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IRELAND'S FINEST PUB TOUR

Gay & Lesbian Exclusive Departure

November 4-9, 2008

You've been asking for it and this November you'll get it! I am proud to announce Out & About Travel's FIRST GAY & LESBIAN EXCLUSIVE TOUR! We chose Ireland as our first tour for it's majestic beauty, friendly people, gay friendly attitude, fun nightlife,  and easy access. Trip highlights include sightseeing in Dublin, Killarney, Cork, Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and Shannonside.

Have a Guinness at a popular pub. Listen to traditional Irish Folk Music. Marvel at the wonders of Cliffs of Moher. Feast on a Medieval Banquet and so much more.

Bring your family & friends! Help make this tour a  success.

 

ITINERARY

This 6 day tour of Ireland visits the Emerald Isle’s most popular cities and sights, while offering plenty of time to enjoy the local craic and famous brews at pubs in Dublin, Killarney & Ennis. Slainte!

Day 1: Depart USA
  • Your trip begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Dublin. Relax and enjoy the in flight meal service and onboard entertainment

Day 2: Dublin/Guinness Storehouse
  • Upon arrival at Dublin airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. A representative will be there to meet you and direct you to your first hotel (cost of transfer not included). In the afternoon we take a sightseeing tour of Dublin. We pass Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells and one of Ireland¹s finest collections of early manuscripts and printed books. We also see St. Patrick¹s Cathedral, founded in 1190, Christchurch Cathedral, O¹Connell Street and the Bank of Ireland, formerly the Irish House of Parliament. We shall end our tour at the Guinness Storehouse where you can tour the process of making Guinness ending with a complimentary pint in the Roff Top Gravity Bar. Tonight enjoy the city on your own or opt for an evening at the Abbey Tavern offered by your Tour Director.
  • Overnight: Jury's Custom House or similar

Day 3: Dublin/Middleton Distillery/Killarney
  • Today, we drive south to Killarney one of Ireland's most well known spots. On route we pass the Mighty Rock, of Cashel, ancient seat of the High Kings of Munster. We continue on to explore the Old Middleton Distillery which will take you back through history. See how Irish Whiskey was made on your guided tour of this magnificent old distillery. When your journey is complete, relax with a complimentary glass of Jameson the smoothest whiskey in the world. We arrive in Killarney in the late afternoon in time for dinner and overnight (B,D)
  • Overnight: Eviston House Hotel or similar

Day 4: Killarney (Ring of Kerry excursion)
  • An exciting day of travel as we experience one of the most scenic drives in all of Europe around the famous Ring of Kerry. We then head along the coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula through the towns of Glenbeigh, Cahirciveen, Waterville and Sneem. Complete the tour via the Ladies View back to Killarney. This is Ireland as you have always imagined it! Later, enjoy an optional Jaunting Cart Ride offered by your Tour Director. Dinner is at your hotel this evening. (B,D)
  • Overnight: Eviston House Hotel or similar

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher/Bunratty
  • We depart Killarney and our first destination is the mighty Cliffs of Moher. Absolutely spectacular views of the Atlantic and Galway Bay await you! Rising 700 feet up from the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs stretch for 5 miles along the coastline. In the afternoon, you are free to enjoy the village. This evening, why not attend an optional Medieval Banquet. (B)
  • Overnight: Overnight: West County Hotel or similar

 


Day 6: Shannon/USA
  • After breakfast, we depart for Shannon Airport. (B)

 

Price:

$899.00 per person/double.

Single Supplement: $199.00 per person, subject to availability.

AIRFARE: Round-trip air from Boston is currently available for $499 + tax, fees, fuel charge of $260 ($759 total) . Other departure cities available. E-mail travlgrrl@aol.com for more information.

Package Includes:

  • Escorted sightseeing by luxury motorcoach
  • Professional Irish Tour Director throughout
  • 6-nights accommodation at first class hotels
  • Full Irish Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival
  • 3 dinners (D) including one with entertainment – Medieval Banquet
  • Welcome reception hosted by your Tour Director
  • All entrance fees to
  • - Guinness Storehouse
  • - St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  • - Factory Tour of Waterford Crystal
  • - Blarney Castle
  • - Bunratty Folk Park
  • Sightseeing including Dublin, Waterford, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and Galway
  • Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Director
  • Travel Documents including deluxe flight bag, passport case, luggage tags and day-by-day itinerary

Responsibility:
These trips are arranged by BMIT LLC d.b.a.Brian Moore International Tours (“operator”). It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the trans¬portation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour, all of which are independent contractors. Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used dur¬ing the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers & operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between operator Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. Price quoted is per person double occupancy. Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip, change the itinerary or adjust rates whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport or other acceptable forms of citizenship proof. You are responsible for, and release operator from passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/ baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from operator. Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by operator’s reasonable accommodation. Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the brochure presentation or advertised price prior to your departure. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by operator at it’s office, and any dispute shall be governed by Massachusetts law and subject to the jurisdiction of Suffolk County, Massachusetts. In calculating the cost of your trip, the operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trips cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary to a similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstances resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, it is your responsibility to ensure you understand the conditions under which the ticket is issued as operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/or to reroute the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed Excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions.

