Emerald Isle for lovers: Travel Agent's executive editor reports on her alternative honeymoon in Ireland. (Focus on: Honeymoon & Romance).(Brief Article)

Travel Agent, April, 2002 by Cope, Peggy

Ireland might not be the first destination that springs to mind when you are shopping for a honeymoon destination for your clients, but it's well worth considering. Many of today's honeymooners are a bit older and more experienced than the 20-somethings of yore, and they have more money to spend. They probably want some luxury and more than a few romantic settings, both of which Ireland has in spades.

My husband, James Rivera, and I honeymooned last September on Ireland's west coast. The trip was arranged by CIE Tours International (800-CIE-TOUR, www.cietours.com) as one of its "Go As You Please" seven-night, independent fly-drive tours, which start at $498 per person double. These tours include a rental car; accommodations; pick-up service in Shannon, Dublin...

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