Is it too late to plan for July '08?

Carrie K · Veteran Member

Is it too late to plan for July '08?

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

With one or two exceptions, you should be fine with most B&B bookings up until March or April, I would think. After that, you MIGHT find a few of the 'Better' places begining to book up. Michele can probably give a more definitive answer. The best thing about Ireland is that there are LOTS of 'Better' places!

Twelve days into SNN and out of DUB is a good "introduction", but please avoid the temptation to 'try and see it all'.

Enjoy your planning.

Bob

Michele Erdvig · Host

Carrie,

Welcome oficially to the forum! I am glad you decided to join in and start planning your trip for 2008 in earnest. And congrats on finishing up grad school.

It is not too late to be making reservations for 2008. Most B&Bs and guesthouses don't even take reservations till after the first of the year. You have plenty of time to plan your trip, make an itinerary and then book the places you want.

As Bob advised, try to plan an itinerary where you have as many multiple-night stays as possible. We are here to help. Let us know if you have more questions.

Michele

Carrie K · Veteran Member

Thank you so much! I'm still trying to narrow down where we'd like to focus on, so I'll definitely keep the multiple-night stays in my mind when doing that. I'm sure I'll ask more questions along the way.

Sidz · Guru

Carrie:

You have oodles of time! Don't fret at all. The one thing Bob mentioned, however, should be cut out and placed on your refrigerator so you look at it each day: "Please avoid the temptation to 'try and see it all'." That is the biggest mistake most make when going to Ireland for the first time.

-- Edited by Sidz at 12:42, 2007-08-01

Michele Erdvig · Host

Carrie,

I know you will probably end up with a very long list of "must sees" in Ireland. Make them in order of importance. If you don't get to the ones at the bottom of the list you won't even miss them.

Michele

Carrie K · Veteran Member

Thanks! I've already warned my husband that this trip will just be a taste of many future trips!

Michele Erdvig · Host

Carrie,

Sounds like you are hooked before even setting foot on the Emerald Isle! Join the crowd here. We just love it.

Michele

youngka · Guru

Carrie, You will find so much on this site! I am still finding new areas to look/see! You will have so much fun when you get over to Ireland, but take your time. We are planning a trip for one month in March 2008, but we go thru 12Travel.com. They have told us that most self catering places do not have their 2008 rates ready. So we will probably start making plans in Nov/Dec and hope they are ready.
How long is your group staying, 12 days in Dublin, or 12 days for your whole trip? Don't forget to check into train transportation. My son went from Dublin to Galway and saw a lot of the West coast in one day. They signed up for a bus tour once they got to Galway.
GOOD LUCK! Youngka