60 in Ireland. Timeshare?

[BillandSusan Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BillandSusan]

Bill's turning 60 and he wants nothing more than to visit Ireland. I'm trying to plan something, but didn't really know where to start. So, I figured I'd start with lodging. Should I try to get a timeshare (it's a year away) or should I stick with hotels, B&B's etc.? Any advise at all would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

[Carolinian Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Carolinian]

We found the timeshare at Knocktopher Abbey, availible through II or DAE, to be an excellent base for touring the southeast of Ireland from Dublin to Cork.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Ireland is not an easy trade particularly summer. When are you looking to go and what exchange company are you associated with? What are you attempting to make the exchange with (what is your deposited week)?

I know of 2 members here that own at different timeshare resorts in Ireland which I'm sure they'd rent if it was in your timeframe as a great alternative to trying to exchange.

[BillandSusan Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BillandSusan]

I have just started the planning on this project. It's not until 2013, so I have some time, just no patience -- I always have to plan way ahead.

We belong to both RCI and II, neither of which have ever come through on a trade for us, so I did plan on renting. Just didn't know if I should look for a TS rental or stick with hotels, etc.

We've never been to Ireland so where we start, where we go while there, and where we finish won't matter at all. Although, Bill's grandparents were born and raised there, so I'm sure he'll want to at least visit the area where they grew up. Thanks for the responses.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

I have just started the planning on this project. It's not until 2013, so I have some time, just no patience -- I always have to plan way ahead.

We belong to both RCI and II, neither of which have ever come through on a trade for us, so I did plan on renting. Just didn't know if I should look for a TS rental or stick with hotels, etc.

We've never been to Ireland so where we start, where we go while there, and where we finish won't matter at all. Although, Bill's grandparents were born and raised there, so I'm sure he'll want to at least visit the area where they grew up. Thanks for the responses.

Ireland is a tough trade thru II and even RCI - people just tend to use them or rent them.
I own at Fitzpatrick's Castle Dublin and I love to use it as a base to tour the area around Dublin and as far south as Cork and up north as well.
Then you can hop on the train and spend a few days down in the southwest around Killarney - friends are staying in Dublin next month for 5 days and then using Paddy Wagon Tours to doa 3 day southwest trip.

I just find it relaxing to be able to come home at the end of the long day of touring and have a spacious place to relax, do laundry, eat at the Pub or restaurant.

Where are Bill's parents from? - DHs family is in Kilkenny/Waterford area as well as the west.

[BillandSusan Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BillandSusan]

Where are Bill's parents from?

Bill's parents are from Boston <grin>. However, one grandmother came here as an indentured servent in her twenties. The other came after she was married, but I can't remember which grandmother came from which county.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Bill's parents are from Boston <grin>. However, one grandmother came here as an indentured servant in her twenties. The other came after she was married, but I can't remember which grandmother came from which county.

It is going to be fun preparing for the trip.....

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[Ireland's Call Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ireland's Call]

Ireland

Have been "off the air " for some time ...will be happy to assist ...have sent an email
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