2 independent reviews for Ireland train holiday, wild Atlantic way
Reviews for Ireland train holiday, wild Atlantic way
Christian Delbert review 4 Oct 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Not being able to get a rental car.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't drive in western Ireland. Roads are too narrow and the stress level can be high. The cost of living ( hotels & restaurants ) is like the US. Hard to view the scenery because the roads are all lined with 8 ft. hedges. Terrible signage. A good part in Gaelic so unreadable. Very bad roads ( not so much pot holes but undulating )with a 3 inch shoulder. No place to stop when there is a scenic point. Fairly aggressive drivers against pedestrians and other motorists. Too crowded hotels and restaurants ( at least in Sept. ). No public restrooms along scenic roads and cities. You have to pay for everything!The island has too many tourists and has not adapted yet.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Our vacation benefited local people mainly due to tourism. Conservation or environment is not a thing that the Irish worry about.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Mediocre. The hotels and B & Bs were decent. Food was fine but costly ( we averaged $ 150./night....we don't eat lunch ). This operator was not ready for prime time. If you wish more details let me know.Read the operator's response here:
Hi Christian, thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback. A member of our senior management has reached out to you to discuss your holiday in more detail.
Heather O review 23 Sep 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The wonderful coastal and mountain scenery of counties Cork and Kerry, and the traditional music in the pubs. Friendliness of both locals and other tourists.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The location of the accommodation determines where you'll be staying each evening. However, any guide-book will be suggesting lots of itinerary possibilities and you could end up wanting to go everywhere and see everything. That would entail a lot of driving and the coastal roads out and along the peninsulas and over mountain passes are narrow and winding so you really can't rush to get to places. Leave yourself plenty of time. Do your research prior to the trip and decide what your must-sees are ahead of arrival.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely - we stayed in small-scale, family-run accommodation, ate in local restaurants and booked a folk-concert, boat-trip, and kayak trip locally. It would be difficult to do this trip without driving, unless maybe cycling but maybe the roads are not ideal for that.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good.Holiday Reviews
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