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Alex Rawson

My working life has been consumed with travel in the best possible way. I've come to realise that travelling - quite simply - not only makes people immensely happy but is also incredibly infectious and as such I have a desire to share this passion with friends, family and ultimately, the rest of the world.

I truly believe nowhere quite compares to the UK in its rich history, culture, natural beauty & thoughtfully prepared local cuisine. This is something I love to share with our clients when helping to curate their dream trip.

Routescape creates exceptional journeys across Great Britain and Ireland. We strive to provide an unmatched tailored service delivering an authentic luxury travel experience with a true sense of place. I look forward to creating your next adventure with you.

How did you get involved in travel?

"It may sound cliché to say that I grew up travelling; but moving from England to Hong Kong at the age of nine, that’s precisely what I did. My feet barely seemed to touch the ground: whether we were spending our vacations exploring the tropical paradises of South East Asia, speeding down the slopes of Whistler, or searching the African bush for the elusive Big 5, I was forever embracing new cultures and communities. In Hong Kong itself I thrived in a barrage of different sights, smells & sounds, with my classrooms resembling something along the lines of a United Nations assembly. I will forever count myself as incredibly lucky to have grown up in one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world. These seminal experiences inevitably drew me into a career in tourism, and after reading Geography & Tourism Management back home in the UK, I have spent the past decade of my life continuing to explore far flung corners of the globe. In search of authentic experiences, I have worked on a game reserve in South Africa, collected data on whalesharks in Mozambique & managed a watersports centre in both Honduras & Fiji. Despite all these exotic enterprises, I yearned once more for the beautiful British countryside. This coupled with my unwillingness to compromise on being close to the ocean led me back to the beautiful Pembrokeshire, and to find a home at Routescape."

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Recent trip reviews for Alex

Everything about our trip was exactly what we wanted and more
Wales | Jun 15 - Jun 23, 2025

Pamela
Pamela H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025
Everything about our trip was exactly what we wanted and more. We truly feel like we experienced Wales. Alex did an exceptional job planning the trip. Our driver guide, Riki, was far exceeded our expectations and truly took good care of us. Being 2 senior women from Iowa, we had no idea what to expect. We felt truly safe, secure and well taken care of on our journey. The Welsh people were genuinely friendly and welcoming. The scenery was beautiful and the towns quaint. Read more

Everything about our trip was exactly what we wanted and more. We truly feel like we experienced Wales. Alex did an exceptional job planning the trip. Our driver guide, Riki, was far exceeded our expectations and truly took good care of us. Being 2 senior women from Iowa, we had no idea what to expect. We felt truly safe, secure and well taken care of on our journey. The Welsh people were genuinely friendly and welcoming. The scenery was beautiful and the towns quaint.

Hotel Reviews
The Relais Henley
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Truly luxurious accommodation. Did not serve an evening meal on a Sunday. Breakfast was great. Beautiful view right along the Thames. Many shops within walking distance.

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Location
Beautiful setting
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Bull Beaumaris
Anglesey

Very retro. rooms. Large and roomy. Wonderful restaurant at the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Retro feeling and fun decor
Location
Castle within walking distance
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel
Dolgellau

Wow! Truly an experience in different way of life. Spectacular in all ways and authentic to its setting.

Authenticity & Character
Definitely updated without removing the character of a manor house
Location
Beautiful gardens and countryside! Not close to town.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful and clean!
Llys Meddyg
Newport

Quaint 60's vibe. Very good food at the restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Very authentic and rich in history
Staff
Could not locate staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spiders
The Angel
Abergavenny

Lovely room and accommodations. Delicious food. Very hospital.

Authenticity & Character
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Close to shops and restaurants
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Thames River Cruise
Thames River Cruise
Wales

Would have liked to see more estates. Did get to watch some rowing races

Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle
Ireland

Amazing medieval town with all the walls enclosing the city and the castle.

Portmeirion Village
Portmeirion Village
Wales

Very unique experience.

Cadw Explorer Pass - 7 Days
Cadw Explorer Pass - 7 Days
Wales

Only used it 2 times and would not work on day 7 at the Castle in Anglesey.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Jul 01, 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Pamela! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your trip to Wales exceeded expectations and gave you such a genuine sense of the country. We are so pleased to know the itinerary was spot on, and Riki clearly went above and beyond: he’s a true pro, and we’re glad you felt so well looked after.

