Shortly after Ireland embraced marriage equality, 46-year-old travel company Brendan Vacations became the first to offer a tailor-made getaway for LGBT travelers.
The Romantic Ireland excursion is described as a 10-day "private chauffeur vacation" that's priced at $5,750 per person. The extravagant getaway whisks travelers off to a number of hotels around Ireland, as well as a number of iconic landmarks in major spots like Dublin and Killarney. Along the way, travelers are transported in a private luxury chauffeur-driven Mercedes Benz, which comes with complimentary access to Wi-Fi.
On the Romantic Ireland package, Brendan Vacations notes: "It’s a substantial change in the way that we are going to create and market [to the LGBT community]." With same-sex marriages legalized in Ireland, the country has the potential to become a booming wedding and honeymoon destination.
Same-Sex Vacation Packages
Brendan Vacations' 'Romantic Ireland' is Tailored to LGBT Travelers
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