Family holidays to Ireland

 On this trip: We stay in small cosy Irish guesthouses and eat in local restaurants throughout the trip. These are part of the fabric of the community in Ireland and bring much needed income and visitors to remote parts of the country. They will also provide you (the traveller) with a real flavour of Irish hospitality. Local Irish leaders offer a great way to find out more about the local culture, speak the language, understand the day-to-day life around them and help to ‘open doors’ to a fuller experience.

Our local operator in Ireland has a strong policy of responsible tourism and is committed to protecting the great outdoors. The maximum group size is just 11 and the whole trip is run to ‘low impact’ principles. They have a set of environmental guidelines that their leaders work with and will share this information with you during your trip. You’ll even get to keep a few Irish traditions alive - like a game of “vagaball” (beach volleyball) on Derrynane Beach.

Our responsible travel code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us.

Charity partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.

Carbon balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.

Our foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you call.