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Dear Friends,
Thank you for your interest in the Enchanting Ireland tour, September 19 – 28, 2016. This fabulous tour will
be hosted by Karen Sunderman, Producer of The PlayList.
You'll appreciate these included Holiday Vacations Extra Value Features:
 Roundtrip transportation from Duluth and Superior to Minneapolis
 Roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis to Dublin
 Excellent hotel accommodations featuring overnight stays near Dublin and in Galway, Limerick, Killarney
and Kilkenny
 Ireland highlights including the traditional Irish village of Adare, jaunting cart ride in Killarney and
Blarney Castle
 Intriguing attractions including a guided tour of Dublin, Clonmacnoise monastic ruins and
Kylemore Abbey
 14 excellent meals featuring a medieval banquet
 A professional Holiday Vacations Tour Director who will accompany you throughout the tour
 Expert European Driver/Guides for our tours and sightseeing
 Guaranteed prices upon receipt of your deposit
 $100 Travel Voucher for use on a future Holiday Vacations tour
There's no better way to experience the Emerald Isle than with Holiday Vacations. Our 43 years of experience
and dedication to personalized service will assure you that this 10-day tour will exceed your expectations.
Holiday Vacations' inclusive attractions, sightseeing, many meals and all accommodations as listed in our tour
itineraries offer our guests extraordinary value.
Due to the tremendous interest, we anticipate this tour to sell out quickly - book today! A risk-free deposit of
only $200 will reserve your space and is fully refundable prior to final payment date.
We look forward to having you travel with us!
Sincerely,
Courtney Nelson
Tour Consultant Manager
Holiday Vacations
Enchanting
1-800-826-2266
10 days | All a ir fa r e included!
Ireland
September 19 - 28, 2016
with host Karen Sunderman,
Producer of The PlayList
local departur eS • Low Deposit • Guar a nteed Prices
K a r en
Sunder m a n
Karen is an
award-winning
producer and
host of The
PlayList, Duluth’s
arts and culture
program, and
a producer on
several documentary projects with a
northern flair. She’s been with the Duluth
PBS station, WDSE, for 20 years. Through
her work on The PlayList, Great
Gardening, and Venture North, Karen
has developed a passion for the region
and a sincere curiosity about the people
who thrive in a northern climate.
Before coming to PBS, Karen worked
as a reporter for the ABC-TV affiliate
in Duluth. She graduated from the
University of Wisconsin-River Falls with
degrees in English and Journalism.
She has also produced documentaries
and specials during her time at the
WDSE PBS station. She has recently
wrapped production on a documentary
about the Lake Superior Steamer America.
One of her favorite recent projects was
recording a hot local band, Trampled
by Turtles, in concert at Bayfront Park.
In the past five years she’s earned two
Regional Emmys, several Regional Emmy
nominations and an honor award from
the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota.
Exploring backroads, hidden gems and
good restaurants is a favorite pastime.
Karen is thrilled to travel to the Emerald
Isle with WDSE-PBS
viewers and explore
what Ireland has to
offer!
Dublin
Galway
Cliffs of
Moher
Limerick
Killarney
Ring of
Kerry
Ireland
Experience magnificent culture, natural beauty, warm
hospitality, top-rated accommodations and spectacular
cuisine on our tour of Ireland.
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Our journey to the Emerald Isle
begins with a pleasant overnight
flight to Dublin.
Day 2: discover Dublin
Our Irish Driver/Guide meets us upon
arrival. This beautiful modern city is
brimming with historic landmarks and
Georgian-style buildings. We’ll see its
highlights during a tour, then stop to visit
the venerable St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the
largest church in Ireland and, for many,
the country’s religious touchstone. We
end our first exciting day in Ireland at the
beautiful Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa. D
Day 3: C lonm acnoise
We travel west this morning to
Clonmacnoise. This beloved ancient
monastery site, with its remains of nine
churches kept tidy by preservationist,
was long a major center of religion and
education and drew scholars from all
over Europe. It’s truly a magical place
with a lovely setting on the River
Shannon. Later, experience true Irish
hospitality at Connolly’s Rathbaun
Farm. Here, sheep graze the fields
and the fragrance of home-baked
scones fills the air. We’ll visit with
our hosts Frances and Fintan in their
charming thatched cottage and sample
fresh pastry over a pot of Irish tea.
