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 You have all been indulging my story telling these past few weeks, and for that I thank you. It’s not the time for us to book that vacation just yet, but it’s never too early to dream of that next destination. The one that has been in the back of your mind for years. Last week I shared stories of our clients tracing their roots. During the coming weeks, I’ll continue to share some of my favorite stories from our travelers through the years. Perhaps it will stoke an interest with you as well and prompt you to dig a little deeper into a destination you’ve been considering. Goodness knows, we’re all going to need a vacation once all of this is over. Until we can wander, we will continue to wonder about that next trip. I’ve had the pleasure of planning two epic vacations for the Neace family so far. I love working with families like theirs. The first trip we planned was to Walt Disney World where their son and daughter, ages 4 & 8, at the time, were able to immerse themselves in all things magical. For the second trip, the whole family jumped in with both feet to experience something new. The kids were 5 & 9 and they packed up for an adventure in Ireland! |
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The first time they left the country… This was a big step for their family, but they were certainly prepared. We talked in depth about how to structure the itinerary with a lot of flexibility for the kids, and honestly for Mom and Dad too after their first overnight flight. The first stop after picking up their rental car was a fairy park located about half way between Dublin and their B&B in Northern Ireland. It proved to be the perfect stop for the kids to run around and get some excitement out of being on vacation before they got back in the car to drive North. The rest of the trip was good balance of hiking, exploring Giant’s Causeway and taking in the historic sites. The highlight for the whole family just may have been the surprise Mom and Dad arranged for the littles to meet Santa (Father Christmas) while in Belfast. It’s no surprise they were all on the Nice list and it provided them with a memory that will last a lifetime. Mom and Dad were able to sneak in more than a few stops to check out some of the Game of Thrones film sites and props. They finished off their trip with a few days in Dublin and a Flytographer session as a souvenir. Ireland is a great destination for anyone thinking about heading overseas for the first time. I’ve met friendly people in each of the destinations I’ve visited, but those I’ve met in Ireland and Northern Ireland may be the warmest and most genuine so far. I think those of you who have visited would agree. Are you ready to start dreaming about experiences that are exactly what you were looking for but didn’t know existed? I’ve built relationships around the world to do just that for my clients. I’d love to help your family when the time is right. |