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You want to plan your own Ireland vacation, but need guidance.
Perfect! There is nothing quite like planning your dream vacation. But I know just how overwhelming planning a vacation to Ireland, be it your first or fifteenth, can be. There is so much to see and do!
This is where Ireland vacation coaching can help.
We work together to plan your trip. Unlike a travel agent selling a package vacation, I don’t receive a commission for booking you into a specific hotel or with a specific car company. I make recommendations based on your group’s likes, interests, goals, and budget.
We can start from scratch, beginning with your family’s interests, working up to attractions to visit and places to stay. Or, if you have a list of “must see” attractions, we can lay out a plan to see as many as possible without making you feel rushed.
Every question you send over the coaching period will be answered; and as I get to know your family, I’ll be able to recommend activities, accommodations or attractions you didn’t know existed.
I’ll coach you in everything from attractions your family will love and transportation options to budgeting and lodging. When you’re happy with the plans we’ve laid out you will receive a detailed itinerary, filled with helpful tips, links, and maps to guide you as you explore Ireland.
What Travelers are Saying:
Dear Jody,
We got back from Ireland yesterday, and through my jet lag, I wanted to write you. I don’t even know if I have the words for what a spectacular vacation it was. We loved it–so much history and natural beauty, and the people could not have been friendlier everywhere we went. I don’t even think I’ve processed it all yet.
I wanted to thank you so sincerely for all of your help planning this amazing trip. I never would have known, on my own, where to go or how long to spend at each stop. You listened to our interests and planned a trip that worked perfectly for us. I loved arriving at each place and having a carefully edited list of possibilities to choose from. It made our trip all the more fun and less stressful. I’m so, so glad I found you online! I would recommend your services strongly to anyone wanting to go to Ireland. (And feel free to quote me!)
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How I Coach
Ireland trip coaching begins with a 15-30 minute phone call. I use this time to get to know you and your group, to understand your trip goals, Ireland dreams, and any concerns you may have.
I follow the phone call with a summary email. From this point, travel coaching takes place via email. This way you have everything in writing- including website links, phone numbers and email addresses.
Each coaching session lasts until you leave for your trip. Of course the majority of the work takes place over the first week or two, but I am available to you until your flight lifts off (and even during your trip if need be!) to answer your questions, calm your nerves, or assist with last minute changes.
Cost for a coaching session is $300.
After Purchasing a Coaching Session you will be taken to the order confirmation page. Under Order Details is the link to book your phone consultation. Please do book your consultation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The link will also be in your email receipt.
Because I personally handle all travel coaching, I accept a limited number of clients per month. Be sure to book your consultation as soon as possible.
Kind Words About Custom Ireland Vacation Coaching
how wonderful our trip was thanks especially to your excellent advice and help
Hi Jody,
Just wanted to say how wonderful our trip was when we finally got to Ireland [after a flight cancellation], thanks especially to your excellent advice and help.
My husband has gotten so interested in my stories that he suggested we go there ourselves next year for our 40th wedding anniversary. This is really a big deal for him since he hates to fly. So I'm already checking flight deals. This time I want to take your original advice to fly to Shannon...
Just wanted to say how wonderful our trip was when we finally got to Ireland [after a flight cancellation], thanks especially to your excellent advice and help.
My husband has gotten so interested in my stories that he suggested we go there ourselves next year for our 40th wedding anniversary. This is really a big deal for him since he hates to fly. So I'm already checking flight deals. This time I want to take your original advice to fly to Shannon...
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:33:04+00:00
Janet H (traveled in June 2015)
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You helped us to remain realistic about time and the demands of travel with children.
Dear Jody,
I am so grateful for the help you provided in planning my family trip to Ireland. You offered support, information, and clarity throughout the process and I couldn’t have properly prepared for this holiday without it. You helped us to remain realistic about time and the demands of travel with children. Because of your support, I feel confident that our trip will be the best experience possible.
Thank you so very much
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:37:25+00:00
Amy (February 3, 2013)
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The trip exceeded our expectations
I'm back at work after an amazing trip, but I think my mind is still in Ireland. The trip exceeded our expectations and I'll have to go back and take my husband some day.
Thanks so much for helping me plan the trip. It was so nice to have a plan, which made the trip go more smoothly. You gave me some great tips. I see why you are so passionate about Ireland.
Thanks so much for helping me plan the trip. It was so nice to have a plan, which made the trip go more smoothly. You gave me some great tips. I see why you are so passionate about Ireland.
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-11-12T07:57:09+00:00
Laura G
Traveled June 2017
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Accurate, honest guidance every stretch of the trip
Jody, we can NEVER thank you enough for the accurate, honest guidance every stretch of the trip.
Including your final, never truer, well-wishes to "just have fun! Follow the road less traveled and any signs that might lead you to something that could be the most memorable part of your trip."
Including your final, never truer, well-wishes to "just have fun! Follow the road less traveled and any signs that might lead you to something that could be the most memorable part of your trip."
