Reviews

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Ireland last week! The tours, personnel that transported us to and from the airport and hotels and the itinerary you selected for us were all wonderful. Having never been to Ireland before, I had been a bit concerned about making connections with trains and drivers. All of my concerns faded away when we experienced the professionalism of the drivers and commitment to making certain that we enjoyed ourselves. You did a wonderful job coordinating our schedule and making the best use of our time for this brief 6 day holiday.

Thank you for everything. I would not hesitate to recommend Specialized Travel Services to anyone. Further, I have already shared photos and stories of our wonderful trip with friends and colleagues and mentioned you by name as being instrumental to our great experience. Thank you again and my sincere best wishes for your continued success in the travel industry.”

Paul Belyus

Travelled March 2023
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“Well, we are quickly coming to the end of our amazing vacation here in Ireland. Thank you so much for all your support, patience and follow up. We deeply appreciate all you did for us !

Everything went so well (in spite of a few run ins with COVID) and our driver, Brian, was a real treasure.

We will return with many fond memories and experiences from Ireland and your planning and organization helped make them happen

Thanks from all of us!”

Neil, Jo, Jenny and Ken

Travelled September 2022

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“My husband and I just returned from a 2-week trip to the Emerald Isle and we have been telling everyone about the extraordinary itinerary that was planned for us. I can’t say enough about our experience with Specialized Travel Services. We traveled from Galway to Dublin, Kilkenny, Kinsale and Killarney before spending our last night in the Dromoland Castle! We were incredibly impressed by the warmth of the people, the countryside, the Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Kilkenny Castle, Muckross House and The Ring of Kerry to mention a few highlights. The trip experience was beyond our expectations. Dromoland Castle was a perfect way to wrap up an exhilarating visit to Ireland – beyond luxurious. We’re missing our Irish breakfasts and evenings in the Pubs!!

A special thank you to Brian Fitzgerald who treated us like family and planned the perfect trip. Special thanks also to Pat Murphy, our 3-day private tour guide, both are two of the loveliest men in all of Ireland. Thank you to the team who made all our reservations – we reveled in every second!”

Sincerely,

A Happy Long Island, NY Couple”

Jessica Crowley

Travelled October 2022

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“ We recently worked with Specialized Travel Services in planning our honeymoon as they came highly recommended by our wedding planners. We were more than impressed with them! They made our honeymoon so wonderful. All of the drivers were professional and so accommodating and helpful. A huge thank you to Eamon Hagerty. We had him as our driver for the majority of the trip. He took us to incredible places and taught us so much about Irish history. He also had great recommendations for places to eat and visit… he never missed, they were all incredible. It was a dream for us and we truly appreciated it. We will cherish those memories forever. We highly recommend Specialized Travel Services for your traveling needs.”

Kelsy & Alexander

Travelled October 2022

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“My name is Kimball Wisler and my wife, Janice, and I just recently took a trip to Ireland with Specialized Travel Services. Our driver was Dr. Errol Sweeney. We consider ourselves so lucky to have had him. His driving skills are unmatched and he is one of the most pleasant human beings we’ve ever met. He was very informative and has a great sense of humor as well. Every day was a pleasure and he was a major part of it all. We were also blessed to only have one day of rain during our stay. The only sad thing about the whole trip was that it couldn’t last forever. We love your country- the people, the history, the absolutely breathtaking scenery- everything. We are getting old but hopefully we can get back again some day. I just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed our trip and your employee, Errol, was a major part of it. I don’t know if your company gives out any awards or special recognition to your finest employees- but in the event that you do- please give Dr. Errol the best you’ve got. He’s one you do not want to let get away!

Go raibh maith agat!!!

Dia dhuit,

Kimball Wisler”

Kimball Wisler

Travelled August 2022

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“I just wanted to pause and give a huge shout-out to Phil Smith, our driver last week. He made our trip spectacular. He went the extra mile and made fine tunings to our itinerary that were very much appreciated. He swapped our boat ride for the morning so we could visit an extra site in the afternoon. He found some holy wells for me along our route where we stopped and I tied cooties to the fairy trees. He added a loop through Burren County and I even saw two portals (dolmens). His knowledge of Ireland’s history was excellent and very informative.

Huge hats off to Phil. I look forward to another trip to Ireland with Phil as our guide.

