Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-Register? Are You Crazy.
Yes and Maybe. Yes, you should pre-register. And maybe we are a bit crazy. This year we are only planning on one session in Ireland. It’s a very popular place and we’re sure that this trip will sell out. There is NO risk in pre-resigtering. Your pre-registration fee is 100% refundable should the final published dates not work for you. Pre-Registration helps us a lot in planning. Plus it makes us feel all warm & fuzzy inside too. As a benefit to pre-register, you will be in a very exclusive club - you’ll receive a wonderful gift when you arrive in Ireland and some other perks along the way.
Can I bring my spouse?
Yes. This is a program that would be appealing to both photographers and non-photographers alike. It's definitely an experience to be shared and we love to have spouses join us. Sometimes they’re more fun.
What is the price of this event?
The Ireland Photo Tour is priced at $3,250 per person for double occupancy and $3,995 per person for single occupancy.
What about travel insurance?
We really do recommend that you do purchase trip insurance. There is just so much uncertainty and a good trip insurance package can cover medical expense, trip cancellation/interruption due to work reasons and involuntary job loss, and much more! I've even had a trip canceled due to a military coup. You just never know.
What about the weather?
In June, the average high temperature is about 65° F, with an average low of 53° F. For much of our time, we’ll be on, or close, to the Atlantic coast. Ocean breezes can be pretty chilly so do bring a warm coat.
Ireland gets about 30 inches of rain each year, and it's pretty much spread out evenly throughout the year with a monthly average of a little less than 2 1/2 inches. There's a 30% chance that any one day we'll have rain, so do plan on packing a raincoat.
The best tip is to plan on layering your clothes.
When traveling internationally, a common questions is what are the bedroom accommodations. Thats difficult to answer because there is really no standard.
On our Ireland tour, the two room options are Twin and Double. But, that does not mean a Twin Bed or a Double Bed. I've tried to simplify this a bit by using the term "one bed" or "two beds". The point here is whether two people will be sharing a bed or there will be one person in each bed.
Bed sizes in Europe are not the same as those in the United States. A Double Bed in Ireland is larger than an double bed in the US. But, it's a bit smaller than a Queen size bed. Most Double Beds in Europe are 140 cm x 200 cm. (A US Queen size bed is about 150 cm x 200 cm)
If you get a "Double" room, there should be at least one bed that will accommodate two people. But don't expect a spacious King sized bed. Generally you will not find King sized beds in most European hotels. In many hotels the Double room will have a larger two-person bed and a smaller twin size bed.
What about the bed sizes? Double & Twin?