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     • Special Program Services in Central Scotland & Central Ireland—
          Special services are provided as part of the Central Scotland and Central Ireland "Full
          Package" to qualified guests bi-weekly between mid-April and late-October. See brochure,
          or inquire for more information.
     
 

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        "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 regularly scheduled Fridays.
           A friendly face welcomes you and helps you with your first activities in Scotland.
     
 

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         "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 Hampshirea
 
     • 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.
     
 

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        "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
 
     • Greeting & Orientation from our on-site professionals.
           Helps you get up to speed quickly in your vacation environment.
     
 

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       "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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        "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.
     
 

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        "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."
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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.
     
 

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        "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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     • Transatlantic Flights.
             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 at check-in).
 
     • 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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        "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 the 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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        "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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