Ireland Vacation Package Tips | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 38

Handy links & vacation packages I recommend (and why)! READ: How to choose an Ireland Vacation Package

MOST IMPORTANT: Look at the terms and conditions and read it thoroughly!
Basic Questions:

• Find out what is included in this package. (Ex: Air fare, Hotel, Car, # of People, Dates, etc.)
• Where is the departure price from?
  • Check for a city close to you; different cities will have different prices than what is advertised.
• What are the travel dates?
  • Make sure it is a date that works for you. Prices can change depending on when you travel.
• How is it priced?
  • Number of people and additional baggage prices can vary.
• Who do I contact if there is an issue with this vacation package?
  • Work through the info until you find contact info. Copy this info.
• Do you need trip insurance for this?
  • Jody recommends buying travel insurance from outside sources because usually, what is offered by the provider is usually not adequate.
  • Here is a helpful link about Travel Insurance.

Lodging Questions:

• Where are your lodgings?. How far away are they from your destinations and airports?
• What are the hotel ratings?
• Are the activities I want to participate in available during my travel times? (Some activities and attractions are seasonal, research these before purchasing.)

Paperwork Questions:

• Do you have your passport (and/or visa, if necessary)?
• How will you be getting around Ireland once there?
  • Car Rental Questions and Helpful Articles:
    1. Find out what size car you are getting, maybe you need to upgrade?
    2. Car Rental Insurance Terms You Must Understand
       
    3. Do You Need Travel Insurance for Your Ireland Vacation
    4. Do you have what you need to rent a car?
       Tip: If they offer VIP Express Insurance, take advantage of that!.

More often than not, vacation packages are not a good fit for most people because they rarely offer the flexibility that most people want or need. If this is the case, you have other options:

• Take a chauffeur trip with Ireland Chauffeur Travel. With them, you can hand pick where you want to go and they will take care of lodging and travel for you.

• Use Ireland Family Vacations Vacation Coaching to help plan your trip. Jody will work with you to build a custom trip.

As always, questions about this podcast or Ireland travel in general? Email Jody at [email protected] or leave a comment below.