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IRISH CHRISTMAS TRAVEL SPECIALS 2013

featuring Irish car tours and other package deals to Ireland in December and January.

Christmas the way it should be.
Make 2013 your unique Christmas Celebration in Ireland.
Christmas in Ireland is an experience to be cherished. Christmas traditions have been handed down over generations. As you stroll along the streets you feel the excitement of Christmas while shopping for traditional Christmas treats.

Ireland BB Christmas vacation package 7 nights - Christmas in Ireland Early booking is ESSENTIAL for this vacation.

• Round trip airfare to Ireland. Dec. 23-31.
• Self-drive Avis car with unlimited mileage and tax for 7 days.
• 7 nights accommodations at your choice of 400 farms, town and country homes. We give you two books of homes with pictures, names, addresses, phone numbers and directions. Choose some of each for maximum flexibility. Rooms are sharing bath at BB's. Please be aware that not all B&B's are open over Christmas and New Years.
• Vouchers are provided for each night of your stay. You call ahead to make reservations. Stay for any number of nights at any property.
• Full hearty Irish breakfast is served each day. This may include home-baked breads, farm-fresh eggs, cereal, sausage and bacon.
• Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.

The lights, the shopping and that certain something in the air combine to provide a memorable experience. Ireland Christmas Travel. Rate based on departure date from USA. Other dates are available at varying costs.


RATES including car, accommodations
Rate per person in USD, Sharing a twin room

Christmas B&B Special	Dec. 23-31
Adult from JFK	$1392
Adult from Boston	$1413
Child reduction	-100

Dates subject to availability. Automatic car, add $179 total (not per person). Prices based on booking at least 95 days in advance and making an instant purchase. For later bookings, prices will be higher. For example, book up to 45 days in advance, add $125 per person to the above prices. When your trip spans two price periods, higher rates prevail. There are no flights on Dec. 24/25


Ireland is one of the few places on earth where the meaning of Christmas is still remembered & the birth of the Christ child is celebrated. Whether you subscribe to the theory that to have a candle in your window on Christmas Eve meant that you were welcoming the Holy Family that found no such welcome in Bethlehem or that the candle in the window signified the home where the Catholic mass was celebrated, the custom still exists in Ireland today. Either way, the lights in the windows make a lovely addition to the holiday season.

2012 An Irish Christmas in Your Own Cottage in Ireland   Invite the Family! including airfare
What could be nicer that spending Christmas at your own cottage or house in Ireland? Let somebody else have the stress of preparing Christmas lunch or a dinner to die for! Relax by cozy log fires as you enjoy a wee dram, or explore the many shades of green outside your door. Book as a group with family and friends or come as single guests...you're sure to have made lots of friends by the time you leave!

One Week in Ireland for Christmas

• Round trip airfare to Ireland to Dublin. Other U.S. cities are available.
• Self-drive Avis car with unlimited mileage and tax for 7 days to expore the countryside . Large cars, minibuses and automatics are available.
• Your own house in Ireland, magnificently situated in a beautiful part of Ireland. At least two bedrooms, bath, living room, kitchen to decorate as your own for Christmas.
• • Heritage Island pass with 2 for 1 admissions at Blarney Castle, Giant's Causeway, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Dublin's Book of Kells and 82 other attractions. Save up to $300 in admissions
• Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.

Radharc na Mara, Dingle, Co. Kerry Dingle: Incredibly spacious and well finished 3 & 4 bedroomed houses just steps from the centre of Dingle town

Riverside Mews - In the style of an Irish Rural Courtyard. This wonderful destination is set in the grounds of the beautiful Georgian Mansion, , which enjoys panoramic views of the River Shannon. Each self-contained house has a living area complete with colour TV and open fire. There is a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and private parking facilities.
Doolin in North County Clare is one of the most beautiful areas in all off Ireland, with the Cliffs of Moher on your door step and a host of scenic and historical sites just a short drive away. Just ten detached bright and modern cottages. Each of the Cottages has three bedrooms and can comfortably accommodate up to six people in a double bedroom downstairs and two twin bedrooms upstairs. All bedrooms are ensuite and there is also a guest toilet downstairs. The open plan living/ dining room is bright and airy and features a large window to allow in natural light. There is a comfortable suite of furniture, colour television and an electric fire.

