Vacation In A Castle? Yes, Please.

For Pete's sake, SOMEONE take me to Ireland.

I just received this information on a wonderful stay in an "estate". It really looks like the trip of a lifetime.

Don't you agree?


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PRESS RELEASE   PEDAL AND PADDLE THROUGH 800 YEARS OF HISTORY AT ASHFORD CASTLE New York - March 7, 2012: Strolling about the grounds of Ashford Castle, Ireland's most historic castle hotel, one easily becomes enamored with the estate's rich history and charm. With Ashford Castle's new Pedal and Paddle package, available May 11-13, 2012, guests can cover even more ground in a shorter period of time, hiking and kayaking not only through the grounds' 300 acres of woodlands, lake, river and 800 years of history, but also to nearby off-property sites of interest.  The new Pedal and Paddle package includes two nights' accommodations with breakfast each morning, one meal in the George V dining room for two and the following full-day program on May 12th: Half-day guided bike tour: 10am - 1pm 10am: Depart Ashford Castle on bikes, exploring the Guinness Tower, Chalet and the Obelisk, Pigeon Hole, Cong Abbey and the Monks Fishing House 11:15am: Coffee Break in the Village of Cong 11:30am: Explore the Village of Cong, Market Cross, Salmon Hatchery, Kelly's Cave, Stone Circles and return to Ashford Castle Included: Bikes, guide, and map Half-day guided boat tour: 2pm - 5pm 1:30pm: Meet at the Castle and walk to the lake shore; change into gear and listen to safety briefing and paddle lesson 2pm: Tour commences: paddle by Illaunree Island Archipelago, Lisloughrey Harbour & Estate Wood shoreline (exact route and launching area subject to weather conditions) 4:30pm: Return to launching spot; change out of gear and return back to the Castle Included: Guide, kayaks, paddles, spray decks, life vests, splash-proof tops and bottoms or wetsuits Based on two people sharing, the package is priced at €750 (approximately US$1,042).  For more information, visit: www.ashford.ie ABOUT ASHFORD CASTLE: Ashford Castle, which dates back to 1228, is set on 350 acres of County Mayo, on the shores of Lough Corrib and the River Cong, with a spectacular backdrop of woodlands, lake, river and mountains. Recent awards and recognitions include being ranked Best Resort in Ireland in Condé Nast Traveler's 2011 Gold List, winning the 2010 Gold Medal from the Green Hospitality Awards and being among Trip Advisor's 2010 top ten picks for European castle hotels.

**I've received no compensation for sharing this information with you. I just want you to know more about the location(s) and website so you can possibly enjoy it or gift it to someone else. Thanks to the PR firm who forwarded this information to me.**