D & D TRAVEL and Sceptre Tours Present

OUR 11th Annual IRELAND GETAWAY...

NOVEMBER 7 - 13, 2010 From Boston

* Visiting County Wicklow & the Irish Sea *

$1459pp double,  plus current departure taxes and travel insurance protection

Our trip is now sold - out* Let us know as soon as possible if you'd like to be placed on the cancellation waitlist! Thanks for your support - D&D

* pending receipt of several outstanding deposits - please check back shortly for an update!

Details and Day-by-Day Itinerary of this unique new getaway:

Our 11th Annual Ireland Getaway for 2010 will depart Boston on Sunday, November 7th, for an exciting 6 night journey to County Wicklow. We'll fly into and return from Dublin... In Bray, we'll be staying for five nights at the Royal Hotel Bray - directly opposite the coast of the Irish Sea, with its lovely seaside promenade. The trip includes five nights first class downtown hotel, three full dinners, all breakfasts including day of arrival, a full schedule of deluxe motorcoach sightseeing,  admissions to all included attractions, free time in downtown Bray, a day on your own to explore Dublin, baggage handling at the hotel, hotel taxes and service, our "famous" document party and much more! Not included are lunches, two dinners on your own, gratuity to driver/guide, personal expenses and the required travel insurance protection.

The rate is $1459pp double, plus departure taxes and travel insurance. Very limited singles are available at a $229 supplement. Local coach service from Bloomfield to Boston/Logan will once again be provided and is at cost (rate TBD). Departure taxes and fees are currently $121pp, subject to change. Fuel surcharges are a possibility along the way...A deposit of $450pp by check only is due at time of booking (along with travel protection premium - by check or credit card).  Final payment may be by check (preferred) or credit card (MC, Visa or AX) and is due by July 1st, 2010. PLEASE call or email immediately if you'd like to join us this year... We'd LOVE to have you! - Donna and Dennis

Itinerary (subject to change by the tour director due to weather, traffic or other circumstances):

NOV 7  **(Depart US - overnight flight)

NOV 8

We depart Boston on our overnite flight to Dublin; dinner served after take-off

Arrive at Dublin early Monday morning and enjoy a breakfast along the way, before heading on to Bray for the next five nights. We'll arrive in time to explore downtown Bray or to simply rest this afternoon. You might then partake of the indoor pool and hot tub in the hotel's gorgeous leisure center or simply rest a bit...A welcome dinner will be served at our hotel this evening (B, D)

 

NOV 9

 

This morning, after a hearty Irish breakfast, we travel to the Wicklow Mountains and National Park, Sally Gap and Wicklow Town for lunch and exploration. Depending upon road conditions, we may drive along the seacoast before returning to Bray. Tonite, dinner is on your own so you can experience the local cuisine as you like - perhaps dinner by the Irish Sea??  (B)

 

NOV 10

 

Following breakfast, we'll be dropped off in Dublin mid-morning, by Trinity College, to visit the Book of Kells. Afterward, you'll have the entire day to explore Dublin as you like. We'll arrange an afternoon return coach for those who prefer to return to Bray, or you may stay and continue to explore all that the city has to offer. You may also return to Bray at any time via Dublin's rapid transit train - the DART, which has a station very close to our hotel. Dinner is on your own tonite, either in Dublin or back in Bray.  (B)

 

NOV 11

 

Today we'll depart for lovely Glendalough and its Monastic Site, founded by St. Kevin and dating back to the 6th century. We will visit the Meeting of the Waters, stop at Johnny Fox's Pub, the "highest pub in Ireland" atop the Dublin Mountains and also visit Avoca Handweavers. The village of Avoca is where the UK television series Ballykissangel was shot. Dinner will be served at our hotel this evening (B, D)

 

NOV 12

 

After breakfast this morning We head off to Powerscourt House, Gardens and Waterfall. This is the site of the most recent concert given by Celtic Woman, filmed in high-definition and showing currently on PBS - "Songs from the Heart." The waterfall itself is worth the visit!! The remainder of the day will be at leisure in Bray. Tonite is our farewell dinner at the hotel. (B, D)

 

NOV 13

 

After our last Irish breakfast, early this morning, we depart for Dublin Airport,  Taking with us treasured memories of our trip to the Emerald Isle. (B)

Updates are kept current at www.ddtvl.com/irishupdate.htm, so visit often and call us anytime!

                                          We hope you'll be able to join us!        - Donna and Dennis        [HOME]