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GALWAY FOOD TOUR
Walk the colorful and charming streets of historic Galway on a guided tour of the restaurants, pubs, farmers markets and shops offering the best classic and inspired tastes of the city. This is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that highlights the traditions and culture of this place, giving back to the community you’ll explore.
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BLACK CAB TOUR
Connect with the voices, history and struggles of the Northern Ireland Troubles Era with a unique glimpse Northern Ireland in Belfast, told by locals with first-hand knowledge of the unrest. The Black Cab Tour shows you the world’s largest outdoor art gallery of spectacular...
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TEELINGS WHISKEY DISTILLERY
It's giving authentic. Step into the friendly and historic Liberties district for the truest taste of real Dublin – the Teeling Whiskey. The distillery is the official home of the ‘Spirit of Dublin’ as Teelings plays an important part in reviving the traditional style of Dublin...
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EPIC MUSEUM AND IRISH FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
Connect with who you are, and where you’ve come from. This award- winning fully interactive EPIC museum experience in Dublin contextualizes the impact of the Irish people’s emigration across the world, connecting you to the surface of your Celtic story...
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TRADITIONAL BREAD-MAKING WITH TRACEY JEFFERY
A warm welcome, hot tea (for drinking) and plenty of chat and treats to share. Join Local Specialist Tracey Jeffery, in her cozy 18th-century cottage along the shores of Strangford Lough as she teaches you the secrets of homemade buttermilk, jam and traditional Irish bread, all baked with a little help from you of course! And, what would a day at the Jeffery family cottage be without a cozy and friendly afternoon tea? All are welcome at Tracey’s tables.
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ATLANTIC SEA KAYAKING
You won’t have to pack the kayak on the Subaru. Spending a day on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way with Atlantic Sea Kayaking gives you a unique opportunity to get close up with nature and history. As you paddle along, you’ll see ancient castles, sea caves and hidden...
Iconic and Identity-Driven Ireland & Scotland Experiences
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GALWAY & THE WEST
ASHFORD CASTLE
Cong
Once the home of brewing royalty, the Guinness family, this is the ultimate Castle Experience to discover the West of Ireland. Unrivalled service, warm Irish hospitality and duo five-star luxury awaits at this 350-acre jewel of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection.
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SHANNON REGION
DROMOLAND CASTLE
Newmarket On Fergus
A stay in one on Europe’s finest authentic castle hotels, it has married the original structures into an inspired and chicly modern stay abounding with the comforts of traditional Irish hospitality. Relax next to crackling fires, play on champion golf courses, enjoy outdoors activities and fine dining.
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SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS
INVERLOCHY CASTLE
Glencoe
One of Scotland finest luxury hotels is uniquely located amongst the glens, lochs and mountains of the West Highlands, where every detail for your comfort and enjoyment has been carefully considered.
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CORK & THE SOUTHEAST
CASHEL PALACE
Cashel
A privately-owned 5-star manor house hotel, set within a magnificent Palladian manor, built in 1732, and restored to create a desirable destination hotel. Once home to the Archbishops of Cashel, it sits at the foot of the Rock of Cashel with a private pathway to the dramatic limestone outcrop featuring the most impressive cluster of medieval buildings in Ireland.
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SCOTLAND'S SOUTH
CAHERNANE HOUSE HOTEL
Killarney
Beautifully situated on a private estate on the edge of Killarney National Park, this boutique 4-star hotel is located just a ten-minute walk from Killarney town center. The entrance to the manor home hotel is framed by a tunnel of greenery, constructed in 1877 and formerly home to the Herbert Family.
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