TORONTO, March 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Vacations (www.insightvacations.com), the leader of premium and luxury escorted journeys, invites their guests to discover Ireland in celebration of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday with some of their best Regional and Country Roads journeys to "the Emerald Isle." Guests who book and pay in full by April 30, 2015 will enjoy a five* per cent savings with Insight's Early Payment Discount. Until Thursday, March 19, 2015, Insight Vacations Canada invites travellers to take their Ireland quiz for a chance to win a 'pot of gold' of Irish-themed prizes: http://bit.ly/19eiG8t!
"In 2015, Ireland remains one of the top-selling destinations with Insight Vacations for Canadians, with the Country Roads of Ireland being our number one trip booked," said Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada. "With seven tailor-made trips ranging from eight to 26 days, travellers will experience this magical destination renowned for its natural beauty, the 'Irish Welcome' from friendly locals and its culinary and drinking delights."
Country Roads of Ireland
The Country Roads of Ireland is a 13-day jaunt around the Emerald Isle, taking guests to medieval castles, towering cliffs, historic towns, quiet lakes and natural wonders. Travellers will visit one of Ireland's main racehorse breeding centres in Kildare, take a scenic drive on the Ring of Kerry, and enjoy a Signature Experience touring the famous Connemara Marble Factory. In Northern Ireland, guests will join a local expert for a panoramic tour of Belfast, including a new state of the art Titanic building, before enjoying some 'craic' and old-fashioned hospitality at the Celebration Dinner.
Irish Elegance
On the nine-day Irish Elegance Country Roads escorted journey, Insight guests will visit cities, towns and countrysides in the Emerald Isle that truly celebrate the noble history and upheld culture of the land. From the prestigious Trinity College Library and the reverent St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin to an exclusive scenic cruise aboard 'The Isle of Inisfree' on Lake Corrib led by a local historian in the west of Ireland, guests will enjoy the finest Signature Experiences of the destination with charming Irish flair.
Britain & Ireland Explorer
The unhurried pace and beauty of the 17-day Britain & Ireland Explorer takes guests to the Irish countryside and historic English towns, and introduces them to Welsh hospitality and the austere Scottish Highlands for a truly memorable exploration of the British Isles. Insight Vacations guests will begin in London with sightseeing and a Welcome Reception, travel to the English countryside to Stratford where they'll visit to the birthplace of Shakespeare, and learn how the famous Lochcarron fabrics are made en route to Edinburgh. Their Irish experience is a balanced blend of history, culture and cuisine. Guests will visit the Guinness Storehouse to experience the nation's world famous beverage, enjoy a delightful trip around the Ring of Kerry through towering cliffs, lush lakelands and remote villages, and take a guided visit of the world famous Waterford crystal factory where they will meet a master craftsman.
For more information, please visit www.insightvacations.com or contact your local travel agent.
About the TreadRight Foundation
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported more than 35 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The Foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.
TreadRight's past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society's inaugural "World Legacy Awards," and inspiring wildlife advocates like Terri Irwin.
To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at treadright.org.
About Insight Vacations
For more than 35 years, Insight Vacations (www.insightvacations.com) has been designing the world's finest escorted travel itineraries. Insight offers 113 journeys to more countries across Europe than any other operator and provides the same legendary service across North America, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Morocco, Egypt and Israel.
Insight guests enjoy The Art of Touring in Style with business-class legroom aboard customized luxury coaches, intimate groups of just 40 travellers and the services of an experienced Tour Director who acts as 'travelling concierge.' Each expertly planned itinerary includes a range of Signature Events for a unique and authentic look into the history and culture of each destination. Throughout their trip, guests will stay in handpicked hotels that are centrally or scenically located and have the perfect balance of guided and independent exploration.
For more information, visit us at http://www.insightvacations.com, on social media at http://www.facebook.com/InsightVacations, http://twitter.com/InsightVacation, and join the conversation using the hashtag #InsightMoments.
*Terms & Conditions: Applies only to tours featuring the 'Early Payment Discount' in the price panel - see the new 2015 Europe & Britain brochure. Not applicable to City Breaks, Eastern Mediterranean, tours that include cruise components and Red Hot Deals. Valid on new bookings only and must be booked between Feb 27-Apr 30, 2015. A $200 per person deposit is required within 3 days of booking and Full Payment is due by Apr. 30, 2015. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts where stated. This offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply.
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