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:11:32+00:00
Michelle C. (traveled August 2015)
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having you as a sounding board helps me “herd the cats”
... one of the things I like about your service is having you as a sounding board helps me "herd the cats" as it were. The ideas and options are swirling around and I can type it out, get your feedback, and then the random ideas and options can be better corralled into a reasonable plan...so {the suggestion that came out of left field} was just an escaping cat thing (hope that makes sense!)
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-04-21T20:53:40+00:00
Nicole M.
Traveling June 2017
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It was truly an amazing experience to have our own castle!!!
Hi Jody,
Just arrived back in the US and got the kids settled in school.
I wanted to thank you for helping us pick such great locations in Ireland. We had such a wonderful trip thanks to your help. Our favorites were visiting the Blarney Gardens, staying at Parknasilla, flying arrows and Falcons., the medieval night at the castle, and most of all we LOVED staying at Knappogue Castle. The ladies at the castle were so wonderful and it was truly an amazing experience to have our own castle!!!
Thanks for everything! I will recommend you to friends!!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T18:40:22+00:00
Jennifer R. (traveled August 2016)
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We absolutely Loved it all!!!
My kids loved it and so did we- we did so many fun things, but the trip was paced out perfectly for us, so we never felt like we tried to do too much.
Thank you again for helping to plan the perfect kid friendly vacation. I have been tauting your services as the best decision we made when planning our trip to Ireland!
Many thanks!!!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2018-04-16T08:07:40+00:00
Jonathan & Katie S.
traveled April 2018
https://store.irelandfamilyvacations.com/testimonials/we-absolutely-loved-it-all/
Having someone who knows the ins and outs of the place we are visiting is invaluable.
I finally have read the entire itinerary for our Ireland trip. It has so much information. I am so glad I used your service, as I know I have saved time and money. Having someone who knows the ins and outs of the place we are visiting is invaluable.
Our trip has been planned for Ireland and I have you to thank. It has been a great experience working with you. I will let you know all about our trip after we arrive home. The hard part is having to wait seven more weeks until we leave for our trip.
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:41:16+00:00
Nancy M (Traveled March, 2014)
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Our trip was magical and perfect, thanks to Jody!
Jody's advice through IrelandFamilyVacations.com was so valuable for our trip in the summer of 2016. Our trip was magical and perfect, thanks to Jody! Not only is the website full of helpful information...Jody promptly responded to our specific questions via e-mail. She even generously analyzed our proposed itinerary, saving us from making mistakes like trying to see too many things each day and driving too much (especially with kids)! We can't thank Jody enough for sharing her wisdom and passion about Ireland! Trust me...use Jody's service and your family will have the trip of a lifetime!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T18:38:12+00:00
Aimee M. (traveled July 2016)
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I have really LOVED this whole process.
I have really LOVED this whole process. I told my husband this has been so much more fun planning with you than our other trips I’m planning on my own.
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:44:13+00:00
Amy Burk (traveled February 2015)
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Ireland Family Vacations coaching services were the best thing we could do!
I found Ireland Family Vacations while googling Ireland with kids and trying to figure out if I should travel with my one year old or put it off a couple of years.
Jody Halsted from Ireland Family Vacations quickly provided reassurance and guidance even before we decided to hire her coaching services and promptly responded to emails and enquiries then and therafter.
Her coaching services were the best thing we could do! Ireland is a must for fun not just for adults for kids too and maybe more than other European destinations. Jody provided useful references and to- dos which made us feel we had a guide "on- site". I was working in Dublin most of the time so I needed to feel sure that my husband and kid would be well and having fun.
She provided detailed itineraries for us to chose and contact info for services providers. Jody called on our behalf where needed.
There were many things to love from/ in Ireland just to name a few:
-Dublins overall friendliness, pubs and child friendly places(most) and willing to do a puree for my son( even if at a cost some wont in Paris or elsewhere ever!). The city is lovely!
-Galway indeed a walkable city, try a B&B with a lovely Irish host in Cork thanks to Jody all walking distance( we would have difficulties guaranteeing otherwise!).
- Cliffs of Moher though windy !
- Rock Museum in Dublin. My hub is a fan!!
- Leisureplex zoo in Dublin and Monkey Maze in Cork (baby loved it) and Dublin Zoo.
- Jack Hayden Tours and The Malton Hotel in Killarney. Jack was responsive and our driver Eric a truly wonderful guide that took us through castles, sea and a chocolate factory. Best view of Skellig Michael! The Malton felt like a castle or old State House with a leisure pool that won our baby. Service wowed. Best place to end our short vacay after my work duties concluded!
Forever thankful Jody!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-07-29T15:43:04+00:00
Diana F
Traveled November 2016
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I can’t recommend enough about the trip and your service!
Our trip was fabulous. It was extremely easy to use trains and buses and you made it quite simple by laying it all out on our itinerary. Everyone at train and bus stations were remarkably helpful and the online tool was super simple to use.
I can't recommend enough about the trip and your service! I would recommend you to anyone and I definitely think you should charge more 🙂
I can't recommend enough about the trip and your service! I would recommend you to anyone and I definitely think you should charge more 🙂
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-11-12T07:47:16+00:00
Linda M.
Traveled June 2017
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We had a fantastic trip. Thank you!!
