We'll spend our first night at a five star hotel, in a renovated mansion. The word "posh" was invented for places like this. Champagne and rose petals will greet us, along with a romantic bath for two, candlelit dinner, and breakfast in bed.
We'll be itching to get to the countryside, but why not take in a wonderful tour of Dublin before we head off into the wild Irish countryside?
What could be more wonderful than at least one morning of breakfast in bed? Honeymoon heaven!
You're in Dublin. What do you do? One word: Guinness! Let's have a few rounds over stew and some great live music.
We'll be staying at gorgeous little B&Bs as we make our way through Ireland. The advantage is that they're very economical compared to hotels, and also offer a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Help us stay in the best ones on our way!
We'll need a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the fact that we're married! Holy cow!
Cost Each $100.00
Still Need 1
We're not lushes or anything, but a bottle of really good wine would accompany our fabulous first honeymoon meal.
Erin and Sam want to surprise each other by each planning a romantic adventure for the other during the trip. But the level of adventure really depends on how much they have to spend! Help make the surprise really spectacular.
We love our B&Bs, but it would be awfully nice to stay in a castle or posh hotel another night along the way!
Cost Each $200.00
Still Need 2
A romantic meal at a fine restaurant along the way.
Cost Each $80.00
Still Need 2
Did we mention the Guinness? Ireland is the only place Erin will actually drink it. Don't let a girl down!
The islands off the coast of Ireland are incredible - and the only way to get to them is by ferry.
Cost Each $40.00
Still Need 2
Two tickets to one of the many, many museums we're likely to find along the way. We love not just the big ones, but small and quirky, too!
Cost Each $30.00
Still Need 2
A night at the theatre - there's lots to be had.
Cost Each $150.00
Still Need 2
A picnic for two on the beach of Connemara. Weather permitting, of course!
Admission to an old Irish castle. Perhaps even an ancestral home!
Cost Each $20.00
Still Need 1
After a lot of time on the road, we're sure to need a really good massage, and a relaxing day at the spa. This would be the "relaxation" portion of the honeymoon. ;)
Horseback riding on the incredible beaches of Galway Bay.
Traditional Irish music night - complete with food and drink. Will Erin sing a few songs, too, like the last time she was there?
Relax & Refresh Package. A luxury spa treatment for two, and a night in a cozy B&B. Includes travel and meals.
Cost Each $250.00
Still Need 1
A beautiful jewelry set for Erin, as a keepsake of the trip.
Cost Each $75.00
Still Need 1
A fine set of Waterford crystal to keep in our home.
A great old pocketwatch for Sam, as a keepsake of the trip.
A work of art to display in our home.
Wild card gift - we can use it however we like!
Rental car to get us around Ireland - how else will we see the magical countryside?
Get Erin & Sam to Europe! Plane tickets are a must!