Switchback - News: Tour Ireland in 2005 with Switchback!

From September 18th through September 28th, travel to the Emerald Isle with Switchback and friends (including a special trip to Northern Ireland!).

We have a limited number of seats available at the rate of $2,408 per person departing from O'Hare International Airport. Here is the updated payment schedule as of March 22. A $200 per person deposit is due with your reservation. Travel insurance is included with this deposit. A second payment of $800 is due by May 10th, 2005. Make your check payable to Celtic Tours and mail it to Celtic Tours Group Department, 1860 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, Attn: Susan Sheehan. Please indicate that you are part of the Switchback tour and list the dates September 18 to 28, 2005. Seats are sold on a first come first serve basis. We'd hate to go without you, so sign up now! Once these spots are gone, the cost of reservations may increase, so reserve now and save!!.
We hope you'll be joining our musical adventure in Ireland!

THIS IS A FIRST CLASS TOUR OF 11 DAYS and 9 Nights!

We will have 2 nights in Galway, 2 nights in Westport, 3 nights in Derry, Northern Ireland, and 2 nights in Dublin. The price includes air fare on Aer Lingus, travel by deluxe motor coach, services of a driver/guide, full Irish breakfast daily, 7 hotel dinners, a cruise on Killary Bay, visits/admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Rathbaun Farm with tea & scones, Kylemore Abbey, Knock Shrine, Glenveagh Castle & National Park, walking tour of Derry, Giants Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, Ulster American Folk Park, walking tour of Belfast, Dunluce Castle, Newgrange or Knowth (admission to tombs not gauranteed), panoramic sightseeing of Dublin, a free copy of the new Switchback CD Bolinree, Eric Anderson's DVD of TDAIR 2004, and entertainment by Switchback.

Also included is trip insurance, porterage of one suitcase per person, tips and taxes in Ireland (note: tip for the driver is not included), and travel documents.

Click here for the complete itinerary and here for the registration form in Adobe PDF format

We are also having a promotion:
The person who signs up the most people for the trip will receive a custom Switchback tour jacket with a celtic cross design and with their name on it. This will be presented at the beginning of the tour. Have your friends or relatives contact Pat Sasveld to sign up for the tour and make sure they say that they have been referred by you.

A trip of a lifetime for you and your friends!

But don't take our word for it. Here's what folks said about last year's trip:



		LOOKING AHEAD:We're already planning the 2006 trip! Switchback is planning a trip to Ireland and Scotland, If you would be interested in this 2006 trip, just contact Pat Sasveld, and let her know of your interest. There is no obligation, we're just trying to get a general feel for the number of potential travelers. Thanks! Travelin' Down an Irish Road 2005 From September 18th through September 28th, travel to the Emerald Isle with Switchback and friends (including a special trip to Northern Ireland!). We have a limited number of seats available at the rate of $2,408 per person departing from O'Hare International Airport. Here is the updated payment schedule as of March 22. A $200 per person deposit is due with your reservation. Travel insurance is included with this deposit. A second payment of $800 is due by May 10th, 2005. Make your check payable to Celtic Tours and mail it to Celtic Tours Group Department, 1860 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, Attn: Susan Sheehan. Please indicate that you are part of the Switchback tour and list the dates September 18 to 28, 2005. Seats are sold on a first come first serve basis. We'd hate to go without you, so sign up now! Once these spots are gone, the cost of reservations may increase, so reserve now and save!!. We hope you'll be joining our musical adventure in Ireland! THIS IS A FIRST CLASS TOUR OF 11 DAYS and 9 Nights! We will have 2 nights in Galway, 2 nights in Westport, 3 nights in Derry, Northern Ireland, and 2 nights in Dublin. The price includes air fare on Aer Lingus, travel by deluxe motor coach, services of a driver/guide, full Irish breakfast daily, 7 hotel dinners, a cruise on Killary Bay, visits/admissions to Cliffs of Moher, Rathbaun Farm with tea & scones, Kylemore Abbey, Knock Shrine, Glenveagh Castle & National Park, walking tour of Derry, Giants Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, Ulster American Folk Park, walking tour of Belfast, Dunluce Castle, Newgrange or Knowth (admission to tombs not gauranteed), panoramic sightseeing of Dublin, a free copy of the new Switchback CD Bolinree, Eric Anderson's DVD of TDAIR 2004, and entertainment by Switchback. Also included is trip insurance, porterage of one suitcase per person, tips and taxes in Ireland (note: tip for the driver is not included), and travel documents. Click here for the complete itinerary and here for the registration form in Adobe PDF format We are also having a promotion: The person who signs up the most people for the trip will receive a custom Switchback tour jacket with a celtic cross design and with their name on it. This will be presented at the beginning of the tour. Have your friends or relatives contact Pat Sasveld to sign up for the tour and make sure they say that they have been referred by you. A trip of a lifetime for you and your friends! But don't take our word for it. Here's what folks said about last year's trip: "We are so lucky ... we got to travel in Ireland with a wonderful band, who just happen to be the nicest guys ... our trip could not have been better thanks to you guys." -- Ron and Sally from Iowa "Don and I agree that we would come again. Truly have enjoyed the whole experience." -- Don and Mary Moore "Thanks for letting me join the Switchback groupies travelin' down the Irish road. T'was a fine time indeed. Looking forward to another one." -- Libby "We've had a fabulous time on this trip. Hearing you play traditional Irish songs in Ireland, plus your original material, was so meaningful! Our Ireland experience was made richer by being with you and this great group." -- Jeff and Karen DeToro "I can't tell you how much it has meant to me to be part of your Switchback family and what an impact this trip has had on me ... truly wonderful experience. Looking forward to the return trip!" -- Lora "I look forward to traveling down the road with you again. Talking with the local people, drinking a few pints, and just taking in the spectacular scenery ... it was wonderful to see you guys play in Ireland. As always, your music is great, original, heartfelt and true. Thanks again for letting me share this experience with you." -- Tammy Hill "I'm so glad the we finally decided to join you because it has been great! I never expected to see so much of Ireland and now I want to come back again!" -- Andrea Summers "The first Switchback tour of Ireland has been a most memorable journey. Switchback, like Guinness, is best when enjoyed in Ireland." -- Pat Sasveld Questions? Ready to join? E-Mail Pat Sasveld, Tour Coordinator, or call Pat at 708-687-8795 We need to hear from you today!