We stay tonight at the Radisson Blu
Hotel in Galway. B,D
Day 4: K y lemor e A bbey
We begin the day at the Connemara
Celtic Crystal Factory where Celtic
motifs are expertly cut into colored
crystal. Then, enjoy the opulent
canvas of Connemara, dense with
gleaming rivers and lakes, stunning
coastal views, and soaring mountains.
Later, stroll the vibrant gardens and
Neo-Gothic Church of Kylemore
Abbey, home to a Benedictine
Kilkenny
Blarney
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Begin today in Adare, often called
Ireland’s prettiest village with its
thatched cottages and beautiful stone
buildings. In Killarney, we board a
horse-drawn jaunting cart to see
the countryside in the most intimate
way. Tonight, our cultural experience
continues with traditional Irish folk
music and dancing at Kate Kearney’s
Cottage. We always receive a hearty
“failte!” or “welcome!” when we walk
through the welcoming doors
of this 150-year-old family-run
establishment. We spend the next
two nights at the splendid Killarney
Plaza Hotel & Spa. B,D
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Connemara
Enchanting
Cliffs of Moher
Community of Nuns since World War I.
Back in Galway this evening, take
in some local culture by stepping into
the city’s lively entertainment scene. B
Day 5: m arvel at the
Cliffs of Moher
Our scenic morning drive takes us into
the otherworldly beauty of the Burren
in County Clare. Here, limestone has
eroded over the ages to form moonscape
patterns called karren. Next, we stop at
the Cliffs of Moher. This mighty coastal
wall, extending five miles along the
coast and plunging 700 feet to the sea,
once gave assurance to World War II
pilots that they had reached European
shores. 19th-century Irish life comes
alive as we witness the country’s heritage
at Bunratty Folk Park. Tonight we’ll
visit a 15th-century castle and enjoy
merry-making at a medieval banquet!
Our accommodations are in Limerick
at the elegant, boutique Savoy Hotel. B,D
Limerick
Day 7: f ollow the
R ing of K er ry
We spend today savoring one of
Ireland’s or even the world’s, most
scenic drives, the Ring of Kerry.
Undulating hills, rugged mountains
draped with green forest, shimmering
lakes, emerald valleys, dramatic
seascapes, and quaint villages
all mark an unforgettable day. B
Day 8: kiss the
Blarney Stone
At Blarney Castle this morning, you can
kiss the fabled stone and be rewarded
with the “gift of gab.” If you still want
something to talk about, we make a
nearby stop to view some of Ireland’s
largest collections of Waterford Crystal
and Belleek China at Blarney Woollen
Mills. Then, at the stunning Rock of
Cashel, we learn about the rise of this
majestic castle, once an assembly place
for kings, and later, the church. We dine
and overnight tonight at the stunning
Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny. B,D
Day 9: tour kilkenny
We start the day at Kilkenny Castle.
This palace was originally built to
guard against crossings of the River
Nore in the 13th century. There’ll be
time to sample a local Kilkenny pub
for lunch, then explore the medieval
city’s narrow winding streets on your
own. Then we return to Dublin and
the Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa where
our Tour Director hosts our special
Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner. B,D
Day 10: fond far ew ells
We fly home from Dublin with wonderful
memories of the Emerald Isle. CB
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YOUR HOLIDAY VACATIONS
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All fuel surcharges, government
fees, airport & departure taxes
(minimum value of $636 per person)
Holiday Vacations Tour Director
Professional Irish Driver/Guide
Deluxe motorcoach transportation
All accommodations
Baggage handling at hotels
$100 travel voucher for a future
Holiday Vacations tour
14 Excellent Meals Featuring
Daily deluxe breakfast
Medieval banquet
Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner
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CB=Continental Breakfast
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2 nights at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel
& Spa in the Dublin area
2 nights at the Radisson Blu Hotel in
Galway
1 night at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
2 nights at the Killarney Plaza Hotel &
Spa in Killarney
1 night at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny
Attractions & Highlights
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Dublin guided tour
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Clonmacnoise monastic ruins
Connolly’s Rathbaun Farm
Connemara region
Connemara Crystal Factory
Kylemore Abbey
Burren in County Claire
Cliffs of Moher
Bunratty Folk Park
Adare, traditional Irish village
Jaunting cart ride in Killarney
Kate Kearney’s Cottage Irish Evening
Ring of Kerry scenic drive
Blarney Castle
Woolen Mills
Rock of Cashel
Kilkenny Castle tour
Price Per Person
ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
Double...............$4499 per person
Single..................5399 per person
Triple subject to availability
A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S.
