Emerald Isle 2018

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  Anonymous
  Written on July 31, 2018

  5.0 - Excellent

  This tour exceeded all my expectations in every respect. I felt like I received an outstanding overview of Irish history and culture. Our guide was fabulous and our driver was the consummate professional.

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  Li
  Written on July 26, 2018

  5.0 - Excellent

  I have already submitted my survey feedback on the part of the tour that ended in Dublin. I have now finished the ending (to/from Belfast) which was just ok. It was nothing like the non-Belfast tour which was rich and fun because the guide was present. While I appreciated the free days in Belfast, I got nothing on the history of Northern Ireland or Belfast, nothing like what guide Ally Cary did for us which was fantastic. And only breakfast as the provided meal; the hotel was fine but then again nothing on its rich history. Importantly, I was not told that the guide would meet me at the Belfast train station but rather at the hotel so I had to find my own way to the hotel; I managed via cab but for first time travelers to Belfast, that would be unacceptable. Why was I not told that I would be met at the station? She was there to pick up other guests not with Emerald Isle tour. Still a great tour but not a great ending.

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  Veronica
  Written on July 16, 2018

  4.5 - Excellent

  This was an excellent way to see a lot of the Republic of Ireland in a short period of time. Personally I felt too long was spent in Blarney; for those who didn’t want to kiss the stone the only alternative was shopping or eating and it was too early for the latter.

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  William
  Written on June 20, 2018

  5.0 - Excellent

  Our guide Angels was awesome as well as our driver George. They both went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable The tour was great I felt like we saw so much of Ireland and it’s different landscspes

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  Dennis
  Written on October 1, 2016

  4.0 - Good

  Just returned from a 10 day "Emerald Isle" tour of Ireland and had a terrific experience. Our Tour Director Paul Barton added so much to the tour by telling us all about the various sites we passed by on our tour. His organization skills were great and his levity was just what the tour group needed to cause people to relax and enjoy themselves. The knowledge that he imparted to us about the history of the island and the Irish people really enhanced the tour. I simply can't say enough good things about Paul. Several of the OLD hotel rooms were less than enjoyable, however. The air line reservations were abominable with a 6+ hour layover in Newark before flying to Dublin. The coach driver (Shawn Kingston) was very professional and helpful. And his driving skills were phenomenal. I would definitely travel with those 2 again.

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