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British Isles & Ireland Tour Review

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Other · Spring · 21 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i would highly recommend that if you go in march as i did that you bring your wool long johns

i usually recommend going in april or may or even september october because that way you miss the summer crowds

this particular type of tour is more for the history buffs than people that really want to take a deep dive into british culture

my advice would be to find a good agent who can help you navigate all of the specifics

Creator's Tips & Advice

Find a good travel agent to help navigate specifics
Bring wool long johns and a down coat if traveling in March
Use a credit card without conversion fees for currency
Consider guided tours for history-focused trips
Visit in April, May, September, or October for better weather and fewer crowds

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Driving on the wrong side of the roadUse buses or trains instead; they are great and allow you to see more
Weather in MarchBring wool long johns, a down coat, and possibly a walking stick

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a British Isles tour like?
QWhen is the best time to take a British Isles tour?
QWho is this type of tour best suited for?
QWhat should you pack for a British Isles tour?
QHow should you handle currency while traveling in the UK and Ireland?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconBooking Process2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Conway3 Happy Bacon
Top: Conway Castle
Dublin4 Happy Bacon
Top: Day trips from Dublin to Kilkenny and national parks
Conway, Wales3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Conway Castle
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Ken's special guest is Colleen Atherton of Eaglewings Travels of Wichita, Kansas. Colleen details her three weeks' tour of the British Isles & Ireland with stops in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Colleen expands on the sights and sounds of this three-part tour of which some was self-guided. Learn for whom this type of tour would be best, the time of year to go, what to expect weather-wise, and some recommended sights and activities along the way. It is a great adventure for history buffs but perhaps not for the kids according to Colleen. Timestamps: 0;00 Intro 0;13 Introducing Colleen 0;17 Tour Overview 1:55 Cotswolds & Bath 2:30 Hadrian's Wall 3:34 Best time to go on this type of tour 4:29 Lindisfarne (Holy Island) 5:17 York & Manchester 5:39 Conwy, Wales 6:22 The Guided Tour Highlights ( Liverpool, Edinburgh, etc) 7:20 Is this tour for Families? 7:57 Recommended Sights & Activities 10:34 Discussion on what are the British isles 12:10 How to get about on a self-guided tour 13:37 Planning advice 14:40 Who is best suited for this type of tour 14:58 Packing tips 15:13 Currency 16:25 Stress-free travel advice for the anxious 16:58 Colleen's upcoming visit to the Passion Play (Oberammergau) 17:35 Contact Information Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Eaglewings Travels: eaglewingstravel@gmail.com Eaglewings Travels Website:​ https://eaglewingstravels.com Image Credits: Image by martinhogarth from Pixabay  Image by Alberto Barco Figari from Pixabay  Image by pauldaley1977 from Pixabay  Image by Ian Dunlop from Pixabay  Image by Level_Up_Filming from Pixabay  Coppa Club London: Courtesy of Conde Naste Traveler Other Images Courtesy of BigStock RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.