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KathyC


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Hello,

I have been reading posts in anticipation of our first trip to Ireland next summer.  Right now we're planning to fly to Shannon on 6/28 (leaving 6/27) and flying home from Dublin on 7/12 giving us a total of 14 nights.  We're planning on concentrating on the south and want to take our time;  one must see is the area around Macroom in Co. Cork since that is where my husband's grandfather was born.  I have learned so much from this forum and also have Michele's book and have made a first pass at an itinerary.  Please make any suggestions - this is only tentative.  Thanks

2 nights Doolin area                                                                                                       2 nights Dingle                                                                                                               3 nights Killarney/Kenmare                                                                                          

2 nights Blarney - wanted to use this as a base  to explore around Macroom             2 nights Kilkenny                                                                                                          2 nights Dublin

Shoud we try to combine areas and stay longer in one place?                                                                                                                                                                                                             



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Kathy,

Welcome to my forum. Your itinerary looks good. You have multiple-night stays everywhere and will be able to explore several different areas. You won't have to pack up and move every day. I wouldn't change it.

Let us know if we can answer any other questions.

Michele

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Looks good to me, reasonable bases just need to consider your accommodation and fine tuning.

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KathyC


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Thanks for your input.  Now I can work on accomodations.  How flexible are most of these B&B's about changing - do they require a deposit which may be held if you change or cancel?



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There are a number of sites we use to sort B&B accommodation where you just pay a deposit. However the cancellation policies do change between accommodations.

Try searching

http://www.goireland.com/

http://www.irishfarmholidays.com/ifh/index.cfm



-- Edited by tony2phones on Thursday 20th of October 2011 06:59:04 AM

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One more question I forgot to ask - I still have one night to add in somewhere - where would you suggest?



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Kathy,

Most B&Bs require a credit card to make a reservation. It is not an actual deposit. However, if you did not show up they could charge you for a night's stay or whatever their policy is. 80% of the B&Bs will require cash for payment even though they take your reservations with a cc. Some B&Bs will accept a cc as payment but may charge and additional 2-3% to cover such charges. Best to pay with cash when there, which you can get from any ATM.

If the B&B you are interested in staying at does not have their cancellation policy on their website ask about it and print it for your records if you make a booking. If you have trip insurance it would cover any deposits or charges associated with cancellations.

Keep in mind that B&Bs are small establishments with 6 rooms or less. They are not large hotels with hundreds of rooms that can absorb cancellation costs without problems. You might have a look at B&B Etiquette.

Michele



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Woops. Forgot to answer the question about the additional night.

1. Killarney/Kenmare

2. Kilkenny

3. Glendalough

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