[Travelandtourism] I have to share with you my clients trip to Ireland

[cheryl echevarria]

Good afternoon all:

I had a couple just return from Ireland yesterday, they were over there from August 4-14, 2011

Just got off the phone with them and they had an awesome time. She is blind, he uses a manual wheelchair, but kept it under the bus so he had it if he needed it.

They were in Dublin (which they both couldn't say enough about), so accessible wheelchair cuts, everywhere, talking or beeping lights, all hotels had talking elevators and braille, as well as she said that the hotel key cards had special holes so you knew which way the key went into.

The were in Dublin, Sligo, Galway, Limerick and Killarney

Everyone there was wonderful. Even in the smaller towns. 

They went on an escorted tour, not an accessible tour with other blind or disabled people

She said that Ireland put the US to shame on how they treat people with disabilities there.

There were even handicapped bathrooms in some of the older museums and castles they went to.

Some places she said you cannot see, or feel or touch, but the food, and entertainment and the people made it all enjoyable.

Here is what they did on the tour.

Your trip begins in Dublin, Ireland's capital. First, see the famous sights of Dublin and take an excursion to the fascinating passage graves in the Boyne Valley. An orientation tour of Dublin includes a visit to Oscar Wilde's Trinity College, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells. Then visit Strokestown House for a guided tour of the restored 1740s mansion. Learn about the Great Famine of the 1840s at the Famine Museum. Experience beautiful Donegal on the Atlantic Coast and visit Kylemore Abbey, a massive yet graceful castle acquired by Benedictine nuns as a precious heirloom for Ireland. At Rathbaun Farm, hear all about sheep shearing and dog whistling. For another unique experience, take a short ferry ride to the Gaelic-speaking Aran Islands to hear from your Local Guide about island community life. At the Cliffs of Moher, rising 668 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, savor breathtaking views of the Clare Coast. In Limerick, enjoy a city tour and visit King John's Castle. Then travel to Killarney and enjoy sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, winding lanes, and breathtaking views of the Lakes of Killarney on the scenic Ring of Kerry drive. Travel to Blarney, known for its castle and magical Kissing Stone, and Waterford, where you visit the Waterford Crystal Factory. Visit Powerscourt, Ireland's most famous house and gardens, before returning to Dublin, where your Ireland vacation ends. Due to the adventurous style of the Aran Islands excursion, we recommend you bring suitable outdoor wear and comfortable shoes

So I hope you will take a chance and enjoy a wonderful trip to Ireland one day!

Remember to contact me to make your reservations as well.

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Cheryl Echevarria
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