Monday, November 29, 2010

Celtic Tours Classic College Football - Notre Dame vs Navy in Dublin 2012


Updated October 18, 2011
Notre Dame and Navy have played each other since 1927.  In 1996 Notre Dame and Navy faced off in Dublin, Ireland. Over 12,000 Notre Dame and Navy fans traveled from the US to be a part of the game.  They will play each other again in 2012 - call 732-747-8187 now to reserve your spot!  Please ask for Mary.

Here are sample itineraries, although we can customize your trip as well - just ask.

New Itinerary 
Portmarnock, Co Dublin, Killarney, Louth  8 Days/ 6 Nights
SAMPLE INCLUSION COSTS
  • 6 Nights 1st Class/Superior Hotels(includes 3 nights in Portmarnock, Co Dublin, 2 Nights Killarney and 1 Night Louth)
  • 6 Full Irish Breakfasts
  • 3 Hotel dinners
  • 1 Dinner with Traditional Irish Entertainment
  • Game Ticket
  • Boxed Lunch at Game
  • Deluxe touring motorcoach with Driver/Guide for all transfers and sightseeing
  • Service Charges, Flight Bag and Travel Documents
  • Services of Celtic Tours Representative in Ireland
ADMISSION TO

Guinness Brewery Storehouse, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Cobh Heritage Center, plus Blarney Woollen Mills

COST

From $2488 LAND PP Sharing

$798 Single Room Supplement

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Almost Sold Out 
Dublin, Galway   6 Days/ 4 Nights

SAMPLE INCLUSION COSTS
  • 4 Nights 1st Class/Superior Hotels(includes 3 Nights Dublin, 1 Night Galway)
  • 4 Full Irish Breakfasts
  • 1 Hotel dinner
  • 1 Dinner with Traditional Irish Entertainment
  • Game Ticket
  • Boxed Lunch at Game
  • Deluxe touring motorcoach with Driver/Guide for all transfers and sightseeing
  • Service Charges, Flight Bag and Travel Documents
  • Services of Celtic Tours Representative in Ireland
ADMISSION TO

Trinity College and the Book of Kells
 
COST

From $1678 LAND PP Sharing

$269 Single Room Supplement


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Sold Out. Please call for details 
Limerick, Galway, Dublin   8 Days/ 6 Nights

SAMPLE INCLUSION COSTS
  • 6 Nights 1st Class/Superior Hotels(includes 1 Night Limerick, 2 Nights Galway and 3 Nights Dublin)
  • 6 Full Irish Breakfasts
  • 3 Hotel dinners
  • 1 Dinner with Traditional Irish Entertainment
  • Game Ticket
  • Boxed Lunch at Game
  • Deluxe touring motorcoach with Driver/Guide for all transfers and sightseeing
  • Service Charges, Flight Bag and Travel Documents
  • Services of Celtic Tours Representative in Ireland
ADMISSION TO

Guinness Brewery Storehouse, Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey
 
COST

From $2035 LAND PP Sharing

$429 Single Room Supplement



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PLEASE NOTE:

AIRFARE

Inclusive Air rates will be advised at a later date including scheduled air and charter air where available.
 
OPTIONAL GOLF TOURS

Optional golf tours available with a minimum of 3 golf days

NOTE

Tips to the Driver/Guide is considered personal and is not included. 

Current Irish taxes are included as of July 2010 and are subject to change.


These can also be arranged:
Chauffeur Driven Tours
Golf Tour Packages
Self-Drive Tour Options
We can also arrange for an extended stay in Ireland, Scotland, England, Italy or other European Destinations.

Optional Sightseeing:
Tour the Ring of Kerry
Kiss the Blarney Stone
Exclusive parties for your groups can be arranged at any Irish Venue.
Hop on/Hop off tour of Dublin

Individual Policies
LAND TOUR INDIVIDUAL DEPOSITS
Up To April 04, 2011: $50 Deposit Required to Hold Space
From April 05-September 01, 2011: Additional $100 PP Due
From September 02, 2011-February 07, 2012: Additional $100 PP Due
From February 08, 2012-March 30, 2012: Additional $200 PP Due
From March 31, 2012-May 23, 2012: Additional $200 PP Due
Final Payment due May 24, 2012
*Insurance due at time of deposit. Those already deposited will have up to April 04, 2011 to purchase insurance.
**Air: Once airfares and schedules become available, we will advise you of the airline policy for deposits due, changes, cancellations and ticketing deadlines.