Important Note On Prices: All prices and conditions of travel are based on currency, fuel, and VAT rates in effect on October 1 2006. All rates are subject to change without notice due to currency exchange fluctuation, fuel or VAT increases.


Documentation

All tour documentation will be sent out to the travel agent approximately 21 days prior to the departure of the tour, provided full payment has been received. In the event this is not acceptable, we require sufficient notice in order to avoid express shipping charges. If we are not given sufficient notice, the passenger or travel agent will be responsible for express delivery charges.

  • Passport Requirements:
    It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.

 

  • Tour Cancellations:
    Tour departures are not guaranteed. If it becomes necessary to cancel a coach tour prior to departure, we will offer the next available date at no additional land cost. If this is not acceptable, a full refund on all monies paid will be made. We cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to such a tour booking. If you purchase a non-refundable airline ticket, you are advised by these terms and conditions that we are not responsible for any cancellation penalties due to non-refundable airfares.

 

  • Baggage:
    Motor coach luggage compartments require the restriction of one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on motor coaches. Airline baggage allowance is restricted to two bags per person and airlines at their discretion may restrict the size and weight of your luggage. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the passenger’s belongings. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or items left on the bus during the day. We recommend you to purchase Travel Protection.

     

  • Coach Tours:
    Motor coach tours are normally operated by 44 to 53 seat motor coaches. When passenger numbers are low, a smaller coach may be used. Smoking is not allowed on motor coaches or minibuses. In order to ensure congenial membership, the tour company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any participant whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the tour group.

     

  • Hotel Accommodation:
    Hotel accommodation will be supplied as described. On certain departures, due to seasonal demands, we reserve the right to alter itineraries and substitute hotels for similar type accommodations.

     

  • Air-conditioning:
    Although available at most of the hotels offered in our escorted tour programs, conditions and use of air-conditioning abroad differs greatly from the United States. Many European hotels were built before central air-conditioning was introduced. Air-conditioning is often shut down at night.

     

  • Health requirements:
    Tour members should check with the consulates and/or the local health boards for the latest health requirements.

     

  • Travelers who need special assistance:
    Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to the tour company at the time of booking. The tour company will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled tour participants, but is not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, lodges, restaurants, or other independent suppliers, nor any additional expenses incurred. Motor coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Individual assistance cannot be provided to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for touring.

     

  • Not Included:
    Tours do not include airfare, airport departure taxes, airport/hotel transfers unless specified in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, excess baggage charges, laundry, phone calls, liquor, wine, soft drinks or any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.


Restrictions


Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is required within 7 days of making the booking. Credit Cards with signed authorizations are accepted for deposit payments. If deposit is not received within 7 days of the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

Final Payment:
Final payment must be made no less than 65 days prior to departure. We accept all major credit cards.

Late Bookings:
Subject to availability of space and other conditions, you may book up to 14 days prior to departure, providing full payment is made at time of booking. Late bookings (within 30 days) will incur a handling charge of $50 per booking in addition to overnight delivery charges.

Revision Fees:
Any revision to a booking after deposit will require a $35 fee per transaction. No changes will be accepted within 14 days prior to departure or once documents are issued. Changes affecting inventory utilization (i.e. date changes, hotel changes etc.) are considered cancellation and rebooking. Airline tickets are subject to individual airline rules and regulations.

Cancellations:
All cancellations must be advised in writing, (mail, fax, email) to BMIT prior to departure during normal business hours (9.00 am to 5.30 pm EST, Monday to Friday). Cancellations are subject to the following penalties on the land portion:

  • 65 or more days $200*
  • 31–65 days 50% of tour cost
  • 15–30 days 75% of tour cost
  • Less than 15 days 100% of tour cost


* Plus charges of third parties, including airline cancellation charges if applicable.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 30-day advance purchase. Purchases within 30 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Travel is valid for these dates only. This is a nonrefundable, non-changeable purchase. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received. Once submitted your request can take at least 24 hours to confirm. 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates are highly recommended.

Airport/Hotel Transfers: Unless specified above in the inclusions, transportation between the airport and hotels are not included. Travelers must make their own way to/from hotels via taxi or public transportation.

 

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