B&B Vacation (Shannon)
Customize your Irish experience based on your personal preference
Explore Ireland with complete flexibility in creating your own itinerary, beginning in the west of Ireland!
What's Included
Transportation:
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Shannon (SNN)
- Manual shift economy car rental with unlimited miles for duration
Accommodations:
- 1 night at the Inn at Dromoland in Clare
- 5 nights with open voucher Irish Bed and Breakfasts
Other Inclusions:
- Full Irish Breakfast daily
- All local taxes, hotel service charges, carrier and government imposed taxes/fees/facility charges on airfare.
- Gratuities are NOT included.
Great Ways to Explore
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Create your own Irish adventure with open B&B vouchers!
- Flying into Shannon Airport gives you easy access to the west coast.
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We suggest a stay in Clare, home of the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Bunratty Castle.
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You'll have a 20-minute drive to Limerick's city center from Shannon Airport.
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Enjoy home cooked Irish breakfasts at your Bed & Breakfast.
This Ireland B&B vacation is the best selling package to Ireland offering travelers complete flexibility in creating their own itinerary. Enjoy your first night in a pre-booked hotel in County Clare and then choose where you stay for the next nights from warm Irish B&Bs sprinkled throughout the entire country. Enjoy home cooked Irish breakfasts every morning, true Irish hospitality and much more.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Transportation:
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Shannon (SNN)
- Manual shift economy car rental with unlimited miles for duration
Accommodations:
- 1 night at the Inn at Dromoland in Clare
- 5 nights with open voucher Irish Bed and Breakfasts
Other Inclusions:
- Full Irish Breakfast daily
- All local taxes, hotel service charges, carrier and government imposed taxes/fees/facility charges on airfare.
- Gratuities are NOT included.
-
Create your own Irish adventure with open B&B vouchers!
- Flying into Shannon Airport gives you easy access to the west coast.
-
We suggest a stay in Clare, home of the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Bunratty Castle.
-
You'll have a 20-minute drive to Limerick's city center from Shannon Airport.
-
Enjoy home cooked Irish breakfasts at your Bed & Breakfast.
This Ireland B&B vacation is the best selling package to Ireland offering travelers complete flexibility in creating their own itinerary. Enjoy your first night in a pre-booked hotel in County Clare and then choose where you stay for the next nights from warm Irish B&Bs sprinkled throughout the entire country. Enjoy home cooked Irish breakfasts every morning, true Irish hospitality and much more.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Shannon!
Upon arrival in Shannon you will collect your rental car that you will have for the duration of your trip. Your first night will be spent in County Clare, the heart of the west coast. This hotel is in an exceptional location for tourists.
Check-in - The Inn at Dromoland
Located in the beautiful County Clare countryside, The Inn at Dromoland commands panoramic views across the Clare Hills and Shannon Estuary - and is ideally situated just eight miles from Shannon Airport, a 15-minute drive from Ennis and a 20-minute drive from Limerick.
The Inn at Dromoland features 181 guestrooms, each individually designed and decorated with guests' comfort and relaxation in mind. Its health and leisure club boasts a large swimming pool and children's pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and plunge pool, plus fully equipped fitness center. The hotel is renowned for its seasonal and fully supervised Blue Dolphin Kids Club, as well as other family friendly activities.
Day 2. Clare - Irish Bed & Breakfast
You'll spend the next nights of your Ireland vacation package at the 3 or 4-star Irish Bed & Breakfast of your choice. Bed & Breakfasts in Ireland are known for being exceptionally welcoming and accommodating. You will have hundreds of B&B’s throughout Ireland to choose from. It is highly recommended that you book a stay before your trip so that you are guaranteed the location and property you want.
