Brendan Vacations - Discover Ireland

Ireland is home to Brendan.
Our Irish roots date back hundreds of years, and our family name, “Murphy,” is one of the most comon surnames in Ireland. Like many Irish-Americans, my parents immigrated to the United States many years ago and, although they fully embrace the American Dream, their hearts continue to have a soft spot for Ireland. Our family cherishes our Irish heritage. We love to travel back “home” as often as we can, to visit family, reconnect with our roots and enjoy some free time.

We know this part of the world intimately (some would say, better than anybody), and we have our own office in Dublin to manage our extensive operations. When we design a tour, we do so with the same care and thought that we use for our own personal vacations. We know the warmth with which the Irish people welcome guests into their homes, a treasured experience of our “At Home with the Irish” tour. We designed the “Sights & Sounds of Ireland” with the desire to introduce the whole of Ireland to our travelers - so the country we love can become one of their favorites as well. Whichever tour you choose, we bring you the very best of our unforgettable homeland. - Gary Murphy, President of Brendan Vacations

Cliffs of Moher	Irish Jaunt 5 days from $799* land only - Escorted Tour Package includes: 4 nights accommodations in first class hotels 4 full Irish breakfasts, and 1 dinner Farewell Irish Coffee Services of professional Irish Driver/Guide Private deluxe motor coach Complete sightseeing program including: Dublin city tour including St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College Library, Blarney Castle and Blarney Woolen Mills, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and Rathbaun Farm (a working Irish sheep farm). All hotel taxes and round trip transfers *Price per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes and service charges are included. Scheduled airport transfers are included on days two and six when Brendan issues the air tickets. Ask about our great airfares. The above rate is valid for travel on the October 24, 2009 departure.

Walking in the Burren	Visit Ireland the Brendan Way 6 Days Exploring Ireland from $599* - Independent Travel Package includes: 2 nights Jury's Inn Parnell, Dublin Pat Liddy's Walking Tour - Experience the 2000 year old city of Dublin on a walking tour to see the city's beautiful architecture, ancient city walls and back streets alive with history, heritage and culture. Dublin Hop-On-Hop-Off city tour 3 nights open B & B vouchers Ring of Kerry - Enjoy 110 miles of breathtaking scenery of crashing seas and rugged cliffs, and along the way stop in quaint villages. Rathbaun Farm with Lunch - Experience Irish country life on a visit to this charming working Irish Farm and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch. Full Irish breakfast daily 4 Day Car Alamo Car Rental *Price is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes and service charges are included. Rates are based on availability and are subject to seasonality and other changes. Alamo rental car includes VAT and unlimited mileage and is based on a manual economy size car. Valid for travel between 05/15/09 and 10/31/09. The above rate is based on travel from 10/01/09 - 10/031/09. Other restrictions may apply. Ask for booking code MOD/XXX/iWALK.

Ashford Castle	Save up to 56% on air to Ireland 8 Days Self Drive Ireland $877* air and land Offer includes: Round-trip air on British Airways from JFK to Dublin, 7 Day Alamo car rental, 6 nights open B&B vouchers, full Irish breakfast daily With Brendan's excellent savings on air, travel to Ireland for as little as $877* air and land. Fly from JFK to Dublin, pick up your car and hit the road where the choice is yours to discover Ireland with 6 nights of B&B vouchers, accommodation directories and a road map. There is no better way to travel for those who really want to meet the Irish and absorb the local culture *Valid for new bookings only made between 04/21/09 and 05/15/09, for travel between 04/21/09 and 10/21/09. Full payment on air portion due no later than 05/15/09; once paid, tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. Not available for Best of Israel, Israel Revealed and Best of Morocco itineraries. Sample fares and published British Airways fare shown are per person, roundtrip, include fuel surcharges but do not include taxes of up to $170 per person. Please see BrendanVacations.com/airfarerules for details. British Airways sample published fare shown on British Airways.com on 03/27/09 for flights departing 10/03/09 and returning 10/17/09 and does not include taxes of up to $108. Airfare offer is valid on British Airways from applicable US gateways to select European gateways. Offer is combinable with applicable Brendan's Brochure Discounts, but cannot be combined with any other promotions. Not valid for groups. Space is limited and subject to availability in a designated class of service and can be withdrawn at any time by Brendan or British Airways. Air inclusive River Cruise vacations are applicable only on select River Cruises. Other conditions may apply. Ask for booking code BBAIR44. Please click here for more details on air taxes and fees.

Fitzpatrick Castle	Fitzpatrick's Castle Dublin 5 days/3 nights from $749* air & land Offer includes: Round-trip air from New York to Dublin on British Airways, 3 nights in the magnificent Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Full Irish breakfast daily, Round trip airport transfers, Complimentary room upgrade - subject to availability Experience: Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel Dublin is the epitome of elegance on the South Dublin Coast. Located overlooking Dublin Bay in the leafy suburbs of Killiney it offers a tranquil setting for an 18th Century Castle located in its own grounds. *Valid for new bookings only made between 04/21/09 and 05/15/09, for travel between 04/21/09 and 10/21/09. Full payment on air portion due no later than 05/15/09; once paid, tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. Not available for Best of Israel, Israel Revealed and Best of Morocco itineraries. Sample fares and published British Airways fare shown are per person, roundtrip, include fuel surcharges but do not include taxes of up to $170 per person. Please see BrendanVacations.com/airfarerules for details. British Airways sample published fare shown on British Airways.com on 03/27/09 for flights departing 10/03/09 and returning 10/17/09 and does not include taxes of up to $108. Airfare offer is valid on British Airways from applicable US gateways to select European gateways. Offer is combinable with applicable Brendan's Brochure Discounts, but cannot be combined with any other promotions. Not valid for groups. Space is limited and subject to availability in a designated class of service and can be withdrawn at any time by Brendan or British Airways. Air inclusive River Cruise vacations are applicable only on select River Cruises. Other conditions may apply. Ask for booking code BBAIR44. Please click here for more details on air taxes and fees.

