Brittany Hanson
Six Reasons to Buy Travel for the Holidays
The holidays are coming and that means: holiday sales, holiday shopping, busy schedules, extra planning, hustle and bustle and eventually – more things to add to the house once it's all unwrapped. Or does it? What if instead of buying the best gift item for the holidays was instead planning for the best vacation? Or better yet, planning the best vacation to Ireland and Scotland – the vacation of your dreams?…
What is Locally Hosted Rail?
How would you know if our Locally Hosted Rail (LHR) travel style is right for you? Well, are you an independent traveler? Do you want to get the best views of Ireland and Scotland? Do you like an adventure? And, do you seek out environmental or eco-friendly vacation options? Answering “yes” on any or all of these may mean that train travel could be the perfect vacation style to try on your next Celtic adventure.…
What to Pack for Off-Season Ireland and Scotland Vacations
One of the greatest challenges to any travel plan: What do I pack? What do I leave out? And once you get there: What did I forget? When travelling to Ireland and Scotland in the autumn (and winter and spring), your packing list is going to be a wee bit different. Here's what our Dublin-based team recommends and suggests you include in your packing list for an Irish or Scottish autumn.…
Best places to see fall leaves in Ireland and Scotland
While the Celtic Isles are known for Ireland’s glowing green shores and the heathered Highlands of Scotland, they’re also some of the best places to see autumn leaves. Brilliant fall foliage abounds in forests, along streams and throughout parks when you visit in the cooler off-season, after the height of tourist travel.…
The Perks of Traveling During the Off-Peak Season
As the off-peak season starts rolling in, the pace is slower, the landscapes transform with beautiful fall colors, our fires burn just a wee bit brighter and our famed stories seem even more magical. To us, the cooler seasons are some of the most enchanting times to visit our incredible Celtic homelands and here are a few reasons why……
Women-Only Travel in Ireland and Scotland
Brendan Vacations is launching Women-Only tours in conjunction with International Women’s Day. These tours are departing for vacations in Ireland and Scotland in the coming summer (perfect timing).…
Autumn Vacations in Scotland: The best time of year for foliage, food and more
Every season vies for the rights to say it’s the best time to visit Scotland but allow me to let you in on a little secret: hightail it to the homeland of the Highlanders when it’s autumn. From fall colors to ghost tours to cozy foods, our Celtic Experts weighed in with the best of what a fall trip to Scotland should include, so here’s what not to miss.…
The Best Ireland Vacation Secrets
Learn about the best secret places, treats and tastes in Ireland. Explore secret spots and activities, then plan your next Brendan Vacation to Ireland.…
Getting Engaged in Ireland
What better way to prove that love’s wildest daydreams do come true than in the land of the fairy folk themselves, Ireland? So far as taking you personally, this is Brendan Vacations’ quest of the most personal (and romantic) order. Let’s open the book on fairytale magic and read about how a love story truly came to life.…
Castle Stays in Ireland & Scotland: The very best to get your rest
Castles. The stuff of stories and fairytales. Perhaps large, looming, drafty, made of stones. The best castles? Probably full of ghosts. Fun to visit and maybe kiss a Blarney Stone while you’re at it, but seen one castle, seen them all, right? Not in the slightest. Let us present you with the argument that there is truly no better way to treat yourself on vacation in Ireland and Scotland than by staying in a castle. We give you: Five luxurious examples as to why you should absolutely upgrade yourself to royal service status for the ultimate vacation.…