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Custom
Designed Tours 2009
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Indulge
& Rejuvenate
Seeking the ever-elusive sense of peace and tranquility
in your vacation? Want to return home relaxed and rejuvenated for a
change? Then this special journey is your dream come true. A spa vacation
is so much more than a traditional vacation. From morning serenity walks
to moonlight/starlight meditation, each day will bring new experiences.
This peaceful journey is limited to 8 and serves as a sample of a customized
spa tour.
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Included:
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- 8 nights 5-star
hotels
- 3 3-hour SAMAS
Spa experiences
- 1 Auriga Spa
Signature treatment
- Full Irish
breakfast daily (B)
- 3 table d'hote
dinners (D)
- Dinner at
Aherne's world famous seafood restaurant (D)
- Services of
an experienced Irish driver
- Admissions
as highlighted on the itinerary
- Porterage
of one suitcase
- All service
charges & local government taxes
- Isle Inn Tours
flight bag & luggage tag
- Deluxe document
holder with information
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Per
Person Sharing*
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Single
Supplement
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| April
& Oct |
$4425
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$995
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| May
- Sept |
$4549
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$1198
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*Land
only, based on 8 people sharing. This amazing journey
is seasonally priced according to the details above. To
allow the most relaxing & enjoyable experience, this
particular tour is limited to 8 people however, we are
happy to customize a tour to suit the needs of your group.
Legend:
B = Breakfast D = Dinner
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ITINERARY |
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Day
1 |
Arrive Shannon
Airport and meet your Irish guide. A short drive will take
you to the quaint town of Adare, known for its many thatched
roof cottages, where you will enjoy a stroll around town and
a delicious Irish breakfast. Your journey continues
on to the Park Hotel and the world class SAMAS Spa, where
you will be spoiled with the ultimate spa experience for the
three days. The SAMAS Experience consists of a three-hour
journey incorporating assorted heat features, an outdoor vitality
pool, and a holistic treatment of your choice, followed by
pure relaxation in a glass-enclosed room overlooking the grounds.
Settle into your very luxurious home for the next four days.
Each day offers a selection of well-being activities, for
those seeking solitude you can find calm in the tranquil surroundings
of the property or a short walk to the heritage town of Kenmare.
Hike, breathe, relax, and go beyond your boundaries. Enjoy
a relaxing dinner in the hotel. Overnight: The Park
Hotel, Kenmare (B, D)
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Day
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A leisurely
day of sightseeing takes you for a tour of Bantry House,
one of Ireland's grandest 18th century homes. Where you have
time to tour and explore the grounds. Return to the hotel
with time to soak in your peaceful environment and begin your
afternoon SAMAS Experience. Enjoy one of the many pubs
or restaurants in town for dinner this evening. Overnight:
The Park Hotel, Kenmare (B)
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3
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a short drive south to the town of Glengarriff where sub-tropical
vegetation thrives on indented bays warmed by the Gulf Stream.
A short boat ride will take you to Garnish Island where
delightful Italianate gardens have been planted with exotic species
from all around the world. Return to the hotel with time to enjoy
for your afternoon SAMAS Experience. Overnight: The
Park Hotel, Kenmare (B) |
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Travel through
Killarney National Park and a portion of the breathtaking
Ring of Kerry in route to the town of Killarney. Visit Muckross
House & Gardens, which are spectacularly adorned with
the red and pink flowers of mature rhododendrons. Return to
Kenmare via Moll's Gap with stunning views of the Lakes of
Killarney. Arrive back at the hotel for your afternoon spa
experience. Dinner will be at the hotel this evening. Overnight:
The Park Hotel, Kenmare (B, D)
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Day
5
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Your next two
days of indulgence will be at the peaceful retreat of Capella
Castlemartyr. A visit to the Stephen Pearce Pottery Studio
will give you an opportunity to peruse this remarkable pottery
which fits the theme of your tour; the pottery is Zen in design
and stunning in appearance. Enjoy a relaxing dinner in the
hotel this evening. Overnight: Capella Castlemartyr,
Cork (B, D)
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6 |
The Capella
Signature Spa offers four signature treatments designed
to reflect the energies of the lunar cycle using organic ingredients
and Irish traditions. The treatments here will help you feel
grounded, awakened, renewed, and bring harmony into your life.
The afternoon is free to relax or explore the grounds. Enjoy
some local flavor with a special dinner at Aherne's,
a world famous seafood restaurant in the historic seaside
town of Youghal. Overnight: Capella Castlemartyr, Cork
(B, D)
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7 |
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you will journey to Ireland's capital city, stopping in route
for a tour of Russborough House, considered one of the
most beautiful houses in Ireland. Navigate the passages of the
amazing Beech Hedge Maze before continuing on to your city-center
hotel. From the moment you enter the wrought-iron canopied entrance
of this beautiful hotel, you will understand why The Shelbourne
is a true Dublin landmark. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
Overnight: The Shelbourne, Dublin City (B) |
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8 |
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your day with a short city tour culminating at Dublin Castle,
which houses the Chester Beatty Library and Gallery. Dublin Castle's
current use is primarily ceremonial. The remainder of the day
is free for independent sightseeing and exploration. Overnight:
The Shelbourne, Dublin City (B) |
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Day
9
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After
breakfast your driver will take you to Dublin Airport to board
your return flight home. (B)
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