citizens. Passport cards and enhanced
driver’s licenses are NOT acceptable.
Deposit: $200 per person
Final Payment: June 17, 2016
Full refund 96 days prior to departure
Guaranteed Price: Your price is
guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
Featured Accommodations
Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa The Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa is situated on
21 acres of lush Irish landscape. Beautifully restored,
the historic mansion, once home to the Lord of
Dunboyne, today serves as one of Ireland’s most
exclusive properties. This magnificent hotel exudes
elegance, opulence and relaxation. Oversized guest
rooms feature King Koil mattresses with goose down
duvets and pillows. All rooms provide marvelous
garden views.
Lyrath Estate Hotel Set amid 170 acres of natural park scenery, the Lyrath
Estate Hotel combines stunning contemporary hotel
design with the elegance of its original 17th century
house. Lyrath Estate Hotel offers luxury, elegance and
style. Experience an uncompromising level of service
and genuine Irish hospitality - the perfect sanctuary
in which to rest or dine.
Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa features elegant
guest rooms draped in a graceful, contemporary
decor, along with superb dining experiences. Discover
the attentive service of their friendly staff and the
wealth of amenities at your fingertips. Located in the
heart of Killarney Town at the gateway to the Ring of
Kerry, the hotel is within walking distance of dozens of
great pubs and restaurants and neighbors the amazing
beauty of Killarney National Park.
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Transportation provided to/from
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Airport
GENERAL INFORMATION
Guaranteed Prices Holiday Vacations’
published tour prices are based on the rates
known at the time of publication and are
expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Once we have received your deposit,
your price is guaranteed, and any subsequent price increase is at our expense.
Reservations Make reservations well in
advance. Space requested by phone will be
held for five business days, pending receipt
of the required deposit by mail, telephone
or in person. Reservations made after the
indicated final payment due date must be
paid in full at the time of reservation.
A Deposit Of $200 Per Person A deposit
must accompany all reservation requests.
Personal check, money order, Discover,
MasterCard or VISA are acceptable forms
of payment. The deposit is fully refundable
prior to the final payment due date.
Hazardous Materials Federal law forbids
the carriage of hazardous materials
aboard aircraft in your luggage or on
your person. A violation can result in
five years imprisonment and penalties
of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124).
Hazardous materials include explosives,
compressed gases, flammable liquids
and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives
and radioactive materials. Examples:
Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases,
oxygen bottles, and radio-pharmaceuticals. There are special exceptions for
small quantities (up to 70 ounces total)
of medicinal and toilet articles carried in
your luggage and certain smoking materials carried on your person. For further
information contact Holiday Vacations or
visit faa.gov.
Final Payment A balance due date
and amount will be indicated on your tour
invoice deposit receipt. We accept credit
cards but appreciate final payments to
be made by check or money order.
Airport Departure Cities Departure cities
are subject to change due to limited or
discontinued airline service. The availability
of airline seats may be limited from each
departure city. Holiday Vacations reserves
the right to provide ground transportation
to or from a larger or alternate airport.
Special Requests Individual requests must
be made when booking. Requests for (non)
smoking, special dietary needs, and adjoining, handicap accessible or other room
types are subject to confirmation and
cannot be guaranteed.
