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· June 12, 2003 ·


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· Sceptre Ireland Offers An Alternate to Online Dating: Solo Travelers Will Have Luck of the Irish As They Look For Love on Incredible Singles Sights & Sounds Tour
Parties of One Can Independently Experience All of Ireland: Cities, Seaside Villages, Pubs, Singles Nightlife, Culture & People Including Airfare, Accommodations, Food & More!

LYNBROOK, N.Y. - One's company, two's a crowd. That's the idea behind Sceptre Ireland's first-ever Independent Ireland Sights & Sounds Tour specially designed to give solo travelers the complete Ireland experience and even a chance to find a mate! Sceptre Ireland's Singles Sights & Sounds Tour, offered by the largest tour operator from the U.S. to Ireland, includes everything from airfare and accommodations to singles' very own "designated driver" and guide (enabling the unattached to enjoy some pints along the way!) on this escorted motorcoach getaway. This independent Irish extravaganza starts at $599 per person, single occupancy (of course!). For single friends looking to embark on this love-finding mission together, and delight at the idea of planning a double wedding, the double occupancy price is $499 per person. Offering an alternative from the hum-drum of online dating, Sceptre Ireland promises an unforgettable vacation and the opportunity for singles to find their very own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, a love match!

The Singles Sights & Sounds Tour includes roundtrip airfare arriving in Shannon Airport and departing from Dublin Airport; two-nights in a first class hotel in Galway; two nights in a first class hotel in Dublin; full Irish breakfast daily; two dinners; services of private coach with professional Irish driver/guide throughout the tour; sightseeing as included in the pub tour itinerary; portage of one suitcase per person; all tips, taxes and service charges (except tips to driver and guide) and the services of Sceptre's local office concierges, who were born and raised in Ireland, and know the best hot spots for love connections or romantic hideaways if a flame is kindled on the trip, are available to guests at all times at no additional charge.

And for those who truly want to fly solo, Sceptre Ireland offers, also for the first time, the Singles Emerald package, a self-drive vacation perfect for the independent traveler. This best-selling package features roundtrip air to Ireland, six-night accommodations, weekly car rental with unlimited mileage, daily breakfast, complimentary "Irish Coffee Welcome Orientation," suggested singles activities, all sales tax, VAT and more! Pricing for one starts at only $538 for this amazing Irish adventure!

The above pricing for the Singles Sights & Sounds Tour is valid for departures on November 3, 2003 and reflects departures from New York, Boston and Baltimore, add $90 and $200 respectively for Chicago and Los Angeles. Additional gateways and departure dates are available.

For more information, please call 800.221.0924 or visit www.sceptreireland.com.

Sceptre Ireland, the largest tour operator to Ireland from the U.S., offers the largest menu of escorted motorcoach tour, self-drive packages, a portfolio of golf packages, and the best air prices to Ireland, as well as fishing, cycling, walking, cruising and equestrian specialty packages. With over 300 of Ireland's best hotels, castles and over 2,500 B&Bs to choose from, Sceptre Ireland offers travelers the best value, the best quality, and the best satisfaction rate, guaranteed, to Ireland. Going to Ireland . . . Think Sceptre.

*Instant purchase is non-changeable and non-refundable and subject to availability. Departure taxes (approximately $72 per person) are not included.


Media Contact:
Cristina Rivas
Quinn & Co.
212-868-1900, ext. 224
crivas@quinnandco.com

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