I was not a big fan of The Harbour Hotel because it was very warm when we visited and the hotel does not AC and breeze did not come in the windows which made for a couple of miserable nights of sleep. The same thing happened on our last night at The Gresham as well. There was AC in the room but it did not work very well and I woke up drenched in sweat. I also have mixed emotions regarding the Galway Tour Company. Not to beat a dead horse, but the buses were crazy warm and packed to the brim full of people. The drivers do not seem to be trained in air control and keeping a bus full of people comfortable. The tour groups were really large and the buses had no breathing room whatsoever (i.e. no empty seats). I think I would have preferred a smaller tour group. The tour guides were excellent though. We were blessed with unseasonably warm weather while we were there so maybe this is not the norm.

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