Trinity College	Self Drive Ireland 7 Days/6 nights from $426* Offer includes: 6 nights B&B accommodation, Full Irish Breakfast daily, 7 days economy car rental Experience: Pick up your car in Dublin, and hit the road where the choice is yours to discover Ireland with your B&B vouchers for each overnight stay, accommodation directories and a road map. There is no better way to travel for those who really want to meet the Irish and absorb the local culture. *Price is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes and service charges are included. Rates are based on availability and are subject to seasonality and other changes. Alamo rental car includes VAT and unlimited mileage and is based on an automatic, economy size car. Valid for travel between 05/01/09 and 10/31/09. Certain black out dates may apply. The above rates are based on travel from 05/01/09 - 05/07/09. Other restrictions may apply. For full terms and conditions, please visit BrendanVacations.com.

Kilkenny Castle	Meet the people of Ireland with Brendan's 7 night Guided Vacation At Home with the Irish - 8 days from $1599* Offer includes: Professional Irish Tour Director, 4 nights in charming B&Bs, and 3 nights in superior first class hotels, full Irish breakfast daily plus most meals, complete sightseeing program, private luxury motor coach, scheduled airport transfers. Experience: See the astounding beauty of Ireland, complimented by the sounds of the Irish people, spinning tales of legend and lore, singing and playing traditional music, dancing and more on this exciting week long journey. *Price is per person, twin share, land only. Subject to availability and change. Valid for travel May 2 to October 24, 2009. Other restrictions may apply. The above rate is based on travel from 10.24.09 - 11.01.09. For full terms and conditions, please visit BrendanVacations.com.

Rolling green farmland of Ireland	Discover Ireland's Wonderful West 7 DAYS FROM $831* Land only - Independent Travel Offer includes: 1 night at the Oakwood Arms Hotel, Bunratty, 2 nights at the Connemara Coast Hotel, Galway, 3 nights open B&B vouchers, breakfast daily, 1 lunch at Rathbaun farm, a visit to Bunratty Folk Park including dinner and 7 days Alamo rental car. Experience: Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal. *Price is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes and service charges are included. Rates are based on availability and are subject to seasonality and other changes. Alamo rental car includes VAT and unlimited mileage and is based on an automatic, economy size car. Valid for travel between 05/01/09 and 10/31/09. Certain black out dates may apply. The above rate is based on travel from 10/01/09 - 10/07/09. Other restrictions may apply. For full terms and conditions, please visit BrendanVacations.com.

The Irish Coastline	Ireland's Shannon Region 8 Days From $958* Land Only - Independent Vacation Offer includes: 1 night at the first class Old Ground Hotel, Ennis, 1 night at the first class Oakwood Arms hotel, Bunratty, 4 nights Bed and Breakfast accommodation with open vouchers, 1 night at the deluxe Dromoland Castle, breakfast daily, a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle and 8 days Alamo rental car (automatic, economy size). Experience: Shannon, Limerick, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Bunratty, Ennis, Cliffs of Moher, Co.Clare, Birr, South Offaly, Nenagh and North Tipperary. *Price is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes and service charges are included. Rates are based on availability and are subject to seasonality and other changes. Alamo rental car includes VAT and unlimited mileage and is based on an automatic, economy size car. Valid for travel between 05/01/09 and 10/31/09. Certain black out dates may apply. The above rate is based on travel from 10/01/09 - 10/08/09. Other restrictions may apply. For full terms and conditions, please visit BrendanVacations.com.

Ireland Villages	Explore Ireland 11 Days From $1089* Land only - Independent Vacation Offer includes: 1 night at Jurys Inn Parnell, Dublin, 1 night at Jurys Inn Belfast, 1 night at Ramada Da Vinci, Derry, 4 nights open B&B vouchers, 2 nights at Flannery’s Best Western, Galway, 1 night at the Clarion Hotel Dublin airport, breakfast daily, 1 lunch at Rathbaun farm, Hop on-Hop off city tour in Dublin and 10 days Alamo rental car. Experience: Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Clare, Killarney, Cork, Waterford and Kilkenny. *Price is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Hotel taxes and service charges are included. Rates are based on availability and are subject to seasonality and other changes. Alamo rental car includes VAT and unlimited mileage and is based on an automatic, economy size car. Valid for travel between 05/01/09 and 10/31/09. Certain black out dates may apply. The above rate is based on travel from 10/01/09 - 10/11/09. Other restrictions may apply. For full terms and conditions, please visit BrendanVacations.com.