Departure From Cities Not Listed
You may request a departure from a
city not listed. Holiday’s air department
will determine the feasibility of your
request and advise you of any additional
cost, if applicable.
Surcharges Included Tour prices are
guaranteed and include airfare, federal taxes,
airport security charges, airline segment fees,
airport passenger facility charges and fuel
surcharges, if applicable. International airfare
also includes applicable airport fees and
taxes assessed by individual countries. Airline
luggage fees are an additional charge and
are payable directly to the airlines at check-in.
Land Only Price You may request a land
only price. If the tour is purchased as
land only, it will be your responsibility to
meet the group at the arrival airport at
the time designated by Holiday Vacations.
If you prefer, you can join the tour at the
first night’s hotel. Taxi or other airport
transfer costs are not included for
independent arrival or departure.
CANCELLATION FEES
Should you cancel your tour reservations for any reason, the following cancellation fees will apply:
Motorcoach Tours (no flights)
Notice received
Prior to final payment date
Final payment date to 31 days prior to departure date
30 days to 48 hours prior to departure date
Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure
Cancellation fee
Full refund
$200
25% of tour price
100% of tour price
Air Tours–Canada & Lower 48 U.S.
Notice received
Prior to final payment date
Final payment date to 35 days prior to departure date 34 days to 48 hours prior to departure date
Less than 48 hours prior to departure or after tour departure
Cancellation fee
Full refund
25% of tour price
50% of tour price
100% of tour price
International & Cruise Tours, Alaska, Rail, Hawaii
Notice received
Prior to final payment date
Final payment date to 46 days prior to departure date
45 days to 8 days prior to departure date
7 days or less to departure or after tour departure
Cancellation fee
Full refund
25% of tour price
50% of tour price
100% of tour price
Note: If you are sharing a room and your partner cancels or leaves the tour en route, you will be
responsible for the difference between the double and single accommodations tour price.
Airline Seating Seat assignments are
controlled by the airline. We will no longer
solicit requests and seating cannot be
guaranteed by Holiday Vacations.
Award Miles Please be advised that some
commercial airlines offer reduced award
miles to travelers booked on a group reservation. Holiday Vacations is happy to submit
your frequent flyer number to the airlines,
but makes no guarantee that full mileage
will be awarded.
Tour Participation The ability to perform
assorted levels of activity while traveling
varies between each individual. Although
we welcome your questions regarding the
amount of activity on any tour, Holiday
Vacations is unable to determine your
travel health and fitness level. Please
consult your doctor with questions when
evaluating your ability to travel.
Persons Needing Special Assistance
Holiday Vacations does not provide personal attendant services. Any disability
requiring special attention should be
reported to us at the time you make your
reservation. We will make reasonable
attempts to accommodate special needs,
but we are not responsible for any denial
of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants,
and other independent suppliers. Travelers
requiring extraordinary assistance must
be accompanied by a companion who
is capable of and totally responsible for
providing the necessary assistance.
Children On Tour Children traveling on
tour must be at least eight years old and
accompanied by an adult.
Reservation Changes Requests for
changes in flight schedules, early or
extended hotel stays or for other eligible
components of the tour should be made
prior to the final payment date. A nonrefundable processing fee of $50 per
person will apply for any change requested prior to the final payment date and
$100 per person for any change requested
on or after the final payment date. These
fees are in addition to any costs or
penalties from suppliers.
Insurance Holiday Vacations recognizes
the value and importance of travel
insurance for our customers. We offer
an optional Travel Protection Plan, which
includes accident and sickness coverage,
baggage protection, trip interruption and
cancellation insurance. An insurance brochure will be sent with your tour invoice
deposit receipt or may be requested in
advance. For your convenience, the insurance premium is included in the balance
Solo Travelers Holiday Vacations
welcomes solo travelers. We will try to
assist in arranging a roommate for any
person wishing to share accommodations
at the double occupancy tour rate. Should
a shared arrangement not be available,
the single price applies.
Triple & Quad These accommodations
are usually in rooms with two double
beds. A rollaway bed or cot is subject
to availability on a request basis.
