B&B in west/southwest Ireland

rebeccaf · Veteran Member

RE: B&B in west/southwest Ireland

Michele Erdvig · Host

Rebecca,

When I travel in Ireland I use my credit card wherever possible. I have Capital One, which does not add a "foreign transaction fee". Many B&Bs will take your cc # for reservations but require cash as payment. You will inquire in advance to see which ones want that. A few B&Bs will accept cc payments. Some add a certain percentage to use it. Check that in advance.

Restaurants, petrol, many pubs that serve meals, shops, etc. accept cc. For admissions to sightseeing you will want cash on hand, although a few places like Cliffs of Moher will accept cc.

Traveler's checks are stone age technology. Some people take them with for emergency back up. I haven't taken them for several years and have had no problems using cc and ATM card for getting cash.

Michele

rebeccaf · Veteran Member

Michele, As always -- thanks! biggrin

Michele Erdvig · Host

Rebecca,

You're welcome! Always happy to help. Take a look at my Money and Tips & Tricks pages also.

Michele

rebeccaf · Veteran Member

I've also checked with (and heard back from) all three of our hosts regarding how they wish to be paid at check-out. And by the way, it was my husband who was asking about travelers checks -- when it comes to money, he does most certainly live in the stone age. I only recently talked him into getting a debit card!

rebeccaf · Veteran Member

Michele, just wanted to let you know that Annette at The Shores must be the nicest woman on the planet. She is helping me arrange a golf game for Michael at the local club with one of the members -- as my anniversary surprise for him. If it works out, he'll be in hog heaven. And even if it doesn't, everyone should know that Annette goes waaaaaaaaay beyond the call of duty as hostess at The Shores.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Rebecca,

I agree with you completely. Annette is terrific. I really don't know how she manages to run a top-notch B&B, cook gourmet dinners and breakfasts, raise a family and attend to a farm all at the same time. She is a dynamo.

Michele

rebeccaf · Veteran Member

She did say, should I happen to get bored while Michael is off golfing, that she'd be happy to put me to work!

Michele Erdvig · Host

Rebecca,

She jogs too!

Michele

rebeccaf · Veteran Member

Please know that this comes under the heading of "checking in" rather than "badgering" -- but we leave one month from today (Yahoo!), and I'm looking forward to receiving your written help with driving directions. confuse

Thanks!

Michele Erdvig · Host

Rebecca,

Your map has been mailed. It is covered in neon pink highlighter, flags and sticky notes to help you find your way. Look for it early next week. biggrin

Michele

rebeccaf · Veteran Member

A thousand thank-yous! (My husband LOVES maps -- he's positively nerdy about them-- so I can guarantee he'll enjoy it.)

rebeccaf · Veteran Member

Your hot pink-highlighted map arrived yesterday, and we had fun last night gazing at it and imagining the drive. Thanks so much for all your help!

Michele Erdvig · Host

Rebecca,

Glad the map arrived. Someone once asked me to highlight their map in yellow. I refused. As you can see yellow would never stand out on that map. I go with pink and a little orange instead. Have fun dreaming about your trip. Before you know it the dream will be reality!

Michele