Muckross There are two types of houses available at Muckross Lakeside Holiday Village. The three bedroomed houses consist of one master double bedroom ensuite, one twin bedroom and a single bedroom with separate bathroom sleeping up to 5 people. The four bedroomed options contain one master double bedroom ensuite, two twin bedrooms and one single bedroom with separate bathroom sleeping up to seven people.

Portumna is located in County Galway which is in the province of Connaught. Portumna town is only an hour's drive from Galway City and Galway Airport and an hour and a half from Shannon International Airport. A large open plan living/dining room with natural light, opening onto a private wooden deck outside. The Lodges have a gas fire. Each lodge comprises five bedrooms and can accommodate up to 10 people: Downstairs 1 x double bedroom & 1 x twin bedroom which share a toilet & shower. Upstairs 1 x master double ensuite, 1 x twin & 1 x double(with small double 4ft bed) and main bathroom. The fully equipped kitchen features oven/hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and all the necessary kitchen utensils and crockery. Washer/dryer, hairdryers, storage room, Cable TV, bed linen and towels are also included

Rate based on departure date from USA. Book more than 95 days in advance and make an instant purchase. .

Rates per person in USD including airfare from JFK, based on 4 persons traveling

SELF DRIVE IRELAND COTTAGE WEEK IN USD	DEC. 21-29	DEC. 27-JAN. 03
Based on 4 persons traveling together	CHRISTMAS	NEW YEARS
Radharc na Mara, Dingle, Co. Kerry	1388	1568
Muckross Lakeside Holiday Village, Killarney, Co. Kerry	1308	1568
Doolin Holiday Homes, Doolin, Co. Clare	1287	1568
Riverside Mews at Castle Oaks House Hotel, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick	1306	1568
The Lodges at Shannon Oaks Hotel & Country Club, Portumna, Co. Galway	1452	1625

Please ask for rates for singles and children. Dates subject to availability. Automatic car, add $179 total (not per person). Prices based on booking at least 95 days in advance and making an instant purchase. For later bookings, prices will be higher. For example, book up to 45 days in advance, add $125 per person to the above prices. There are no flights on Dec. 24/25

Christmas is in the air everywhere. Church services play a real part in the celebration of Christmas here. Another endearing quality of Ireland is the time that the people take out of their usual calendars to devote to Christmas. There is limited work activity for most people between Christmas and New Year, and most businesses remain closed for this period.
The spirit of Christmas is so strong, however, that many hotels close during the holiday period to allow their staff to spend time with family. On Christmas day in Ireland, most restuarants will be closed. Christmas day is traditionally a family day, with virtually all public places and shops closed.

Irish Proverb: A turkey never voted for an early Christmas.

