Ireland June 17th 2011!

8 Nov 2010 takeMEaway said

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• 14 Mar 2011 Explorer1234482 said

  

  JUST BOOKED IT.
  Where in Canada are you from? I’m from Barrie, Ont.

  JUST BOOKED IT. Where in Canada are you from? I'm from Barrie, Ont. or Cancel
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• 15 Mar 2011 takeMEaway said

  

  YAY!! I’m so excited. I’m from Ontario too, from the Kitchener area, if you know where that is?

  YAY!! I'm so excited. I'm from Ontario too, from the Kitchener area, if you know where that is? or Cancel
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• 15 Mar 2011 Explorer1234482 said

  

  Ok, sweet. Ya I know where the K/W is. Have you met any other people yet?

  Ok, sweet. Ya I know where the K/W is. Have you met any other people yet? or Cancel
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• 15 Mar 2011 takeMEaway said

  

  No not yet. I’m sure more people will post closer to leaving. I can’t believe it’s only 3 months away!

  No not yet. I'm sure more people will post closer to leaving. I can't believe it's only 3 months away! or Cancel
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• 17 Mar 2011 JB said

  

  Hiya,
  Im from Brisbane, Australia. I have booked an 8 day trip around Ireland but my brochure has it starting on the 18th June. I wonder if it is the same?

  JB

  Hiya, Im from Brisbane, Australia. I have booked an 8 day trip around Ireland but my brochure has it starting on the 18th June. I wonder if it is the same? JB or Cancel
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• 17 Mar 2011 takeMEaway said

  

  Yeah it will be the same. I guess I just wrote the 17th because I’m from Canada and they schedule an extra day for us to travel, but the tour doesn’t start till the 18th!

  Yeah it will be the same. I guess I just wrote the 17th because I'm from Canada and they schedule an extra day for us to travel, but the tour doesn't start till the 18th! or Cancel
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• 17 Mar 2011 JB said

  

  Awesome. I will be doing this right after a 24 day tour around europe. I get into Dublin on the 17th June. Staying at Jurys Inn that night. Travelling solo as well.

  Awesome. I will be doing this right after a 24 day tour around europe. I get into Dublin on the 17th June. Staying at Jurys Inn that night. Travelling solo as well. or Cancel
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• 23 Mar 2011 Explorer1234482 said

  

  Hey JB. My name is Brian. I’m getting into Dublin on the 17th as well. I don’t have my hotel booked for that extra night, but I’m sure it’ll be close to (if not at) Jury’s Inn.
  TakeMe away, when are you heading over?

  Hey JB. My name is Brian. I'm getting into Dublin on the 17th as well. I don't have my hotel booked for that extra night, but I'm sure it'll be close to (if not at) Jury's Inn. TakeMe away, when are you heading over? or Cancel
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• 23 Mar 2011 takeMEaway said

  

  I leave the night of the 17th so I’ll be there on the 18th, the day the tour starts.

  I leave the night of the 17th so I'll be there on the 18th, the day the tour starts. or Cancel
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• 28 Mar 2011 BiancaCal said

  

  Hey Everyone :]
  I’m Bianca, from the US and I just booked this trip!!
  This will be my first Contiki trip in addition to my first trip over seas!! I can’t wait :]

  Hey Everyone :] I'm Bianca, from the US and I just booked this trip!! This will be my first Contiki trip in addition to my first trip over seas!! I can't wait :] or Cancel
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• 28 Mar 2011 Explorer1234482 said

  

  Hey Bianca. Welcome. This is my first contiki and overseas trip as well.
  Here’s a question for everyone….
  Back-pack or suitcase?

  Hey Bianca. Welcome. This is my first contiki and overseas trip as well. Here's a question for everyone.... Back-pack or suitcase? or Cancel
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• 28 Mar 2011 JB said

  

  Hai Bianca, its good to see another on the trip.
  As for back-pack or suitcase, I’m still not sure on this yet myself. I was thinking of taking my backpack just so I know I’ll stay under the 20kg limit for the bus for my other trip. I’ve also read in the forums they don’t recomend hard shell suitcases as they can get damaged under the bus.

  Hai Bianca, its good to see another on the trip. As for back-pack or suitcase, I'm still not sure on this yet myself. I was thinking of taking my backpack just so I know I'll stay under the 20kg limit for the bus for my other trip. I've also read in the forums they don't recomend hard shell suitcases as they can get damaged under the bus. or Cancel
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• 28 Mar 2011 BiancaCal said

  

  That is a good question, and i have also been thinking about that. I read online that in Ireland it is recommended to use luggage with wheels.
  This is cut and pasted from contiki frequently asked questions:
  luggage is restricted to one reasonable sized, non-expanding suitcase size up to 29” x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x25cm) and the maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. No metal frame backpacks please, their bulky shape makes coach packing difficult and they are likely to damage other luggage. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. I’m not really sure if my luggage is metal framed or not.

