Ireland is one option for an all-inclusive vacation.
An all-inclusive vacation can combine the best of getaways with the carefree luxury of having someone else manage all the details. There's no changing money, tipping, gauging expenses--just the freedom to throw yourself into the prepaid adventure. You can chill on a Caribbean beach, kiss the Blarney Stone or change the world in a week or two. Some vacations include airfare as part of a package; some begin when you step off the plane. Either way, there are numerous options for interested travelers.
myguideIreland
myguideIreland offers the Irish Fling, an escorted all-inclusive seven-day, five-night tour by luxury coach that goes to Bunratty Castle, Limerick, the River Shannon, Killarney, Ross Castle, the Ring of Kerry, Kenmare, Blarney, Waterford (and crystal factory), Kildare and Dublin. You'll stay in castles and luxury guest houses throughout the tour. This package includes all breakfasts, five dinners, a completely guided tour, all entrance fees, a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle, a horse-drawn jaunting cart ride, local taxes, single suitcase portage and more. It is priced from $929 per person, double occupancy.
myguideIreland
Unit 9
Curragh Commercial Park
Marsh Road
Skibbereen
County Cork
Ireland
and
PO Box 320217
100 Spring Street
Boston, MA 02132
800-255-9302
myguideireland.com
Sandals Resort: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
With more than 100 acres of seaside estate backed by tropical hills, Sandals Grande Ocho Rios has seven outdoor pools, 93 private villa pools, 22 whirlpools, 11 restaurants featuring international cuisine, 10 bars and a fabulous private beachfront with scuba, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, tennis, billiards, beach volleyball, private golf club, fitness center, rock-climbing wall and a full spa. There is live entertainment at night, parties, art auctions, talent shows and plenty to lure you out of your deluxe room, cottage, suite or villa to join the fun. It is priced from $151 per person per night.
Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
P.O. Box 771, Main Street, Ocho Rios
St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies
+876-974-5691
sandals.com/main/ochorios/or-home.cfm
Volunteer Abroad
Do good, meet like-minded people and have a memorable vacation as a volunteer, working on a project and living in the local community. Cross-Cultural Solutions has volunteer programs in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand. You can teach English or another language, work in a local health clinic, volunteer in an orphanage, work on a community water project or help to build a school, share your professional expertise, or work to empower women. There are projects to match every interest and talent. Go anytime, all year, over holidays or during your annual vacation, for stays from one to twelve weeks long. The international program fee for two weeks ranges from $2,784 off-peak to $2,993 during peak season, per person. The fee includes everything except airfare, visas, immunizations, laundry and phone calls. Discounts and family rates are available, and program fees are tax deductible.
Cross-Cultural Solutions
2 Clinton Place
New Rochelle, NY 10801
800-380-4777 or 914-632-0022
crossculturalsolutions.org
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