It’s wonderful that the warmth of the Welsh people, the beautiful landscapes, and the charm of the towns all left such a lasting impression. Let us know when you’re ready to plan your next adventure and we’ll be delighted to help!

A wonderful trip to Wales,
Wales | Jun 15 - Jun 23, 2025

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Maureen B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Riki was our guide. He was AMAZING! He took us to a lot of places, was an excellent driver. He gave us so much information about Wales, the history, the people, the buildings, the castles, the food, etc. We had considered driving a car ourselves, but were thankful he was our driver who was so good with the narrow roads and traffic. It didn't take long to recognize how difficult that would have been.
The person booking our travels did an excellent job of booking our overnight rooms and meals and the sites we went to.

Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Jul 01, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, Maureen! We’re thrilled to hear that Riki made such a strong impression: he truly is a gem, and it’s great to know his knowledge, driving skills, and warmth added so much to your time in Wales.

We’re also glad the accommodations, meals, and itinerary all hit the mark. Sounds like the decision not to self-drive paid off!

Let us know when you’re ready to plan your next trip and we’ll be delighted to help craft another memorable journey.

We had a great trip! All went smoothly from ...
England | Jun 8 - Jun 14, 2025

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Kara A.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025
We had a great trip! All went smoothly from start to finish. Read more

We had a great trip! All went smoothly from start to finish.

Hotel Reviews
Pine Trees Hotel
Pitlochry

Loved this hotel & wished we could have stayed longer. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. The hotel and grounds were lovely. We enjoyed the short walk into to town for dinner. Would definitely recommend to others.

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Native Kings Wardrobe, St Pauls
London

Loved the location, very conveniently location for sightseeing being within walking distance to numerous sights and short walk to the tube. Our room was prefect for our family of 4, plenty of space to spread out. Staff was friendly & breakfast was delicious. Would recommend!

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Wilde Apartments Grassmarket
Edinburgh

Great location! Loved the views of Edinburgh Castle & being right in the heart of Old Town. Always things to do short walk away, but in a quiet location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Alex Rawson
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Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Jun 16, 2025

Thank you, Kara, for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear everything went smoothly and that you had such a positive experience throughout your time in the UK.

It’s great to know each hotel hit the mark, especially the charm of Pine Trees, the spacious comfort at Native Kings Wardrobe, and the unbeatable views from Wilde Apartments in Edinburgh. Sounds like you struck a perfect balance between location, comfort, and atmosphere.

Let us know when you’re ready to start planning your next adventure and we’ll be delighted to help!

Review and comments on trip to Scotland May 2025
Scotland | May 14 - May 23, 2025

donald
donald h.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on May 28, 2025
Review and comments on trip to Scotland May 2025
From Donald Hamburg and Jan Prokop
May 28, 2025
Dear Kim and Alex:
From our very first correspondence and in all our contacts with you, we advised you that the principal purpose of this trip was landscape photography, generally in the Highlands. That goal was often repeated. As it turned out, the very first landscape photo was taken on day 7 on the Isle of Skye. Poor planning on your part and our inadequate review of the itinerary you proposed...
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Review and comments on trip to Scotland May 2025
From Donald Hamburg and Jan Prokop
May 28, 2025
Dear Kim and Alex:
From our very first correspondence and in all our contacts with you, we advised you that the principal purpose of this trip was landscape photography, generally in the Highlands. That goal was often repeated. As it turned out, the very first landscape photo was taken on day 7 on the Isle of Skye. Poor planning on your part and our inadequate review of the itinerary you proposed created unnecessary problems with our trip. Comments below:
Day 1 and Day 2 in Edinburgh were sufficient. Day 3 not necessary at all. The Bonham was very good.
Day 4 Allen, our driver/guide was very good. The tour of St Andrews golf course was very intersting and the guide was excellent. Pine Trees hotel in Pitlochry was very good. The manager was very helpful and a delight. He offered to drive us to the restaurant, but said it would be a hike to walk back to the hotel. Had to cancel the dinner reservation as there was no transportation from the restaurant. We dined at the hotel. What was your reasoning for us to stay in Pitlochry? We could have taken the train from St. Andrews straight to Kyle.
Day 5 the train to Inverness was ok but the first-class tickets and reserved seats were not honored. The conductor told us our seats were taken and that there were no seats in Coach A. We managed to get seats in Coach C. We will send you the reserved seat tickets if you need them to get a refund for the first-class seats.
The two nights in Inverness were totally wasted. No need to go there at all. The Lock Ness cruise and visit to Urquhart Castle were an unnecessary diversion. We could have travelled from St Andrews straight through to Kyle. The Kitchen restaurant was very good in Inverness, tho service was very slow.
Day 7 the train to Skye was fine. The Marmalade Hotel was too far from town and there were NO taxis. We could not keep the dinner reservation because there was no transportation.
Days 8 and 9 were basically the whole trip. The guide, Neil MacLeod, was fabulous. The Talisker tour was a waste of time. It was all about getting us into the gift shop. The trip through Trossachs National Park became redundant. Neil tried to make it as interesting as he could, but mile after mile of barren hills with not much to photograph was a disappointment. Day 9 should not have ended in Loch Lomond. Another 32 miles and we would have been in Glasgow. Why did you make a dinner reservation the Cameron Grill 17 miles away from the hotel when there was no transportation and after we had spent 8 hours in a car with Neil? Neil could have taken us to Glasgow or he could have left us off in the village of Luss and a new driver could have taken us to Glasgow. No need to stay at the Loch Lomond Arms hotel. We dined at the hotel – again.
Day 10. The Kimpton hotel was fine. We spent the day on a sightseeing bus and got to see a lot of Glasgow.
Since we knew very little about the geography of the Scottish Highlands, we had no knowledge of the distance between towns or the distance between our hotels, the restaurants, and the towns. In all, much too much down time and the purpose of the trip (landscape photography of Scotland’s fabulous scenery) was not fulfilled.
Donald and Jan

Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Jun 02, 2025
Dear Donald and Jan, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed elements of the trip, particularly your time with Neil MacLeod, St Andrews, and several of the accommodations and restaurants but we also take on board your concerns about the overall structure and how well it supported your landscape photography goals. It's a shame that you felt your itinerary had too much time spent in areas that didn’t align with your photographic priorities, and it's clear that... Read more

Dear Donald and Jan,

Thank you for your detailed feedback.

We’re glad to hear you enjoyed elements of the trip, particularly your time with Neil MacLeod, St Andrews, and several of the accommodations and restaurants but we also take on board your concerns about the overall structure and how well it supported your landscape photography goals.

It's a shame that you felt your itinerary had too much time spent in areas that didn’t align with your photographic priorities, and it's clear that the routing could have been more direct and efficient. Your notes on logistical challenges, especially around transportation and dinner arrangements, are also well taken and will be reviewed with our local partners to improve future planning.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback. Should you wish to revisit Scotland with a tighter focus on landscape photography, we’d be delighted to build a more efficient itinerary for you.

Great London Trip with Routescape and Kimkim!
England | May 8 - May 18, 2025

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Tom W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 19, 2025
Good news: Every guide, without exception was great- knowledgeable, friendly giving plenty of info, but not overdoing it. Kudos to all! The Athenaeum was superb. In retrospect, it would have worked out fine to stay there for the whole trip. The staff, especially the two concierges were great, and went out of their way to help us. I can't say the same for the Hoxton. Reception, which included the dining area, was very noisy. The room was small (not a "Roomy Room" as described an pictured... Read more

Good news: Every guide, without exception was great- knowledgeable, friendly giving plenty of info, but not overdoing it. Kudos to all!

The Athenaeum was superb. In retrospect, it would have worked out fine to stay there for the whole trip. The staff, especially the two concierges were great, and went out of their way to help us. I can't say the same for the Hoxton. Reception, which included the dining area, was very noisy. The room was small (not a "Roomy Room" as described an pictured in the photograph), no washcloths, no luggage stand. An electrical switch, which we brought to their attention, went unrepaired for the entire visit. On the last full day, the room was unattended, and we had to order towels. The reception staff was friendly and helpful, as were the wait staff in the restaurant.

One glitch - our name wasn't on the two Rabbie trios., but Nic's was. Took a bit to get that sorted out on the first trip, so we were prepared on the second one.

Time was a a scheduling problem on two occasions - we just couldn't fit in the Music Museum. We wish we had more time and energy when we went to Greenwich. Having Cutty Sark tour between the Maritime Museum and the Observatory didn't work, because of the walking back and forth. Perhaps the Maritime Museum and Observatory should have been back to bac, since they are close to each other.