We had a fantastic trip. Thank you!! We so appreciate all your guidance and suggestions. Everything went smoothly. Your advice about the car rental was spot on. We got full insurance coverage, and while we survived without any scrapes, we were so glad that we had it. The driving (particularly through KNP) was hair-raising!
We loved every minute of the trip. Thank you again for all your help. My kids want to know if you've ever been to Italy. We're planning a trip for next summer and need a coach . . .
Thanks again,
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:25:05+00:00
Janea G (traveled August 2015)
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Thanks again for all your assistance and great advice. It really made the vacation.
The trip was fantastic even with the luggage delay for three days (was delivered to our first B&B) {after flight to Ireland was cancelled}. Everything went as planned and we saw all that we had scheduled. Had a great first taste of the country, stout, whiskey, cuisine and culture and will do it again in the future. Thanks again for all your assistance and great advice. It really made the vacation.
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:08:16+00:00
Ian & Tara T. (Traveled August 2016
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We could not have figured this out without you!
You have done an amazing job helping us plan. You have gone over and above anything I ever expected with helping us plan and we could not have figured this out without you!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:29:08+00:00
Kim S (traveling in April 2016)
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Fun instead of anxiety-producing
Thank you, Jody. Traveling stresses me out so much, and being able to ask you questions and get your help really makes this process fun instead of anxiety-producing.
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-03-21T14:18:58+00:00
Laine L (traveling April 2017)
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I’d say it was a win and your help was immense!
Everything was pretty good! The timing was good, the hubby wanted to squeeze more in, but I think kids considered it was plenty.
Irish breakfasts are not for the faint of heart 😉 I only made it 3 days and then had to go back to a regular one! Bunratty Castle was awesome! Way better than expected, we had a blast there! Sorry this is all over the place, typing as I’m thinking, car rental- totally worth it. We stopped at the beach in Inch- amazing! I’m totally in love with Dingle. And Murphy’s ice cream- whoa. I could hurt myself there. I’d say it was a win and your help was immense!
Thanks for everything!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:39:38+00:00
Susanna (Traveled April 2013)
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This made our experience in Ireland the most amazing, least stressful, and awesome vacation ever!
Before embarking on our vacation to Ireland I spent hours and hours looking into places to stay and places to visit. There were so many options that it overwhelmed and stressed me out because I didn't know which ones were best and different sites recommended different places. So I decided to do something I've never done before and hired a travel coach, Jody Halsted. I didn't know her and had no idea what to expect; I just knew I needed help to make the most out of this once in a lifetime vacation opportunity.
Jody was amazing!!! She has been to this country herself so has first hand knowledge on top places to visit and out of the way, not as well known gems to visit. She knew people personally who ran expeditions and ran bed and breakfasts so we knew we were in good hands from her firsthand knowledge. This made our experience in Ireland the most amazing, least stressful, and awesome vacation ever! I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for help in finding the best places to visit while on your trip.
Thanks so much Jody. You are a gem!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:22:27+00:00
Helena H. Traveled June 2014
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a most amazing family adventure to this magical and special land
Thank you to Jody Halsted of Ireland Family Vacations for helping to plan a most amazing family adventure to this magical and special land! Our first visit - just right and I could not have found the places where we stayed and the variety - all great and just right for our family. Much gratitude, and so glad to spend time in this blessed land - the land and the people ... amazing!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:34:55+00:00
Melinda Alcosser (traveled August 2015)
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It almost seems kind of surreal that we were there.
Thank you for all the advice, tidbits, and cautions! It was a wonderful vacation! Our weather was fabulous -- we'll have a skewed view of Irish weather norms.
Thank you for all your advice and tips. It was really helpful and made the trip easier and less stressful!
Thank you for all your advice and tips. It was really helpful and made the trip easier and less stressful!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-11-12T07:44:05+00:00
Mary M
Traveled June 2017
https://store.irelandfamilyvacations.com/testimonials/it-almost-seems-kind-of-surreal-that-we-were-there/
We now have a better understanding of why people should take their time seeing an area
We had a wonderful time, wished we could have stayed longer. We really appreciate all of your help it really worked out and we now have a better understanding of why people should take their time seeing an area. We met so many people that were trying to see the entire island in 1 week. So much driving and I do not know how they would have had a chance to really see it. We spent 3 days just doing different angles of Killarney National Park and Gap of Dunloe.
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-01-07T19:14:51+00:00
Robin H. (traveled March 2016)
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(Our trip) never could have been so successful without all of your generous advice and helpful planning.
We DID have an amazing trip!!! We can't thank you enough for all of your hard work helping us make it a reality. It never could have been so successful without all of your generous advice and helpful planning. We're SO SO grateful to you for all of your help and we can't wait to go back to Ireland!!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-11-12T08:07:44+00:00
Elisa U
Traveled July 2017
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Lifetime memories made, and the kids enjoyed it as much as we did.
[Ireland] was absolutely amazing and I cannot thank you enough for all you did to help steer us in the right direction! Lifetime memories made, and the kids enjoyed it as much as we did. My 7 year old says he wants to move to Ireland!
Ireland Vacation Coaching
2017-11-12T08:10:02+00:00
Madeline S
Traveled August 2017
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