Check-in - Irish Bed & Breakfast
You can select your accommodations ahead of time, or take advantage of the flexibility of choosing them along the way. Enjoy your choice of accommodations from big cities to small towns to quaint villages to countryside manors. All of the B&Bs pride themselves on providing their guests with a fresh, home-cooked full Irish breakfast each morning and quality accommodations that cater to every need. At a B&B, you are much more than just a room number, you're a welcomed guest. Draw on the local knowledge, personal touch and warm welcome of your Irish hosts. Learn about all the best local restaurants, pubs, shops, attractions and activities. Your hosts specialize in the best services available from golf to walking tours of the area, to adventure breaks and much more. Why Stay in a B&B? Most bed and breakfasts are owned by the B&B operators themselves, who usually live on the premises. it's natural to expect that B&B operators who live in their own B&B's will bring a different perspective to the job. At B&Bs, "customers" are truly guests, and it shows. The B&B owners will gladly help you find the best restaurant in town, the best pubs, point you to the best tourist attractions and local amenities and much more. Many B&Bs depend on word-of-mouth recommendations. Combine those two factors and it's easy to see why B&B owners go out of their way to make sure your stay provides some great memories of Ireland. B&B check-in is between 3-6pm.
Day 3. Irish Bed & Breakfast
Having a local host is beneficial in many ways. They can help you with directions, or suggest different places to visit around their home. The Irish Bed & Breakfast website can help you choose a property that will be perfect for you depending on your personal preferences or needs.
Day 4. Irish Bed & Breakfast
Today we recommend you branch out and visit some of Ireland’s most popular areas, including Galway, Connemara, Clare, Tralee or head further south to Killarney where there is an abundance of beautiful nature and more!
Day 5. Irish Bed & Breakfast
Today, we recommend a visit to the Blarney Castle and Stone. This is an iconic landmark in Ireland; tourists from all over the world come to kiss the Blarney Stone. Legend has it that if you kiss the stone you will acquire the gift of eloquence or persuasion.
Day 6. Irish Bed & Breakfast
Head back to Clare for your final night in Ireland. Take a day-trip to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren or the Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.
Day 7. Depart Ireland
Depart Ireland today and head back to America. You will return your rental car at Shannon airport.
We have selected the most economical flight schedule for you. Please note that shorter and more convenient flight options may be available at an additional cost.
Advertised vacation package prices are per person based on two people traveling together, unless otherwise noted. Advertised package rates are based on select departures as noted on the booking calendar above, were available via the Aer Lingus Vacation Store website and may not represent current prices.
Vacation packages include round-trip economy class airfare on valid Aer Lingus transatlantic services as noted in specific package inclusions and as indicated on booking engine calendar, which may also include code share flight agreements between carriers as indicated during the booking process. Carriers may vary based on city of origin.
Air fares are based on a 14-day advance purchase and include round-trip economy class airfare, including carrier and government-imposed taxes and fees, and the September 11th Security Fee of $5.60 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. Fluctuations in exchange rates may affect some taxes or fees. Other departure dates and origins are available at slightly higher rates and may be operated by our partner airline, JetBlue, our codeshare partner, United Airlines, or interline partners American Airlines and USAirways. Travel to Britain / Continental Europe are via connecting service in Dublin, Ireland and may be operated by our partners Stobart Air (operating Aer Lingus Regional) and Flybe. Fares apply to North American originating passengers only, and are not eligible for accrual of frequent flyer points/mileage. Full payment is required at the time of reservation. Seats are limited and fares may not be available on all flights. Child/infant discounts are not available, and stopovers are not permitted. Advance seat selection may not be available on all flights.
Optional Bag and Service Fees: A second checked bag fee applies. Click here for optional bag and service fees.
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Escorted vacation packages are per person based on two travelers (unless otherwise specified), and typically include hotel accommodations; transportation with professional driver/guide; sightseeing as listed, some meals, local taxes, hotel service charges and porterage of one (1) suitcase per person, due to limited capacity on motor coaches. Space is limited and prices may be restricted to certain travel dates, length of stay or room type. Driver and guide gratuities are not included, and are at the discretion of the traveler. Terms and conditions apply. Minimum child ages and handicapped traveler restrictions may apply on escorted tours; please call for details.Â
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