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Posted by Michele Erdvig on Jan 6, 2011 | 1 comment

Plan Your Trip to Ireland in Ten Easy Steps

By Michele Erdvig 1. Plan Ahead Whether you will visit Ireland for three days or three weeks your vacation time is limited. You are using your hard-earned cash to see...

Posted by Corey on Jul 3, 2010 | 3 comments

Save 25% on Sites in the Shannon Region

I just found this great offer to get 25% Off some amazing sites in the Shannon Region… that’s covers the Counties of Limerick, North Tipperary, Clare and...

Posted by Corey on Jun 18, 2010 | 3 comments

Best E-Guidebooks for Ireland Travel

My carry-on just got a whole lot lighter now that I won’t need to carry a single printed book for my trip to the Emerald Isle. Whether you favor the Kindle, Nook, iPad...

Posted by Corey on Apr 23, 2010 | 27 comments

Frommer’s Ireland Day by Day – Guidebook Review & Giveaway

When I’ve talked about guidebooks in the past, I’ve put them into three categories: text-heavy reading material, picture-heavy dream books and the hybrids that try to...

Posted by Corey on Apr 19, 2010 | 1 comment

Sites Offering Discounts to Stranded Travelers

The thought of being stranded in Ireland may sound like a dream come true. For those stranded in Ireland due to the cloud of volcanic ash that has grounded planes...

Posted by Corey on Apr 15, 2010 | 0 comments

Which Ireland Is Right for You?

Anto Howard from Budget Travel gives us a snapshot of Ireland’s defining experiences: spectacular untamed landscapes, pubs reverberating with banjo and fiddle music,...

Posted by Corey on Apr 13, 2010 | 4 comments

A Look at Car Rentals for 2010

Our friend Bob is no stranger to Irish car rentals. This year marks his twelfth self-drive trip in eleven years. Yet, he still finds himself banging his head against...

Posted by Corey on Apr 3, 2010 | 7 comments

Money Matters in Ireland – How Should I Pay? How Much Should I Bring?

We covered this topic back in Episode 5, but that was a long time ago and the questions keep coming, so I thought I’d revisit and add my two cents (you can do the...

Posted by Corey on Mar 13, 2010 | 39 comments

101 Irish Travel Tips

This week we’ll be recording our 101st podcast episode AND celebrating St Patrick’s Day… I’d say, that sounds like an awesome week. To make...

Posted by Corey on Dec 21, 2009 | 3 comments

$200 Savings to Tour with the Ireland Expert

We got our first peek at Pat and John Preston’s tours of Ireland when we met up with them and their group when they stopped in Adare. We had loads of fun, and it...

Posted by Michele Erdvig on Nov 20, 2009 | 9 comments

What Does a Trip to Ireland Cost?

Every day I get emails asking that question. The only problem is people don’t tell me if they are flying to Ireland from London, New York or...

Posted by Guest on Oct 20, 2009 | 22 comments

A Beginners Guide to Planning an Ireland Itinerary

Submitted by Wendy If you are just starting to plan your first trip to Ireland, it can be overwhelming to come up with an itinerary. The questions of where to go and...

Posted by Corey on Oct 14, 2009 | 0 comments

Finally Some Real Deals for Travel to Ireland

Last week, Pat Preston from www.IrelandExpert.com posted a new list of great bargains for those planning trips to the Emerald Isle this winter. Hotels and B&Bs are...

Posted by Corey on Jun 20, 2009 | 3 comments

Ireland for $301… Roundtrip!!! Rooms for €9!

corey says… US Airways is running a special on flights to Ireland from Washington DC, Baltimore and Chicago with fares starting at $301 (plus taxes & fees of...