Save $700 Per Person On Sceptre Tours

Travelers can save big when they book the "Affordable Luxury" vacation package to Ireland by Sceptre Tours — as much as $700 per person or $1,400 per couple for travel November 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011.

The Affordable Luxury package is geared toward those who want the five-star experience. The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt is one of Ireland's most exclusive properties. Located only 16 miles from Dublin City, in Wicklow, The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt is set amidst one of the most scenic and historic estates in Ireland. The resort is perfect for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, or family and friends as it features first-class golf courses and several restaurants including Gordon Ramsay.


The Affordable Luxury package includes 6 nights in a Deluxe Room at The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt in Wicklow; round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin; and a manual shift car rental.

Affordable Luxury is priced from $799 per person based on double or triple occupancy for travel from November 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011 for New York or Boston departures (other gateway cities are available). The price for four or five travelers is $829 per person and includes a connecting Deluxe Room and a Suite. This package is also available for travel from October 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010 at slightly higher rates. Taxes and fees of up to $180 per person and the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 for U.S. enplanements are not included. Prices shown above are for select Monday and Tuesday departures. Discounted rates for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's are available. In order to ensure availability at these rates, travelers are advised to make their booking by September 2, 2010.


To further enhance this Affordable Luxury experience, travelers can opt for the following upgrades:

GOLD PACKAGE
Includes upgrade to a suite, automatic car rental with unlimited mileage, and a GPS Navigation rental for $75 per person.

PLATINUM PACKAGE
Includes upgrade to a suite, 1 dinner at Gordon Ramsay's Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, and automatic rental car with unlimited mileage and a GPS Navigation rental for $250 per person.

ADDITIONAL NIGHT
Add a seventh night at The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt and an extra day car rental for only $99 per person.

BUSINESS CLASS SPECIAL
Upgrade to business class on Aer Lingus for an additional $499 each way per person.

Gay Tours in Ireland

While several larger cities now have annual community celebrations, pubs and clubs, community organizations and a visible LGBT scene, Dublin is unquestionably the center of LGBT life in Ireland and should be part of any gay travel plans to this country. Dublin nightlife offers both a casual pub scene and an upscale club scene complete with dress codes, which allows those on gay vacations to experience two very different aspects of local LGBT life. There are also a number of community festivals that take place throughout the year, including the Dublin International LGBTQ Pride Festival in June, the Dublin Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in July and the Dublin Gay Theatre Festival in May.

There is always something going on in Dublin, on either a small or large scale, so it is a good idea to pick up a copy of GNC, Ireland's main community magazine, when you arrive in town. There are many must-see attractions when partaking in gay travel in Dublin, including the Guinness Storehouse, the Old Jameson Distillery, the Hugh Lane Gallery, the Book of Kells, the Oscar Wilde House Museum and Dublin's quintessential LGBT bar, The George.

Folks planning a gay tour to Ireland should consider partaking in gay tours to ensure that they do not miss out on the plethora of historical, cultural and natural attractions that this intriguing, romantic nation has to offer.