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REAL DEALS

Ireland on the Quick

Heavily discounted air/car/hotel package for a long winter weekend on the Emerald Isle
Wednesday, October 25, 2006 |

The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare, three nights' accommodations, and rental car from $499 per person

When: Nov. 1, 2006-Feb. 28, 2007

Gateways: Boston, New York City; add $30 for Washington, D.C.; $35 for Chicago; $100 for Houston; $125 for Los Angeles; $210 for Miami; $225 for Atlanta, Dallas; $235 for Phoenix; $275 for Denver

Details: Based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes and breakfast daily are included. Additional airport taxes and fuel surcharges are up to $125 per person

Book By: No deadline; based on availability

Contact: Dooley Vacations, 877/331-9301, dooleyvacations.com

The package includes round-trip airfare to Shannon on Aer Lingus and three nights' accommodations. The first night is at a three-star hotel in Shannon, such as the Clare Inn Golf & Leisure, where there's an Irish coffee welcome reception. The remaining two nights are at B&Bs of your choice throughout Ireland. Add extra nights from $60 per person per night or splurge on a one-night castle stay for about $90 per person. 

An economy-class,  manual-shift car from Dooley Car Rental gives you the freedom to explore coastal towns and scenic byways well beyond Shannon. Upgrade to an automatic for an extra $50 per person. A tour of the Waterford Crystal factory is also included. 

Keep in mind that Shannon's average winter temperatures are in the low-to-mid 40s, and that December is the rainiest month. Pack for chilly, damp weather! For more local information, visit the official website of the Shannon region, shannonregiontourism.ie. 

In comparison, the lowest round-trip fares we've found for Shannon in early November are $465 from New York City (American) and $722 from Boston (multiple carriers). The Dooley Vacations air/car/hotel package offers fantastic savings--it's almost the same price as a flight from New York City and about $220 less than a flight from Boston!

More on Ireland:

  • Everyday Is a Winding Road in Ireland 

  • Trip Coach: Finding the Music in Ireland

  • Beyond the Blarney: Ireland's Western Coast

    • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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