Christmas Specials: Ireland BB & Festive Dromoland Castle vacation package 6 nights - Early booking is ESSENTIAL for this vacation. Round trip airfare to Ireland Dec. 23-31. Other cities are available. Self-drive Avis standard car with unlimited mileage and tax for 6 days. Large cars, minibuses and automatics are available. 6 nights accommodations at your choice of 400 farms, town and country homes. We give you two books of homes with pictures, names, addresses, phone numbers and directions. Choose some of each for maximum flexibility. Rooms are sharing bath at BB's. Please be aware that not all B&B's are open over Christmas and New Years. Vouchers are provided for each night of your stay. You call ahead to make reservations. Stay for any number of nights at any property. Full hearty Irish breakfast is served each day. This may include home-baked breads, farm-fresh eggs, cereal, sausage and bacon. Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges. PLUS At Dromoland Castle After Christmas Treat-One Night B&B at Dromoland Castle. Dec. 28 (not available over Christmas or New Years) Rate per person in USD, Sharing a twin room Adult from JFK  $1624 Adult from Chicago $1655 Child reduction -75 Dates subject to availability. Automatic car, add $179 total (not per person). Prices based on booking at least 95 days in advance and making an instant purchase. For later bookings, prices will be higher. For example, book up to 45 days in advance, add $125 per person to the above prices. When your trip spans two price periods, higher rates prevail. Twelve Days of Christmas Song : Although most people say / sing "four calling birds", the actually birds are "four colley birds" (blackbirds). Christmas in Dublin Christmas in Dublin In Dublin, Christmas day is only the beginning of celebrating with friends that doesn’t end until the Feast of Epiphany on the 6th of January. Christmas Shopping: Gifts so perfect that they could only come from Ireland. Dublin is a wonderful city to visit at Christmas. The Christmas lights are turned on in November and from that point on, the big Christmas shopping season will have commenced in earnest. Unique gifts are only part of the journey as you enhance your experience with tours of Europe's most picturesque cities. From shopping on Grafton Street and Henry Street, to listening to the carol singers and buskers on Grafton Street, and to the wonderful Christmas windows, Dublin City Center has loads to offer. In general, the city has a buzz up to Christmas Eve, and much of the social activity centres around the pubs (as usual!) There are some outdoor activities on Christmas day, eg. outdoor walks, Christmas day swims for the hardy souls. Some hotels stay open over Christmas, with a "package" stay and organized activities. St. Stephen's Day (Boxing day) has pubs open again, but only a limited number of shops open. There will be plenty of sporting activities, however, much of it being of a "fun" nature. Restaurants will be open, except for Christmas Day. Airports, buses and trains do not operate on Christmas day, and will have a limited service on 26th. Shops will generally open about 27th December with sales - hectic for shopaholics. CHRISTMAS AT THE MERRION, DUBLIN Arrive on Christmas Eve and check into your luxurious room, complete with tempting seasonal delights. Anticipate Christmas by the crackling log fires in our lavishly dressed Drawing Rooms, unwind in the sumptuous Tethra Spa or relax in the warm ambiance of our Dublin cocktail bar, No 23. At 6pm on Christmas Eve, all our younger guests are invited to meet with Father Christmas around the magical Christmas tree in The Front Hall, where each child will receive a Christmas gift, and Mums and Dads can enjoy a glass of Champagne. Wake up on Christmas Morning to a celebratory breakfast in the comfort of your own room or in The Cellar Restaurant. Later, enjoy traditional Christmas Lunch or Dinner in The Cellar Restaurant followed by a glass of Merrion mulled wine and mince pies in No 23. For guests who would prefer to extend their celebrations, on St Stephens Day, December 26th, The Merrion is offering two Top Level Tickets to the renowned Leopardstown Christmas Race Festival, complete with coach transfers to and from the hotel. For those who would prefer to stay indoors, guests can opt for a sumptuous one-hour treatment per person in The Tethra Spa. Rates per person for a 2 night stay $ask Messiah, Handel's glorious oratorio,was first performed in Dublin in 1742, and the city celebrates with performances every December. The most ethereal is in the soaring vaults of St. Patrick's Cathedral.   BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BOOK THIS TODAY! CALL LYNOTT TOURS AT (800) 221-2474 OR Please Email Us For Information

An Irish Toast:May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas

Some Irish Christmas traditions: Did you know that the popular Christmas carol, Twelve Days of Christmas, is a remnant from the time when Catholicism was illegal and the gifts listed in the song are hidden references to Catholic dogma? It was used as a memory exercise for those who were secret adherents to Catholicism. The lighting of candles in Ireland also has a religious significance. Some people would light candles (or one large candle) to signify symbolic hospitality for Mary and Joseph. The candle was a way of saying there was room for Jesus' parents in these homes even if there was none in Bethlehem. Some people even set extra places at their tables as a preparation for unexpected visitors. Christmas Dinner Christmas dinners in Ireland usually consist of the standard fare; turkey, a ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, etc. Among the more traditional Irish elements are spiced beef (spiced over several days, cooked, and then pressed) which can be served either hot or cold. The traditional dessert is usually composed of mince pies, Christmas pudding, and brandy or rum sauce. Nollaig shona duit (Happy Christmas) Please Email Us For Information Call 1-800-221-2474 9AM - 6PM Mon-Fri Eastern Time or (516) 248-2042 outside USA/Canada Although we have provided as much information as possible on our website, we are happy to answer your questions directly on the phone. Sometimes, it is just easier to speak to one of us. We are awaiting your call. Ireland Escorted Tours Self drive Cruise Other Join our email list   Copyright © 2012 Lynott Tours, Inc.