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8-DAY TRIP TO IRELAND - Groupon Bundle$1,998.00
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Necessities and AmmeninitesCostRationale
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Preparatory Day - October 31, 2015
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Delta airfare from Bob Hope Airport, Burbank, to JFK Airport, New York City$214.65 + first checked bag ($25) + second checked bag ($35)see website
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Aer Lingus airfare from JFK Airport, New York City, to Shannon Airport, Irelandprovided by Groupon bundlereference using this website
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$274.65
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Day One - November 1, 2015
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Taxi drive from Shanon airport of arrival to Adar Manor, Limerick - 19.9 km$32.52see fare calculator
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Check into Adar Manor (lodging for trip)provided by Groupon bundlesee groupon details
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Breakfast at Dolan's Pub $45.00see review site
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Barrat day-long tour to cliffs of Moher, with stops along the way (9:45 AM-6:00 PM$29.24 per person (total = $58.48)see tour details and itinerary
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- Leamenagh Castleincludedsee C11 link
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- Poulnabrone Tombincludedsee C11 link
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- Ballyvaughn Village - lunch break at Monks Pub (seafood)includedsee C11 link
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- Shores of Galway Bayincludedsee C11 link
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- Break at the rocky, shoreside Ballyreen nook with views of Aran Islandsincludedsee C11 link
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- Cliff Moherincludedsee C11 link
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Dinner at the French, Vegetarian cafe Bon Apetite in Limerick$45.00see review site
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Traditional Irish Night (with farm produce, dancing, music) at King John's Castle$47.64/person (total = $95.28)see website
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$276.28
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Day Two - November 2, 2015
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Taxi drive to Killarney (111 km due South)$181.39rought estimate based on fare calculation
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Pick up snacks in town for the trip detailed in C24$20.00
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6.5 hour tour of The Ring of Kerry (including several natural landmarks such as Killarney National park) - start: 10:30 AM$30/person (total = $60)see website
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- travel by air-conditioned coachprovidedsee C24
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- several stops, inclduing the Lakes of Killarney and the village of Sneemprovidedsee C25
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- dog and poney showprovidedsee C26
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- visit to Kerry Bog Village Museum (chance to buy sourvenirs)provided (expectation for spending spree = $50)see C27
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Elegant dinner at West End House - Irish cuisine made sophisticated $250.00see review site
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3 hour taxi drive to lodge in Limerick$181.39see C22
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$742.78
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Day Three - November 3, 2015
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1.5 hour taxi ride to Cork (101 km)$165.05see map
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Ballycotton Cliff hikingno cost; self-guidedsee review site
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Breakfast at Old Enlgish/City Market$30.00see review site
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Visit historic, gothic University College Cork (UCC) in Mardyke neighborhood no cost; self-guidedsee review site
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Watch a performace/concert at Opera House at Emmet House$32.48see review site
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Elbone Lane Brew and Steakhouse - "best steak in Cork" - Irish cuisine$80.00see review site
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1.5 hour taxi ride back to lodge$165.05see C33
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$472.58
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Day Four - November 4, 2015
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2 hours 10 minute taxi drive to Dingle - 135 km$220.61see map
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Vist Eask Tower - landmark on a grassy knollno cost; self-guidedsee review site
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Eat early lunch at O'Sullivan's Courthouse Pub - known for music and vinatge collection of beer$50.00see review site
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Half day tour of coatline with colorful insight into cultural surroundings$151.59see review site
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- includes visits to hilltop views, old forts, quaint coatal niches, and extensive walking around Dinlge Peninsulaprovidedsee C45
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Dinner at Idas Restaurant - French and Irish cuisine incorporated into locally provided seafood$145.00see review site
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Desert at Kool Scoops of Dingle$15.00see reveiw site
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Return taxi drive$220.61see C42
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$802.81
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Day Five - November 5, 2015
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Taxi drive to Westpoint - 2 hours 24 minutes - 169 km$276.17see map
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Early hike along Atlantic Drive on Ackill Island - abandoned antique village, sheep strolling about, rocks strewn about scenic coastlineno cost; self guidedsee review site
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Great Western Greenway bike tour from Ackill to Westport - 40 km ride along coast$155.00see review site
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Lunch the Pantry and Corkscrew - diner + appeals to health nuts$75.00see review site
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Kayaking expense along nearby Atlantic waters sponsored by The Adventure Islands$130.00see review site
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Adventure West coastering activity - walk in a large plastic bubble$60.00see review site
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Dinner at Traveler's Choice 2014 Winner An Port Mor Restaurant - Irish seafood cuisine$145.00
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Return taxi trip to Limerick$276.17see C52
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$1,117.34
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Day Six - November 6, 2015
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Taxi drive to the House of Waterford Crystal - manufacturer of crystal items (i.e. bowls, cups, vases) - 128 km$209.17see map
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Tour of the House of Waterford Crystal - arranged by Groupon package$99.00see website
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4 hours 21 minute taxi drive North through UK to Donegal Town, Ireland - 382 km$624.25see map
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Visit to Donegal Castleno cost; self-guided
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Early lunch at the Old Castle Bar next door to Donegal Castle$85.00reference in the commets section
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Boat tour sponsored by Donegal Bay Waterbus$21.66/adult (total = $43.32)website
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Visit to Louge Esk Lakeno cost; self-guidedsee review site
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Taxi Drive back to Limerick and lodge - 287 km$496.01see C62
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$1,556.75
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Day Seven - November 7, 2015
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Rest day spent in Downtown Limerick shopping and exploring$400.00rought estimation based off experience
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Visit University of Limerickno cost; self-guidedsee review site
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Lunch and dinner at AZUR restaurant$195.00see review site
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$595.00
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Day Eight - November 8, 2015
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Breakfast in bed at the lodge - afterwards = pack-up for last journey back homeprovided by Groupon packagesee site overviewing ammneities to the hotel
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2 hours 54 minute taxi drive to Sligo, Ireland - 224 km$366.05see map
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2 hour horseback ride by the Atlantic coastline$65.05 per person (total = $130.10)see website
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- lunch at Eithna's seafood restaurantincludedsee above
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Flight from Sligo, Ireland to JFK Airport, New York Cityprovided by Groupon packagesee A1
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Flight from JFK Airport to Bob Hope Airport, Burbank, CA$191.64see details
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$687.79
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TOTAL FOR HONEYMOON = $8,523.98
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