I'm Going to Ireland This Fall
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
June 14, 2018 11:33am CST
I am so excited. I am going to Dublin with my girlfriend and her significant other. My hubs has decided that he is not up for this much walking with the pain that he has in his back. I am sad but I know that he is right, it would probably be too much for him and since it is my friends first time there, we wouldn't want to negatively affect their getaway.
We decided to go because we were able to get tickets on Aer Lingus for only $458 RT. It has been 20 years since I have seen a fare like that. It wasn't even the cheapest fare but we opted to pay a little more to be able to pick our seats and check a bag for free. I also spent $32 for insurance that covers emergency medical and dental care.
I have contacted my favorite hotel and booked our rooms for us, including their delightful breakfast. Now it is just a matter of planning the rest. I need to renew my passport since when we are traveling in November I will not have 6 months remaining on it. I also need to order some Euros so we have cab fare when we arrive.
We will land at 5 a.m. in the morning so we have reserved our rooms for the day before so that we can go right to bed after breakfast when we arrive. I usually like to sleep until about 1 or 2 and then hit the road running!!
I am going to contact my orthopedic doctor to get shots in my knees, probably in August or September so that they have time to heal and kick in. It was 3 years ago in September when I last visited. I love Dublin and we are also planning to hire a driver for at least one day for a trip out of the city.
I am so excited I can hardly stand it!!
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 18
I want to travel one day. You will have to spoil us with pictures and tales of your adventure.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Jun 18
I certainly will try, I have not decided yet if I will bring my laptop. Since I am going to have to manage all my luggage myself, it is something I need to consider. I might opt for my tablet and I am not as good with that.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Jun 18
This is my fifth visit so I am at least a little familiar with the city but I am looking forward to going to the Emigration museum.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
Ireland is a great country to visit but like all of Europe, it is changing and is much more diverse than it was 22 years ago when I visited the first time.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
@LadyDuck Oh I am sorry about that, but you could always cruise, oh yah your husband doesn't like cruises does he? Well, Europe is a wonderful place to live and visit.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Jun 18
Yes the Parkinson's is the cause of his back pain and there is not much we can do about it.
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
16 Jun 18
@BelleStarr My husband is pretty healthy, but he has an aortic aneurysm near the heart. Now a long flight is not recommended. It's the end of our travels to the United States.
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@1creekgirl (41387)
• United States
14 Jun 18
I can understand how excited you must be! I would love to visit Scotland where we have friends. Take lots of photos and tell us all about it when you get back.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Jun 18
I have only been to Scotland once but my other friend and I have talked about doing a highland tour, her family originally came from Fort William. I may have one Scotish ancestor and he is supposedly from Leith which is the port for Edinburgh.
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@1creekgirl (41387)
• United States
16 Jun 18
@BelleStarr That will be such an exciting vacation! Hope you have tons of fun!
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@Marilynda1225 (82690)
• United States
14 Jun 18
I would love to see Ireland and hopefully one day I'll be able to.
Your trip sounds awesome!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Jun 18
With flight prices so low, I just couldn't resist. The hotel will run over $1,000 but still that is all pretty reasonable considering U-2 is in Dublin that week. My friend bought two tickets for her and her significant other to go to the concert, I passed when I heard the price was $450 per ticket. lol
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@Marilynda1225 (82690)
• United States
16 Jun 18
@BelleStarr can't beat those prices that's for sure. Certainly sounds awesome
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
14 Jun 18
Really good idea to organize it all now and wishing you a lovely Holiday over there too.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
17 Jun 18
@BelleStarr
I would be as well I can tell you and you will love Ireland.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
Thank you, I am very excited about the upcoming trip.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50179)
• United States
15 Jun 18
I hope that you have a wonderful time.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
I am looking forward to it, I am sure it will be great.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50179)
• United States
17 Jun 18
@BelleStarr I was there when I was a baby. I wish that I could remember it.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
27 Jun 18
Ooh lucky you I bet you will have a whale of a time. If it is your friends first time I would recommend those hop on hop off bus tours. They take you to most of the important sites around the cities and help you get your bearings. I will PM you with some information about tours! I bet you are beyond excited. That was a pretty good price for your ticket.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
27 Jun 18
I went to Ireland 2.5 years ago and I paid more than $800 for my ticket from Boston plus it cost us $150 for the transport there. I love the hope on hop off tour, Thanks for the tour offers, I am looking for some great ideas to share with them.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
27 Jun 18
@BelleStarr Sent you a couple of links you might be lucky finding something you like. You will probably be a great tour guide for your friends having been there and know the ropes!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
Even after 4 visits, there are still things I want to see.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Jun 18
@DianneN lol I have been to England and London over 20 times. I have been to Paris twice but surprisingly I didn't fall in love with it. This same friend wants me to do Paris with her and we almost did and then the Parish bombings started and I didn't feel safe going there.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 18
@BelleStarr It's like me with Paris. 4 times and counting. My son is there now on business, but visiting his favorite places and then some.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
We are flying out on November 4 and coming back on the 11th, Sunday to Sunday.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Jun 18
@BelleStarr That's a good time of year to go. Not too cold.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
14 Jun 18
I am so excited for you!
Sorry hubs won't be going though.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Jun 18
Yes I am sorry he can't go too but he is happy with his decision and I have traveled without him before. I will make loads of food for him before I go and arrange for one of the grandsons to come and stay with him.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
16 Jun 18
@BelleStarr that's good hes' okay with it and that sounds like a good little plan.
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@dgobucks226 (35552)
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16 Jun 18
I had a friend who traveled to Ireland on vacation. Her family is Irish and she had a wonderful time! She and her family especially enjoyed chatting with the local town folk at the Pub. Also terrific scenery there and she saw an Irish castle. Do you have any Irish ancestry?
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Jun 18
Yes I am half Irish, this will be my 5th time visiting. I have been to the places where my family was from, at least those I know. It is a beautiful country.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
14 Jun 18
Hi Belle. Am so happy for you. You will share your travels with us? Excited for you as well. Take care always.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Jun 18
I will share my trip but maybe not while I am traveling, I am thinking of leaving my computer at home
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
28 Jun 18
@BelleStarr Sure, no worries, Belle. Will be waiting for your post regarding your trip. You will be missed while you are there in Ireland.
@GardenGerty (160611)
• United States
15 Jun 18
You sound like a very seasoned traveller. I hope you have a marvelous time. Your friends are lucky to have you manage the details with them. I am sorry your husband cannot go.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
I am a very seasoned traveler we have traveled to Europe about 30 times over the years. I am lucky to have friends that want to go with me lol
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
15 Jun 18
I am super excited for you! Can't wait to see pictures.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
15 Jun 18
I'm super excited too. With the hotel and flight now it is just the details.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
Yes things have really gotten expensive in Dublin but it still is affordable because of the cheap flight.
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
15 Jun 18
Going to Ireland? You should be excited! Do you plan to kiss the Blarney Stone? LOL. 
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
Nope, no Blarney stone for me, I never do the touristy things lol
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
16 Jun 18
Check your papers and tell me what parish they came from, if I can find it I will take pictures for you.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 18
Thank you, I am sure we will have a ball,
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