LAND TOUR NAME CHANGE or REPLACEMENT FEES
Up To April 04, 2011: No Charge
From April 05-September 01, 2011: No Charge
From September 02, 2011-February 07, 2012: No Charge
From February 08, 2012-March 30, 2012: $50 Per Change
From March 31, 2012-May 23, 2012: $100 Per Change
From May 24, 2012-June 29, 2012: $200 Per Change
From June 30, 2012 Onward: No Replacement/Change Allowed

LAND TOUR CANCELLATION FEE
Up to April 04, 2011: $50 Per Person
From April 05-September 01, 2011: $100 Per Person Booked
From September 02, 2011-February 07, 2012: $200 Per Person Booked
From February 08, 2012-March 30, 2012: $400 Per Person Booked
From March 31, 2012-May 23, 2012: 70% of Land Tour Cost
From May 24, 2012 Onward: 100% of Land Tour Cost
Group Policies

LAND TOUR GROUP DEPOSITS
Up To April 04, 2011: $250 Deposit Required to Hold Space
From April 05-September 01, 2011: Additional $100 PP Due For All Seats Sold
From September 02, 2011-February 07, 2012: Additional $100 PP Due For All Seats Sold
From November 01, 2011: All sold seats must be advised with names
From February 08, 2012-March 30, 2012: Additional $200 PP Due For All Seats Sold-Release of 90% of unsold seats
From March 31, 2012-May 23, 2012: Additional $200 PP Due For All Seats Sold-Release of 90% of unsold seats
Final Payment due May 24, 2012-Release of all unsold seats
*Insurance due at time of deposit. Those already deposited will have up to April 04, 2011 to purchase insurance.
**Air: Once airfares and schedules become available, we will advise you of the airline policy for deposits due, changes, cancellations and ticketing deadlines.


LAND TOUR NAME CHANGE or REPLACEMENT FEES
Up To April 04, 2011: No Charge
From April 05-September 01, 2011: No Charge
From September 02, 2011-February 07, 2012: No Charge
From February 08, 2012-March 30, 2012: $50 Per Change
From March 31, 2012-May 23, 2012: $100 Per Change
From May 24, 2012-June 29, 2012: $200 Per Change
From June 30, 2012 Onward: No Replacement/Change Allowed

LAND TOUR CANCELLATION FEE
Up to April 04, 2011: $200 Per Group
From April 05-September 01, 2011: $100 Per Person Booked
From September 02, 2011-February 07, 2012: $200 Per Person Booked
From February 08, 2012-March 30, 2012: $400 Per Person Booked
From March 31, 2012-May 23, 2012: 70% of Land Tour Cost
From May 24, 2012 Onward: 100% of Land Tour Cost


Call Mary McGrath at 732-747-8187 for details and reservations

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Cycling on the Seas - Norwegian Epic - November 5, 2011

Come Join Us for 

Cycling on the Seas ~ November 5, 2011

on the New Norwegian Epic

Cruise to St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Nassau  
Your cruise vacation includes: Four indoor cycling classes just for our group! ~ $50 onboard credit per cabin ~ Travel Bug Vacation Planners tote bag
Other highlights include: Aqua Park, bowling, bungee jumping, ice skating, rock climbing, rappelling, volleyball Blue Man Group, Second City Comedy, Cirque Dinner Show, Legends in Concert, Murder Mystery Lunch, & the first Ice Bar at Sea!
$50 per person deposit will hold your spot! 
*prices are per person, based on double occupancy; other categories on a space available basis   3rd & 4th person rates are also available
For details contact Mary McGrath 732-747-8187 or email mary@thetravelbugonline.com 
Click here to read more about the New Norwegian Epic!
*Fares shown in U.S. dollars. Offers apply to select sailing. Fares are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy.  Additional categories available as well as 3rd and 4th  person pricing.  Government taxes and fees of $121.23 additional per person. Onboard service charges are additional and will be automatically added to your onboard account, and is subject to your discretion. See ncl.com for details. IMPORTANT NOTICE: NCL is suspending the company’s fuel supplement for all voyages at this time. The Company reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests should the price of light sweet crude oil according to the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index) increase above $65 per barrel. NCL may collect any fuel supplement charge in effect at the time of sailing, even if the cruise fare has been paid in full. Offers are based on availability, capacity controlled, not combinable with other offers, subject to change or cancellation without notice, and may be withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions apply. NCL is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Ships’ Registry: BAHAMAS and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ©2010 NCL Corporation Ltd. Travel Agency disclaimer: Pricing subject to change and availability
 

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

TSA New Requirements as of November 1, 2010

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that it will require a full name (as it appears on the government issued ID they will use when traveling), date of birth and gender for all passengers traveling on or after November 1, 2010 regardless of when the reservation was booked. Failure to provide this information could result in a reservation being refused by the airline.

All reservations traveling or returning on November 1, 2010 and after, must include the following information, regardless of when the reservation was booked, in order to be in compliance with Transportation Security Administration requirements.

• - Full Name -first, middle name or initial*, and last, as it appears on the valid, government-issued photo ID that the passenger will present at the airport)
•- Date of Birth
•- Gender

Airlines may cancel any reservation which does not contain this information at least 72 hours prior to travel.

The spelling of the middle name or initial must exactly match the government issue ID used when traveling. Not entering this information at the time of booking could result in additional fees and delays at the airport.

Please visit http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/secureflight/index.shtm for full details from the TSA.