Best wishes,

Judy”

Judy

Travelled August 2022

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“I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for all your help in planning our trip to Ireland. I speak for our entire group when I say we had a truly wonderful time. The hotels were perfect and the included meals were delicious. Our driver, Hugh was amazing and really made the trip for us special. He was friendly, informative and helpful – really just fun to have around..

I’m sure all the people in our group would also recommend Specialized Travel Services to any friends or family traveling to Ireland in the future! Thanks again for all your help. ”

Lori Donnelly

Travelled August 2022

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“We just wanted to thank all 3 of you again for the tier one effort you put forth to make the investor trip a smashing success! The feedback was tremendous regarding the overall execution of the week. Many people commented that it was the single best trip that they ever went on. A female investor said just today said she and her group felt like celebrities because of the way they were treated. I can’t think of one snafu throughout the week and that is a tribute to your professionalism and commitment to excellence. The buses were on time, very comfortable and were manned with funny and charming drivers. The venue in Sneem was a beautiful set-up with delicious food. Everyone loved the gap trip, and you couldn’t ask for a better day out on the golf course. The attention to detail at the golf outing, in particular, with all the moving pieces, was really something to appreciate. In short, it was amazing and we are so grateful for everything you have done!!!

Thanks again for the premium effort!!

Best,

The KBD Management Team”

KBD Management

Travelled July 2022

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“My family and I used your service in Ireland from July 9 2022 to July 15 2022. My email is to share my experience with the service and our driver Paul McGlinchey. He truly made the experience so special. Paul’s knowledge of Ireland and its history was beyond impressive. My family appreciated his ability to know when we need down time on some of the long drives. We thoroughly enjoyed his humor and desire to meet all our needs. We are already planning our next trip and would definitely want Paul as our driver. Thank you so much for employing such an amazing individual. We can’t wait for our next adventure.

With much appreciation,”

Laura O’Shaughnessy

Travelled July 2022

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“We are home from our wonderful trip. Wanted to reach out and thank you so so much for planning the trip for us! We loved every minute of it. The drivers were great (especially Brian Wallace), the hotels were beyond our expectations, the perfect landscapes and outings. It was such a treat to have it all planned out and spend time with our kids.

Many Thanks,
Kim”

Kim Flickner

Travelled June 2022

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“Specialized Travel Services made our honeymoon a breeze. They worked closely with us to determine what would be best for our trip and booked some of the most beautiful hotels for us to stay in. They went above and beyond for us and were always an email away for any questions or concerns we had.”

Luke Bezio

Travelled May 2022

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“We had a fantastic trip. The family loved Ireland – who couldn’t! Your team was terrific and made each trip informative and enjoyable. We greatly appreciate all your help making the trip go so smoothly!!”

Bridget and Jim

Travelled May 2022

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Dearest Brian & Emma, I don’t know how to thank you both sufficiently! The trip that you planned for Eric and I, went above and beyond our expectations. We have made so many wonderful memories and made so many amazing friends! From the moment we arrived until the day (unfortunately) we had to leave, our experience was all that we could have hoped for and more. We loved each of our private drivers. Amazing guides—professional, personable, hilarious, and so very kind. I want to adopt them all and have them as my uncles. Pairing us with Brian Kennedy was brilliant. He kept us moving and we even went on a 5 mile walk with him one morning that was in a word- spectacular. What a great man. They all were. Truly. My heart is fuller for knowing them.

Most sincerely,

Jen Blough

Travelled April 2022

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Hello Brian – Many, many thanks to you, Deidre, and Specialized Travel for planning the perfect Ireland vacation!! Your careful attention to every detail made it completely stress free for us. The itinerary was spot-on, the hotels were delightful and situated so that we could walk most places, and the drivers were all very punctual, knowledgeable, and helpful. They obviously love their homeland, and so do we!

Sarah Lodge

Travelled March 2022

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Kieran and I send the extended team at Specialized Travel Services, a million thanks! We had an incredible trip March 2022 and we know that was in large part because of the services that your team provided. Kieran and I agreed that the only problem was not being able to stay a lot longer :). Ireland – the people, the places, food and culture did not disappoint one bit. We remain grateful for an experience that buoyed our spirits, especially after the past couple of years and we are eager to plan a longer return trip with a few more family members.

