Ireland

My Vacation to Ireland
By Mrs. Forman
I chose to plan a vacation to Ireland because I am enamored of Irelando lush green fields and vibrant culture. s My family heritage is mostly Irish, so I would love to learn more about the Irish culture and history. In this presentation, I looked up the currency exchange rates from U.S. dollars to Euros (the European currency Ireland has adopted) and found some basic costs for transportation, food, housing, and souvenirs. I hope you enjoy this presentation as much as I did researching and putting it together. May you enjoy the luck of the Irish!

Major Highlights
7-Day Itinerary
r Day 1: Arrive in Dublin,

Ireland. See Book of Kells in Trinity College. r Day 2: Boyne Valley s explore the largest prehistoric megalithic art sites. r Day 3: Kinsale s feast in medieval Kinsale, undisputed gourmet center of Ireland. r Day 4: West Cork s see Drombeg Stone Circle and Blarney Castle & Stone Day 5: Dingle Peninsula s climb Mount Brandon. Day 6: Ennis s visit Cliffs of Moher and Alliwee Caves Day 7: West Clare s See the Burren (Great Rock)

Ancient Ireland Tour

Around 5,000 years ago, people in Ireland built monuments older than the Pyramids! Experience ageold fortresses, castles and ancient abbeys, then enjoy a medieval banquet full of sumptuous food and ribald music.

Costs in Ireland

Transportation
$1.00 (Dollars) = 0.73478 (Euros)
Average Cost of Transportation Student Bus Travel card = a 12 or $16.73 Free bus and train for permanent Ireland residents age 66 and older. Train Tickets Adult One-Way = a 2.30 or $3.21 Adult Round-trip = a 4.20 or $5.86 Rental Cars Economy 2-door = a 18 or $25.09 Luxury Full-size Mercedes = a 365 or $508.83

1.00 (Euros) = $1.39406 (Dollars)

Hotel Accommodation s
Prices for 2 adults 1 night.

Old Ship Inn (Castlegregory, Kerry) = a 40 or $55.76 Best Western Perys Hotel (Limerick City, Limerick) = a 59 or $82.25 Achill Cliff House Hotel (Achill Island, Mayo) = a 140 or $195.17 Kildare Hotel, Spa and Country Club (Straffan, Kildare) = a 265 or $369.43 The G Hotel (Galway City, Galway) = a 450 or $627 .33

Costs in Ireland
$1.00 (Dollars) = 0.73478 (Euros) 1.00 (Euros) = $1.39406 (Dollars)

Costs in Ireland

Food
$1.00 (Dollars) = 0.73478 (Euros) 1.00 (Euros) = $1.39406 (Dollars)
Average Cost of Food (per person) Take-Away/Fast-Food = a 6 or $8.36 Lunch at Pub/Small Hotel = a 10 or $13.94 Lunch at Restaurant = a 15 or $20.91 Evening a la Carte = a 25 or $34.85 Evening at Top Class Restaurant = a 60 or $83.64

pMmm, mmm, good!

Common Irish Food Potatoes Cheese Soups Salmon Scallops Lobster Muscles Oysters Beef Lamb Pork Bread

Traditional Irish Food

Ireland is most known for potatoes and cheese when it comes to food. Irish stew has been recognized as the national dish for two centuries. A typical Irish meal consists of whole-cooked potatoes, cabbage and meat.

Costs in Ireland

Top 5Irish Souvenirs

$1.00 (Dollars) = 0.73478 (Euros) 1.00 (Euros) = $1.39406 (Dollars)
Aran Sweaters = $72 or a 52.90 Crystal = $185 or a 135.93 Tweeds (flat cap) = $48 or a 35.27 Linen (dish towel) = $13 or a 9.55 Parian China = $140 or a 102.87

Budget
Transportation

Dolla r
$625 $450 $400 $300 Housing

Euro
459.24 330.65 293.91 220.43

17% 23% 25%

35%

Transportation Housing Food Souvenirs

Food Souvenirs

Total Budget: $1,775.00 or 1,304.23

Ireland
References & Websites
http://www.irishancestralholidays.com/2010/08/worlds-best-irish-stew-recipe/ http://authenticireland.com http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Ireland.html http://www.foundmark.com/Ireland/rests/rests-overview.html

http://www.irishrail.ie/your_ticket/fares_enquiries.asp http://www.budget.ie/quotation.php http://www.irelandhotels.com http://www.obriensirishcottage.com http://www.oanda.com/