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IV. Full
Services in Central Scotland & Central Ireland |
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Special
Program Services in Central Scotland & Central Ireland—
Optional special services are available
to qualified
Central Scotland
and Central Ireland guests between
mid-April and late-October. See individual items listed below, or inquire for more information. |
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In our customers' own words—
"We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Scotland and Ireland
and the help we received from you before departure. We couldn't be more
pleased."
— S. Barnes & B. Brundige, New Mexico &
California |
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Airport Meeting
at Glasgow, Scotland on scheduled Friday arrivals.
A friendly face welcomes you and helps you with your first activities in
Scotland.
NOTE:
The GLASGOW airport meeting is INCLUDED for Full-Package guests to Central
Scotland and an extra-cost option for all other Scotland guests. |
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In our customers' own words—
"Being met by your man at the airport in Glasgow was
a welcome surprise —
exactly what we needed after two flights
which left us a bit weary. He couldn't have been more helpful
and his upbeat personality
was a tonic."
— G.
D. Sutherland, New Hampshire |
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Airport Hotel Lodging in Glasgow,
and in Shannon or Dublin, Ireland.
Helps you overcome jet
lag on arrival night BEFORE you start driving on the left.
NOTE:
The GLASGOW airport hotel is an extra-cost option for all Scotland guests.
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The SHANNON or DUBLIN airport hotel is INCLUDED for Full-Package guests to Central Ireland, and an extra-cost option for all other Ireland guests. |
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In our customers' own words—
"Spending our first night at the Glasgow
airport hotel was a
good plan. The hotel was comfortable and convenient to the air terminal."
— B. & A. Wilson, Kentucky |
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Greeting & Orientation
from our on-site professionals.
Helps
you get up to speed quickly in your vacation
environment.
NOTE:
On-site Orientation is INCLUDED for Full-Package guests to Central Scotland and an extra-cost option available to all other Central Scotland guests.
NOTE:
On-site Orientation is an extra-cost option available to all Central Ireland
guests. |
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In our customers' own words—
"Your
Scottish staffer treated us like old
friends. His services
were most welcome. Your Irish staffer also gave us personal attention
that was most helpful. It helps ever so much to have local people who
know the terrain well to provide hints and suggestions that suit personal
needs and tastes."
— S. Barnes & B. Brundige, New Mexico &
California
"Your on-site service in Scotland was one of the best parts of the trip."
— J. & L. Goodwin,
California
"We had a great time in Central Scotland. Your
company does a
great job. I especially appreciated the orientation and follow-up dinner
where you can bring questions that have come up and get good info on
what your fellow travelers have seen and like."
— S. & D. O'Neill,
California |
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Calendar of Events of
local color occurring during your stay.
Provides
cultural insights you might never discover on your own. |
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In our customers' own words—
"Your Scottish staff was of great
assistance, providing us with
route maps and places to visit."
— J. Ancker, California
"Your Irish staff was very helpful in telling us about the
surrounding areas and events."
— D. Sullivan, Colorado |
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Guided Outing: a staff-led
trip to a special place in Scotland or Ireland.
A
comfortable, enjoyable start to taking day-trips by providing our expert
help.
NOTE:
The Guided Outing is INCLUDED for Full-Package guests to Central Scotland
and an extra-cost option available to all other Central Scotland guests.
NOTE:
The Guided Outing is an extra-cost option available to all Central Ireland
guests. |
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In our customers' own words—
"Your Scottish staff was so nice and
extremely helpful. Many
of the things they suggested we see and do were among the best
experiences of our trip —
things we didn't even have on our list or
know about."
— S. Ashmore, North Carolina |
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Group Dinner in Scotland
or Ireland.
Our
staff hosts an evening with authentic
local cuisine in a local Scottish or Irish restaurant.
NOTE:
The Group Dinner is INCLUDED for Full-Package guests to Central Scotland
and an extra-cost option available to all other Central Scotland guests.
NOTE:
The Group Dinner is an extra-cost option available to all Central Ireland
guests. |
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In our customers' own words—
"The group dinner was definitely the food
highlight of our trip
to Scotland. We had delicious salmon."
— M.
McCorkendale, Missouri
"We enjoyed your Irish
staff. At the Home At First Irish dinner we learned much more about Ireland from
them."
— P.
Nichols, Colorado |
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V. Planning
the right transportation for your needs. |
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We arrange your flights to Britain and/or
Ireland from an airport near you.
We will propose an airline and itinerary
based on the best combination of schedule and fare for your specific needs.
You get to select the proposal option you prefer. Current "Fixed Package
Prices" are based on travel beginning
and ending in Newark (EWR) Airport, New Jersey; or JFK International Airport,
New York City, NY; or Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia,
PA, USA, and are subject to change. Origination from
all other
airports is available.
IMPORTANT: Airfares are normally subject to change until
tickets are issued, and may be subject to surcharges
(such as "fuel surcharges" and excess luggage fees). |
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Domestic Flights.
We arrange any connecting flights you may require from your
home airport at the lowest available fares. |
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Car Rental.
Using car rental companies in Britain & Ireland that provide low rates, and quality new cars.
Use of a rental car
is strongly recommended for all non-city destinations in the British Isles. |
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In our customers' own words—
"The driving was easier than I anticipated
and the English
people were so friendly and helpful! On three occasions we had
people offer to drive us to our proper exit after we had gone astray."
— M. L. Wilkinson, Tennessee |
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Public Transportation.
Home
At First recommends the use of public transportation for its city destinations:
London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. London
packages include a London transport pass,
good for buses and
Underground trains. Edinburgh
and Glasgow packages include a
BritRail Flexi-Pass for use on the entire network of
cooperating British rail lines. BritRail Passes are an extra-cost option
available to guests at all
other British destinations. |
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In our customers' own words—
"We found your day trip suggestions very
helpful. The train trip from Crianlarich to Mallaig (Scotland) was spectacular."
— F. Kirk, North Carolina |
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