Warm Regards,
Katie & Kieran

Travelled March 2022

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Our trip to Ireland was a memorable 2 weeks in the beautiful countryside. Thanks to Specialized Travels we covered a lot of must see sites as well as some hidden treasures along the coast. The tour guides in our buses were very knowledgeable and enjoyed showing the country to us. The whole trip including Hotels, train rides and shows were organized and seamless. We would do it again. Thank You for a great trip.

Santhi Subramanian

Travelled September 2021

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Brian, we just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed our time in Ireland and how much we appreciated all of your help. You and your company really made the trip special. I’ve Recommended STS to everyone I know who is interested in Travelling to Ireland. We had a great trip!

Jean Scott

Travelled June 2021

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Thank you for making our 25th wedding anniversary castle tour a great success. Your knowledge of Ireland, it’s history, and it’s motorways is very impressive. We felt safe and relaxed the entire time, even on the narrow cliff roads leading up to Sliabh League. What a beautiful place!

This was a trip we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

Bill and Jana McDowell

Travelled November 2021

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The trip was fantastic! We never could have organized the trip as you did, and recommendations and help with restaurants were especially appreciated.

It was great to meet you in person, and your family as well!

We loved Kilkenny! Never would have known about it, and one of the highlights of the trip.

We will keep you in mind for our next Ireland trip, and please let me know if you ever get to Boston.

Thanks again for everything! John & Laura

Travelled November 2021

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The hotels you booked for us during our trip were perfect. In addition, the itinerary was great and we stuck to it as much as possible. You made our trip easy and stress free and you answered all of our questions anytime we had any. I’m so happy we found you and just wanted to thank you for making our first trip to Ireland amazing!

Nancy & Jeff

Travelled September 2021
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I have worked with Specialized Travel Services for over 10 years, and they are a pleasure to work with. They have the most extensive knowledge of Ireland and are always happy to answer the many questions I have. Their meticulous itinerary planning and personalized service is why I always call them first for my clients Ireland tour bookings. They are always able to offer the best accommodations, most friendly private chauffeurs, and great suggestions on sightseeing tours. I would definitely recommend Specialized Travel Services for all of your Ireland travel needs.

Kristen Gentile – Herricks Travel American Express – December 2021

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I love working with Specialized Travel Services. My contact there is very dedicated and quick to respond, is very knowledgeable and helps me create fantastic itineraries! Their thorough travel documents help ease the way through tricky Covid-19 protocols and give myself and my clients greater understanding of what will happen each day of their journey. Finally, best of all, my guests are in great hands while they are traveling.

Melisa Keiser – Owner of Carmel Travel Company – December 2021

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When we at Ginger Peachy Travel compare Speciality Tour Services, Specialized Travel Services is at the top of our list.

Their knowledge of the destination is above par. You can feel the commitment that they treat each booking we have with them as top priority.
Since they are located in Ireland and we are in the States, you would never know the time difference. Emails are answered back promptly, any request for clients and their needs are taken care of.

We at Ginger Peachy look forward to a continuing great relationship with Specialized Travel Services.

Gingery Peachy Tours & Travel – January 2022

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TRAVEL AGENT REVIEWS

I wanted to thank you Emma & the team at Specialized Travel Service very much for all the time and effort you put into handling our recent group for us. They are back home in NY and raved about the tour, all the transfers – drivers were so friendly, always on time, super clean cars!! They loved the Fitzwilliam Hotel! Everything went very smoothly for them. Thank-you.

Rosemary Luzzi – ALTOUR

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I am a travel advisor and tour leader who has worked with Specialized Travel Services to plan three 9-day group trips to Ireland. My favorite reasons for loving STS are their great knowledge of the many different tourism facets of Ireland, their ability to work with any price point, their unfailing kindness and patience, and their willingness to be flexible. I like creating unique, off the beaten path experiences for travelers, and STS cheerfully and patiently worked with me to find the itinerary and experiences that achieved that objective. I give them my highest recommendation as a destination management company for both travelers and travel advisors to work with.

Jenny Wood Wellness

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Kristen Gentile – Herricks Travel American Express

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Melisa Keiser – Owner of Carmel Travel Company

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When we at Ginger Peachy Travel compare Speciality Tour Services, Specialized Travel Services is at the top of our list.

We at Ginger Peachy look forward to a continuing great relationship with Specialized Travel Services.

Gingery Peachy Tours & Travel

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