Reservation Name/Identification
The requirement to collect your date
of birth, gender and full name as it
appears on the government issued
photo identification you will use on
your tour is federally mandated by the
Transportation Security Administration.
TSA’s privacy policy as well as additional
details, can be found at www.tsa.gov
using the keywords Secure Flight.
Passport Required
(FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL)
Your Passport must be valid for 6 months
from the end date of your tour. It is Holiday
Vacations’ policy that all tours traveling
outside of the United States require a valid
U.S. Passport in the form of a Passport
book. Passport cards and enhanced
driver’s licenses are NOT acceptable forms
of identification for any Holiday Vacations
tour traveling outside of the United States.
Tour Documents Tour packets will be
mailed at least ten days before your tour
departure date. This material includes tour
pickup location and time, a tour itinerary,
hotel list and luggage tag.
Gratuities Tips for all the included
features of your tour (baggage handling,
included meals, etc.) will be taken care
of by your Tour Director. Tips for meals
on your own or for other services are
at your discretion. Customary tips for
the Tour Director & Driver are on a
voluntary basis and given individually.
Suggested gratuities will be provided
with your tour documents.
Train Routes & Schedules Please note
that train schedules and/or routes are
subject to change by railroad passenger
services. No liability shall be incurred by
Holiday Vacations for subsequent changes
to train schedules and/or routes.
Cruise Line Charges Additional fees
applied by the cruise lines are not
included in your tour price. These fees
include but are not limited to: daily
service charge for cabin & wait staff,
specialty restaurant cover charges
and optional shore excursions.
handling charge may be collected by
the airlines for each piece over the
designated allowance and for oversize
or overweight baggage.
On tour, each person is allowed
one suitcase which will be handled
for you at hotels. In addition, you may
carry a small bag aboard. Carry-on
articles are the responsibility of each
person. Carry-ons that do not fit in the
overhead compartments may be charged
as an additional piece of luggage.
Additional pieces of luggage will be
handled for you at hotels at a cost
of $4 per bag, per day or at the cost
specified for some tours. Though every
effort will be made to safeguard your
baggage, Holiday Vacations accepts
no liability for loss or damage.
Photography & Video on Tour Holiday
Vacations reserves the right to take photographs and/or videos on any of its tours
and to use such records for promotional
and/or commercial purposes.
Responsibility Tours are arranged and
operated by Holiday Travel, Inc., d/b/a
Holiday Vacations, 2727 Henry Ave.,
P.O. Box 87, Eau Claire, WI 54702. Holiday
Vacations and their agents act only as an
agent for such other parties, firms or corporations providing services herein. No liability
shall be incurred by Holiday Vacations, their
agents, presenters or co-sponsors because
of injury, loss, delay or other complication
experienced by tour participants.
Holiday Vacations reserves the right
to correct printing errors, to make any
changes or alterations in the printed
itineraries, dates, routings, hotels or in
included features prior to or during the
tour, necessary for the smooth and
efficient operation of the tour. The hotels
used may change without notice. Holiday
Vacations reserves the right to accept,
decline or retain any person as a
participant of these tours.
Checked Luggage
(Not to exceed 62” total dimensions)
Carry-On
Purse, Tote, Camera Bag, Backpack
(Not to exceed 8” x 14” x 20”)
Width
Height
due on your tour invoice. Processing fees
for a voluntary change in airport departure or
for other requested changes are not covered
by this insurance. Insurance must be paid for
on or before your final payment due date.
Luggage The cost of checking luggage
with the airlines is the responsibility
of each guest. This cost, if any, will be
charged by the airlines when checking
luggage for your flight and is payable
directly to the airlines. An excess fee or
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United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance
Program Holiday Vacations, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post
$1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance
payments of Holiday Vacations customers in the unlikely event of Holiday Vacations
bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand
that the $1 Million posted by Holiday Vacations may be sufficient to provide only
a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Holiday Vacations. More
details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to
USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801,
New York, New York 10001, or by email to
information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at
www.USTOA.com.
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