Restaurants - we had incredible (but expensive) meals at Scotts, J. Sheekey, and the Seabird on the 14th floor at the Hoxton. Masons Arms was good. To ur regret, we were unable to go to the Swan, Lore of the Land, and Duck & Waffle - perhaps next trip.

All in all, Routescape/ KimKim was a great company to work with, and Alex and Nic did fantastic work. We would recommend you to any one. Great trip, and well planned!

Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Jun 05, 2025

Dear Tom,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback.

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with our guides and that The Athenaeum stood out so strongly during your stay.

We also appreciate your candid comments about the Hoxton and the Rabbie’s tours as this helps us continue refining every aspect of our trips. It’s great to know you enjoyed working with Alex and Nic, and we’re thrilled the overall journey was a memorable one.

We’d love to welcome you back anytime!

Amazing trip planners!
Ireland | Apr 23 - May 5, 2025

James
James K.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 06, 2025
Alex and Kim – our time in Ireland was wonderful. That was largely due to the trip planning and you guys were awesome as you navigated through our wish list and put together something that no standard tour could provide. I know we were probably more challenging – me with my photography habit and Ruth’s knee issues. Although she greatly surprised me with her mobility during this trip.
I must say that the self-driving was quite the challenge. I was mostly terrified during the first 2 or...
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Alex and Kim – our time in Ireland was wonderful. That was largely due to the trip planning and you guys were awesome as you navigated through our wish list and put together something that no standard tour could provide. I know we were probably more challenging – me with my photography habit and Ruth’s knee issues. Although she greatly surprised me with her mobility during this trip.
I must say that the self-driving was quite the challenge. I was mostly terrified during the first 2 or 3 days of the trip, but I gradually came to feel more confident. Part of it may be that North Ireland, where we spent the first part of the trip is more challenging with the lack of road signs and amazingly narrow and curvy roads. Once we got into Ireland, things were a lot easier – less curvy roads, a lot more road signs, and what not. The M and N designated roads were a joy to drive.
The details are already starting to blur a little, so many interactions with great Irish people who were kind and thoughtful to help us on our way. And just plain engaging and friendly enough to explain some of the more mystifying reasons for why some customs were the way they were.
And the hotels! All of them were so quaint and well cared for. We enjoyed all of them and for different reasons at each place. When we made the decision to self-drive, selecting the right hotels was one of the more challenging things for me and one I gladly turned over to you guys. And I must say, y’all hit it out of the park! We felt so pampered and the inclusive breakfasts were amazing at each location.
Ireland is beautiful. Personally, I struggled with the light – either too much sun or dreary clouds (mostly North Ireland), but that is how photography is. Finding the right light and conditions is largely dependent on luck when you are on a pre-planed trip and my luck was not with me when I needed it. But I did get some stuff that I think will come out nicely and when I find time to process my images from the trip, I will be sure to send y’all a link to them.
We saw a lot. And yet we now realize that we only scratched the surface. Much more to see. I don’t know what the future holds, but a return is not out of the question. Y’all will be number one on my short list.

Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on May 25, 2025
Dear James, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your time in Ireland was so rewarding and that our planning contributed meaningfully to your experience. It was a pleasure creating a tailored itinerary that reflected both your interests and practical considerations, and we’re glad it delivered beyond a standard tour. Navigating Northern Ireland’s roads is no small feat, so well done on mastering the self-drive adventure. We're especially pleased that the... Read more

Dear James,

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your time in Ireland was so rewarding and that our planning contributed meaningfully to your experience. It was a pleasure creating a tailored itinerary that reflected both your interests and practical considerations, and we’re glad it delivered beyond a standard tour.

Navigating Northern Ireland’s roads is no small feat, so well done on mastering the self-drive adventure. We're especially pleased that the accommodations met your expectations and provided the comfort and care you were hoping for throughout the journey.

Ireland has a way of captivating its visitors, and it’s wonderful to hear you’re already considering a return. We’d be delighted to assist you again when the time comes.