  That is a good question, and i have also been thinking about that. I read online that in Ireland it is recommended to use luggage with wheels. This is cut and pasted from contiki frequently asked questions: luggage is restricted to one reasonable sized, non-expanding suitcase size up to 29” x 20” x 10” (73cm x 50cm x25cm) and the maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the coach with you. No metal frame backpacks please, their bulky shape makes coach packing difficult and they are likely to damage other luggage. Contiki reserves the right to refuse to accept larger suitcases on tour. I'm not really sure if my luggage is metal framed or not. or Cancel
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• 29 Mar 2011 Explorer1234482 said

  

  Bianca, I think what they are talking about are the older camping backpacks that pretty much have a bag attached to a metal frame, that is exposed. If you have reletively newer luggage, It shouldn’t be a problem so long as you haven’t packed the kitchen sink. haha.
  I’m really on the fence about this too. A backpack would make it easier to carry across town, but I don’t really want to unpack every single thing, just because I need something from the bottom of the pack. A suitcase would be much better for access. The debate continues……………

  Bianca, I think what they are talking about are the older camping backpacks that pretty much have a bag attached to a metal frame, that is exposed. If you have reletively newer luggage, It shouldn't be a problem so long as you haven't packed the kitchen sink. haha. I'm really on the fence about this too. A backpack would make it easier to carry across town, but I don't really want to unpack every single thing, just because I need something from the bottom of the pack. A suitcase would be much better for access. The debate continues............... or Cancel
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• 29 Mar 2011 BiancaCal said

  

  I would have to agree. I think I am bringing my newer suitcase, with wheels, along with a small carry on bag for the bus.

  I would have to agree. I think I am bringing my newer suitcase, with wheels, along with a small carry on bag for the bus. or Cancel
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• 30 Mar 2011 JB said

  

  I was thinking a backpack, but now am just thinking a duffel bag. I can still put a lock on it’s zip, and like Brian says easier access.

  I was thinking a backpack, but now am just thinking a duffel bag. I can still put a lock on it's zip, and like Brian says easier access. or Cancel
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• 30 Mar 2011 takeMEaway said

  

  I’m planning on using a suitcase, as I’m heading to Greece after Ireland and I’ll need the room. How do you guys plan on getting from the airport to the hotel? Just cab it?

  I'm planning on using a suitcase, as I'm heading to Greece after Ireland and I'll need the room. How do you guys plan on getting from the airport to the hotel? Just cab it? or Cancel
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• 30 Mar 2011 Explorer1234482 said

  

  Well, I have done a little research,and I think the best way ($) is to take the “Airlink” bus system. From what I’m seeing it only costs 6 Euros, while a taxi can run anywhere from 20 to 30 Euros. The Buses leave every 20 mins or so, and have several stops downtown. Here’s the site that I was looking at:
  http://www.dublinbus.ie/Your-Journey1/Timetables/Airport-Services/

  Well, I have done a little research,and I think the best way ($) is to take the "Airlink" bus system. From what I'm seeing it only costs 6 Euros, while a taxi can run anywhere from 20 to 30 Euros. The Buses leave every 20 mins or so, and have several stops downtown. Here's the site that I was looking at: http://www.dublinbus.ie/Your-Journey1/Timetables/Airport-Services/ or Cancel
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• 30 Mar 2011 Explorer1234482 said

  

  NOTE:
  Bus stop 277 on the 747 bus looks like it stops just a block or so from Jury’s Inn hotel.

  NOTE: Bus stop 277 on the 747 bus looks like it stops just a block or so from Jury's Inn hotel. or Cancel
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• 30 Mar 2011 BiancaCal said

  

  Yes, when I booked my trip over the phone, Adam informed be about the Airlink system and he said there there was one from the airport directly to the hotel, which is definitely how I will be getting to the hotel. When it gets closer to our departure, we should all compare flight arrival times so that if we are at the airport at the same time, we can go together!

  Yes, when I booked my trip over the phone, Adam informed be about the Airlink system and he said there there was one from the airport directly to the hotel, which is definitely how I will be getting to the hotel. When it gets closer to our departure, we should all compare flight arrival times so that if we are at the airport at the same time, we can go together! or Cancel
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