Brendan Vacations has hosted six travel advisors on a seven-day famil through Ireland in October, combining celebrated landmarks with local culture, food and a five-star castle stay to give participants firsthand insight into the experiences they can recommend to clients.
The journey took the group from Dublin’s historic streets to the coastal town of Kinsale, the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher.
Brendan Vacations’ Valerie Bracken and Adventure World’s head of sales Elsa McLean hosted the trip.
Journey highlights
The itinerary paired well-known sights with opportunities to experience Irish hospitality and hear local stories. Advisors visited Blarney Castle and its legendary Blarney Stone, enjoyed traditional music in Doolin and took part in a Make Travel Matter experience celebrating local food.
A highlight was an overnight stay at the five-star Dromoland Castle, where the group explored the walled gardens and met the resident Irish wolfhounds. The stay gave advisors a closer look at a distinctive accommodation experience to share with clients planning an Irish holiday.
The famil also included a visit to The Great Southern Killarney and the thatched cottages of Adare, showcasing more of the places and experiences that can shape a journey through Ireland.
Throughout the week, the combination of sightseeing, local encounters and time with their hosts helped advisors deepen their destination knowledge and build confidence in recommending Brendan Vacations to clients.
