Frequently Asked Questions About Erin's Isle

Our Tours

  • No. Since so many people come from so many different places, everyone makes their own flight plans. That way you can use any credit card, airline miles or other perks from your own accounts.

  • Yes, if you want the double room booking price of the tour. Sometimes I do get singles who meet up and decide to share a room. But it's always better to book with a friend. It makes the trip more fun and saves a ton of money. If you choose to travel as a single there is a Single Supplement of $900 (to cover the price of your room)

  • Once you arrive at the hotel where we are meeting, all ground transportation is included. (trains, private coaches, ferries, etc.) All hotels and breakfasts are covered, as well as four dining experiences. And all entry fees and/or tickets to the museums and listed events and tours are included as well.

  • Most lunches will be on your own. Alcohol is not included. Outings you choose to take on free days are up to you.

    Transportation to and from the airport is not included.

  • This tour is set up for two to a room. If you choose to request your own room rather than splitting the cost with a roommate, you are responsible for the full cost of the room. Therefore the single supplement mainly covers that extra hotel room cost each night.

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    I’m glad you asked. I post columns called ‘Tales from the Tours’. And I post videos on Youtube. That channel is called Erin’s Isle.

  • ItemYes, I write for the Irish Herald, Irish Central and occasionally for USA Today.

  • If you tell me where you want to go and your interests I can suggest places to go and see and stay. The mission is to get you to Ireland, however you can get there, top see the magic for yourself.

Podcasts

  • You can find Erin's Isle podcasts here on my website, on Aer Lingus flights and on British Airways flights as well.

  • My podcasts are sound-rich audio stories of the places I love in Ireland. From the Dursey Island cable car to the Galway oyster farmers to the Donkey Sanctuary outside of Cork City. They are stories told by those who live there.

  • Because love the medium of audio that puts you into Ireland with sound. Because I am a writer by trade. And because I've found it a great way for those who can't travel to Ireland, to experience it.

  • Absolutely not! They are there to help you understand the real Ireland and not just what you see in pamphlets and at landmarks. I want everyone to hear them!

General tips for Tours

  • Look for the way you want to see Ireland. Big box tour that covers all the landmarks on your list, driving yourself to explore, small boutique tours with out-of-the-way experiences. Don’t just follow the crowd.

  • Big box tours are definitely cheaper and get you to the tourist traps. Driving can be fun. Boutique Tours give you exceptional experiences outside of the big cities where the real Irish live.

  • You get to see beyond the tourist traps and bring home experiences rather than just drive a lot of miles every day. We spend the time needed and have exceptional experiences and can easily vary from the schedule if something comes up.

  • We stay in castles and guest houses, not Americanised hotels. We have a small private coach which makes us flexible. We take the time at each stop to experience it, not just glance at it.