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Magical Ireland Tour
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$1,049*

Travel Sept 1 - 30, 2011
Price per person based
on a family of 4
Other dates available
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Magical Ireland Summary
Ireland, where a magical family vacation experience awaits you. Discover a land full of castles, folklore, music and friendly people. Indeed, Ireland tops Lonely Planet's list of World's Friendliest Counties. Give your loved ones a trip they will never forget with our ultimate custom "Hassle Free" Family Vacations. Share unforgettable memories and incredible experiences such as a tour through Blarney Castle, a horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney National Park, and a visit to the Cliffs of Moher on a 6-night holiday with stays at some of Ireland’s most renowned hotels in Limerick, Killarney, and Dublin. We also give you many options to customize the trip to fit your family. For example, you might opt to swap out the full-size rental car for a Chauffeur Drive Option in case you would rather have someone show you around and make your journey even more Hassle Free! We’ve also included special savings on spa treatments and added in options for additional family excursions, entertainment, and activities like golf, horseback riding, or fishing should those be of interest. So sit back, relax and enjoy our "Hassle Free" Family Vacation. Click here for a suggested itinerary.

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Package Includes:

- Round-trip air from New York (JFK) to Shannon, Return from Dublin
- Full Size Rental Car with GPS navigation system rental 
- 2 nights Family Room at the Strand Hotel, Limerick
- Hassle Free Guaranteed Early Check-in on day of arrival
- 2 nights Family Room at the Malton Hotel, Killarney
- 2 nights Family Room at the Croke Park Hotel, Dublin
- Access to Swimming Pool at the Strand Hotel and Malton Hotel
- Full Irish Breakfast daily, except day of arrival
- Hand-picked Family Excursions (click here for details)
- Cliffs of Moher
- Aillwee Caves
- Foynes Flying Boat Museum
- Blarney Castle
- Horse-Drawn Jaunting Car Ride
- Dublinia & Viking World

Hassle Free Family Bonus Features!

- Pre Boarding
- Special Kids in flight menu
- Personal in flight entertainment
- Family-friendly accommodations
- Early check-in at first hotel
- Admission to popular family attractions (click here for details)
- Click here for a suggested itinerary

Special Offers for Parents

- 15% discount at Innisfallen Health Rooms, Malton Hotel
- 15% discount at Aspara Spa, Strand Hotel

Options & Add-ons

- Upgrade last 2 nights to the luxurious 5-Star Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt (based on family of 4 sharing family room)
- Interconnecting rooms are available at a supplement (For a family requiring an additional room, please ask for details.)
- Child car seats if required
- Chauffeur Drive Option: Take your Ireland vacation to the next level! Upgrade to a Private Chauffeur Drive for the 
    ultimate "Hassle Free" Family Vacation experience in Ireland
- Optional hand-picked Family Excursions (click here for details)

 The Strand Hotel Limerick
The Limerick Strand Hotel is superbly located for a perfect family break with numerous activities no further than 10 mins from the hotel. There is the fun of the Bunratty Castle & Folk Park just 15 minutes away, or within walking distance, there is King John's Castle & Thomond Park Museum. Nearby is also the Fun World Bowling Alley, Delta Indoor Kids Activity Adventure Centre along with go karting or the University of Limerick Sports Arena. Alternatively relax in the surroundings of the hotel with our Kids Club including pool and games throughout your stay. Kids High Tea and Movie Nights occupy the children while you relax. Enjoy treatments at the Aspara Spa, followed by dinner in The River Restaurant along with live music each weekend in The Terrace Bar. Babysitting can also be arranged.
The Malton Hotel Killarney
From its distinctive architecture to its effortless service and genuine hospitality, The Malton - formerly the Great Southern Hotel - has been a favorite retreat for over 150 years. Where else are you going to find 6 acres of gardens in the center of a bustling town? Located in Killarney town center, the hotel provides complimentary car parking for all guests and for added convenience we are right beside the railway station. Families will enjoy access to a 17-meter swimming pool, a gymnasium, two tennis courts, and wide-open space and playgrounds that provide a safe haven for kids to enjoy their Killarney getaway as much as you will. Enjoy strolling through Killarney's beautiful town center, which buzzes with cafes, boutiques, art galleries, and pubs. Our location next to the train station allows easy access from anywhere in the country.
The Croke Park Hotel
The very words ‘Croke Park Stadium’ are enough to send Irish hearts racing. The Croke Park Hotel, just across Jones’s Road from the home of Gaelic sport, is a luxury Dublin hotel that aims to capture the hearts of all its guests, whichever part of the world they are from, and whatever the reason for their visit. The Croke Park Hotel one of the most popular hotels in Dublin, family friendly with fresh, spacious, contemporary interiors, luxurious bedrooms and a tempting bistro and bar. Families might enjoy a tour of the spectacular Croke Park Stadium and Museum. The Croke Park Stadium is home to the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), and has been at the heart of Irish sporting life for over a hundred years. Also located close to the hotel is the National Leprechaun Museum, the first ever attraction dedicated to Irish mythology, opening up a fun and magical world full of fascinating folklore, mythology and enchanting stories. Enjoy your time away with the family and step into another world...where you will discover the sounds, sights, stories and magic of mythical Ireland, land of the Leprechaun! The hotel also offers complementary parking for all guests.
 