Dublin and Northern Ireland
Ireland | Dec 30 - Jan 6, 2025

Lauraine
Lauraine W.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025
Our trip to Dublin and Northern Ireland
was a trip of a lifetime. This was our first time using a travel agency and we loved it. The trip was more than we could have planned for ourselves. Castle Eske has beautiful accommodations, amazing staff, calming location in the countryside, and delicious food. We just wish we made more time for their relaxing spa. The historic Bushmills Inn had a perfect location on the coast. The food and service were top notch. Our guides Barry and Paula showed us...
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Our trip to Dublin and Northern Ireland
was a trip of a lifetime. This was our first time using a travel agency and we loved it. The trip was more than we could have planned for ourselves. Castle Eske has beautiful accommodations, amazing staff, calming location in the countryside, and delicious food. We just wish we made more time for their relaxing spa. The historic Bushmills Inn had a perfect location on the coast. The food and service were top notch. Our guides Barry and Paula showed us the Causeway Coast and Belfast. They were personable, flexible, and very knowledgeable. We would recommend them to anyone planning a trip to the North of Ireland.
In Dublin, Diane was our guide for a walking tour of the city. She was so knowledgeable! Her historic anecdote were entertaining and informative. The Irish people, food and culture were so warm and inviting, Even our teenage children can’t wait to revisit.

Hotel Reviews
Lough Eske Castle Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bushmills Inn
Bushmills
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stauntons on the Green
Dublin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on May 08, 2025
Dear Lauraine, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your first experience using a travel agency exceeded your expectations and that your journey through Dublin and Northern Ireland was so memorable. It’s wonderful to know that Castle Eske and the Bushmills Inn provided exceptional hospitality, and we’re pleased our guides Barry, Paula, and Diane enhanced your experience with their knowledge and flexibility. We’re especially glad the warmth of Ireland’s culture... Read more

Dear Lauraine,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your first experience using a travel agency exceeded your expectations and that your journey through Dublin and Northern Ireland was so memorable.

It’s wonderful to know that Castle Eske and the Bushmills Inn provided exceptional hospitality, and we’re pleased our guides Barry, Paula, and Diane enhanced your experience with their knowledge and flexibility.

We’re especially glad the warmth of Ireland’s culture resonated with the whole family. We would be delighted to assist with any future travel plans when you’re ready to return.

We so enjoyed our 13 day trip to Ireland. It ...
Ireland | Sep 8 - Sep 19, 2024

Jane
Jane D.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024
We so enjoyed our 13 day trip to Ireland. It was important for us that our trip be flexible, that we could drive ourselves around, include a visit to a family castle and several other tourist stops. So we had a plan that detailed each of these with the addition of various other possibilities on route. We could choose to do these or not. One of our favorite things were the hotels we stayed in- very luxurious that included a daily amazing breakfast. They supplied addresses, tickets to events we... Read more

We so enjoyed our 13 day trip to Ireland. It was important for us that our trip be flexible, that we could drive ourselves around, include a visit to a family castle and several other tourist stops. So we had a plan that detailed each of these with the addition of various other possibilities on route. We could choose to do these or not. One of our favorite things were the hotels we stayed in- very luxurious that included a daily amazing breakfast. They supplied addresses, tickets to events we wanted to see/ some we found were sold out if not pre-purchased. They provided a zippered notebook that we took everywhere with us with our printed tickets, itenary and directions. They even helped us with what clothes to bring for the weather. They checked in with us during the trip.

It was very customized, very professional and all in all, a hit! We would 100% recommend this amazing team to help you plan your Ireland trip.

Hotel Review
Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare

On our recent 13 day trip to Ireland, we stayed in 8 different hotels and I say without a doubt that this place was the best. The lounge, the restaurant, the room- amazing. The staff cleaned mud off my shoes for me overnight. The golf course discount was much appreciated and it was a remarkable course. The grounds were lovely and Kenmare is so quaint. I even had a great conversation with one of the grounds keepers about their lovely plants. The best thing also happened … shows their commitment to customer service. We took a free shuttle from the hotel to the golf course and had a great chat with the driver. So impressed. While at the golf course we mentioned that “our driver” told us to do this outing, and the golf course manager smiled and said, “your driver” was the General Manager of the whole place. He drives the shuttle often just to stay in touch with the guests and keep his hands on the pulse. Being in the service industry myself, it doesn’t get any better than that. So if you’re planning on staying here for a couple of days, make your visit longer!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the local Paintings on the wall. Piano player in reataurant. Library books about Ireland available.
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
100%
Activity Reviews
Jameson Distillery Midleton
Cork

100% worth a trip

Celtic Nights Traditional Irish Show
Celtic Nights Traditional Irish Show
Dublin

It was OK. Did not compare to the Irish dance we saw later during our trip. Venue was questionable- in a low ceiling basement.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Trinity College Old Library and Book of Kells
Trinity College Old Library and Book of Kells
Dublin

100% worthwhile.

Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on May 08, 2025
Dear Jane, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that your 13-day journey through Ireland was such a success and that the flexibility, attention to detail, and personalised planning enhanced your experience. It's wonderful to know the accommodations, pre-booked experiences, and travel materials, including the itinerary notebook, proved so helpful throughout your trip. Our goal is always to make travel seamless, enjoyable, and tailored to each guest, and we're pleased... Read more

Dear Jane,

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that your 13-day journey through Ireland was such a success and that the flexibility, attention to detail, and personalised planning enhanced your experience.

It's wonderful to know the accommodations, pre-booked experiences, and travel materials, including the itinerary notebook, proved so helpful throughout your trip. Our goal is always to make travel seamless, enjoyable, and tailored to each guest, and we're pleased that came through clearly in your experience.

We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be delighted to assist with your future travels.

Fabulous tour of the west coast of Ireland
Ireland | Jun 1 - Jun 8, 2024

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Michael R.
Passaic, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2024
Our trip was amazing great working with Alex who planned a great vacation for us. Our driver Michael was great always punctual always accommodating and a great source of information we loved all our hotels except for the Ballyseede Castle we were looking forward to staying there but their service was terrible and so was the food big disappointment on the other hand the Wilder in Dublin and Sheen Falls were amazing places to stay with amazing service and staff. The recommendation to have... Read more

Our trip was amazing great working with Alex who planned a great vacation for us. Our driver Michael was great always punctual always accommodating and a great source of information we loved all our hotels except for the Ballyseede Castle we were looking forward to staying there but their service was terrible and so was the food big disappointment on the other hand the Wilder in Dublin and Sheen Falls were amazing places to stay with amazing service and staff. The recommendation to have dinner at 35 in Kenmare should be given to all travelers it was the best dinner we had in Ireland. Good star limo service picked us up and dropped us off at the airport it was truly a good star service

Hotel Reviews
Cliff at Lyons
Co. Kildare

Beautiful resort attentive staff good restaurant

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Friendly helpful great service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Monks Ballyvaughan
County Clare

Nice place great staff comfortable rooms great restaurant

Authenticity & Character
Location
Tiny village without much to see or do
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable clean rooms great views
Ballyseede Castle
Tralee

The biggest disappointment of the tour we weee looking forward to staying there but other then being an old castle nothing else was good food at the restaurant was mediocre at best. Again big disappointment

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful old castle
Location
Nothing around
Staff
Nobody to greet you at the door check in is in the back of the hotel had to carry our luggage up and down stairs to get to reception. Reception person made us feel like she was doing us a favor talking to us hiw to walk to our room and turned away
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was clean
Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare

In one word WOW!!!!! fantastic hotel beautiful place beautiful ground friendly attentive staff

Authenticity & Character
Just an amazing place
Location
Feels like you are secluded in a beautiful place yet so close to the main town
Staff
So helpful friendly making sure we had a great stay every moment
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Imperial Hotel
Cork

Very nice hotel friendly helpful staff good restaurant

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located
Staff
Helpful friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was too hot couldn’t get it to cool down
Wilder Townhouse
Dublin

Beautiful hotel fantastic service great food and drinks room was spacious comfortable and beautifully decorated

Authenticity & Character
Vibe is great
Location
Within walking distance to many sites
Staff
Everyone was friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Jun 11, 2024

Thank you ever so much for your detailed feedback Michael & Jacqueline. We are delighted that you made some wonderful memories during your travels through Ireland and I hope to be able to work with you both again in the future!

Always a silver lining
Scotland | Oct 3 - Oct 14, 2023

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Danielle P.
Hartsville, SC | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2023

Had a wonderful trip despite the cold, wet weather. Alex was very helpful planning and then making sure things on our trip went as smoothly as possible. I really appreciated the fact that she kept in touch during the trip and continued to help us with reservations. Our guide Craig was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable, flexible to meet the entire groups needs, and had a great bedside manner. Would definitely use both of these fine people again!

Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on May 08, 2025

Dear Danielle,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear that, despite the weather, your trip was a success. I was delighted to support you throughout the planning process and during your journey, and it’s wonderful to hear you found my attentiveness made a difference.

I'm also thrilled that Craig provided such an outstanding guiding experience. His knowledge, flexibility, and warm approach are exactly what we aim to deliver. I truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future.