Independent Ireland offers a joint collaboration that merges your vision with the expertise of a specialized Ireland vacation consultant. The end result is the creation of the ultimate custom-made travel experience. This trip is all about YOU. Your personal discovery of a grand destination, your connection to the sights, your reaction to the sounds…take it all in at your own pace, it’s your adventure and our expertise.
Today’s traveler is not yesterday’s tourist. You can book a trip with a click of a button, and soon after be on your way, check off all the major tourist attractions that destination has to offer, and come back with another country “explored” on your world map. But did you really see it, experience it, feel it…? Did you gain a better understanding of the local culture, did you make any meaningful interactions with its people, did you actually see their true way of life?
Happiness Project!
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Considered the Irish Friendly, hospitable people
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Felt Safe and secure while in Ireland
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Cosidered the landscape to be A Natural, Unspoiled Environment
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Felt that there was a Good range of natural attractions
Some of the challenges facing the modern traveler:
Wasted Time
The average person visits 38 Websites before booking a single component and even then is unsure after purchasing.
Who to trust
Cost v Value
No Support
At Independent Ireland we want to offer you a choice of solutions, based on YOUR needs and requirments
You pick the level of service, we take care of the rest.
Concierge
Our highest level, this is perfect for a more Immersive experience. For those that want to make sure their vacation is as finely tuned as possible. Including local contact, Tickets for events, reservations at some of the best restaurants, a totally customized, polished, experience from beginning to end.
Agent Support - Industry Only
As you and your clients navigate travel in the complicated times, it’s often nice to have a second pair of eyes on your client’s itinerary, to bring peace of mind that their expectations are met and managed. A true destination specialist to support, review, and validate your decisions, and recommendations.
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Frequently asked questions
WHY DO I NEED AN IRELAND SPECIALIST?
Selecting an Ireland Specialist is the single best way to guarantee that you have support every step of the way. We know the destination inside out, we know its people, and we’ve explored those hard to find gems that visitors aren’t aware of. It is our pleasure and mission to craft the best itinerary, tailored around your specific interests and your personal style of traveling. Your Adventure, Our Expertise.
We do this by visiting often, staying on the cutting edge of new/updated products, attending trade shows, analyzing customer feedback and working on it every single day, 365 days a year.
WHAT AREAS OF INTEREST DO YOU COVER?
If you’re planning your first trip, fantastic. You’ll love it.
If it’s your second, or perhaps twenty second- even better. This is where you will really benefit from our expertise.
We can help with:
– The fundamentals of crafting a well balanced itinerary.
– The tips and pitfalls to be aware of to avoid unwelcome surprises.
– Working within your budget.
– Preparation for your trip; customs, finances, and even suggestions on traveling with points or using miles.
– What do you hope to get out of it: recharge, reconnect, personal growth, cultural immersion?
– Exploring the epicurean delights, e.g. farmers markets, craft breweries, and distilleries.
– Answering your questions and sending you off with confidence and anticipation.
WHAT LEVEL SHOULD I SELECT
Your choice of service level might come down to the occasion? Is it for example a quick getaway, or a lifelong dream? Honeymoon or reunion?
If you are unsure which level is for you, please pick up the phone and call us, we’d be happy to walk you though it.
MY TRIP IS A YEAR AWAY, CAN WE SELECT THE COLLABORATE LEVEL TO START PLANNING AND THEN UPGRADE LATER?
HOW IS PAYMENT HANDLED?
All payments are secure and PCI compliant.
CAN YOU HELP IF I'M STAYING WITH FRIENDS, USING AIRBNB/HOSTELS, OR HELP WITH A GROUPON THAT I BOUGHT?
The components – air, accommodation, and transport – are only part of a trip. Finding wonderful locations, the best value for money, fantastic entertainment options to suit all tastes, and making the best use of your time is money well spent. Book a time slot here.
CAN YOU WORK WITH FAMILIES OR GROUPS?
AT THE CONSULTATION/CONCIERGE LEVEL, WILL MY TRIP BE MORE EXPENSIVE IF I BOOK THOUGH YOU?
It’s our connections that set us apart. Having relationships with suppliers all over the country is what makes booking with us the best start to a vacation experience.
Basically we book what’s best for you, taking into consideration price, convenience, security, and amenities. These are all key things to consider.
DO YOU OFFER ASSISTANCE WHILE TRAVELING?
The entry level – Collaborate – is a once off appointment.
CAN I PURCHASE A GIFTCARD FOR SERVICES?
Small / Private / Affinity Groups
Group Travel isn’t what it used to be, fifty people packed into a bus is nobody’s idea of a good time. We build our groups around you and your interests. Travel is the ultimate connector, whether it’s with Friends or Family. Or prehaps you what to travel to an event or have festival in mind. Or have a group of people interesting in the same theme eg. Adventure, Wellness, Culinary… You name it, we can do it.