Advertised package price must be booked by XXXX. Prices are roundtrip per person based on four (4) people traveling together and include round trip economy class airfare on valid Aer Lingus transatlantic services from JFK to Shannon, return from DUB (Dublin) for travel Sep 1 to Sep 30, 2011 based on select Sunday to Thursday departures during specified travel periods from specified markets. Package includes two (2) nights family room Strand Hotel, Limerick; two (2) nights family room Malton Hotel, Killarney; two (2) nights family room at Croke Park Hotel, Dublin; standard full-size car rental with GPS navigation system rental (drivers must be aged between 21 and 75 to rent a car); Breakfast is included daily, except day of arrival.

Also included one (1) admission per person to the following: Cliffs of Moher (Open daily 9am - closing hours vary with season); Ailwee Caves (hours Jan - June/Sep - Oct 10.00am to 5:30pm; July - Aug 10.00am to 6:30pm; Last week of November and all of December is by appointment only); Foynes Flying Boat Museum (hours March 31st - October 31st 09:00am  - 5:00pm; Last admission 1 hour before closing); Blarney Castle (hours Monday to Saturday - May: 9.00am to 6.30pm; Jun-Jul-Aug: 9.00am to 7.00pm; Sept: 9.00am to 6.30pm; Oct-Apr: 9.00am to sundown; Sundays - Summer: 9.00am to 5.30pm; Winter: 9.00am to sundown; Last Admission is 30 minutes before closing); Killarney Jaunting Car Ride (daily departures from Killarney town center to Killarney National Park upon request/confirmation from vendor); Dublinia/Viking Dublin (hours April to September 10.00am to 5:00pm; June to July 9.30am to 5.00pm; October to March 10.00am to 4.30pm).

Seats are limited and prices may be restricted to specific flights, class of service, travel dates, length of stay or room type. Air/land package black outs New York (JFK):  XXXX Air/land package black outs Boston: XXXX Air/land package black outs Chicago: XXXX Air/land package black outs Orlando (flights operate Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday only):  XXXX. Sample package prices were available on Aer Lingus Vacation Store on XXXX and may not represent current prices. Holiday periods, flights and dates outside of specified travel period are available at an additional cost and may include flights operated by our partner airlines JetBlue and United Airlines as well as American Airlines and US Airways. Stated prices exclude government taxes/fees/facility charges of up to $180 and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 for US enplanements. A $55 second checked bag fee applies. All gratuities are the responsibility of the passenger. Accommodation includes applicable taxes but does not include any services. Offer applies to North American-originating passengers. Flight restrictions/terms and conditions apply. Frequent flyer mileage/points do not apply. Tickets are non-refundable. Stopovers are not permitted. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount/promotion. Child/infant discounts not available. Valid for new bookings only and offer can be changed or withdrawn at any time. Price is based on the lowest available airfare and may be subject to availability and change. Substantial penalties apply for cancellation/changes. Full payment is due at time of reservation. Other restrictions may apply. Go to http://www.aerlingusvacationstore.com/legal/ or call 800-495-1632 for full details on change/cancellation policy. $25 per person concierge fee will apply for all bookings through call center.

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Collision Damage Waiver is not included in advertised price, but is offered at time of booking.

Optional Travel Protection Plan (including Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation Waiver) will be offered during the booking process and, if purchased, you may cancel for any reason up to three (3) business days prior to departure and receive full credit for the amount paid - less the amount paid for Travel Protection Plan and fees - for travel to be completed within 364 days from your original date of purchase. Passengers who originally booked airfare must rebook air on original air carrier at time of cancellation/change for same destination and departure cities. No cancellation/changes will be accepted without immediate new dates of travel. New dates of travel must be within the ticket validity dates; generally tickets are valid for 1 year from date of original issue. Additional coverage for travel delay; emergency accident and sickness medical expense; baggage/personal effects; baggage delay; and 24 hr assistance services are also included. If you have not purchased the Travel Protection Plan, all bookings are non refundable. Go to http://www.aerlingusvacationstore.com/legal/ or call 800-495-1632 for full details on change/cancellation policy.